Archives for January 29, 2018

Sony a7r III with boatload of freebies for $3200 at authorized Sony USA dealer: 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC, Bower Slave Flash, Corel PSP X9, Monopod, Etc

The first development from the just-updated Stock Status Tracker is that the new condition Sony a7r III body only is now getting a boatload of free accessories for the same price of $3200 by authorized Sony USA dealer Beach Camera on eBAY.

The freebies include a mix of useful and trinkety:

+ 128GB Sandisk Extreme PRO SDXC
+ Bower SFD328 Bounce and Swivel Slave Flash
+ Corel Paintshop PRO X9
+ Sony carrying case
+ generic rechargeable LED light
+ 72-inch XIT XT72MP monopod with soft case
+ 12-inch spider-style rubberized tripod
+ wrist strap
+ universal shutter release
+ leaf blower (oops, I mean, lens blower)
+ cleaning lens pen
+ generic accessories kit (cleaning, mini tripod, etc)

You may need tn excavation team to find the camera in this delivery box 🙂 This can be handy if you need some of the accessories, while you can give away the rest to friends and family who may need them, or use them to put together “camera starter kits” for friends and family. Or donate them to local photography clubs or schools.

Imported Nikon D850 Body drops to $3250

The second development from the just-updated Stock Status Tracker is that the new condition imported grey market Nikon D850 body only by eBay seller “Deals All Year” has now dropped to $3250. The new condition at authorized Nikon USA dealers is $3300 (and still hard to find).

Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018 for $60

It’s Elemental my dear Watson! The Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018 software is on sale for $60 with free shipping with physical delivery to your door at Amazon by Amazon itself. You can buy as many boxes as you like. The digital downloads go for $70 each. This is not a lightning deal, so expiration time is unknown to me.

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM for $299 NEW or $140 USED

If of all the Canon EF-S lenses it is the Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens the one you want, it is currently on sale for a limited time for $299 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo. This is new condition with USA warranty.

On the other hand, if you are a fan of used lenses, you can get it in USED – Condition 8+ for $140 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo. The “In the Box” section on the right side further down their Used product listings shows what’s included. In this case, it’s the lens, lens caps and a 90-day B&H Used warranty.

PS: to be 100% clear, this is a warranty for used items. The warranty is not used. It’s a new warranty for used items 🙂

Fuji VG-XT1 Vertical Battery Grip for $99

If you are a Fuji X-T1 owner, this deal may vertically grip your wallet. The new condition Fujifilm VG-XT1 Vertical Battery Grip is currently on sale for $99 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo after you add it to the shopping cart. It averages over 4 stars based on 59 customer reviews at B&H. This is a limited time offer, expiration time unknown.

IRIX 11mm f4 Firefly for $525; 15mm f2.4 for $575 [C/N/P]

Joss Whedon is not involved with the making of this Firefly! The new condition IRIX 11mm f/4 Firefly Lens is on sale for $525 with free expedited shipping until Wednesday at 11:59pm eastern at B&H Photo in the Canon, Nikon and Pentax K SLR/DSLR systems. These are manual focusing lenses with focus lock. Hooray for Pentax fans as this is a 3rd-party lens that offers a Pentax version before Sony/Sigma 🙂

Meanwhile the IRIX 15mm f/2.4 Blackstone Lens is on sale for $575 with free expedited shipping in the same three mounts at B&H Photo but no expiration date is mentioned on its sale.

Canon LS-82Z Handheld Calculator for $4.38

This is more of a tongue-in-cheek post, but if you want to showcase your Canon pride, you can do so with something practical! The new condition Canon LS-82Z Handheld Calculator is on sale for $4.38 at Amazon by Amazon itself. You can buy as many as you like so you can give them away and proselytize to the Canon brand. They are however Add-ON products, so you need a $25+ order of Amazon-shipped and/or Amazon-fulfilled products. This is a dual power model, it works on solar and on battery. It does not say what size battery and none of the reviews mention it since it appears most people are using it with solar power.

Note that there are two different models on the same listing. The other model is a large printing calculator, so when reading reviews and answered questions, make sure they are referring to the model you are interested in.

Rokinon 14mm f2.8 for $259 (EF, Sony A or E), $269 (Nikon Chipped), $289 (Pentax K)

Also part of Expiration Monday is a sale on the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Lens for $259 with free shipping at B&H Photo in the Canon EF system and Sony E-Mount and Sony A-mount. Meanwhile the Nikon AE Chip version goes for $269, and the Pentax K-mount for $289. Some of the mount options receive 2% promotional rewards as well.

4pk Eneloop PRO AAA Batteries for $11

If you are a fan of the black PRO Eneloops and are looking for the AAA variety, at the moment, you can get a 4-pack of PRO AAA rechargeables, model BK-4HCCA4BA, for the very specific price of $11.37 with free shipping for Prime members or with a $25+ order. This is not a lightning deal. You can buy as many as you like. The 4-pack currently defeats the 8-pack on a $/battery average ($27 for the 8-pack).

Speaking of batteries, on the single use front, Amazon itself is offering a 8-pack of Energizer D Cell single use batteries for $6.72 (or $6.38 with Subscribe-n-Save). Limit three sets per customer. This is an Add-ON item, so the usual $25+ limit applies for all customers.

16GB Sandisk Cruzer Blade CZ50 USB 2.0 Flash Drive for $5

If you need a handful of 16GB USB 2.0 flash drives, Amazon itself is offering the 16GB SanDisk Cruzer Blade CZ50 USB 2.0 Flash Drive, model SDCZ50-016G-AFFP, in frustration-free packaging for $4.99 each. You can buy as many as you want. Of interest, if you want to hand off friends and family and clients their pictures. A USB 2.0 flash drive is a lower common denominator as older computers too can read them.

This is not a lightning deal but this is an Add-On item, so your order total must be $25+ in Amazon-shipped items (shipped by Amazon itself or fulfilled by Amazon), elsewise their shopping cart won’t let you buy them. You can get to $25+ with six of these (that missing penny in $4.99 vs $5 is what makes it six instead of five). Thanks to one of our readers for the alert!

Monday FREE to Watch (starts 12pm ET): Photoshop CC Complete Guide, and more

Live today, starting at 12pm eastern, and free to watch without purchase at the Creative LIVE ON-AIR page are various online classes, including the two-day class starting today, Adobe Photoshop CC: The Complete Guide with Ben Willmore. Continuing are the “Fundamentals of Photography 2018” and “Craft Photography Fundamentals” among others.

COMING IN JANUARY & FEBRUARY

+ JAN 30: Exploring Color & Composition (WORLD PREMIERE)
+ JAN 30: Build Your Lighting Knowledge with Peter Turley
+ JAN 31: The Outdoor Photography Experience
+ FEB 01: Color Theory for Photographers
+ FEB 02: Adobe After Effects CC Quick Start (WORLD PREMIERE)
+ FEB 03: Making a Short Documentary
+ FEB 04: Premiere PRO CC Video Editing Complete Guide
+ FEB 05: Photographing Motherhood
+ FEB 06: Family Group Posing
+ FEB 07: Business of PRO Photo Retouching (WORLD PREMIERE)
+ this is just a sampling, check The Complete Schedule at the ON-AIR page

(ENDED) Wednesday Gold Box: NIX, Anker, RAVpower, Sandisk, Etc

These expired BUT for more Gold Box posts here, follow the Yellow Brick Road of Gold-Box tagged posts

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(ENDED) Tuesday: Induro CF Monopod, Redrock Micro, Etc

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

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(ENDED) Tuesday’s Gold Box: Logitech, Anker, RAVpower, Etc

These expired BUT for more Gold Box posts here, follow the Yellow Brick Road of Gold-Box tagged posts

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(ENDED) Sandisk Ultra microSDXC: 256GB for $106; 400GB for $200

This lighting deal expired…

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