Archives for 2017

In-stock now: Ricoh Theta V 360-degree camera

WE have another in-stock alert! This time it is the Ricoh Theta V 360-degree camera in-stock and shipping for its starting price of $430 at Amazon by Amazon itself (limit 3 per customer) and at Adorama (orders will ship after 10/15/17).

Also shipping is the Ricoh TA-1 3D Microphone for $270 at Amazon by Amazon itself and at Adorama (orders will ship after 10/15/17).

Someone at Ricoh must be nostalgic of the GXR system, so they have built a mini system for their Theta cameras?

(SOLD OUT) Used Metz MZ 36 AF-5 36352OPL Flash for $43

As of a 10/12/17 PM re-check, this sold out… Used quantities are often limited…

The Metz MZ 36352OPL 36 AF-5 flash for Olympus/Panasonic 4/3 cameras goes for $140 in new condition (eg Adorama) but you can pay about 1/3rd of that price if you go used, you can get it for $43 with free shipping in “Used – Very Good” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals itself.

Wednesday: Action Cams, Usual Camera/Photo accessories

There are over 55 items listed in the Camera & Photo lightning deals of the Amazon Gold Box.

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In-Stock Now: Fuji X-E3 with 23mm f2 R for $1150

New arrival! The black color scheme of the new Fuji X-E3 with the 23mm f2 R Fuji lens is now in-stock and ready to ship for its starting price of $1150 at Amazon by Amazon itself with a limit of up to three units per customer. Only the black color scheme is in-stock.

Also in-stock from Amazon itself is the X-E3 Body Only (Black) for $900 and the Silver-Black too.

Refurbished Olympus F2.8 PRO Zoom Trio Back In-Stock

The more doorbustery refilled offers at the Olympus Outlet store are sold out as of this recheck, but the trio of professional f2.8 zoom lenses are back in-stock, in manufacturer refurbished condition with a 90-day Olympus USA warranty as follows:

+ refurbished 12-40mm f2.8 for $680
+ goes for $900 in new condition at authorized dealers, eg Adorama

+ refurbished 7-14mm f2.8 for $975
+ goes for $1300 in new condition at authorized dealers, eg Adorama

+ refurbished 40-150mm f2.8 for $1125
+ goes for $1400 in new condition at authorized dealers, eg B&H Photo

Starts 12pm ET: CreativeLIVE’s Photo Week is here with Two Channels of FREE-Streaming Online Photo Classes

Running this week, October 9-13 (Monday through Friday) in 2017, Creative LIVE is having their Photo Week 2017. There are five days of FREE live-streaming classes, with TWO parallel channels running per day (think of it as ESPN and ESPN2). There is a variety of content planned: 40 classes, five keynotes, and five photo critiques.

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Tuesday: Usual Camera/Photo accessories

There are over 55 items listed in the Camera & Photo lightning deals of the Amazon Gold Box.

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(ENDED) Tokina 12-28mm f4 AT-X PRO (Canon only) for $199

These expired, for more action, check the B&H Featured Sales

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50% off CVS Photo orders

Photo print time! Coupon code SALE50 gets you 50% off photo prints at CVS Photo, excluding the Ultimate Card Deal. Cannot be combined with other offers. Some print options are e available for B&M Store Pickup, otherwise shipping fees apply.

Imported Fuji X100F Black for $1246 w/1-YR Seller Warranty

The Fuji X100, in new condition at authorized dealers, holds steady at $1300 as you can see at the just-updated Stock Status Tracker. Some mild discounting can be had if you are comfortable with these options:

+ Amazon Warehouse Deals USED condition prices start at $1180 for the black color scheme

+ Imported Grey Market X100 Black for $1246~ with free shipping by 6ave with a 1-year seller warranty [not Fuji USA warranty]

Imported Nikon D7500 Body Only drops to $1097

The updating of the Stock Status Tracker has new developments on the Nikon D7500 APS-C DSLR front as well:

+ the imported grey-market price dropped to $1097 with free shipping by 6ave on eBay (IMPORTED)

+ Adorama is now offering FREE ACCESSORIES for the same price of $1250 for the new condition with Nikon USA warranty
+ Freebies: Corel software bundle, Lowepro 140 bag, 16GB Sandisk Ultra SD, memory card wallet, USB stick card reader, cleaning kit

Imported Canon 6D II Body Only for $1715+

An update of the Stock Status Tracker is in-progress, and we have new lower prices for imported grey-market Canon 6D II Body Only kits since the last time we checked. The new condition authorized dealer price is $2000, but if you are comfortable with imported with a 1-year seller warranty:

+ 6ave on eBay (IMP) for $1715 with free shipping

+ Deals All Year on eBay (IMP) for $1730 with free shipping

Educator Discounts at B&N online and in-store until 10/15/17

Good until October 15 in 2017, Barnes and Noble is offering Educator Discounts for teachers and administrator of Pre-K to Grade 12 teachers at their website and their brick and mortar stores. Discounts include 25% off Books, Music, Movies, Toys; 20% off classroom related purchases, 10% off Nook devices, and 10% off Cafe (in-store only obviously) purchases. Eligibility for the Educators discounts and more details are provided at the aforelinked page.

Speaking of B&N, the general use coupon FRIENDSFAM17 that gets you 20% off one eligible at the at the Barnes & Noble website expires tonight 10/9/17 at 11:59pm.

Toshiba Laptop Backpack/Messenger + Two Sleeves + USB Hub + Card Reader + Laptop Lock for $27 w/free S&H [updated]

To the eBay Deals we go with a three-item bundle doorbuster that is also coupon eligible. This Toshiba Bags and Computer Accessories bundle goes for $27 with free standard shipping.

This coupon expired: Enter coupon code PCOLUMBUS2017 before 10/10/17 11am ET, and the price drops to $23.68 with free shipping.

The bundle consists of three different sets of things. Option #1 is a laptop backpack or messenger bag. Option #2 (everyone gets all four of these) is a set of accessories (sleeve, card reader, USB hub, laptop lock). Option #3 is a choice among laptop sleeves. You will get your choice from each option. The picture over there changes as you adjust your settings. Zoom in on the pictures to see a close-up of what your bundle will include!

So $24 gets you a laptop backpack/messenger, two sleeves (one you select, the other comes with the Accessories bundle that everyone gets), a USB hub, card reader and laptop lock. Here’s a picture of this set with the backpack selected (instead of messenger bag):

PS: if you have eBay Bucks or any other eBay/PayPal coupons or store-credits or gift cards, don’t forget to apply them as well!

Refurbished Olympus 300mm f4 IS PRO for $2125

A surprise PRO lens also made its appearance at the official Olympus Outlet store, it is the manufacturer refurbished Olympus M.Zuiko ED 300mm f4.0 IS PRO going for $2125 with a 90-day Olympus USA warranty.

This is a “miracle lens” as it has Optical Image Stabilization, a rarity for Olympus M43rds lenses since their camera body had embraced sensor-shift stabilization a few digital-centuries ago.

The price is a close call though, in new condition at authorized deals such as Adorama and B&H Photo it goes for $2500 with $100 promotional rewards.

This in-stock in “extremely limited availability” per the listing…

AMEX Offers (YMMV): Get 5000 Membership Points when you pay $99+ for your annual Prime membership

This is a YMMV. IF you have an American Express credit card with Membership Points (not a Cashback card like Blue Cash), check the AMEX Offers section on the AMEX website or app. It’s right below your account summary when you login. Among the various offers floating there, they have a pretty good offer IF you are willing to pay your Prime membership with your eligible AMEX credit card.

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(ENDED) Panasonic ZS100 RAWzoomer for $490

As of late 10/11/17 re-check, both colors are back to their $650 usual price…

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(ENDED) 48-Hour Dell Sale ends Thursday 8am ET

This sale ended…

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(ENDED) Nikon-focused Coupon: 5% off Cameras, 10% off Lenses, 15% off Accessories [1270+ options]

This promotion expired… If you missed it, fear not, KEH has new coupons on a weekly basis…

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(ENDED) Sony 50mm f1.8 (SEL50F18) for $209 [E]

As of a 10/10/17 re-check, this sale ended…

The new condition Sony 50mm f1.8 (E) lens, model SEL50F18, in the black color scheme, is currently on sale for a limited time for $209 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon itself. Limit up to three per customer.

This is an old fashioned Amazon sale, not a lightning deal. There is no ticking clock on the offer, so expiration time/date is unknown.

KEH Weekly USED Coupon Deals: Used Canon 40D Body for $108+, Nikon 70-300 for $131+, Etc

A new week has arrived which means another round of featured USED Weekly Sales at KEH has been added. These are eligible for 25% off with permanent coupon KEHDEALS and continue until Friday night of the same week (eg Friday 10/13/17 in this case).

This week includes:

+ USED Canon 40D Body Only starts at $108 after coupon

+ USED Nikon 70-300mm f4.5-6.3 G ED DX AF-P (Limited Compatibility) starts at $131~ after coupon

+ also eligible for the coupon are four photo-accessories – details at the Weekly Sales at KEH

Also, ending by Sunday night, they offer 15% off their KEH OverStock Sale with over 560 items participating. The coupon expires Sunday at 11:59pm ET.

Cyberlink PhotoDirector 8 Ultra for $26 w/free S&H

With its expansion into mobile, it may feel like Adobe is the only one making imaging software but they are not! Other companies are still alive 🙂

The Cyberlink PhotoDirector 8 Ultra software, in the PC/Mac Disc option, is currently down to $26 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon itself. It looks like this may be a computer-generated price-match of 3rd-party sellers. There are no digital download options available for purchase at the moment.

PS: speaking of Amazon, they continue to offer the LensShifter Blue – Balanced Focus and Zoom Grip for $12 – more details on how to get the discount.

Cullmann Primax 380 Tripod with 3 Way Quick-Release Head for $20 + Shipping [under $10 for most]

Among the latest October Featured items at Adorama they have a bit of a doorbuster on a Cullmann tripod. The new condition Cullmann Primax 380 Tripod with 3 Way Quick-Release Head is on sale for $20 plus mandatory shipping which is under $10 for most zipcodes for the standard shipping options. About $5 more for UPS 3-day.

Even with shipping added, it still handily defeats the B&H Photo sale price of $40 with free shipping.

This is not a desktop tripod. It has a maximum height of 62~ inches (minimum height 24~ inches) and can take up to 7.7 lbs of load.

(ENDED) YI Action Camera for $56 or w/Extras for $85

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(SOLD OUT) Refurbished Olympus E-PL7 with 14-42mm II R for $225

The price was too good to last, as of 2:35pm ET recheck, it is sold out and its page removed temporarily (404)… Check to see which offers “survived” at the Olympus Outlet store

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(SOLD OUT) Refurbished Olympus 9-18mm f4-5.6 ED for $400 [m43]

These too sold out as of a 10/10/17 PM recheck and its page has been removed temporarily (404) as usual… Check to see which offers “survived” at the Olympus Outlet store

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(SOLD OUT) In-Stock Again: refurbished Olympus PEN-F Body Black for $700

One by one they sell out, as of late 10/11/17, the black PEN-F sold out as well…

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(ENDED) 48% off most in-stock items at Dell Refurbished with coupon

This 48-hour coupon expired…

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Monday: YI, Feiyu, Nix, Usual Camera/Photo accessories

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(ENDED) RAVPower 22000mAh Portable Charger for $30 w/free S&H

These lightning deals expired…

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