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Amazon Prime now available for $11 per month (month to month option)

If you are mostly a seasonal Amazon shopper (eg Holidays, Back to School, Wedding Season, etc), Amazon is offering the option to sign up for a month to month Prime membership. The monthly fee is $11 with auto-renewal until you cancel it. This has the same benefits as the $99 annual membership.

You are paying a 33% premium ($132 – $99 divided by $99) [MATH CORRECTED 2x!], so basically if you are going to be on the month to month plan for nine months ($11 x 9 = $99) or more, you are better off with the annual plan. They also have a video-only plan for $9 per month. Details at the Amazon Prime page. Click on the “See more plans” to see the options (annotated screenshot crop below):

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PS: you will only see the above if you are not a Prime member. If you are a Prime member and logged on with your Prime account, that page will take you to your Prime membership page. I am not sure how you can switch from an Annual to a Month to Month subscription.

April 18, 2016 Filed Under: gifts and gadgets

Costco: Nikon D7200 w/18-55 & 55-300 & Extended Warranty on Camera & Extras for $1300

Costco is a non-profit company, so all their profits go towards the never-ending supply of free food samples 😉 If you are a member, $1300 will get you the Nikon D7200 with the 18-55 and 55-300 DX VR lenses, a 2-year extended warranty on the camera only, a camera bag, an extra EN-EL15 battery, a 32GB memory card, and a $5 off Costco coupon. Sorry, rotisserie chicken not included (it would leak and mess up the camera anyway). If you are not a member, you can purchase it but you have to pay a 5% surcharge (+$65). Details at the Costco product page.

April 18, 2016 Filed Under: dslr deals, nikon Tagged With: ,

20% off all Lastolite products (300+ options)

Adorama has a 20% off brand-wide sale on Lastolite products with 300+ items participating. You can adjust the Sorting and Viewing options over there to quickly skim and scan for potentially interesting items…

These too are part of their many NAB Specials which include this Acer B276HK YMJDPPRZ 27″ 4K Ultra HD IPS LED Professional Monitor (27-inch, 3840 x 2160, IPS, various ports, ACM, VESA, etc) going for $420 with free shipping.

April 18, 2016 Filed Under: lighting deals Tagged With:

Flashpoint 198 LED Bi Color On Camera Light for $50 w/free S&H

Lights, camera, action! The Flashpoint 198 LED Bi Color On Camera Light is currently on sale for $50 with free shipping at Adorama as one of their many NAB Specials.

April 18, 2016 Filed Under: lighting deals Tagged With:

Think Tank Retrospective 50 Shoulder Bag for $80

The Think Tank Retrospective 50 Shoulder Bag is currently on sale for $80 with free shipping and handling at Adorama as one of their many NAB Specials, most of which expire 4/22/16.

April 18, 2016 Filed Under: camera accessories Tagged With: ,

Vanguard 264AB-100 4-Section Aluminum Alloy Alta Pro 264-AT Tripod Legs with SBH-100 QR Ballhead for $130

The Vanguard 264AB-100 4-Section Aluminum Alloy Alta Pro 264-AT Tripod Legs with SBH-100 QR Ballhead is currently on sale for $130 with free expedited shipping at Adorama as one of their many NAB Specials.

April 18, 2016 Filed Under: camera accessories Tagged With: ,

Rokinon T1.5 Cine Prime 4-Lens Bundle (24, 35, 50, 85) for $1900 [C/N/A/E/m43]

There’s enough lenses in this bundle to justify a YouTube “Haul video” 🙂 Four Rokinon Cine DS primes are bundled together for $1900 (technically $1896) with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo in the Canon, Nikon and Sony SLR mounts and Sony E and Micro Four Thirds mirrornyet mounts… The four lenses are all T1.5, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm… No coupon is needed for this particular offer, but like many of the B&H NAB specials they expire on 4/21/16…

April 18, 2016 Filed Under: dslr deals, mirrorless deals Tagged With: , , , , , , , ,

Z Camera E1 Mini 4K Interchangeable Lens Camera for $599 [M43]

The Z Camera E1 Mini 4K Interchangeable Lens Camera (micro four thirds mount) is on sale for $599 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo. No coupon is needed for this offer, but like many of the B&H NAB specials, it expires on 4/21/16 at 11:59pm ET…

April 18, 2016 Filed Under: mirrorless deals, other cameras Tagged With: , , ,

Rokinon 50mm T1.5 AS UMC Cine DS for $450 with Coupon (C/N/A/E/M43)

The Rokinon 50mm T1.5 AS UMC Cine DS lens is on sale for $450 with free shipping at B&H Photo when you enter coupon code BHNAB16 at checkout. It is available in the Canon, Nikon, Sony A SLR mounts and M43rds and Sony E mirrornyet mounts… This coupon, like many of the B&H NAB specials expires on 4/21/16…

April 18, 2016 Filed Under: dslr deals, mirrorless deals Tagged With: , , , , , , , , , ,

Canon G9 X and Pixma PRO 100 and Extras for $350 after $350 MIR (prepaid AMEX GC)

The Canon Pixma mail-in rebates are also good for some of the Canon RAWsumers. The Canon G9 X goes for $400 on its own at authorized dealers, but if you also want the Pixma PRO 100 printer and don’t object to mail-in rebates (prepaid American Express gift card), you can get it for $350 after a $350 mail-in rebate at Adorama. This includes the standard Canon G9 X kit, the Pixma PRO 100 printer, its trusty SG-201 sidekick (50pk 13×19″ paper) and camera bag and 32GB Sandisk card.

April 18, 2016 Filed Under: canon, fixed lens cameras Tagged With: , , , ,

10% off Raynox HD Lenses (32 options)

This promotion does not require a coupon, it is an instant savings promotion good until 4/21/16 at 11:59pm ET, a 10% off discount (the prices shown in the price you pay) on 32 Raynox High Definition Lenses at B&H Photo.

April 18, 2016 Filed Under: camera accessories Tagged With: , ,

15% off Pelican Waterproof Cases with Coupon (3 options)

A trio of Pelican Waterproof Cases gets a 15% off discount on their price when you use the NAB coupon code BHNAB16 at during checkout at B&H Photo. There are three models participating in this promotion, prices before the coupon range from $250 to $340… This coupon, like many of the B&H NAB specials expires on 4/21/16…

April 18, 2016 Filed Under: camera accessories Tagged With: , ,

Canon PIXMA PRO 100 for $100 after Coupon and $250 MIR (AMEX GC)

If you just need the Canon Pixma PRO 100 printer and don’t need any of the DSLR bundles that it is typically offered with, there is a limited promotion on the printer alone at B&H Photo. The price you see on the page is $400. The $250 mail-in rebate makes it a $150 after MIR shown on the page. Then you use coupon code BHNAB16 at B&H checkout to drop by the price by making it a $100 after a $250 mail-in rebate (prepaid American Express Gift Card). It comes with its trusty sidekick, the Canon SG-201 (50pk of 13×19″ photo paper)… This coupon, like many of the B&H NAB specials expires on 4/21/16…

April 18, 2016 Filed Under: canon, printers and photo paper Tagged With: , ,

(ENDED) New WOOT-OFF started Tue 1am ET

This Woot-OFF ended after 24 hours on Wednesday 4/20/16 at 1am ET…

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April 18, 2016 Filed Under: storewide deals Tagged With:

(ENDED) Tue Lightning Deals: Kattee, Huion, Polaroid, Peter Hurley Book, SDXC, Etc

These lighting deals expired… For future ones in the future, check the Amazon Gold Box and Camera & Photo page…

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April 18, 2016 Filed Under: camera accessories Tagged With:

(ENDED) Tue: Steadicam Merlin 2 Stabilizing System for $249

This daily deal expired… For more action, check the B&H Photo Featured Deals page…

The B&H Photo Daily Deal is a sale on the Steadicam Merlin 2 Camera Stabilizing System for $249 with free shipping. Sale ends Tuesday at 11:59pm ET…

April 18, 2016 Filed Under: camera accessories Tagged With:

Panasonic GH4 body and $200 Gift Card and Accessories for $1300

The NAB Specials continues at B&H Photo with a Panasonic GH4 Body Only bundle with a $200 B&H Photo Gift Card and a Lowepro accessory kit (Adventura 170 shoulder bag, 64GB Lexar SDXC, Watson LiIon battery). This promotion expires 4/21/16.

April 17, 2016 Filed Under: mirrorless deals, panasonic Tagged With: , , ,

Sony a6300 w/16-50 and $100 Gift Card for $1200

The Sony a6300 with the 16-50mm lens goes for $1200 at authorized Sony USA dealers, but for a limited time, you can get it with a $100 B&H Photo Gift Card included at B&H Photo… This is one of their many NAB Trade Show Specials…

April 17, 2016 Filed Under: mirrorless deals, sony Tagged With: , ,

Imported Nikon 24-70mm f2.8 non-VR for $1200 [or refurb w/90-day Nikon USA warranty for $1400]

The Nikon 24-70mm f2.8G ED-IF AF-S goes for $1800 in new condition at authorized Nikon dealers, while the VR version goes for $2400. If you don’t want the VR version, you might as well save by going refurbished on the non-VR, it is going for $1400 at Adorama with a 90 day Nikon USA warranty.

If you want to save some more, and don’t object to imported grey-market gear without a warranty, you can get it in new condition for $1200 with free shipping as one of the eBay Deals by eBay seller RedTag Camera on eBay (99.9%, limit 5). Nearly 350 units got sold from this listing as of the time of writing.

April 17, 2016 Filed Under: dslr deals, nikon Tagged With: , , , , ,

Genaray MonoBright 750 Bi-Color LED 2-Light Kit for $558

Some more light, the Genaray MonoBright 750 Bi-Color LED 2-Light Kit is currently on sale for $558 with free shipping at B&H Photo as one of their NAB Trade Show Specials… Many of these NAB specials expire 4/21/16, after which B&H will be closed for the Passover holiday until May 1st…

April 17, 2016 Filed Under: lighting deals Tagged With:

Switronix TorchLED Bolt 220R On-Camera Light with Remote Control and Battery Kit for $269

The Switronix TorchLED Bolt 220R On-Camera Light is bundled with two free items, the Switronix 9-Channel Remote Control for TorchLED Bolt 220R AND the Switronix Bolt Battery Kit for $269 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo… This is one of their many NAB Trade Show Specials…

April 17, 2016 Filed Under: lighting deals Tagged With:

Tiffen 82mm Variable Neutral Density Filter for $130

The Tiffen 82mm Variable Neutral Density Filter is currently on sale for $130 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo and Amazon by Amazon itself.

April 17, 2016 Filed Under: camera accessories Tagged With: ,

Zacuto Z-Finder Pro 3.0x for 3.2″ Screens for $250

It’s NAB Trade Show time [see Trade Show Calendar] and B&H Photo has a number of specials, starting with the Zacuto Z-Finder Pro 3.0x for 3.2″ Screens for $250 with free expedited shipping.

April 17, 2016 Filed Under: camera accessories Tagged With:

(ENDED) Monday Lightning Deals: Photoshop CC Books, Polaroid Flash, Polaroid Filters, Ansmann, 128GB SDXC, Etc

These lighting deals expired… For future ones in the future, check the Amazon Gold Box and Camera & Photo page…

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April 17, 2016 Filed Under: camera accessories Tagged With:

(ENDED) Ends 6pm ET: Polaroid PL-190N GN54 Wireless TTL Auto Power Zoom Bounce & Swivel Flash for $95 [Canon or Nikon] [updated]

This lightning deal expired…

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April 17, 2016 Filed Under: lighting deals Tagged With: , ,

(ENDED) Monday: Polsen CAM-2W Camera-Mountable VHF Wireless System with Omnidirectional Lavalier Mic for $100 (G1 or G2 or G4 bands)

This offer expired… For more action, check the B&H Photo Featured Deals page…
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The B&H Photo Daily Deal is a sale on the Polsen CAM-2W Camera-Mountable VHF Wireless System with Omnidirectional Lavalier Mic for $100 with free shipping. Three options are available, with G1 or G2 or G4 bands. Check the squares over there to switch between the three different band options. Sale ends Monday at 11:59pm ET…

April 17, 2016 Filed Under: camera accessories Tagged With:

Canon D-Rebel T5i w/18-55 & 75-300 & Pixma PRO 100 & Paper for $450 after $350 MIR (prepaid AMEX GC)

There’s another Canon D-Rebel Pixma MIR bundle at Adorama, this time it is centered around the Canon D-Rebel T5i with the 18-55 IS STM and 75-300mm f4-5.6 III non-USM lenses, along with the Pixma PRO 100 printer and 50pk SG-201 13×19″ photo paper. You pay $800 at checkout, receive order, make sure all is okay, submit mail-in rebate, and if all is well, a few weeks later you will receive a $350 prepaid American Express gift card by mail, making it a $450 after $350 MIR in the form of a prepaid American Express gift card. This runaway sentence is included as well 🙂

April 16, 2016 Filed Under: canon, dslr deals Tagged With: , , , ,

Imported Nikon D750 body w/1yr seller warranty for $1300

The Nikon D750 body only goes for $2000 at authorized Nikon dealers which are allowed to bundle it with free accessories (eg free RodeMic OR Lightroom 6 at Adorama or free 4TB external HDD and other extras at B&H Photo).

On the other hand, if you are comfortable with imported grey-market DSLRs, among the latest buzzing eBay Deals, eBay seller “Electronics Valley” (99.5%, New Jersey) is offering new condition imported grey-market Nikon D750 body only dSLRs with a 1-year seller warranty (not Nikon USA) for $1300 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer. Nearly 200 units got sold so far per the eBay listing number there.

As usual with situations like these, it is up to you to decide based on whatever makes you feel comfortable and won’t keep you up at night. Make sure you understand the trade-offs and risks of buying authorized dealer vs imported if you are not already familiar with them.

April 16, 2016 Filed Under: dslr deals, nikon Tagged With: , , ,

256GB Lexar JumpDrive S75 USB 3.0 Flash Drive for $50

If you like to use USB 3.0 flash drives for data transfers and backups and extra/buffer storage and such, the 256GB Lexar JumpDrive S75 USB 3.0 Flash Drive, model LJDS75-256ABNL, is currently on sale for $50 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer at Amazon by Amazon itself. This is a retractable design with a finger operated slider. The specs promise up to 150MB/s read and up to 60MB/s write.

Speaking of Amazon and storage, the 4TB Seagate SATA 6Gb/s 3.5-Inch Desktop HDD (model ST4000DM000) is on sale for $115 with free shipping.

April 16, 2016 Filed Under: memory cards and storage Tagged With: , , ,

Refurbished Canon Friends and Family Sale: refurb DSLRs (5D*, 6D, 70D, T6s, T5, SX520, N, etc), 10% off Lenses, Etc

The official Canon USA store has a Friends and Family Sale that includes a 10% off sale on refurbished Lenses (77 options, multiple pages, some binoculars are mixed in with the lenses), along with DSLR kits featured on the first link above that include:

+ refurb 5DS R body only for $3000, non-R body for $2800
+ refurb 5D Mark III body for $2100
+ reufrb 6D body for $1100
+ refurb 70D with 18-55 IS STM for $680 or with 18-135mm instead for $850
+ refurb D-Rebel T6s w/18-135 IS STM for $800
+ refurb D-Rebel T6i w/18-55 & 75-300 for $640
+ refurb SL1 with 18-55 & 75-300 for $390
+ refurb D-Rebel T5 with 18-55 for $230 (plus 75-300 for $290)
+ refurb Powershot SX520 HS superzoom for $90
+ refurb Powershot SX600 HS red for $80
+ refurb G1X II for $550
+ refurb Phowershot N for $90
+ the items mentioned in this block are in-stock as of the time of writing (there are more but they are out of stock and I don’t know if they will return in-stock before the sale ends)
+ you can see these at the Friends and Family Sale
+ NOTE: there are three pages of items, increase “Items per Page” or browse pages #2 and #3 as well
+ the refurbished items come with a 1-year Canon USA warranty

April 16, 2016 Filed Under: canon, dslr deals, fixed lens cameras Tagged With: , , , ,