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As I am preaching the importance of backups, I am realizing that I am behind on my backups too 🙂 Which brings us to an external desktop USB 3.0 hard drive sale, it is the new condition 4TB Seagate Expansion Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.0 (STEB4000100) on sale for $100 with free shipping by NewEgg on eBay (limit five per customer) and at Amazon by Amazon itself.
PS: if buying on eBay, don’t forget the 10% eBay Bucks promotion if you are eligible. It expires at 3am ET on Saturday.
CreativeLIVE has launched a Weekend Sale, featuring select photography classes for $19 each until Sunday night. No coupon is needed, the sale price is shown on their website while this promotion is running. Topics covered in the sale classes including wedding, posing, speedlight, post-processing, droning, scrapbooking, and more.
But if you prefer not to pay, and you have schedule flexibility, you can watch classes for FREE when they are originally recorded online. Check their ON-AIR SCHEDULE for the upcoming schedule. There’s a variety of classes, including camera-centric courses (eg Canon 77D and D-Rebel T7i), Adobe Lightroom CC crash course, wedding, story telling, business, sports and more.
Would you like an organic DSLR with your organic apples? You may soon be able to buy them both side by side. Okay, probably not, but in a surprise announcement today, Amazon revealed that it is paying $13.7 billion in cold hard cash to buy Whole Foods. You can find coverage of this at major tech and business websites and opines by social media gurus, all nicely organized at Techmeme.com.
If you like outfit your outdoor photography adventures with REI, good until June 22, they have an automatic in-cart promotion that gets you $20 off purchases of $100+ of eligible products at the REI Garage. The “Garage” is their Outlet store. The “Details” link over there explains what qualifies. There’s no coupon code to enter, it happens automatically in the shopping cart.
These lighting deals expired… For future ones in the future, check the Amazon Gold Box and Camera & Photo page…
GoPROs have become a musician’s accessory these days as well with first-person and live footage being more and more common. So it is not a surprise that the GoPRO HERO5 Session is currently on sale for $250 with free shipping at Musician’s Friend. You can earn member rewards on the purchase if you are a member of their free Rewards program. Musician’s Friend has the same parent company as Guitar Center but their website operates separately.
This currently goes for $300 elsehwere, eg Amazon and Adorama (with free headstrap and 64GB Sandisk microSD card).
Nikon mayhaps recognized that they priced the 100 Year Anniversary Lenses ($4000+) and Anniversary DSLRs ($2800+) out of reach for many of their fans, so they are also releasing two less un-affordable anniversary products as well, these too with a late July 2017 release estimate:
+ Anniversary Camera Strap in brown or black for $100 each at B&H Photo
+ Anniversary Premium Leather Bag (Antique Cognac) for $400 at B&H Photo
In addition to the 100 Year Anniversary DSLRs, Nikon is also releasing select Lenses as 100 Year Anniversary editions, these too with a late July 2017 release estimate.
+ Triple F2.8 PRO ZOOM set for $8000 at B&H Photo
+ it consists of the 14-24 f2.8G ED, 24-70 f2.8E ED VR, and 70-200 f2.8E FL ED VR
+ they have a Metallic Gray finish to distinguish them
+ Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR for $4000 at B&H Photo
+ the standard edition goes for $2800
Nikon is celebrating its 100 years of existence and to celebrate this milestone they are releasing two “100 Year Anniversary Editions” of two of their current DSLRs with a late July 2017 release estimate. They are priced for collectors and super-fans. They are currently available for pre-ordering as follows:
+ Nikon D500 Body Only for $2800 at B&H Photo
+ the standard version goes for $1800 with temporarily includes the Battery Grip
+ Nikon D5 Body Only for $8000 at B&H Photo
+ the standard version goes for $6500
The modular LG G5 was not greeted as a liberator by the smartphone reviewer industrial complex, but of photography interest, this has a dedicated camera controls add-on module, and said module, the LG CAM Plus, is included for FREE with the LG G5 which in itself is on sale for $288 with free expedited shipping in the Titan color scheme, unlocked with US warranty, with no contractual/carrier obligations at B&H Photo. The other colors go for more and do not include the LG CAM Plus module.
Amazon itself also has it for $288 (limit three per customer) but does NOT include the LG CAM Plus for free.
B&H Photo is running a new SLR Magic Instant Savings promotion featuring a total of 15 lenses of different mounts including Sony E, M43rds and PL mount.
If you are frequently fighting the elements, a brand new messenger bag is now in-stock and shipping, the miggo Agua Stormproof Messenger 75 goes for $170 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo… For more action, check their latest Featured Sales…
House brands are all the rage these days, for example, AmazonBasics expanding at an exponentially expansive rate. B&H Photo has house brands too, and under their Ruggard brand, three new DSLR + Laptop backpack are now in-stock and shipping with prices ranging from $50 to $70 with free shipping. One is meant for laptops up to 13″, another up to 15″, and another up to 17″. You can’t fit the Surface Studio in these 🙂 Free expedited shipping.
Earlier in the week we mentioned the Amazon Cash $20+ / $10 promotion. As promised, I boldly went out to try out this promotion. This is the chronicle of said adventure 🙂
This is a long write-up, more after the break…
Yesterday we mentioned a Chromebook, so the Fairness Doctrine requires that we must mention a Windows device within 24 hours. Which is convenient because today the brand new Microsoft Surface Laptop (actual laptop with screen glued to the keyboard) has began shipping at various authorized dealers including the official Microsoft Online Store and B&H Photo and various at Amazon.
Some options may not be available in-stock at every retailer. Prices start at $999 (i5, 4GB RAM, 128GB, HD 620), then go to $1299 (i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB, HD 620), then $1599 (i7, 8GB RAM, 256GB, HD 640), and $2199 (i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB, HD 640). The Platinum color has all four configurations. The other three colors are only the i5/256. A cellular model is coming later in the year.
NOTE: this comes with “Windows 10 S” out of the box, but you have until December 31 in 2017 for a FREE upgrade to “Windows 10 PRO”. This is officially mentioned in the Surface Laptop specs [under the “Software” box]. Once you go Windows 10 PRO however, you cannot switch back to Windows 10 S.
NOTE #2: No official Surface accessories are included, so if you want to use it with the Surface Pen, Dock, Dial, Mouse, you have to use your own or purchase them too.
Today is June 15, so the new DJI Spark quadcopter is now in-stock and shipping for $500 in the standard kit or for $700 in the Fly More combo (extra battery, propellers, etc) at the official DJI store and B&H Photo and Adorama and various at Amazon.
The Alpine White color scheme is in-stock everywhere. For other colors, check the individual listings.
This lightning deal expired…
Generating some traction among today’s Gold Box deals is the new condition Neewer NW-561 LCD Display Speedlite Flash going for $32 with free shipping. The price was $40 last night when I posted the Lightning Deals schedule. It is 14% claimed as of 10am ET. Offer ends at 1:39pm ET or earlier if sold out. It averages 4.1 out of 5 based on 169 customer reviews.
These lighting deals expired… For future ones in the future, check the Amazon Gold Box and Camera & Photo page…
These lighting deals expired… For future ones in the future, check the Amazon Gold Box and Camera & Photo page…
These daily deals expired…
Temptation time! The Samsung Chromebook PLUS (PLUS = ARM processor; PRO = Intel) Convertible Touch Laptop, model XE513C24-K01US, is on sale for $379 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon itself with a limit of up to three per customer.
Of interest if you want a multi-purpose device, as you get a ChromeOS laptop that can officially run Android apps through Google PLAY, a touchscreen display, a built-in and included Samsung stylus (S-Pen), a non-widescreen aspect ratio, a 360-degree rotating screen, and more.
This will not replace a Photoshop machine, but you can use it for all kinds of other tasks. Also handy when on assignment or when working with others, you can put it in Guest mode or they can login with their own Google account and pick up quickly from where they left off.
The PRO (Intel) model remains at $550 and was the one that got delayed because of hardware and software issues.
PS: I don’t know if the included S-Pen is compatible with (or which) other Samsung devices that have their own version of the S-Pen (phones, tablets, laptops, etc).
PS2: one lesser known feature of ChromeOS is that you can login with multiple Google accounts at the same time and switch between them as needed. You don’t have to login and logout all the time. Handy if you use it for both personal and work, or have one account with paid subscriptions (eg YouTube RED or Music All Access or extra Google Drive storage).
Adorama has just launched a new 12 Hour Sale featuring almost 3500 products! More on these later as unfortunately I am not IBM’s Watson, so it takes me a lot longer to “e-digest” them 🙂
If you prefer to buy the DJI OSMO Handheld Fully Stabilized 4K 12MP Camera from a more recognizable dealer, then off to Adorama we go where for $492 with free shipping you get three freebies: two DJI Part 7 Intelligent Batteries and one DJI Part 44 FM-15 Flexi Microphone. This is backordered, so don’t order if you want to receive it by a specific date.
This offer expired: Good for 6/14/17 only, the new condition DJI OSMO Handheld Fully Stabilized 4K 12MP Camera is on sale for $440 by 6ave as one of the featured deals at Rakuten. The price is automatically discount to this by an automated coupon… Don’t forget of the 15% Rewards promotion (I don’t know for sure if they are stackable but doesn’t hurt to try)…
Fast memory cards go hand in hand with fast memory card readers, which brings us to the SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC/SDXC UHS-II Card Reader/Writer, model SDDR-329-A46, on sale for $15 with free shipping at B&H Photo. Limit 20 units per customer. You get upgraded to faster shipping if your order total is $49+ of any eligible items (not just this one)… For more action, check their Featured Sales…
If the GoPro HERO4 Black is the action camera you want of the ever-increasing number of options out there, B&H Photo has a GoPro HERO4 Black bundle for $329 with free expedited shipping. You get the standard kit plus these two free items: the GoPro LCD Touch BacPac (goes for $80 on its own) and GoPro Dual Battery Charger with Battery (goes for $49 on its own). It is a two-slot battery charger and comes with an additional battery in the box. So between the standard kit and the charger kit, you have two batteries.
The new official Canon 2-Lens Bundle featuring the EF 50/1.8 STM and 10-18 EF-S f4.5-5.6 lenses is on sale for $319 at authorized dealers, but that’s not all, for the same price, Adorama is bundling it with these free accessories: 49mm and 67mm UV lens filters, a small and a medium lens pouch, and the obligatory cleaning kit.
Likewise, the other Canon 2-Lens bundle with the EF 50mm f1.4 USM and EF 17-40mm f4L lenses goes for $850 at authorized dealers, but for the same price, Adorama is bundling it with these free accessories: 58mm and 77mm UV lens filters, and lens cleaning tissue paper.
Tripod action now at B&H Photo, they are offering the Prima Photo Big Travel Tripod in the red or silver color schemes for $70 with free shipping for a limited time… For more action, check their Featured Sales…
In addition to the three previously mentioned coupons (metal prints, paper prints, custom cards), there are two brand new coupons, also running until 6/18/17 at 11:59pm pacific time at AdoramaPIX, coupon PXABOOK15 gets you 15% off custom photo books. Meanwhile coupon code PXACANVAS15 gets you 15%5 off canvas prints.
Coupons cannot be combined with other offers. Free shipping if your order total (after the coupon discounts are factored in) is over $49 (before tax/shipping).
This is YMMV ~ I do not know if eBay offers this to everyone or a subset of their registered users. Good until Saturday 3am eastern (6/17/17), you earn 10% eBay Bucks on your purchases. This time around there is no minimum purchase price per item. Even $1 items earn the bonus. First you have to manually activate the offer from the eBay email or your eBay messages (if invited/selected to participate). Some exclusions apply as usual and the maximum rewards you can earn is $100 per transaction, and $500 during the promotional period.
One great way to take advantage of this promotion is the new condition factory unlocked Samsung Galaxy S8+ (Midnight Black) offered for $700 with free shipping by Samsung’s official eBay store. No contract, no obligation to any carrier, and you can use it on all four major US carriers (Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon) and their assorted sub-carriers (MetroPCS, Cricket, etc) and MVNOs (Page, Republic, TPO, etc). 10% of $700 = $70 in eBay Bucks to be spent in future eBay purchases!
A good place to look for ideas are the eBay Deals along with the Trending Deals (shows only 100 trending deals, less overwhelming to look at than their main deals page). There’s also a dedicated search box there that searches only the Deals, not everything else on eBay.
Another way to look for ideas is our eBay Archive posts.
LED Light Bulbs, especially of the A21 kind are everywhere these days, but the ones you commonly find are of the 40W or 60W equivalent kind. If you want the 100W equivalent kind, the new 6-packs by AmazonBasics are now in-stock and shipping. A 6-pack of Soft White (2700K, 1300 lumens) goes for $19.24, while a 6-pack of Daylight (5000K, 1400 lumens) goes for $18.26. Limit three six-packs per option per customer during this sale. The 6-packs are priced very close to the 2-packs. This is not a lightning deal.
On the more conventional 60W equivalent kind, a 6-pack of TCP 9W (60W equivalent) in Daylight go for $10, and so does a 6-pack of Soft White. You may also find good deals locally at hardware stores for the 40W and 60W equivalent LED light bulbs, especially if there are any co-promotion/subsidies by the local utility company or state or any other organization involved in matters of energy and such.
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