Late start today, a double fifteen yard penalty! We start smartphone-zooming, the new ASUS Zenfone with its 3x near-flat optical zoom lens is now in-stock and ready to ship, unlocked without contract requirements, for $400 with free shipping at B&H Photo. This has 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, microSDXC, Atom Z3580, 5.5″ 1080p Gorilla 4 touchscreen, 4-11mm f/2.7-4.8 lens (28-84mm eq), manual control, Android 5.x, etc.
Archives for February 2016
(ENDED) Wedn Lightning Deals: Corel PSP X7 Ultimate, 58mm Filter Kit, iPhone 6 Plus Lens Kit
These lighting deals expired… For future ones in the future, check the Amazon Gold Box (new, giant images version) or Amazon Gold Box (old, widget with arrows version) and Camera & Photo page…
(ENDED) Manfrotto 504HD Fluid Head & MVT535AQ Aluminum Video Tripod Kit for $300
This daily deal expired… For more action, check the B&H Featured Deals page…
ExpoImaging 58mm ExpoCap Digital White Balance Filter for $30
The ExpoImaging 58mm ExpoCap Digital White Balance Filter is currently on sale for $30 plus shipping (or free shipping if your order total is $49+) at B&H Photo. The price is so because of a $30 instant savings promotion.
Pre-order new Canon 1D X Mark II for $6000
We interrupt the various offers with a new Canon flagship DSLR, the 1D X Mark II, with a body only kit available for pre-order for $6000 at Adorama and B&H Photo.
In parallel, there is an official “Premium Kit” that includes a 64GB Sandisk Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 memory card and USB 3.0 CFast 2.0 card reader. It is available for pre-order for $6300 at B&H Photo and Adorama.
A number of other accessories are coming long with the camera, including the $600 WFT-E8A wireless transmitter, along with various power/battery options, and a focusing screen. You can see all these and place pre-orders at Adorama.
This has been added to the New Cameras of 2016 Tracking page.
Sunpak RD2000 Digital Flash for $60 (Nikon only)
We continue this burst of specials with the Sunpak RD2000 digital flash for Nikon systems, on sale for $60 with free expedited shipping and four Panasonic AA alkaline batteries at B&H Photo. Only the Nikon version is on sale. Offer ends on 2/4/16 at 11:59pm ET or earlier if sold out.
Heliopan Filter Sale (220 options)
B&H Photo is having a Heliopan Filter Sale [corrected link] featuring a total of 220 items with circular sizes ranging from 28mm all the way up to 105mm.
Angler Ultimate Portrait Kit for $999 [also: Westcott, Avenger]
B&H Photo is offering this Angler Ultimate Portrait Kit for $999~ with free expedited shipping. The complete list of all the included items is shown in the item description over there.
In other lighting-related offers, B&H is offering:
+ Avenger Light Stands (8 options, prices range from $156 to $327)
+ Westcott Rapid Boxes (3 options, prices range from $120 to $140)
Manfrotto BeFree Compact Travel Carbon Fiber Tripod for $250
The black color scheme of the Manfrotto BeFree Compact Travel Carbon Fiber Tripod is currently on sale for $250 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo. No coupons/rebates, but the offer expires 2/3/16 at 11:59pm ET.
Speaking of Manfrotto and B&H, they also have the Manfrotto PIXI Xtreme Mini Table Top Tripod for $25 with free shipping, and also the Manfrotto PIXI EVO Mini Tripod (Red) for $40 plus shipping (but free S&H if your order total is $49+).
Vanguard Alta Pro 283 CB 100 Tripod W/SBH 100 Ballhead for $270
The Vanguard Alta Pro 283 CB 100 Tripod W/SBH 100 Ballhead is currently on sale for $270 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo. No coupons/rebates.
Benro S8 Pro Video Head and C3573F Series 3 CF Tripod with Deluxe Carry Case for $475
The Benro S8 Pro Video Head and C3573F Series 3 CF Tripod with Deluxe Carry Case is currently on sale for $475 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo. No coupons/rebates.
24-inch Dell UltraSharp U2415 Monitor with $100 Promo Credit for $332.50
If you are regular Dell Home shopper or do not mind making additional future purchases over there, they have a promotion on their 24-inch Dell UltraSharp U2415 Monitor. You pay $332.49 with free shipping but you also receive a $100 promotional eGift Card by email, 2-3 weeks after your order ships. The promotional eGift Card must be spent within 90 days (unless the expiration date is prohibited by law). This $100 promo credit appears magically in your shopping cart after you add the monitor there. The offer ends 2/8/16 at 7am central.
This is a WUXGA 1920 x 1200 monitor, with 99% sRGB coverage at a deltaE under 3, 178 x 178 degree viewing angle, and can work in a multi-monitor setup. It has two HDMI (MHL) ports, a DisplayPort and a mini-DisplayPort. Also USB ports (one upstream, five downstream (one is a charging port)).
Now if you have no interest in using the $100 promo credit, and you just want the monitor, it currently goes for $280 at Amazon by Amazon herself. The reviews there are for multiple models, so be sure to look at the filtered list of its own reviews. A total of 284, unfortunately their system does not average the filtered results. At Dell’s it averages 4.2/5 based on 14 customer reviews.
Here’s a screenshot of what you should be seeing in the Dell shopping cart while this promotion is running:
Bag The Bags: Pacsafe Toursafe LS21 21.5″ Anti-theft Wheeled Carry-on for $60
From the “Bag the Bags” department, the Pacsafe Toursafe LS21 21.5″ Anti-theft Wheeled Carry-on, in the black color scheme, is currently on sale for $60 with free shipping at Adorama. Offer ends 2/10/16 or earlier if sold out.
UPDATE: another bag-related special at Adorama, the Tenba Messenger Mini and Laptop Bag (holds Camera & 13″ laptop) is on sale for $40 with free shipping in either the platinum color scheme or the blue color scheme. Offer ends by 2/10/16.
And for fans of the carrot/orange color bags, Adorama has the Pelican S140 Sport Elite Tablet Backpack, Orange for $40 with free shipping.
UPDATE #2: the official Dell store is offering the 15.6″ Dell Tek Backpack along with a $25 Dell Promotional Credit for $40 with free shipping. The promotional credit will be shown in the shopping cart and will be emailed to you later. This has to be used within 90 days, so if you are not a regular Dell shopper, you may want to plan how you are going to spend it before pulling the trigger.
20% back in Plenti Rewards on $25 Google Play GiftCard
If you are part of the Google Play Android ecosystem and you want to stock up on Android camera and photo apps or in-app purchases, and if you are participating in the Plenti Rewards program, good until February 7 (2016) you earn 20% back in Plenti Rewards when you purchase a $25 Google Play Gift Card at Rite Aid brick and mortar stores. The offer is limit two during the week. You can use them on anything at Google Play, not just camera/photo. These rarely get discounted, so it’s a good opportunity… NOTE: you can’t use these to buy hardware or recurring subscriptions.
Circuit City is making a comeback with new owners
This flashback becomes a flash forward! Circuit City is coming back later in 2016. Two New York area based money people bought the company name and related assets from the Tigerdirect parent company late last year. The new company will have both a website and brick and mortar stores, with some focus on millenials. Details of this development at TWICE (via Engadget).
Tue B&M Fry’s Promo Codes: unspecified refurbished Sony Cybershot (16mp, 5x optical) for $50
The Fry’s Electronics promo codes for their e-mail e-newsletter subscribers for Tuesday 2/2/16 include an unspecified refurbished Sony Cybershot P&S digital camera (16mp, 5x optical) to be offered for $50 with free shipping. This particular offer is only good at their brick and mortar stores with a limit of one per customer… In parallel, the Bower TableTop Tripod will be on sale for $4 with a limit of one (up to 10″, in-store or online_…
Panasonic G7 w/14-42 and Audio Technica AT8024 Camera-Mount Mic (goes for $250 on its own) for $598
The silver color scheme of the Panasonic G7 with the 14-42mm lens is bundled with the Audio-Technica AT8024 Stereo/Mono Camera-Mount Microphone and 4% promotional rewards (around $24) for $598 with free expedited shipping at Adorama. The Audio Technica mic on its own goes for around $250, so if you don’t need it, you can always gift it or trade it or sell it… Optionally you can purchase this kit with other Panasonic M43rds lenses for a combined purchase discount. Expand the yellow “Special Offer” area to see all the options… Offer ends 2/20/16 or earlier if sold out…
Rokinon 50mm T1.5 Cine DS for $379 (C/N/m43)
Prime time for video, double puns intended, the Rokinon 50mm T1.5 Cine DS lens is on sale for $379 with free shipping and 2% promotional rewards at Adorama in the Canon mount and Nikon mount and Micro Four Thirds mounts. Offer ends 2/7/16 or earlier if sold out.
(ENDED) Storage Sale: 6TB HHD, 8TB and 12TB NAS, SSDs, Lyve, etc
These daily deals expired…
(ENDED) Triggertrap Mobile Dongle with Flash Adapter Kit for $30
This daily deal expired… For more action, check the B&H Featured Deals page…
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