Archives for July 28, 2016

128GB Samsung USB 3.0 Flash Drive Fit for $36.50

Sometimes Samsung forgets to turn off the copy machine during product design that they end up copying the name too. Case in point, Sandisk calls their tiny USB flash drives Ultra Fit, so Samsung felt compelled to calls their “Fit” too 🙂

Joking aside, there is a sale, the 128GB Samsung USB 3.0 Flash Drive Fit, model MUF-128BB/AM, with Water proof, Shock proof, magnet proof, temp proof, and X-ray proofness and a 5-year warranty is on sale for $36.50 at Amazon by Amazon itself with a limit of three per customer (usual shipping terms), along with NewEgg (limit 20; free S&H) and if they run out, it goes for $29 with free shipping at Adorama.

These can be really handy when you don’t want the flash drives to protrude, eg laptops, front of desktops, media players, phone/tablet USB-OTG connections, etc. On the other hand, these are easier to lose because of their size 🙂

GetOlympus remodels, free S&H with $50+ order

The official Olympus USA store GetOlympus.com has been remodeled with a more modern and responsive design, and they are offering free shipping on orders of $50+ to modestly celebrate the remodel. Offer ends 7/31/16.

Refurbished 1TB WD External USB 3.0 HDD for $40 [updated]

If you are comfortable with manufacturer-refurbished external hard drives, and if 1.5TB sounds about the right amount for your needs, Groupon Goods is offering manufacturer-refurbished Western Digital USB 3.0 external hard drives in the following denominations: 1.5TB for $45 (SOLD OUT), 1TB for $40, 0.75TB (aka 750GB) for $35. The 2TB option is sold out. Free shipping and free returns. Sale ends 8/1/16.

Best Buy Rewards Changes include free 2-day S&H on $35+

Amazon is creating a segmentation in its shoppers based on whether one is a Prime Member or not. Best Buy decided to take a different route, differentiate benefits depending on how much one spends and whether they are participating in their rewards program.

Starting August 28 in 2016, some of the rewards benefits will change for those in the regular MyBestBuy rewards program (no minimum spending) and the Elite (over $1500 per calendar year). They will earn fewer points per purchase, 0.5 per $1 and 1 per $1 respectively instead of 1 and 1.1 respectively. No changes for those in the Elite Plus ($3500+ in purchases per year) and Best Buy credit card holders.

But there are some good news for all rewards members, free 2-day shipping on a lot of qualifying items with orders of $35+ (for the regular rewards) or any amount for the Elites.

Broncolor Senso Kit 42 – A4 Power Pack and 2 Litos Heads for $4916

Bron-Bron time, but not of the NBA kind. Adorama has a limited time promotion on the Broncolor Senso Kit 42 – A4 Power Pack and 2 Litos Heads for the very specific price of $4915.10 with free expedited shipping. Detailed list of what’s include in the “What’s In Box” box over there.

Manfrotto Tripods Mail-In Rebates ($40 to $100)

Adorama has a number of Manfrotto Tripods that have mail-in rebates ranging from $40 to $100. The amount varies on each participating tripod. A total of 17 tripods are participating. Further down the page, a quintet of Manfrotto bundles have a 10% off discount.

Refurbished Nikon D7200 with 55-200 DX VR II and WU-1a for $850

More Nikon action, Adorama is offering their own manufacturer refurbished Nikon D7200 bundle for $850 with free expedited shipping. This includes the Nikon D7200 body only, the 55-200mm f4-5.6 DX VR II lens, and the WU-1a wireless adapter. All these are manufacturer refurbished with a 90 day Nikon USA warranty. This is a limited time offer (I do not know the expiration date).

Refurbished Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6 DX VR for $200

Back on sale again, the manufacturer refurbished Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6 DX VR is going for $200 with free shipping and a 90-day Nikon USA warranty at Adorama. This is a limited time sale.

Lowepro Scout Mirrorless Bags for $20 or $25 w/free S&H

Mirrorless systems are now so mainstream that camera bag manufacturers are making “mirrorless bags”. Two of the ones from the Lowepro line-up are on sale with free shipping at Adorama until 8/5/16 or earlier if sold out. The Lowepro Scout SH 100 Shoulder Bag goes for $20, while the Lowepro Scout SH 120 Shoulder Bag goes for $25. Both get free shipping.

While at Adorama, they are offering the Dell 34″ UltraSharp U3415W Curved Ultra Wide Quad HD IPS Monitor for $700 with free shipping, good until 8/5/16.

Also there, the Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700 12″ Full HD+ Touchscreen Tablet with Keyboard (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, m7-6Y75, Win10) is on sale for $600 with free S&H until 8/10/16.

32GB Lexar Professional 1066x UDMA7 CompactFlash for $36.49

The 32GB Lexar Professional 1066x UDMA7 CompactFlash is currently for $36.49 at B&H Photo (with free shipping; limit 50 per customer) and at Amazon by Amazon itself (limit 30; free shipping for Prime or with $49+ order).

25% off Large Prints/Posters of 16×20″ and larger at AdoramaPIX with coupon

A new coupon is out at AdoramaPIX, coupon code PRINTNOW25 gets you 25% off Large Prints and Posters 16×20 inches and larger. Order total must be $49+ after coupon to qualify for free shipping. Cannot be combined with other offers. Frames not included. Offer ends 7/31/16.

Google Play Family Library feature goes live (eg Photo apps)

If you are using Google Play Android apps, including the gazillion photo apps there, and you have multiple family members and/or your own multiple Google accounts, you may be able to share those apps with other family members and Google accounts with the new Google Play Family Library and not have to purchase them individually for each person/account.

What exactly qualifies is NOT straightforward. It depends on the type of content, when it was purchased, the wishes of the maker, and how it was purchased. You can de-tangle the mess by reading the Support page.

For apps, which includes the camera and photo apps, here’s an annotated screenshot of the relevant terms:

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Music is not eligible because Google sells a separate Music Family plan with a reasonable price of $15/month for up to six people (it’s $10/mo for one person). Newsstand (eg magazine subscriptions verified through the publisher or purchased directly) are NOT eligible either. Books depend on the publisher’s wishes. Movie and TV purchases are good but not rentals. Your soul will definitely be shared with Google so it can sell you Adsense ads in the afterlife 😉

(ENDED) 15% off at Monoprice with coupon (ends Fri PM)

This coupon expired… Monoprice does not have predictable free shipping but they do have coupons every few days. Coupon SCORCHER gets you 15% off almost everything at the Monoprice website. You can see list of excluded items by adding coupon to cart and clicking on “details” on the coupon (or add items of interest to cart and see if they get discounted with the coupon). Coupon is good until Friday night 7/29/16 only.

(ENDED) Friday Lightning Deals: Fuji Instax Mini 8 Bundle, Vintage DSLR Bags, Etc

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

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(ENDED) Kattee Men’s Canvas Leather DSLR SLR Vintage Camera Messenger Bag for $43 with free shipping for all [updated]

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(ENDED) 75% off Custom Photo Books at Walgreens Photo with Coupon

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(ENDED) Vidpro K-120 On-Camera LED Video Light Kit for $45

This offer expired… The latest B&H Photo Daily Deal is the Vidpro K-120 On-Camera LED Video Light Kit for $45 with free shipping. Offer ends Saturday 11:59pm or earlier if sold out (the Friday daily deal always lasts 48 hours instead of 24 because of the B&H schedule)… For more action, check the latest B&H Featured Sales

(ENDED) Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Film Camera Bundle for $85

This lightning deal expired… Good until 3:25pm ET (or earlier if sold out), one of the is the Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Film Camera Pink + Fujifilm Instax Mini Instant Film Twin Pack (20 Sheets) + Pink PU leather Case With Photo Album 64 Pockets Pink Value Set Bundle (4 item) offered for $85 with free shipping. It is sold by a 3rd-party seller with the order fulfilled by Amazon. The price before the sale was $100 when we posted the schedule last night. It is 64% claimed as of 1:03pm ET.