Archives for September 2017

Refurbished Olympus 8mm f1.8 fisheye [M43] for $660

The Olympus 8mm f1.8 fisheye lens (Micro Four Thirds) goes for $1000 at authorized dealers such as Adorama and B&H Photo with 4% promotional rewards, or 5% statement credit for Prime members paying with a Prime credit card at Amazon.

But if you want to save, then off to the Olympus Outlet store we go where they are offering this lens in manufacturer refurbished condition for $660 with free shipping and a 90-day Olympus USA warranty.

Now shipping: the Elinchrom ELB 1200 system

From a $6 used camera to a four figure lighting system we go! The Elinchrom ELB 1200 system is now in-stock and ready to ship at Adorama which has all the bundles and accessories nicely organized in one page. There are four bundles with prices ranging from $3500 to $3700, along with a variety of system accessories and batteries. It beats using flashlights 🙂

Used Vivitar 5.1MP Digital Camera with 1.8-Inch TFT for $6

If you need a basic camera to experiment upon, the badly reviewed Vivitar 5.1MP Digital Camera with 1.8-Inch TFT Panel has crashed down to $6 in “Used – Like New” condition in original packaging at Amazon Warehouse Deals. This is best suited for experimentation and DIY projects and such, not picture taking.

Free 2-day shipping for Prime members. It’s not an Add-On item ~ they really want to get rid of it 🙂

This was discovered while I was dumpster-diving in the Amazon Warehouse Deals Bargain Bin clearance.

Ten FREE 4×6″ photo prints at CVS on next T-Mobile Tuesday

If you are a T-Mobile customer, you are automatically eligible to get some “freebies” every Tuesday as part of their “T-Mobile Tuesdays” magenta overload program.

For Tuesday October 3 in 2017, one of the freebies are ten 4×6 inch photo prints at CVS. The offer is only good for store pickup, you have to be physically near a CVS stores, or have the orders print near someone else you know that can pick them up.

The offers are typically per line, not per account, so if you have more than one T-Mobile line on your account, you may be able to get multiple freebies. I think this is the first time they offer CVS photo print freebies, so I don’t think it is known how the mechanics of the offer work.

Free Philips Hue lightbulb with pre-orders of new Amazon Echo Plus device

Photography is light, any opportunity for free light is a good one 🙂 This sentence foreshadows a freebie of the lighting kind!

For a limited time, Amazon is offering a FREE Philips Hue light bulb when you pre-order their brand new Echo PLUS Alexa device. for $150. That’s the price with or without the Philips Hue at the moment. The Echo Plus is available in three color options.

When you add it to the shopping cart, it tells you there are two items in your order, but they show up as one entry, as a bundle of two items.

Also available for pre-order, but without a free Philips Hue are the Echo Spot for $130, and the new Echos for $100 to $120.

UPDATE: but that’s not all. Amazon has also revealed a brand new Fire TV with 4K Ultra HD and Alexa Voice Remote for just $70, undercutting most of the competition. But that’s not all. On the same listing, they have options with an OTA Antenna for $5 more, or with an Echo Dot in a “value meal” for $80 total.

Ape Case Lens Case (ACPROLC14) for $24 w/free S&H [and more sizes]

There are over 250 items in the Adorama Bags sale. Let’s now focus on Lens Cases, because lenses need bags too 🙂

STANDARD SIZE

The Ape Case Lens Case (ACPROLC14) is currently on sale for $24 with free shipping at Adorama. No minimum purchase amount required, you get free shipping by buying this bag. This is the standard size. If you are a Prime member, you can get it for the same price with free 2-day shipping from Amazon.

MEDIUM SIZE

Next up we move to the Ape Case Professional Medium Lens Case, model ACPROLC16. You can get it for $25 plus mandatory shipping (starts at $3.75) at Adorama. I don’t know if VIP members can get it with free shipping. With shipping added, the price is the same as Amazon, so you have options.

LARGE SIZE

Last but not least, it’s the Ape Case ACPROLC18 Large Lens Case. You have even more options here. If you are willing to pick it up from a B&M store, or you are planning a $35+ order, you can get it for $30 by Walmart itself.

If you have Staples gift cards or coupons or rewards to use, you can get it for $34 with free store pickup at Staples. I’m not sure what the free shipping terms are now that they changed up their rewards program.

Or if you can get it for $35 with free shipping from B&H Photo and also by Amazon itself. Prime members get it faster with free 2-day shipping.

TOTALLY RANDOM

Speaking of Amazon, good until 9pm ET as a lightning deal you can get this beginner’s Matcha Gift Set with 1 oz Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder for $11.90 with free 2-day Prime shipping. The matcha is from China, not Japan. Includes handmade bowl, AA-powered whisk, and bamboo spoon.

SLR Magic: 8mm f4 [m43] for $199, 50mm f1.1 Cine (E) for $299

A couple of SLR Magic bang for the buck lenses are currently on sale!

In the world of Micro Four Thirds, the new condition SLR Magic 8mm f4 goes for $199 at B&H Photo and $200 at Adorama with free shipping and handling.

In the world of Sony E, the new condition SLR Magic 50mm F1.1 Cine Lens lens goes for $299 with free shipping at Adorama and B&H Photo.

WenPod GP1+ Digital Stabilizer for GoPro Camera with 3.5″ LED Monitor for $54

A doorbuster of sorts at Adorama, the new condition WenPod GP1+ Digital Stabilizer for GoPro Camera with 3.5″ LED Monitor is on sale for a limited time for $54 with free shipping!

For more action, they have:

+ 260 Camera Bags on sale

+ Best Of September Sale

B&H round-up: SmallHD 702 Bright 7″ Full HD On-Camera Monitor for $1199 and More

Good until 9/30/17 PM, B&H Photo is offering the new condition SmallHD 702 Bright 7″ Full HD On-Camera Monitor for $1199 with free expedited shipping.

In other photo-accessories related action:

+ Zhiyun-Tech Crane v2 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer for $549

+ Genaray SpectroLED Essential 500 Bi-Color 2-Light Kit with Batteries for $498

+ 256GB SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash Memory Card for $260

+ various Surface Kits

+ Moto G4 (16GB, Unlocked, XT1625) for $120
+ 32GB version for $130
+ Snapdragon 617, 2GB RAM, microSD, 5.5″ 1080p
+ all carrier phone, works with GSM and CDMA

For more, check their latest Featured Sales

Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX DG OS HSM MACRO with Extras for $569 [C/N/Si]

The Dream of the 90s is alive, not just in Portland, but also in stabilized tele-macro lenses! The new condition Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM MACRO lens is on sale for $569 with 4% promotional rewards (around $23~ to be spent in future purchases) at B&H Photo in the Canon, Nikon and Sigma SLR systems.

If you prefer free lens-y accessories instead of 4% promotional rewards, Adorama is offering instead a Tiffen 62mm Filter Kit, lens cap tether and cleaning kit.

Now shipping: Canon EOS C200 EF Cinema

For fans of EF video shooting, the new Canon EOS C200 EF Cinema body only is now in-stock and ready to ship for $7499 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo. Optional financing options are available through Canon Financing. Note that this item is non-returnable!

(ENDED) Parrot BeBop 2 Adventurer Bundle for $480

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(ENDED) KEH Coupon: 10% off Cameras, 15% off Lenses, 25% off Accessories

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Wednesday: Usual Camera/Photo accessories but New Detailed Shortcuts Table

NEW FEATURE!!! we have a new table that makes it easier for you to check the various IN-PROGRESS Lightning Deals [in-progress as of the time you click the link], and the various UPCOMING Lightning Deals [upcoming as of the time you click the link]. All these lists change almost constantly ~ new offers go live while older offers expire.

WHAT DO YOU THINK? is this more useful? Is there anything you want added? Is it too much? Not enough? Please leave a comment or use the online contact form.

There are over 40 items listed in the Camera & Photo lightning deals of the Amazon Gold Box.

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Fuji X-E3 added to Stock Status Tracker

The Fuji X-E3 is estimated by Amazon to come out September 28, but you know how it is with estimates. So I have just added the X-E3 body only to the Stock Status Tracker. I will also keep an eye on the other two official kits, but the compromise made in order to add it to the Tracker without adding more overhead was to focus on the X-E3 body only.

15% off sitewide at AdoramaPIX with coupon

Another day, and another coupon for Adorama PIX! Coupon code EMSITE15 entered at checkout gets you 15% off Sitewide until Thursday 9/28/17 at 11:59pm pacific. Cannot be combined with other offers. Free shipping with $49+ orders.

Imported Sony a7R II Body with 1-YR Seller Warranty for $2140

The Sony a7R II body only goes for $2500 at authorized dealers which are bundling it with useful freebies (eg, Lightroom 6 or 4TB Western Digital external HDD). But if you prefer a lower price instead…

… to the eBay Deals we go, where eBay seller “Department Store NYC” (99.2%, New York) is offering the Sony a7R II body in imported grey-market new condition with a 1-year seller warranty (not Sony USA) for $2140 with free shipping. Limit three per customer. Over 1300 units have been sold from this listing according to the eBay stats.

Dell Refurbished: 50% off select Dell PowerEdge Servers

If you are a fan of refurbished off-lease Dell computers, Dell Refurbished is back with a new promotion, coupon code DELLSERVER50 gets you 50% off Dell PowerEdge R630 or R720 Servers with free ground shipping. Prices start under $999 after coupon. Cannot be combined with other offers or clearance items. Coupon expires 10/2/2017 at 11:59 PM CST.

FREE to Watch NOW: Sony a9 Fast Start Class (until Wedn 12pm ET)

All apologies, because of technical difficulties I couldn’t post it early in the AM! Running now until Wednesday 11:50am ET is another John Greego “Fast Track” camera class, this one focused on the Sony a9. The class is FREE to Watch during this promotional period.

After the free-viewing period ends, if you want to watch it again, you have to either purchase it or waiting for a future free-viewing promotion.

Speaking of Fast Start classes, starting on Thursday 9/28/17 at 12pm ET is a Fuji X-T20 Fast Start Class.

You can see all classes eligible for Free Viewing at the CreativeLIVE ON-AIR schedule.

Reminder: Fuji X-E3 estimated to ship September 28

The new Fuji X-E3 mirrorless camera (available in three different kits) is estimated to be in-stock around September 28 (2017), but keep in mind, as it is often the case with new camera releases in limited quantities, the dates can shift and change as time goes by!

We are still a couple of days away from the release giving you time to research this camera and alternative cameras/systems so you can make an educated decision before it rolls out.

Pre-orders are accepted for $900 (body only), $1150 (w/23mm f2), $1300 (w/18-55) at B&H Photo and Adorama and Amazon itself.

PS: if you are an Amazon Prime member, AND you have either the Amazon Chase Prime VISA credit card or the Amazon Prime Store credit card, AND you pay for your order with it, you can get 5% back as a statement credit. However, if you are offered and accept any special 0% financing promotion with the Amazon Store Credit Card, you will not earn a 5% statement credit.

(ENDED) Wednesday: Logitech HD Webcam C310 for $20 and lots of Keyboards and Mice

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(ENDED) Thursday: Techart PRO Leica M Mount Lens to Sony E-Mount Camera Autofocus Adapter for $249, Etc

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(ENDED) 15% off USED Pentax Gear (390+ options)

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Free 4TB WD External HDD with Sony a7R II or a7S II

For a limited time (until 9/30/17 PM), B&H Photo is bundling a FREE 4TB Western Digital My Passport USB 3.0 Secure Portable Hard Drive with the purchase of select Sony a-series full frame cameras at their regular prices: the Sony a7S II Body Only goes for $2500 with free expedited shipping, while the Sony a7R II Body Only goes for $2500 with free expedited shipping.

If you don’t want/need a 4TB external HDD, there are alternative options for freebies with purchase at the same prices of $2500 and $2800 respectively:

At Adorama, the Sony a7S II Body Only freebie options include Lightroom 6 OR a Tascam DR-10SG Shotgun Mic OR a bundle of photo-accessories including the Corel software bundle.

At Adorama, the Sony a7R II Body Only freebie options include Lightroom 6 OR a Tascam DR-10S Mic OR a bundle of photo-accessories including the Corel software bundle.

Speaking of Adorama, for a limited time, they are offering the new condition Apple TV 32GB (4th Generation) for $134 with free shipping.

Tuesday: YI and other Action Cams, 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 accessories are running throughout the day.

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Refurbished Canon 70D with 18-135mm for $800

Lots of refurbished Canons are participating in the Pumpkin Spice Mocha sale sale at the Canon outlet store.

We previously mentioned the refurb 80D with 18-55 for $779. For a similar ballpark price, you can trade-off an older body with a better lens, it’s the manufacturer refurbished Canon 70D with 18-135mm with a 1-year Canon USA warranty for $800 with free shipping.

This kit is almost gone from authorized/reputable dealers, but its price defeats the used price of $912 at B&H Photo in “Condition 9” with only a 90-day B&H Used warranty.

Sandisk Compactflash sale at B&H (three options)

B&H Photo has launched a Sandisk Compactflash sale featuring three memory cards with free shipping for each:

+ 32GB Extreme for $30
+ 128GB Extreme for $83
+ 256GB Extreme PRO for $260

Kata Lite-441 DL Shoulder Bag for $25 w/free S&H

And now a doorbuster of sorts from B&H Photo. The new condition Kata Lite-441 DL Shoulder Bag for a DSLR with Zoom Lens for $25 with free shipping. If your order total is $49+, then you get the faster “free expedited” shipping.

This is a limited time sale. Expiration date unknown. For more action, check the B&H Featured sales.

Lighting Deals at B&H: Genaray (six options), Lowel PRO Power LED Light (Daylight or Tungsten) with FREE Softbox for $378

Lighting action now at B&H Photo! They are offering Tungsten OR Daylight options for the Lowel PRO Power LED Light with a FREE Lowel PRO Power LED Softbox, for $378 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo. This is a limited time offer. Expiration date unknown (to me).

Speaking of lighting at B&H Photo, here are some other lighting offers:

+ Genaray SpectroLED Essential Kits, six options, price ranging $235~ to $498~

Irix 11mm f4 for $550 (Firefly) or $725 (Blackstone) [C/N/K]

And now a sale on a new entrant in the world of DSLR lenses, the Irix 11mm f4 lens is on sale for $550 in the Firefly configuration (Joss Wheadon not included) and $725 in the Blackstone configuration at B&H Photo in the Canon, Nikon and Pentax K systems. Yes, Pentax fans lucked out this time, they made a K-lens as well as CaNikon!

This is a limited time sale. Expiration date unknown. For more action, check the B&H Featured sales.