This offer expired… This was not teased last night in the Amazon Gold Box but it’s running right now, good until Friday 3am Eastern, you can get the new condition Rokinon FE14M-S 14mm F2.8 Ultra Wide Sony Alpha A-mount SLR lens for $239 with free shipping, with a limit of one per customer.
Archives for December 2016
(ENDED) Rokinon 14mm f2.8 (Sony A) for $239
(ENDED) Friday Daily Deals: Bower, Movo, Viewsonic, Seagate, Ultrastar, Etc
These lighting deals expired… For future ones in the future, check the Amazon Gold Box and Camera & Photo page…
(ENDED) Ziv TTL Cord with Focus Assist for Nikon (Coiled, 3′) for $20 w/FS
These daily deals expired… For future offers, check their Daily Deals page…
News: Amazon finally launched page to track your Slow Shipping Credits
Finally Amazon has launched a page where Prime members can keep track of their “slow shipping credits”. These are the “No Rush Credits” that you get if as a Prime member you select a slower shipping method for an order that is eligible for free 2-day shipping. The slower-shipping is not always slow, it’s just that they ship it in a non-priority way, but it can still get there reasonably fast.
The page is this https://www.amazon.com/norushcredits but all you have to remember is to type norushcredits (no rush credits) since amazon.com is easy to remember 🙂 It looks like this (“View Image” to see full size):
3DR Solo Quadcopter with 3-Axis Gimbal for $400
The 3DR Solo Quadcopter with 3-Axis Gimbal for GoPRO is currently on sale for $400 with free shipping at B&H Photo among their latest featured sales.
64GB Sandisk Ultra Dual USB 3.0 and Micro USB for $19 w/free S&H
The 64GB Sandisk Ultra Dual USB 3.0 and Micro USB flash drive is currently on sale for $19 with free shipping at Adorama while the 128GB version goes for $37 plus shipping (and “TOOS”)… Meanwhile the 64GB SanDisk USB Connect Wireless Stick goes for $30 with free shipping… Offers end 12/10/16 or earlier if sold out…
UPDATE: the 128GB version of the Dual Drive is in-stock for $40 with free shipping at B&H Photo.
Extended Again: $5 off purchase of $15+ in Books with coupon (ends Mon 3am ET)
The current expiration date of this promotion is Monday 12/10/16 Thursday [yes, it got extended again] at 3am Eastern, so unless it gets extended again, it is last call for the coupon code GIFTBOOK that gets you $5 off purchase of $15+ in printed books at Amazon by Amazon itself. You can use this coupon even if you used the previous $10 off $25+ coupon in November (I used them both because reading is fun-da-mental!). The usual free shipping terms apply (Prime or $25+ in books or $49+ in general merchandise, physical goods sold or fulfilled by Amazon itself).
PS: some of the calendars may be eligible for this promotion as well. I can’t test them all, but you can tell by adding to cart and seeing if they get discounted. It may depend on how they are coded in their system or maybe it’s some kinds of calendars but not others, so YMMV.
Costco: Manfrotto Adventure 1 Camera Backpack for $50
It’s not just free food samples on every corner! It’s camera bags too 🙂 The Manfrotto Adventure 1 Camera Backpack is currently on sale for $50 with free shipping at the Costco website with a limit of up to three per customer. Non-members can buy it for 5% more ($52.50 instead of $50)… Per the website, this may also be available at their warehouses (aka brick and mortar stores)… Sale ends 12/24/16 or earlier if sold out…
UPDATE: the 5% “price math” is now corrected.
Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4000 for $4000 after $800 MIR plus Extra Set of Inks sent by Canon via MIR
At the other of the printer price spectrum, the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4000 is available for $4000 after a $800 mail-in rebate at Adorama. The mail-in rebate promotion expires 12/15/16… Running in parallel there is a promotion from Canon, if you submit the mail-in rebate forms as instructed, Canon will send you an extra set of 160 mL ink tanks (a total of 12 different colors). The free ink promotion expires 12/31/16… Given the value of the rebates, make sure you have copies of everything and follow the rules and deadlines to the letter of the rebate law… The forms for both are available at PDF over there, click on the “Mail-in Rebate” link below the price under “Ways to Save”…
Fuji X-T1 kits get more free accessories as the X-T2 wait continues
The wait for the Fuji X-T2 continues [follow the Stock Status Tracker] but if you want to go previous-generation, more freebie options are available for the new condition Fuji X-T1 body only for $900… At Adorama it is Accessorapalooza with Corel software, 32GB Samsung PRO+ SDHC, extra GE battery, Slinger bag, HDMI cable and cleaning kit…
At B&H Photo, the X-T1 body-only only gets 4% promotional rewards, but the X-T1 with 18-55 and XT-1 with 18-135 kits get both 4% promotional rewards _AND_ a Fujinon 10×25 KF Binocular for FREE. They go at their respective prices of $900, $1300 and $1500.
Oculus Rift VR Headset + $100 Gift Card for $599
A $100 plastic Amazon plastic gift card (inside a greeting card format) is included for FREE for a limited time with the Oculus Rift VR Headset for the same price of $599 with free shipping. This is a limited time offer (expiration unknown to me).
Wacom Intuos Photo Pen and Touch digital photo editing tablet (Small; CTH490PK) for $81 (limit 5)
The “Small” Wacom Intuos Photo Pen and Touch digital photo editing tablet (model CTH490PK) is currently on sale for $81 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon itself. Limit up to five per customer. This is not a lightning deal, so there’s no ticking clock on the price.
It is the usual “market driven” price which means it can change in the next millisecond or stay like that for the next 50,000 years. Most of the times it’s somewhere in-between 🙂 #ExpertAnalysis
Holiday Teddy Bears with Gift Cards for $150 or $200 or $250 (Prime Only)
They are back again, the Teddy Bear Amazon Gift Cards are now available in $150 or $200 or $250 denominations Amazon by Amazon itself. You get a free gift of the same value plus the holiday teddy bear included for free. They come with free 1-day delivery, or you can select a slower shipping method (“digital credits” may or may not be available, I’m not sure exactly how their shopping cart decides this; it may vary by supply and location and delivery options and such). Limit one denomination per customer, but you can buy all three individual ones, one of each.
This is promotion is currently limited to Prime members only.
3Pod P4AFH Aluminum 4-Section FlatFold Tripod with K3 BallHead for $70
The Pods are coming! It’s not a 50s sci-fi movie, but the 3Pod P4AFH Aluminum 4-Section FlatFold Tripod with K3 BallHead on sale for $70 with free shipping at Adorama, another one of their latest Cyber Week specials…
Tokina Cinema AT-X 11-16mm T3.0 (M43) for $799
It’s Tea Time for Micro Four Thirds cinema shooters, the M43rds version of the Tokina Cinema AT-X 11-16mm T3.0 lens is currently on sale for $799 with free shipping at Adorama along with $32~ promotional rewards to be used in future purchases… This is part of their latest Cyber Week specials…
PS: double-checked, this is Tokina 🙂
(ENDED) CyberLink PhotoDirector 8 Ultra (DVD) for $40 (ends 7pm ET)
These daily deals… For future action, check the B&H Photo Daily Deals…
(ENDED): Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD Lens for Canon for $799
These daily deals expired… For future action, check the B&H Photo Daily Deals…
(ENDED) Thursday Daily Deals: 256GB PNY SDXC, Polaroid Action Cam, Aluratek, Pelican, Dolica, Etc
These lighting deals expired… For future ones in the future, check the Amazon Gold Box and Camera & Photo page…
(ENDED) Free shipping almost site-wide at Nat Geo Store (ends Thur 3am ET)
This 1-day promotion expired… Free shipping is the promotion for Day #1 of the National Geographic Store “12 Days of Promotions”. There’s no coupon code, it happens in the shopping cart. The free shipping promotion expires on Thursday at 2:59am ET. Some oversized items may not be eligible (the usual exclusions and limitations apply).
(SOLD OUT) 60pk Rayovac single-use AA batteries for $9 [limit 2]
As of a late PM re-check, these are sold out and cannot be ordered… Even the “Add-On Item” restriction did not slow down the buyers apparently…
(ENDED) Datacolor SpyderCUBE RAW Calibration Tool for $29 w/free S&H (ends by Thur 9am ET)
This flash sale expired… The current flash sale of the B&H Photo Daily Deals good until 9am ET on Thursday (or earlier if sold out) is the Datacolor SpyderCUBE RAW Calibration Tool for $29 with free shipping and handling.
(ENDED) Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD Lens for $799 (Canon, Nikon, Sony A)
These daily deals expired…
256GB Lexar USB 3.0 Flash Drive for $49
In addition to the previously mentioned under the radar Lexar sales at Amazon for Tuesday, there is a sale on the 256GB Lexar USB 3.0 flash drive (model LJDS75-256ABNL) for $49 that is either manufacturer-initiated or a series of cascading price-matches at Adorama and B&H Photo and Office Depot (one way to spend any available/remaining/expiring ODP rewards) and Amazon itself.
Refurbished with 1-Year Warranty: Canon M3 with 18-55 and Mount Adapter (EF to M) for $350
And now some mirrorless action at the Canon USA webstore, you can get the manufacturer refurbished with 1-year warranty Canon M3 with EF-M 18-55 IS STM along with a FREE refurbished EF lenses to EOS-M cameras mount adapter, all together for $350 in the black color scheme.
UPDATE: if you don’t need the 18-55 lens, the refurbished M3 body only also gets the free mount adapter, for $300 with a 1-year warranty.
PS: the free mount adapter promotion expires 12/31/16 or earlier if they run out.
Refurbished with 1-Year Warranty: Canon D-Rebel T6S with 18-135mm IS STM for $750 (add 55-250 for $80 more)
One may need to set aside half a day (exaggeration alert) to navigate the clumsy and plodding Canon USA outlet website but if you plod through like a fullback in spring practice, you may find some good offers. For example, if you are interested in the latest D-Rebel T6S with the 18-135mm IS STM lens (instead of the 18-55), you can get that in manufacturer refurbished condition with a 1-year warranty for $750.
On the other hand, if you prefer a two-lens kit, you can get it with the 18-135 IS STM and 55-250 IS STM with a 1-year warranty on everything for $830. So $80 more gets you the 55-250mm lens.
PSA: Beware of trending Scam on Amazon from “Before Purchasing Contact Us” 3rd-party sellers
Beware of a new trending scam at Amazon, on listings of new and/or highly desirable products, scam artists are listing the product as 3rd-party sellers with significantly lower prices, and asking people to contact them before buying from Amazon. This violates various Amazon marketplace rules, and it’s also a scam, because no one would sell a $2000 camera for $500 unless it’s a scam or fake or stolen or who knows what else.
Here’s an example from the Olympus E-M1 II listing. The sad thing is that if they keep on doing it, it may suggest that a small percentage of people who see these are actually gullible enough to bite, so, just like spam, it becomes a numbers game, the more listings they create, the more people will bite.
Here’s an “annotated” screenshot of a listing like that:
Amazon is removing them but more and more keep on cropping us, which may suggest they haven’t found a way yet to block them at the root of the problem. It is easy to sell items as a 3rd-party seller, and there are infinite email accounts available. The pros and cons of an open marketplace.
60% off Custom Photo Books, Cards, Calendars at Amazon Prints with coupon
The ever-expanding Amazon expansion this year includes their recently launched photo prints service, and for a limited time, coupon code HOLIDAY gets you 60% off custom photo books, calendars and cards at the Amazon Prints store. This is semi-separate from Amazon in that you have to login separately but it’s using the same Amazon account. It’s similar to how they do their Cloud Drive and AmazonFresh and other services that are not part of the “mothership Amazon”. Or something like that.
Timbuk2 Snoop Camera Messenger Bag for $79
The latest Adorama daily deal is the new condition Timbuk2 Snoop Camera Messenger Bag, Small, Cordura Black on sale for $79 with free shipping. The sale ends on 12/7/16 at 12pm ET (or earlier if sold out or later if extended)… You can find all the previously mentioned camera bag sales under the Camera Bags tag…
(ENDED) Tuesday: Drobo 5C for $299, a trio of 27″ monitors ($125AR to $380), Etc
These daily deals expired…
(ENDED) Tuesday: 128GB Lexar USB 3.0 Flash Drive for $20; 32GB microSD for $10, etc
These daily deals expired…
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