Archives for October 31, 2016

Canon 1D X Body and Pixma PRO 100 and Extras for $4609 after $350 MIR (prepaid AMEX GC)

The Canon 1D X II body only goes for $6000 in new condition at authorized dealers (eg B&H Photo with 2% promotional rewards ~ $120 to be used in future purchase), but if you are set on getting the first generation model, the 1D X (Mark I now that there’s a Mark II out), you can get it bundled with the PIXMA PRO 100 printer, a 50pk Canon 13×19″ photo paper, a 32GB Sandisk Extreme, Vello trigger, camera bag for $4609 after a $350 mail-in rebate (prepaid AMEX Gift Card) at B&H Photo

Since the 1D X has been around for a while, you can also try your luck at the used and refurbished market, for example, the official Canon USA store offers the standard 1D X body only kit in certified refurbished condition for $4239 and a 1-year warranty.

Open-Box Nikon D810 w/24-120 for $2900 + S&H

The Nikon D810 with the 24-120mm standard kit goes for $3200 with some free accessories at authorized dealers (eg Adorama), but if you want to save some and don’t need the extra accessories, B&H Photo is offering this kit in open-box condition for $2900 plus shipping and handling. It comes with a 1-year warranty from B&H Photo, not Nikon; a plus if you don’t like to deal with Nikon’s warranty service 🙂

Canon 1D C Body for $5000

New condition authorized-dealer supplies for the Canon 1D C body only Cinema DSLR are running on the dry side, but if you want it, it is still available in-stock and in new condition for $5000 at B&H Photo. Note that this is sold as non-returnable item. If you have any issues with it, you have to go through the Canon warranty. This is not an uncommon practice for professional video equipment where returns can be used as “temporary rentals” by film makers on a shoestring budget.

PS: I have began a full frame cameras price check for the upcoming “Price Charts” series, this is the first of potentially more full frame discount posts to come (assuming there are more mentionables that is).

Refurbished red Nikon Coolpix Superzooms: B500 for $200, L830 for $130

Zoom-zoom action now, Adorama has a couple of manufacturer-refurbished Nikon Coolpix superzooms with a 90-day Nikon USA warranty. The red B500 superzoom (40x optical) goes for $200 with free shipping, while the red L830 superzoom (34x optical; AA power) goes for $130 with free shipping… These too are among their latest Halloween Sales

Flashpoint 2-Light SoftBox Kit, Fluorescent Lamps 5500K Bulbs, Stands & Carrying Case for $100 w/free S&H

The Amazon Lightning Deals are not the only ones with various studio/lighting kits. Adorama is now offering the Flashpoint 2-Light SoftBox Kit, Fluorescent Lamps 5500K Bulbs, Stands & Carrying Case for $100 with free expedited shipping, which is nice since these type of kits take up space and they weigh more than the average camera gear product. This is among their latest Halloween Sales.

In-Stock Now: Sigma 12-24mm f4 DG HSM Art (Canon) for $1600

The Canon EF version of the Sigma 12-24mm f4 DG HSM Art Lens is now in-stock and ready to ship for $1600 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo. The other two options (Nikon, Sigma) are not in-stock yet.

In-Stock Alert: Nikon KeyMission 170 4K and KeyMission 80 Action Cameras

Nikon’s new KeyMission 170 4K Action Camera is now in-stock and ready to ship to your front door for $400 with free expedited shipping by B&H Photo.

Also in-stock is the Nikon KeyMission 80 Action Camera for $280 with free expedited shipping.

8GB AData USB 2.0 Flash Drive for $5 w/free S&H

Another “$5 gadget” item, it’s trending at the Trendy eBay Deals, the A4C eBay store is offering the new condition 8GB ADATA (C008) Capless Sliding USB 2.0 Flash Drive for $5 with free shipping. If you buy three of more items (this or any other combination of eligible items from them), you get a 5% discount on the sale prices. Limit 50 USB sticks per customer. The sliding mechanism is via a thumbelina type of a red button (judging by the picture, I haven’t seen this in person).

Meta: New Price Charts series coming this week

It’s that time of the year again, and a new series of “Price Charts” will be posted this week. I have began the groundwork and these will be posted one a day starting with tomorrow. Please feel free to e-yell at me if I don’t 🙂

PS: if you want to get a feel of what to expect, check the Price Charts Archives with two sets of snapshots so far, mid-November 2015 and late-December 2014. The same categories will continue this year since there hasn’t been a dramatic change in the market. The longer and more reference-y posts will now go to the “main blog”, and the quick and time-sensitive posts will be here at the deals blog.

15% off at Stacksocial with coupon

Just in time for Halloween, coupon code BOO15 gets you 15% off site-wide at Stacksocial. They have some online photography courses, software (a lot of it is for Macs), and other assorted photography/photographer six-degrees of separation items (cloud, VPNs, design, WordPress themes, etc). This is a limited time coupon offer.

GoPRO HERO5 Black with $40 Gift Card for $400

The new GoPRO HERO5 Black Edition goes for $400 at authorized/reputable dealers, but for a limited time, the Target website is offering a $40 Target gift card with purchase. Free shipping or free store pickup where possible/available.

PS: someone needs to create a cover song of Bonnie Tyler’s “I’m holding out for an action cam hero” 🙂

1-Year of ShopRunner Service for $5

Groupon launched a $5 Sale and among the offers is a 1-Year subscription to the ShopRunner service for $5. Shoprunner is like a Prime-like shipping service for a variety of non-Amazon retailers including NuevoHuevo (= NewEgg), Casio, MacMall, Staples, and a lot of high margin fashion/style brands.

NOTE: if you have an American Express credit card you may qualify for a free ShopRunner subscription. Check your AMEX email archives for details on the offer if your card is eligible. Note that AMEX has a variety of credit cards and not all offers are available to all cards.

(ENDED) Monday: Aukey Smartphone Lenses (4 options, $10-$20)

This particular daily deal expired, but Aukey smartphone lenses are frequently featured in lightning deals…

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(ENDED) Monday: refurbished DJI Phantom 4 with 4K Camera for $850

This daily deal expired… One of the Newegg Monday daily deals is the officially refurbished DJI Phantom 4 with 4K Camera, sold by the official DJI NewEgg store, for $850 with free shipping. Limit three per customer.

(ENDED) Ends Tue 3am ET: $15 off $100+ at NewEgg w/Android Pay

This promotion expired…

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(ENDED) Tuesday’s Daily Deals: The Little and Less Edition

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

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