Archives for July 2017

Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 EX DC OS HSM with Extras for $369

The new condition Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 EX DC OS HSM is on sale for $369 with free shipping at B&H Photo with 4% promotional rewards, or if prefer free lens-accessories, you can get it for the same price at Adorama. This is available in the Canon, Nikon and Sigma SLR systems with OS (optical image stabilization) and in the Pentax and Sony A without OS.

Tokina 100mm f2.8 AT-X M100 AF Pro D Macro for $325 AR (Canon) and $350 AR (Nikon)

Macro time! The new condition Tokina 100mm f2.8 AT-X M100 AF Pro D Macro can be yours for $325 after a $30 mail-in rebate (MIR) in the Canon mount and $350 after a $30 MIR in the Nikon mount at B&H Photo with free expedited shipping.

SLR Magic 8mm f4 for $200 [m43]

The new condition SLR Magic 8mm f4 Micro Four Thirds lens is on sale for a limited time for $200 with free shipping at Adorama, or for $199 plus shipping at B&H Photo.

Speaking of alternative M43rds manufacturers, the YI with 12-40mm continues for $299, and even better the YI M1 with 12-40mm and 42.5mm f1.8 goes for $379 with free shipping in either black or silver.

Olympus ED 14-150mm f4-5.6 II with $20 rewards for $500 [m43]

The new condition Olympus ED 14-150mm f4-5.6 II lens is on sale for $500 with free shipping and 4% promotional rewards (around $20 to be used in future purchases) at B&H Photo ~ another one of their latest offers. Sale ends 8/5/17.

Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM with Extras for $569

The new condition Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM in the Canon and Nikon systems is on sale for $569 with free shipping and 4% promotional rewards at B&H Photo or with free extra lens-accessories instead at Adorama. Or if you are a Prime member, you can get 5% back if you pay with one of Amazon’s own payment vehicles (Chase VISA or Store credit card).

Litepanels Astra 1×1 Bi-Color LED Traveler Duo Gold Mount Kit for $2500

The new condition Litepanels Astra 1×1 Bi-Color LED Traveler Duo Gold Mount Kit is on sale for a limited time for $2500 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo as one of their latest Featured Offers.

Refurbished DJI Phantom 3 Standard Quadcopter Aircraft with 3-Axis Gimbal and 2.7k Camera with $20 promo Gift Card for $349

NewEgg is running a limited time Refurbished Sale (the sale is not refurbished, the products featured are refurbished; okay, file this under #BadJokes) that includes the factory refurbished DJI Phantom 3 Standard Quadcopter Aircraft with 3-Axis Gimbal and 2.7k Camera sold by the DJI NewEgg store for $349 with free shipping. You also receive a $20 promotional NewEgg e-gift card. Limit five sets per customer.

Dracast LED500 Pro Bi-Color LED Light with V-Mount Battery Plate with FIVE Freebies for $450

Lighting bundle time! The Dracast LED500 Pro Bi-Color LED Light with V-Mount Battery Plate is currently on sale for $450 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo for a limited time but that’s not all!

As of the time of writing, you get FIVE freebies with purchase. You don’t need to do anything to get the freebies, you just add the main item to the shopping cart, and the five freebies are added automatically to your shopping cart and their price is automatically adjusted to $0. No coupon, no rebate.

While this offer is running, you see this on the B&H product page (see annotated screenshot crop below):

Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro and URSA 4K PL Cinema Camera Kit for $6490

For fans of the PL Mount, B&H Photo is offering the new condition Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro and URSA 4K PL Cinema Camera Kit for $6490 with free expedited shipping for a limited time… This is among the latest Featured sales over there…

Steadicam Solo Stabilizer & Monopod with Vest Arm Kit for $735

Another limited time offer at B&H Photo, this time it is the Steadicam Solo Stabilizer & Monopod with Vest Arm Kit for $735 with free standard shipping… This is among the latest Featured sales over there…

Pay $60 and Get 1-Year Costco Gold Star Membership AND $20 Costco Cash Card AND Freebies and $25/$250+ Online Coupon

Costco does not carry the vast majority of the digital cameras out there, but they are able to get some good deals from time time, some of which are available in-store only, others online, and some at both places. If you are Costco-curious and need some extra motivation to start a new membership, there is a Costco membership promotion at Groupon Goods.

This offer is only good for new members. You cannot use it to renew an existing subscription. If you previously had a membership that expired before 4/1/17, then you use this promotion. If your membership expired after 4/1/17, then you cannot use this offer. That’s per the terms over there.

The offer is this: you pay $60 for a 1-Year Costco Gold Star Membership. This is the standard price for the Gold Star membership [see Costco membership page]. What makes this Groupon offer a good deal are the six bonus items you receive:

  • $20 Costco Cash Card – this is $20 to spend at Costco and the main reason to get this offer
  • $25 off an order of $250+ at the Costco website – great if you are planning a big order or an expensive item, eg something that has the same prices everywhere
  • $75 to spend at Costco Travel (only if you are planning to book one of their eligible travel offers)
  • and a trio of utilitarian products: FREE Pizza, FREE VitaRain flavored water, and FREE Paper Towels

As to the mechanics of redeeming this offer, look for the “Frequently asked questions” link towards the middle of the Groupon offer page. You have to activate your offer at a Costco store. Your $20 Cash Card will be mailed to you 4-6 weeks after you activate your membership. The coupons will be mailed to you within 4 weeks of redeeming the offer online. You have a choice of pizza toppings (cheese, pepperoni or both). I haven’t done this offer, so I’m only going by the what the FAQ page says.

If you want to scout their online selection of digital cameras, this is their main Cameras and Photo page.

128GB Lexar JumpDrive C20i (Lightning, USB 3) for $50 w/FS

If you are looking to transfer photos and files from both your Lightning iPhone/iPad and a USB 3.0 Type A device (PC, laptop, Surface, etc), the new condition 128GB JumpDrive C20i Flash Drive, model LJDC20i-128BBNL, is on sale for $50 with free shipping at Adorama and B&H Photo. Both have it in-stock and shipping. The same price is also offered by Amazon itself but the shipping estimate is “1-4 weeks”.

Trade-In Fuji GFX-50S Offer: $650 off discount + Value of your Used Serious Camera

If you are interested in buying the Fuji GFX-50S medium format camera body-only kit in new condition, AND you have a serious DSLR or mirrorless or medium format camera you are willing to part with, Adorama has a Fuji GFX-50S Trade-In Promotion.

You can only trade-in one of the cameras listed in the aforelinked promotional page. They are serious cameras, for example, among Canons, it starts with the 6D and goes up to the 1D*; among Nikons it is D600 and up, among Sonys it is Sony a850/900, a7* and up, and so forth. Some medium format cameras are also eligible. See the complete list in this PDF file (direct link to PDF file).

I haven’t done this promotion, but based on the Promotional page, the steps are these:

  • fill in your information in the Trade-In form
  • send your used camera to Adorama
  • after Adorama receives your used camera and evaluates it, they will send you:
    1. a check for the value of your used camera
    2. a coupon code that gets you $650 off the purchase of the Fuji GFX-50S
  • using the coupon code, you can them purchase the GFX-50S for $650 off its current price

Steadicam Solo Stabilizer & Monopod for $299

Another one of the frequently updated B&H Featured Offers is the new condition Steadicam Solo Stabilizer & Monopod offered for $299 with free standard shipping for a limited time.

Feiyu a2000 3-Axis Gimbal & 2-Hand Holder Kit for$638

The Feiyu a2000 3-Axis Gimbal & 2-Hand Holder Kit is currently on sale for $638 with free shipping at B&H Photo, the same price as the kit without the 2-hand holder kit. This is a limited time offer… For more offers, check the latest B&H Featured Sales

10% off sitewide w/AdoramaPIX coupon

A flash sale coupon is now running at AdoramaPIX, for a limited time only, coupon code PXFLASH10 gets you 10% off your order. Free shipping with orders of $49+. Cannot be combined with other offers. Offer ends Wednesday at 3am ET.

Monday Lightning Deals: Usual Camera/Photo accessories

There are almost 40 items listed in the Camera & Photo lightning deals (old format) or Full Page format (faster to navigate on Desktop) of the Amazon Gold Box. Due to time constraints I cannot create a detailed listing of them all. The usual assortment of LEDs, Tri/Monopods, Action Cams, Bags, Studio/Lighting Kits, and more are running throughout the day.

+ certified refurbished Fire HD 10 tablet (10 inches, 16GB storage, micro-SD card slot) goes for $120 with a 1-year warranty from Amazon itself.

+ refurbished Yuneec Typhoon H Hexacopter 4K Drone for $700 Body or $750 Bundle, plus $5 flat shipping. Ends Tuesday 1am ET.

Select Nikon Lenses on sale: 12-24, 14-24, 24-70, 24/1.8

Sunday is here, and some of the Nikon lenses are on sale as part of the Instant Savings promotions as such:

+ Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED FX AF-S for $1797 (limit 3)

+ Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S for $1700 (limit 3)

+ Nikon 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED DX AF-S for $947 (limit 3)

+ Nikon 24mm f/1.8G ED FX AF-S for $697 (limit 3)

Fujifilm Instax Mini 26 + 10pk film for $55

Four different color schemes of the Fujifilm Instax Mini 26 instant camera are bundled with a 10-pack of instant film, together going for $55 with free shipping by Amazon itself where they average 4.5 out of 5 based on 400+ customer reviews. This is not a lightning deal.

GoPro HERO5 Session for $239 [limit 3]

Sale time! The new condition GoPro HERO5 Session is on sale for $239 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon actual with a limit of up to three units per customer during this sale. This is not a lightning deal.

Panasonic 25mm f1.7 for $148 [m43]

If you are a fan of Micro Four Thirds and prime lenses, the new condition Panasonic 25mm f1.7 is on sale for $148 with free shipping at Adorama and B&H Photo and Amazon itself (limit three per customer).

(ENDED) 10% off eBay items $25+ (over 2800 Camera/Photo eligible items)

This coupon offer expired, but eBay launched new promotions on a regular basis these days, so stay tuned…

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Sunday Lightning Deals: YI 4K Action Cam, Fuji Instax Mini 9, Aukey Action Cam, Usual Camera/Photo accessories

There are over 60 items listed in the Camera & Photo lightning deals (old format) or Full Page format (faster to navigate on Desktop) of the Amazon Gold Box. Due to time constraints I cannot create a detailed listing of them all. The usual assortment of LEDs, Tri/Monopods, Action Cams, Bags, Studio/Lighting Kits, and more are running throughout the day.

Of name-brand recognition:

+ starts 4:50am ET: YI 4K Action Camera with Selfie Stick & Bluetooth Remote (US Edition) White Pear (price before sale $249)

+ starts 10am ET: Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera Flamingo Pink + Fuji Instax Film Twin Pack (20PK) + Camera Case + Frames + Photo Album + 4 Color Filters And More Accessories Bundle (price before sale $112)

+ starts 11:20am ET: AUKEY Action Camera, 4K Ultra HD Waterproof Sports Camera with 170° Wide Angle Lens, 2 Pcs Rechargeable Batteries, WiFi Phone Connection and 2.4GHz Remote (price before sale $70)
+ many other lesser known brands are also scheduled throughout the day

+ certified refurbished Fire HD 10 tablet (10 inches, 16GB storage, micro-SD card slot) goes for $120 with a 1-year warranty from Amazon itself.

Heads Up (T-Mobile Tuesdays): 50% off Local (think photo prints/books)

This is a heads up! If you are a paying T-Mobile customer, the T-Mobile Tuesdays for August 1st in 2017 will have a 50%5 off promotion for Groupon Local. Of camera and photo interest is that a number of custom photo prints, including metal and books, are listed under Groupon Local. This is the first time this promotion was offered as far as I can recall, so I don’t know if everything under Groupon Local is included or it will be restricted. There is a maximum discount of $10 using the coupon.

All you have to do to get these is to be a T-Mobile customer, and logon to the Tuesdays website or app (there’s a special Tuesdays app, not the main T-Mobile app) using your phone number and password.

Refurbished Olympus FL300R Flash for $96

Some of the latest additions to the official Olympus USA Outlet store is the factory reconditioned Olympus FL-300R Flash for $96 with a 90-day warranty from Olympus USA. Free shipping with orders of $100+, otherwise it’s $5 flat shipping.

If you want to get to $100+, check their Featured Sales page along with the Gear Shop with items starting at $8 (coffee cup) and $10+ in hats.

On the other hand, if you are comfortable with used flashes, you can get the FL300R in Used condition for $70 with free shipping at B&H Photo or for $64 plus shipping at Adorama.

Corel PaintShop Pro X9 Ultimate for $30 w/free S&H

To the eBay dEals we go where the Best Buy eBay store is offering the software package by mail that is Corel PaintShop Pro X9 Ultimate (Windows) for $30 with free shipping. Limit three per customer.

Starts 12pm ET: FREE to Watch Canon 77D Online Class

If you have a Canon 77D APS-C DSLR, or you are curious about it, starting at 12pm Eastern today (Saturday 7/28/17), the CreativeLIVE Canon 77D Fast Start online class with John Greengo will be streaming LIVE and for FREE until 11:50am ET on Sunday. This means the class will repeat during the day. A total of 27 lessons are part of it, you can see them under the “Class Materials” tab over there.

During this promotional period, you can watch the class for FREE. If you want to watch it later, you have to purchase it or hope for a future rerun. If you like it, they have it on sale while the free-streaming promotion is running. For buyers, the class is also available for download (mp4 files in HD or lower resolution for mobile/cellular).

In addition to this one, according to their ON-AIR SCHEDULE the following other camera classes are scheduled to STREAM for FREE during the following days:

+ August 11: Canon M5 and M6
+ August 11: Fuji X-T20

(ENDED) Sunday: Angler Chromakey Collapsible Background (5 x 7ft) for $50 w/FS

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

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(ENDED) KEH coupon: $50 off $500+ OR $100 off $1000+

This promotion expired…

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(ENDED) Monday: Benro Carbon Fiber Tripods $160 to $200; Etc

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

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