Archives for August 29, 2016

Stock Status Tracker Reloaded, Now Tracking Fuji X-T2, Sony RX 10 III, Canon G7X II, 5D Mark IV

It took me over a month *sigh* but the Stock Status Tracker is finally reloaded with newer cameras that are not, as of the time of writing, in-stock at the major retailers we track. The new cameras are *drum roll*, the Fuji X-T2, the Sony RX10 III, and the Canon G7 X II and 5D Mark IV.

All four of the previously tracked cameras are now steadily in-stock at their normal prices at multiple retailers, so they have been retired from the Tracker (Pentax K-1, Nikon D5 and D500, Canon 1D X II). You can see all the retired cameras at the bottom of the Stock Status Tracker.

Olympus Pen-F Body with 15mm f8 Body Cap Lens and $48 rewards for $1200

The Olympus Pen-F body only, in either black or silver, is bundled with the Olympus 15mm f8 Body-Cap Lens and 4% promotional rewards ($48~ to be used in future purchases) at B&H Photo and Adorama.

Panasonic GX85 w/12-32 and $100 Gift Card for $800

The Panasonic GX85 with 12-32mm kit, in either the black or silver, is bundled with a $100 Adorama gift card, going for $800 with free shipping at Adorama, the same price as without the gift card.

Panasonic GH4 Body with $200 Gift Card and Choice of Freebie for $1300

The Panasonic GH4 body only is currently bundled with a $200 store Gift Card along with one additional freebie for $1300 with free shipping. At B&H Photo the freebie is 4% promotional rewards ($52~ to be used in future purchase), while at Adorama the freebie is a 32GB Transcend SDHC card.

Nikon D500 gets Extra EN-EL15 Battery ($2000 body, $2567 w/16-80)

Checking up on the Nikon D500 reveals the beginnings of the free-extras stage of the camera’s lifecycle. It currently goes for $2000 body only or $2567 with the 16-80mm, but if you purchase from Adorama, you will receive an extra Nikon EN-EL15 battery with the D500 body only for $2000 or the D500 w/16-80 for $2556 kit.

512GB Sandisk Extreme Pro UHS-I U3 Class 10 for $300

If you like 512GB SDXC memory cards, the 512GB Sandisk Extreme Pro UHS-I U3 Class 10 SDXC memory card, model SDSDXP-512G-A46, the “up to 95MB/sec” model, is on sale for $300 with free shipping at Adorama and B&H Photo, whose prices crash Amazon’s at $418. The prices for the lower storage options are the same at the three aforementioned retailers.

The above is if you specifically want a 512GB card. Of that line-up, the current bang-for-the-buck (GB/$) winner is the 256GB model going for $123, narrowly “defeating” the 128GB model at $63.50.

AmazonBasics DSLR Backpack drips to $26 [limit 3]

The most popular of the AmazonBasics camera bags in terms of customer review volume (over 4600 customer reviews (4.5 out of 5)), the AmazonBasics DSLR Backpack is on sale again, going for $26 with a limit of three units per customer. Free shipping for Prime members or a $49+ order.

Speaking of AmazonBasics bags, their Explorer Laptop Backpack (up to 15″) goes for $22.50. This is among the ever-growing line of AmazonBasics accessories.

128GB Samsung BAR USB 3.0 Flash Drive for $30

If you like your USB flash drives to have metal casing and a keyring (because Samsung), the 128GB Samsung BAR USB 3.0 Flash Drive, model MUF-128BA/AM, is on sale for $30 at Amazon by Amazon itself (limit three per customer; usual S&H terms) and Beach Camera on eBay (no limits) and NewEgg Business (no limits)… The 64GB goes for $18…

On the other hand, if you prefer the really small USB flash drives that you can attach to a laptop or other devices and they won’t stick out like a sore thumb, the 128GB Samsung Fit USB 3.0 Flash drive (model MUF-128BB/AM) is on sale for $28.50 at Amazon by Amazon itself (limit three) and Adorama and B&H Photo and NewEgg.

Free 6-Month Trial for Amazon Prime Student

Amazon is offering a Free 6-Month Trial of Amazon Prime Student for FREE. This is “Prime Student”, not the full Prime membership. After the free six month trial, it will automatically convert to a full Prime membership but you will pay half of the regular Prime fee. You will pay the half-off the regular Prime annual subscription as long as you are a student or four years pass (whichever happens first). You can always cancel before the 6-month free trial ends if you don’t want it to auto-convert to a paying membership. You can easily cancel it at any time online without having to go through perstery humans.

More details at the Help Page. This includes free 2-day shipping, Video streaming, and Prime Photos unlimited storage, but does NOT include music streaming.

Pre-order DJI Osmo+ Handheld Gimbal Camera for $649

Another new item is available for pre-order at B&H Photo, it is the new DJI Osmo+ Handheld Gimbal Camera with a pre-order price of $659 and an early September 2016 release estimate.

Pre-order Zeiss Loxia Prime Bundle with Transport Case for $4228 (21/2.8, 35/2, 50/2)

If you like Zeiss, Primes and the Sony E-mount, there’s a new Zeiss Loxia bundle available for pre-order at B&H Photo. It includes the 21mm f2.8 and 35mm f2 and 50mm f2 along with related accessories and of course the Loxia Transport Case made for them. The pre-order price is $4228.

(ENDED) Ends Mon PM: $15 off $100+ at BN with coupon

This limited time coupon expired…

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(ENDED) Ends Mon PM: Photo Magazines for $4.80 per magazine per year (Pop, Outdoor, Digi, Vid)

This weekend sale expired but there will be another next weekend…

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(ENDED) Tuesday Daily Deals: Studio Lighting Kit, Mobile Printer, Rigs/Stabilizers, Bag, 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) Benro TIS18AIH1 Series 0 iStudio Aluminum Tripod with Choice of Ball Head ($60 to $100)

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

The B&H Daily Deal good until Tuesday 11:59pm ET (or earlier if sold out) is the Benro TIS18AIH1 Series 0 iStudio Aluminum Tripod with your choice from one of four heads with prices ranging from $60 to $100 depending on the ball-head option…