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B&N online coupon: 10% off $35+ or 15% off $60+

If you are looking to buy photography or camera books (or any other printed/physical books), especially ones that have the same prices everywhere or rarely go on sale, the Barnes & Noble website has a new coupon, coupon MOREISMORE gets you 10% off orders of $35+ or 15%5 off orders of $60+. Free shipping with $25+ orders, if you spend enough to use the coupon, you’ll get free shipping.

The coupon expires Wednesday night (5/17/17).

Don’t forget to check their Clearance Section for potential bargains.

They have over 660 books under the Photography Clearance section. This is not just books about photography (eg how-tos and learnings) but also books of photography (eg nature, travel, Nat Geo, etc).

May 15, 2017 Filed Under: books and magazines Tagged With: ,

Lexar Professional Workflow readers for $20 to $30

A handful of Lexar card readers are on sale again as follows:

+ Lexar Professional Workflow SR2 SD UHS-II USB 3.0 Reader (model LRWSR2TBNA) for $20
+ reads only SD/SDHC/SDXC cards ~ it’s buried in the name

+ Lexar Professional Workflow CFR1 CompactFlash USB 3.0 Reader (model LRWCFR1TBNA) for $20

+ Lexar Professional Workflow CR1 CFast 2.0 USB 3.0 Reader (model LRWCR1TBNA) for $30

+ Lexar Professional USB 3.0 Dual-Slot Reader (model LRW400CRBNA) for $20
+ this is not a “Workflow” series product

Speaking of Lexar, they have sales on Detachable Kickstand Flash Drives (three options) and Jumpdrive P20 flash drives (two options).

These are not lightning deals. Free shipping for Prime members or with a $35+ order (although sometimes it shows minimum $25, so it may still be in flux, I’m not sure).

May 15, 2017 Filed Under: memory cards and storage Tagged With: , , , ,

(ENDED) Tuesday Lightning Deals: Neewer, 3rd-party Chargers/Batteries, Etc

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

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May 15, 2017 Filed Under: camera accessories Tagged With:

(ENDED) Tuesday: Anton, Zoom, Celestron, Etc

These daily deals expired, but for more action, check their Featured Sales…

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May 15, 2017 Filed Under: camera accessories

3-pack of eBags Small Packing Cubes for $19 after coupon

This is not a dedicated camera bag, but if you like to pack a variety of items, whether on the road or for storage or for travel, the 3-pack of eBags Small Packing Cubes has a 25% off coupon. Coupon code T3UAOKDT drops the 3-pack from $25 to $18.74.

These are available in ten different color schemes, so if you like to color-code things, the ten different colors can be handy. Along with a cheat-sheet to keep track of what the color codes mean 🙂

UPDATE: some of the AmazonBasics packing cubes are also on sale, headlined by a 4-piece in red (two large, two medium) going for $10.21, while the blue goes for $13~.

May 14, 2017 Filed Under: camera accessories Tagged With: , ,

(ENDED) Corel PaintShop Pro X9 for $30

These daily deals expired…

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May 14, 2017 Filed Under: apps and software Tagged With: ,

(GONE!?!?!) Pre-order Samsung Chromebook PRO (Intel processor) for $550

As of 5/16/17, the pre-orders disappeared earlier in the day, and now the page itself has been removed, it is a 404 page…

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May 14, 2017 Filed Under: samsung Tagged With: , ,

(ENDED) Monday: Neewer, Polaris, Graphy, Abonnyc, Corel, Lens Cup, YI, Etc

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

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May 14, 2017 Filed Under: camera accessories Tagged With:

(ENDED) Monday: BOLT Macro Light for $40; MeFoto Tripod for $75; Thinkpad $1099; Etc

These daily deals expired but for more action, check their Featured Sales…

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May 14, 2017 Filed Under: camera accessories

Corel Painter Essentials 5 for $20

The Corel Painter Essentials 5 software is currently on sale for $20 in the PC/Mac Disc at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of up to three units per customer. Only the disc by mail option is on sale, not the digital downloads. This is not a lightning deal.

May 13, 2017 Filed Under: apps and software Tagged With: ,

Lowepro StreetLine Camera Carrying Bag for $45 w/FS

To the eBay Deals we go, where the new condition Lowepro StreetLine Camera Carrying Bag (Charcoal gray) is on sale for $45 with free shipping. This is model LP36945, with UPC 056035369452. Limit up to three per customer.

May 13, 2017 Filed Under: camera accessories Tagged With: , ,

Nikon D3400 w/18-55 and 70-300 and Various Extras for $497

The Nikon D3400 two lens kit with the 18-55 and 70-300mm lens is going for $500 at various authorized dealers as part of Nikon’s Mother’s Day promotions. But if you like extra accessories, Adorama is bundling them with the following freebies, still for $497 with free shipping in the black color scheme and the red color scheme.

The freebies:
+ Corel Digital Creative Software Kit – Suite 2 Elite Edition
+ 16GB Lexar SD card
+ Pro Optic 58mm Digital Essentials Filter Kit
+ Nikon DSLR Value Pack with Better Pictures in 5 Minutes DVD
+ Slinger Digital Memory Wallet – Holds 12 Cards
+ Pro Optic Complete Optics Care and Cleaning Kit

May 13, 2017 Filed Under: dslr deals, nikon Tagged With: ,

Fry’s Promo Codes: Vanguard Veo 59″ 5-Section Tripod for $90

Good until Sunday night, the Fry’s Saturday e-mail promo codes that people subscribed to their e-mailing list receive, can get the Vanguard Veo 59″ 5 Section Tripod for $90. The price before the coupon is $150. Limit one per customer. You can get this in-store or online.

PS: you can subscribe at any time to their e-newsletters and get the unique personalized promo codes. You can also unsubscribe at any time.

May 13, 2017 Filed Under: camera accessories Tagged With: , ,

Dash Buttons 3-Step Money Maker Deal: Buy for $2, Place First Order with Dash Button, Get $5 Store Credit for Future purchase (limit 3)

If you are a fan of the Amazon DASH buttons, this is a three-step money maker deal. Amazon has a Mother’s Day promotion that lets you buy up to three Dash buttons for $2 EACH. After you receive and configure the DASH buttons, AND you place your first order with that particular DASH button, you will receive a $5 credit per DASH button in your Amazon account.

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May 13, 2017 Filed Under: technology deals

(ENDED) Sunday Lightning Deals: Fuji Instax Mini 8 Camera, Neewer Strobe, Monolight Studio Kit, Etc

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

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May 13, 2017 Filed Under: camera accessories Tagged With:

(ENDED) Sunday: Think Tank Photo CityWalker 10 for $50; Etc

These daily deals expired but for more action, check their Featured Sales…

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May 13, 2017 Filed Under: camera accessories

Flashpoint 2-Light SoftBox Kit, Fluorescent Lamps 5500K Bulbs, Stands & Carrying Case for $85

The Flashpoint 2-Light SoftBox Kit, Fluorescent Lamps 5500K Bulbs, Stands & Carrying Case is on sale for $85 with free shipping at Adorama, another one of their 100 under $100 sale…

May 12, 2017 Filed Under: lighting deals Tagged With:

Manfrotto XPRO Land Aluminum Monopod for $70 [CORRECTED]

The Manfrotto XPRO Land Aluminum Monopod [ADDED LINK!] is curerntly on sale for $70~ with free shipping at Adorama for a limited time… This is part of their just-launched 100 under $100 sale…

May 12, 2017 Filed Under: camera accessories Tagged With: ,

$5 per magazine per year: Outdoor Photographer or Digital Photo

The Weekend Sale at DiscountMags is the “default sale”, “Digital Photo” and “Outdoor Photographer” go for $5 per magazine per year, while “Digital Photo PRO” goes for $9 per year. These are no-autorenewal subscriptions, delivered to US addresses physically. You can independently sign up for 1 to 3 years. Offer good for new subscribers, renewals, and gifts. Offer ends Monday night.

May 12, 2017 Filed Under: books and magazines Tagged With:

Used Fuji X-T2 body for $1449 + S&H [UPDATED]

UPDATE 5/13/17: the previous listing is sold out but there is a black X-T2 body only kit in the same condition going for the same price. The link below has been updated…

The new condition price for the Fuji X-T2 body only is $1600 at authorized dealers, but if you are comfortable with used camera gear, you can get it in “Used – Demo condition” for $1450 plus shipping at Adorama [UPDATED!]. Used camera gear at Adorama come with a 30-day return policy and a 90-day Adorama warranty. Shipping starts at around $15 and varies slightly by zipcode.

PS: USED items are not eligible for free 2-day shipping and extended returns of the Adorama VIP360 service (their Prime-competitor service). VIP360 also offers a free metal print from AdoramaPIX.

May 12, 2017 Filed Under: fuji, mirrorless deals Tagged With: , ,

In-Stock Now: Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 (Sony E)

Hide your wallet! Zeiss is zooming in on it 😉 The Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Lens for the Sony E-mount is now in-stock and ready to ship for $1999 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo… For more B&H Photo action, check their Featured Sales…

May 12, 2017 Filed Under: mirrorless deals, zeiss Tagged With: , , ,

(ENDED) Saturday Daily Deals: Barska Optics, CreativeBUG, Sandisk, WIRED, Etc

These daily deals expired…

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May 12, 2017 Filed Under: camera accessories

(ENDED) Saturday: ARECA 4-Bay RAID, Vello Roc, Mic Stick

These offers expired but for more action, check their Featured Sales…

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May 12, 2017 Filed Under: camera accessories

(ENDED) Saturday Lightning Deals: Movo Slider, Neewer, Etc

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

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May 12, 2017 Filed Under: camera accessories Tagged With:

(ENDED) 45% off items priced $399+ with Dell Refurbished coupon

These offers expired…

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May 12, 2017 Filed Under: storewide deals Tagged With: , , ,

(SOLD OUT) 16GB Sandisk Extreme PRO SDHC for $11.51 [limit 3]

This apparently sold out and the 16GB option got removed from the website. This may be temporary, as Amazon sometimes yanks listings temporarily when a sale end (must be so kind of a technical issue, perhaps to counter caching issues?)

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May 12, 2017 Filed Under: memory cards and storage Tagged With: ,

Apple MacBook Pro 15″ (Touch Bar, i7 2.9GHz, 16GB, 1TB, 3 YR Applecare) for $3499

For Apple fans, Adorama is offering the Apple MacBook Pro 15″ with Touch Bar (model Z0SH-MLH4230 Z) with Intel i7 2.9GHz 16GB RAM, 1TB Flash Store, 2880 x 1800 resolution, and 3 Year AppleCare included for $3499 with free expedited shipping. This is a limited time offer.

For more Adorama action, check their One Day Sale.

May 11, 2017 Filed Under: technology deals Tagged With: ,

In-Stock Now: Sigma 100-400mm f5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary (C/N)

Shiguma time again! One of their latest lenses is now in-stock and ready to ship in the Canon and Nikon versions, it is the Sigma 100-400mm f5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary going for $799 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo.

Speaking of Sigma, they have announced but they have not priced yet the brand new Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DG OS HSM Art lens in the Canon, Nikon and Sigma SLR systems. Since it is not priced, there are no pre-orders yet.

This has been added to the New Cameras and Lenses of 2017 page.

May 11, 2017 Filed Under: dslr deals, sigma Tagged With: , , , ,

Adorama 1-Day Sale (3000+ options)

Adorama has just launched another One Day Sale with over 3000 items participating. You can filter them using the various options on the left hand side of the page (by manufacturer, product category, price range, etc). It is hard for me to digest massive drops of this nature, so posting this is a compromise between waiting forever until I find time to go through it all or not post anything at all.

May 11, 2017 Filed Under: storewide deals

(ENDED) YMMV 10% eBay Bucks on $50+ items (ends Fri PM)

This promotion expired, but eBay has these on a recurring basis these days…

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May 11, 2017 Filed Under: storewide deals Tagged With: ,