Your membership dollars are hard at work! This offer is restricted to Costco members only. If you are not a member, you cannot buy it with the usual 5% surcharge. You must needs be a member to buy. It is the GoPro HERO5 Session Action Camera Bundle going for $290 with free shipping and with the usual Costco purchase benefits. It is a “bundle” as it includes a handful of action-y accessories.
Archives for 2017
(ENDED) Sunday Lightning Deals: Camera Monitors, Action Cams, Etc
These lighting deals expired… For future ones in the future, check the Amazon Gold Box and Camera & Photo page…
(ENDED) Monday Lightning Deals: Studio/Lightning Kits, Action Cams, Tripods, Etc
These lighting deals expired… For future ones in the future, check the Amazon Gold Box and Camera & Photo page…
(ENDED) Sunday: Elvid Optiview, Vixen, Etc
These daily deals expired but for more action, check their Featured Sales…
(ENDED) 15% off Monoprice coupon (ends Tue PM)
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(ENDED) Weekend Magazine sales: $4.50 per magazine per year for Outdoor Photo or Digital Photo
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Back IN-Stock: Nikon D7500 w/18-140 for $1550
The Nikon D7500 body only has been steadily in-stock, but not the D7500 with 18-140mm. However, as of this recheck, the D7500 with 18-140mm kit is in-stock at its current price of $1550 at B&H Photo and by various 3rd parties at Amazon.
For all the Nikon D7500 body only options, check the Stock Status Tracker.
In-Stock Now: Fuji X100S Silver for $1299 [Black in-stock too!]
The silver Fuji X100S Big Sensor Prime has been harder to find in-stock for $1299 at recognizable online retailers, but as of the time of writing, two sellers have it in-stock and shipping for $1299, Kenmore Camera on eBay (one left) and Best Buy on eBay (limit three per buyer).
The black color scheme is also in-stock, you can get it for $1299 at Amazon by Amazon itself (limit three per buyer) and OneCALL (Huppin’s).
For the big picture, check the Stock Status Tracker.
Refurbished Canon G9X with case, strap, 1-YR warranty for $299
The Canon G9X goes for $400 in new condition with various free accessories (eg Adorama) but it also has to contest with the Canon G9X II which goes for $430. So in other words, if you want to get the first generation model, you may as well go the refurbished route…
… because the refurbished first generation Canon G9X is on sale for $299 with a free neckstrap and a free camera case and a 1-year Canon warranty at the official Canon USA Outlet store in either the black or the brown color schemes.
Refurbished Canon 80D with 18-55 for $799
The new condition Canon 80D body only goes for $1100, so this is another place where you can save by going refurbished but still get the full warranty. The refurbished Canon 80D with 18-55 goes for $799 at the official Canon USA outlet with a 1-year warranty from Canon. This is the sale price as the refurbished 80D body only. You can always trade, sell, gift, or experiment upon the 18-55 lens if you don’t need it. This one of their 4th of July DSLR sales.
PS: the refurbished 80D with 18-135mm goes for $300 more ($1099).
Refurbished Canon 6D Body (first gen) w/1yr warranty for $1099
Canon launched this week the 6D Mark II for $2000, but if you want to get Canon 35mm full frame for almost half of that price, the first generation Canon 6D body only kit is on sale for $1099 with free shipping at the Canon USA Outlet store with a 1-year Canon USA warranty. This is part of their 4th of July Savings sale.
The new condition price for the first generation 6D is $1399 at the moment (eg Adorama – page down to see all options). With a new model coming out, strategically, if you are getting the previous generation model, going refurbished or used makes more sense, especially if you can get it with a full warranty. You can put the difference towards a future upgrade or towards moar moar moar lenses.
15% off one item with coupon at B&Noble website
Good until 7/4/17 PM, coupon code 15JULY4TH17 gets you 15% off one item at the Barnes and Noble website. Excluded are LEGO (in Toys Dept), Nook Devices, Gift Cards, and Nook ebooks. Strategically this is good for items that have the same prices everywhere or rarely go on sale. Free shipping with $25+ orders or if you are a paying member ($25/year). They have a variety of photography books and camera guides and photo imaging (Photoshop, LR, etc).
The Clearance section is another place to look for deals. You can drill down the sub-categories or go directly to the Photography Clearance section.
RED Professional video cameras can now be purchased at B&H
If you are a fan of the RED professional video cameras and B&H Photo, we have good news for you! The RED cameras and their accessories are now available for purchase at B&H Photo. A total of 21 options are available at B&H at the moment. They are currently in pre-order status. RED are specialty products, so you can’t stock them the same way you stock Canon Digital Rebels 🙂
Tamron 24-70mm f2.8 Di VC G2 Pre-Orders Get Boatload of Freebies for same price
We already mentioned pre-orders for the new Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 DSLR lens in Canon and Nikon, but since then, pre-order bundles with FREE accessories have been created for the same price of $1199 by Beach Camera through Amazon. The freebies are:
+ Bounce Zoom Slave FLASH (unspecified maker)
+ Corel PAINTSHOP Pro X9 software
+ Neoprene LENS POUCH 8″
+ 64GB SDXC Class 10 memory card (unspecified maker)
+ 82mm UV, Polarizer & FLD Deluxe FILTER KIT (set of 3 + carrying case)
+ lens hood
+ lens cap keeper, memory card wallet, cleaning kit, air blower, lens cleaning pen, and assorted accessotrinkets
Pre-order new Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (C/N)
CORRECTION: the lens price is $1200. The original post said the price was $1999.
It’s the season of f2.8 zoom lenses 🙂 Tamron has a new one out, the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 is now available for pre-ordering for $1200 [CORRECTED] in the Canon and Nikon DSLR systems at Adorama and B&H Photo and OneCALL and Beach Camera thru Amazon (with extras)
In Tamron-speak, “VC” is image stabilization, “Di” is digitally optimized (not APS-C, just digitally optimized). “Di II” is APS-C.
This lens too has been added to the New Lenses of 2017 tracking page. This is the fifth f2.8 zoom lens announced this year!
eBay Coupon: $20 off $100+ from select sellers
eBay is back again with another coupon. Coupon code P20JULY4TH gets you $20 off a purchase of $100+ from the 61 participating retailers. You can find the list and terms and conditions at the Coupon Promotional Page which runs until 3am ET on July 5 in 2017.
Some of the sellers have technology items, including VM Innovations, Gear XS, Tech Rabbit, Samsonite, eBags, etc.
Flashpoint Photo/Video 19″ AC Powered 600W 5500K Fluorescent Ring Light With Bag for $70
Adorama has a a new flash sale (limited time sale), it is the new condition Flashpoint Photo/Video 19″ AC Powered 600W 5500K Fluorescent Ring Light With Bag offered for $70 with free expedited shipping.
For more action, check the Adorama 4th of July sale along with their end of June sale and their Expiring Rebates sale.
(ENDED) Saturday Lightning Deals: Studio/Lighting Kits, Flashes, Etc
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There are over 55 items listed in the Camera & Photo lightning deals of the Amazon Gold Box. Due to time constraints I cannot create a detailed listing of them all. The usual assortment of studio and lighting kits, flashes, monopods/tripods, bags, softboxes, rigs, action cams, stands, and more are running throughout the day.
Case Logic SLRC-201 SLR Zoom Holster for $24 w/free S&H
Holster bag action now, the Case Logic SLRC-201 SLR Zoom Holster is on sale for $24 with free shipping at Adorama. The same price is at Amazon by Amazon itself with free shipping for Prime members (or with $35+ orders). Limit 10 units per customer.
Refurbished Nikon D3400 Two Lens Kit (18-55, 70-300) for $400
There are plenty of Nikon APS-C dSLRs floating in the camera in new, refurbished and used conditions, so you have plenty of choices for a “take pictures with” kit. One of these choices is buzzing around in the eBay Deals, offered by Beach Camera. It is the manufacturer refurbished Nikon D3400 Two Lens DX Kit with the 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR and 70-300mm f4.5-6.3G ED non-VR lenses. Both are DX lenses. They all come with a 90-day Nikon USA warranty and they are all manufacturer refurbished. Limit five per customer.
NOTE: if you are eligible, don’t forget to activate and use the 8% eBay Bucks promotion before buying. The 8% promotion expires Friday at 3am ET.
(ENDED) Canon Pixma MG 7720 for $70, Vello Trigger for $90 (C/N), Etc
These daily deals expired but for more action, check their Featured Sales…
(ENDED) GoPro HERO4 Surf for $289
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Good until 1:55pm ET today, the GoPRO HERO4 Surf Edition is on sale for $289~ with free shipping. The price before the sale was $350 when I posted the Lightning Deals schedule. Note that this is sold by a 3rd-party seller with the orders fulfilled by Amazon (Prime eligible).
(ENDED) Various Dell Refurbished Weekend coupons are here
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(ENDED) Friday: Monoprice coupons $20/$100+ or $5/$25+
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For Friday 6/30/17 only, coupon code SUMMER5 gets you $5 off a $25+ order, or coupon code BLOCK20 gets you $20 off a $100+ order at the Monoprice website. The usual exclusions apply. The two coupons are not stackable, you can only use one of at a time.
(ENDED) Friday: $10 off a $11+ LivingSocial order (think Photo Prints)
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Prime Day 2017 begins Monday July 10 at 9pm ET
On top of the two new Canon DSLRs, there’s more news tonight! Amazon has officially revealed and expanded their Prime Day! This year, it will start at 9pm Eastern on Monday July 10 and continue until 3am Eastern on Wednesday, for a total of 30 hours of non-stop shopping action!
We will have “event coverage” here when it starts Monday night (July 10), which is less than two weeks away!
Pre-order new Canon 6D Mark II for $1999
The Canon 6D line now has a second member! The Canon 6D Mark II is now officially official with its touchscreen Vari-angle “twist and shout” display and its 26mp 35mm FF sensor! The camera is available for pre-ordering in three official kits as follows:
+ 6D II Body Only for $1999 at B&H Photo and Adorama and Amazon itself
+ 6D II with EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM for $2599 at Adorama and B&H Photo and Amazon itself
+ 6D II with EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM for $3099 at B&H Photo and Adorama and Amazon itself
+ Canon BG-E21 Battery Grip for EOS 6D Mark II for $249 at B&H Photo and $300 at Adorama and Amazon itself
+ prices will eventually converge
This has been added to the New Cameras of 2017, with the DSLRs now taking a 7-6 “lead” over the Mirrorless cameras 🙂
Pre-order new Canon SL2 for $550 (body) or $700 (w/18-55)
Canon took their time, but they have finally revealed a new SL-series DSLR, the aptly named SL2 is now out and about, available for pre-order for $550 in body only, or for $700 with the 18-55mm EF-S IS STM. The new SL2 has a Vari-Angle Touch-Screen, a “twist and shout” screen 🙂
+ SL2 Body Only for $550 at Amazon and Adorama and B&H Photo
+ SL2 with 18-55 EF-S IS STM for $700 at B&H Photo and Adorama and Amazon
This has been added to the New Cameras of 2017, with the DSLRs now taking a 7-6 “lead” over the Mirrorless cameras 🙂
Vivitar DF-383 Series 1 Power Zoom AF Flash (Nikon) for $60
The new condition Vivitar DF-383 Series 1 Power Zoom AF flash for the Nikon system is on sale for a limited time for $60 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo. With many B&M camera stores closing, Vivitar brand sales must have been impacted the most since many stores had them as “budget alternatives”, and most people would not line up to buy Vivitar the same way they’d do for Canon and Nikon and such.
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