These lighting deals expired… For future ones in the future, check the Amazon Gold Box and Camera & Photo page…
Archives for 2015
(ENDED) Ends by Wedn 11:59pm ET: Nikon D5200 with 18-55 DX VR for $450
This daily deal expired… For more action, check the B&H Featured Deals…
(SOLD OUT) Tue: Monoprice Monocle Action Camera 12179 for $50 w/free s&h (limit 2)
As of a PM recheck, this not only sold out, but apparently its product page got (temporarily presumably) pulled from their website…
The Monoprice website has a surprise daily deal, they are offering their Monoprice 12179 Action Camera, which they affectionately (?) call the Monocle for $50 with free shipping, with a limit of two per customer. It comes standard with various accessories (as seen in the product pictures there or below the specs table).
(ENDED) Tue: Canon 50mm f1.8 II EF with 16GB PNY SD for $111
This daily deal expired…
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 (i3, 4GB, 64GB) with Corel Aftershot Pro 2 and Paintshop Pro X7 and other extras for $700
For a limited time only, Adorama is offering bundles of the 12″ Microsoft Surface Pro 3 (Intel i3, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, 2160 x 1440, full size USB 3.0 port, etc) for $700 (was $650 as Monday daily deal) with free shipping that automatically include these three free accessories:
- Corel Creativity Software kit that includes Aftershot Pro 2 and Paintshop Pro X7
- Wacom CS150K Bamboo stylus for mobile devices (not digitizer tech)
- Microsoft Scuplt Bluetooth mouse
This bundle is available in two options:
- Windows 10 Pro pre-installed
- Windows 8.1 Pro pre-installed (eligible for free Win10 Pro upgrade)
Important Notes
- Microsoft is likely to reveal the Surface 4 tablets in early October
- other PC makers are planning Surface-like devices
- for retouching/artists/creatives, note that the Surface 3 uses N-Trig technology, while the Surface 2 used Wacom’s. Check reviews and forums for more on the trade-offs of the two technologies and implementations
Ricoh GR (first gen) for $500
The first generation Ricoh GR big sensor prime, in new condition, is currently on sale for $500 by 3rd-party seller “Eagle Camera” with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so it is eligible for Prime shipping. I don’t know if they are an authorized dealer.
In comparison, the second generation Ricoh GR II is in-stock and shipping for $626 at Amazon by Amazon itself and Adorama and B&H Photo.
In-stock nao: Kipon Baveyes Lens Adapter (Canon EOS Lenses To Sony E-Mount) with Auto Focus (0.7x Optic Adapter Focal Reducer) for $408
If you love mixing and matching camera gear of different mounts, the Kipon Baveyes Lens Adapter from Canon EOS Lenses To Sony E-Mount with Auto Focus – (0.7x Optic Adapter Focal Reducer) is now in-stock and ready to ship for $408 with free expedited shipping at Adorama’s website.
3 years of BlueHost Plus shared hosting service for $216 [prepaid in advance]
If you are looking for (shared) web hosting service, BlueHost is having a sale, which includes their Plus plan (unlimited websites) for $216 total when you prepay for three years (36 months). This comes out to $6/month but you don’t pay monthly. You prepay for the whole duration ($216 upfront) when you sign up. Once the 3yr promotion ends, you will pay the then-current rate (currently it is $10/month).
They also have the “Starter” plan for $126 total for 36 months (averages to $3.50 monthly) that only allows one website and has more limitations. It allows up to five sub-domains, so if you want to experiment/test things (new themes, new gallery plug-ins, etc) before you put them on the main site, you can use the sub-domains.
TIP: it is a good idea to keep your domain name at a different company from your webhosting company (even though this plan includes one free domain). This gives you more flexibility and choices.
NOTE: in recent months, things have taken an interesting twist in the world of budget web hosting. The Endurance International Group has purchased a lot of separate hosting companies, including Bluehost, Hostgator, Typepad, iPage, Fatcow and many more.
Fuji FP-100C 3.25×4.25″ Professional Instant Color Film for $9 {limit 10} [Prime only]
The Fuji FP-100C 3.25×4.25″ Professional Instant Color Film is currently on sale for $9 with a limit of ten per customer at Amazon by Amazon actual. At the moment this offer is only available for Prime members, with free shipping… If you are not a Prime member, you can start a free 30-day trial and buy it.
21.5″ Dell S2240M Monitor (1080p, VGA, DVI-D, IPS) for $100 {limit 4}
If you are looking for a smaller utilitarian computer monitor, the 21.5″ Dell S2240M Monitor (1920 x 1080, VGA, DVI-D, IPS, no HDMI) is currently on sale for $100 with free shipping with a limit of four per customer at Amazon by Amazon herself. It averages 4.6 out of 5 with 570+ customer reviews.
In-stock nao: Lowepro DroneGuard bags for DJI, Parrot, GoPro, etc
Lowepro has a new line of DroneGuard cases and backpacks that as their name suggests, are designed for drones/quadcopters in mind. They have specific models for DJI, Parrot, GoPros and more. All six models are in-stock and ready to ship from Adorama, with prices ranging from $30 to $150. All but the $30 model get free shipping.
Refurbished Canon 7D body w/1yr warranty for $600
Among the latest Canon USA store specials, you can find the refurbished Canon 7D body only for $600 with a one year Canon USA warranty. (to insulate against typos, this is the Canon 7D, not the 70D)
25% off at AdoramaPix with coupon
Coupon code APX25 gets you 25% off any order placed at AdoramaPix.com [corrected]. The coupon is good until 9/15/15. Free shipping on orders of $39 or more.
Canon EF-M Adapter for EF/EF-S Lenses (White Box) for $32
The Canon EF-M Lens Adapter Kit for Canon EF and EF-S Lenses, model 6098B002, is new condition as a White Box product, is offered for $32 by a couple of 3rd-party sellers with the order fulfilled by Amazon so it is eligible for free 2-day Prime shipping. Non-Prime members need an order of $35+ to get free shipping (three of these tiny AB camera cases will do it, currently $1.47 each).
White box is often used to describe situations when a lens or something else is removed from a kit or a bundle and sold separately. When a kit is significantly discounted, some retailers “break it” (aka the term “broken kit”), and sell, for example, the camera and lens separately for a slightly higher price.
PS: “broken kit” is a rather unfortunate term, how many consumers will get excited when they hear something they are about to buy described as “broken”? 🙂
Instant Savings round-up: Canon, Nikon, Sony
The latest situation in the world of Instant Savings is summarized at the following Adorama pages:
+ Canon cameras
+ Canon printers
+ Nikon cameras
+ Sony cameras
(ENDED) Tuesday Lightning Deals: Rokinon 14/2.8 (Nikon AE), Lowepro Flipside, etc
These lighting deals expired… For future ones in the future, check the Amazon Gold Box and Camera & Photo page…
(ENDED) Mon: 20% off LivingSocial with coupon
This one day coupon expired…
(ENDED) Mon Fry’s Promo codes: 20pk 5×7 photo paper for 50c
These daily promo code offers ended…
(ENDED) Refurbished Samsung NX30 w/18-55 OIS for $385
This daily deal expired…
Free Audio Technica Mic with select Canon, Sony iLCs and Fuji X100T, Pana GH4 cameras (17 options)
Adorama is bundling a free Audio Technica mic with the purchase of one of these 17 cameras. Fourteen of them are Canon DSLRs and Sony full frame mirrorless cameras, along with two Fuji X100T kits and the Panasonic GH4 body only. Some of the cameras come with additional free accessories, while others are eligible for promotional rewards.
No coupon and no rebate needed. While this promotion is running (you will see it mentioned on the individual camera product pages), Adorama will include the free Audio Technica mic (and other eligible freebies) automatically.
Pre-order new DJI Inspire 1 quadcopters with Micro Four Thirds cameras
Micro Four Thirds action from hot quadcopter maker DJI. They have revealed two new quadcopters in the Inspire 1 line, the Inspire 1 Pro and the Inspire 1 RAW (records in CinenaDNG) with their respective cameras being the Zenmuse X5 and X5R (R for RAW). DJI also launched a new M43rds lens, the DJI 15mm f1.7 ($550). You can also use some of the lightweight Panasonic and Olympus primes with it. A summary of the new products at B&H Photo which is accepting pre-orders for all of them. I hope pancake lenses don’t have a fear of flying 😉
In-stock again: 64GB Nexus 6 (unlocked) for $400
If you are a fan of Pure Nexus Android and don’t want to wait to see what Google will reveal on September 29 (rumored two new LG and Huawei Nexus phones), the 64GB version of the unlocked no-contract Nexus 6, in either color, is back in-stock at Amazon by Amazon herself with a limit of three per color per customer. This is the first phone eligible for Google’s meta-MVNO Project Fi phone plan that refunds you unused data on a monthly basis.
Weekly Fry’s Promo codes: 70″ Sunpak Tripod for $30, etc
On Sundays, Fry’s has new weekly promo code deals, running from Sunday AM until the close of business on Saturday PM of the same week. So, for the week of September 13-19 (2015) [forgot the link in OP], using the custom promo codes found in individual email subscriber emails, you can get the following – of potential chimera and photon interest:
+ 4pk Tenergy single-use AA batteries for 40c (limit 5)
+ 70-inch Sunpak Ultra 7000TM Tripod/Monopod for $30 (limit 1)
+ Canon Gadget Bag 2400 for $40 (limit 1)
+ various Samsung SSDs
+ end by Sat 9/19/15 or earlier if sold out
(ENDED) Monday Lightning Deals: QNAP, Case Logic, Sungale, 32GB Sony SD, etc
These lighting deals expired… For future ones in the future, check the Amazon Gold Box and Camera & Photo page…
Manfrotto 294 Carbon Fiber Tripod with 496RC2 Ball Head for $190
The Manfrotto 294 Carbon Fiber Tripod with 496RC2 Ball Head is on sale for $190 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo. Offer ends Tuesday at 11:59pm ET or earlier if sold out. B&H has a holiday closing, that’s why this runs for 72 hours – check their website for details and order cut-off points.
Sept 13-19: 50% photo paper at OfficeDepot & OfficeMax
For the week of September 13-19 in 2015, at Office Depot and Office Max, there is going to be a 50% off sale on Epson, HP and Kodak papers. No coupon, no rebate, their system will change to reflect the sale price. Selection likely varies by store and region. Check their website and/or Weekly Ad over there for more details.
Pre-order Sony a7s II for $3000 starting Sept 17
I don’t know if they are trying to mirror Apple’s way of new product releases, but Sony continues with the two phase product announcement and pre-orders. Announced on Friday was the new Sony a7S II mirrorless full framer. Pre-orders for the camera will begin to be accepted on September 17 in 2015 at various authorized Sony dealers including Adorama and B&H Photo. At least Sony didn’t go the OnePlus route of waiting lists and such 🙂
This too has been added to the New Cameras of 2015 tracking page.
Of video interest, you can place pre-orders right now, with a mid-November 2015 release estimate, for the new Sony PXW-FS5 Super35 video camera which goes for $5600 as body only and $6100 bundled with the 28-135mm lens.
Refurbished Canon G1X with 1yr warranty for $270
The action goes RAWsumery at the refurbished Powershot sales at the official Canon Direct store, where you can get the refurbished Canon G1 X for $270 with a one year Canon warranty. Nom-nom?
Refurbished Canon Powershot N w/1yr warranty for $90
There is more refurbished Powershot sales at the official Canon Direct store, where you can get the refurbished Powershot N (no, it was not cleaved in half, it’s like that) with a one year Canon warranty for $90.
(ENDED) 2yr subs for Pop Photo or Outdoor ($9.50 ea) or Digital Photo Pro ($10)
This weekend promotion expired…
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