Archives for April 2023

Everybody loves Raymond and Mondays! And we have a new month! Yes, we are now in the second third of 2023, we are uncontrollably barreling towards 2024!

We start with fresh six-pack of B&H Photo daily deals:

+ FotoDIOx C-700RSV FlapJack LED Bi-Color Edge Light (18″) for $270
+ yes, they are crypto-fans of Ronny James DIO

+ OBSbot Meet 4K Webcam for $99 after in-cart coupon

+ Optoma UHZ65LV XPR 4K UHD Laser DLP Projector for $3799 after in-cart $2200 off coupon
+ it feels like monopoly money coupons!
+ 5000 ANSI Lumens, 4K UHD 3840 x 216
+ HDR10 & HLG, 1.6x Zoom, 1.39 to 2.22:1 Throw Ratio
+ just don’t throw the projector, it will likely break!!!

+ Sachtler Eargonizer Audio Bag (Large) for $191
+ yes, Dad Jokes for 400, “Ear-organizer” – “Eargonizer”

+ Lensbaby OMNI Deluxe Bundle for $150

+ IDX DUO-C150P 145Wh High-Load Li-Ion V-Mount Battery for $229

Sunday is here with a fresh set of B&H Photo daily deals good until the very end of April 2023 (aka 4/30/23 at 11:59pm ET):

+ GVM G175 Aluminum 5-Section Monopod with Video Fluid Head for $79

+ Cecilia SD Memory Card Wallet for $10, two color options

+ I/O Magic Executive Series 10,000mAh USB Type-C Power Bank with QC 3.0 & PD 18W for $23

+ HPRC 6500TRIB Wheeled Hard Case for Tripods with Soft Interiors Kit (Black) for $300
+ yes, tripods need their BAG the BAGS too 🙂

+ also Saramonic mic and AU earphones

THEN the Adorama daily deal is the 32-inch LG 16:9 Full HD IPS (model 32MP60G, AMD FreeSync) for $199…

The action picks up at the 4/29/23 Adorama daily deals with a trio of offerings:

+ Datacolor SpyderX Pro + Cube Kit for $150

+ Pelican 14QT Personal Cooler for $60, two color options

+ V-MODA Crossfade 2 Competition Edition Wireless Over-Ear Gaming Headphone Bundle for $110 AC

Yes, it’s Friday, you may or may not be in love, but what is certain is a new set of B&H Photo daily deals that are good until Saturday at 11:59pm ET or earlier if sold out ~ with the usual caveat that orders are not accepted Fri PM to Sat PM:

+ Vello Umbra screen protectors, seven options, for $8 each
+ for select Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji, and Olympus cameras
+ check the individual listings for compatibility info

+ PortaBrace PB-2550 Hard Case with Premium Divider Kit (Silver Platinum) for $185 with FREE Padded 4″ and 7″ Lens Cups (Set of Two)
+ this is a serious BAG the BAG!

+ FeelWorld LUT6 6″ 2600 cd/m² 4K HDMI Touchscreen Monitor for $200
+ no, they are not a Depeche Mode cover band
+ yes, Depeche Mode recently released a new album

+ Uncaged Computer Monitor Arm Mount with USB Ports for $40

+ NiteCore HC33 Headlamp for $43
+ yes, you can head-lightpaint with this one 🙂
+ up to 1800 lumen(s)

+ Auray mic filter thing for $30

+ flash deal: Manfrotto 132XNB Heavy-duty Video Tripod for $400

FRIDAY ONLY
The Friday Adorama daily deals have a smartphone add-on lenses theme with two options from Pictar for $50 (1.33x anamorphic) and $100 (four-in-one kit).

Continuing with the coffee theme, Friday at Amazon includes a L’Or Coffee System sale with a machine and capsules. If you buy the $129 machine, note that on its product page there are options for a FREE “Welcome” bundle that includes various coffee capsules.

AND if you need lots of kitcheny things for your stock photography, there’s a sale on the Ninja Mega Kitchen System for $120 🙂

Thirsty Thursday is here, we go to the B&H Photo daily deals Happy Hour where we find a fresh six-pack of crafted daily deals as follows:

+ GVM SD200R RGB & Bi-Color LED Studio Video Spotlight for $299

+ Datacolor SpyderX Pro Colorimeter for $100
+ pixel-peeping across the universe!

+ Manfrotto 502AH Video Head & MT055XPRO3 Aluminum Tripod Kit for $323 after coupon

+ SmallHD Indie 5 RED RCP2 Monitor Kit for KOMODO/DSMC3 for $1199

+ Noga NF9038CA CineArm NF (Small) for $99

+ IndiPRO V-Mount Battery Plate with Multiple Output Ports and 15mm Rod Adapter for $90

AUDIO is the theme of the day at the Adorama daily deals with an AKG Lyra mic for $89, and a Yamaha 2.1 soundbar for $230…

TALK ABOUT click-bait, there’s a …Zombie Pack at the Amazon Gold Box, along with a sale on Coffee and Tea items including the trending “blue tea”, temperature-controlled mugs and cups, and “solar” K-Cups among others.

YES, this is slowly becoming a coffee and tea blog 😉

Running until Tuesday 4/25/23 [yes, XMas 2023 is just eight months away, did you start planning???] at 11:59pm ET (or earlier if sold out) we have these B&H Photo daily deals:

+ Vello flash brackets, five options, $8 to $24

+ NanLite MixPad II 27c RGBWW Hard and Soft Light LED Panel for $109

+ Sachtler Camera Rollpak for $218

+ GVM JJL-JY Video Tripod System with Fluid Head for $99

+ also CAD mic thing and Auray gooseneck light

THEN we head on over to the Adorama daily deals where we have two items:

+ Takama 3-Section Aluminum Video Tripod with Fluid Head for $55

+ Polar Pro Variable ND 6-9 Stop Filter for Mavic 2 Pro for $40

AND if you are a fan of the Monoprice website, limited time coupon code MP20 gets you 20% off many things on their website…

Monday is here once again and the B&H Photo daily deals return in a 7+1 formation:

+ Nomatic McKinnon 35L Ultimate Travel Camera Bundle Pack (Black) for $425
+ now that’s a PRO Bag the BAG!

+ Manfrotto MVG300XM Modular Gimbal for $200

+ Mac mini M1 Chip (Late 2020) for $479
+ M1 8-Core CPU, 8GB Unified RAM, 256GB SSD 8-Core GPU
+ 16-Core Neural Engine, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0

+ SmallHD Cine 7 Touchscreen On-Camera Monitor for $1799 in four options (ARRI, RED, Komodo, Venice)

+ SmallRIG RC 450D COB Daylight LED Video Monolight for $599 with FREE SmallRig Control Panel

+ Ruggard electronic dry cabinets, 14 options, $80 to $1000

+ flash deal: Tamrac Tour Strap (Black) for $18

If it’s Sunday, it’s Meet the Sunday B&H Photo daily deals, with a fresh six-pack as follows:

+ BushNell 10×42 All-Purpose Binoculars (Green) for $45
+ fun fact: Bush designed the left side, and Nell designed the right side

+ GVM G100W Bi-Color LED Monolight (Studio Kit) for $199

+ CaseLogic Berkeley II Backpack with Laptop Compartment & Tablet Sleeve (Washed Teal) for $20
+ I bet you don’t have a bag with this exact color, therefore… BAG the BAGS!

+ ReVo Clip-On Vlog Light for Smartphones and Tablets for $6

+ Philips Hue GU10 Bulb with Bluetooth (White and Color Ambiance) for $30
+ 4-pack of above for $100

+ Uncaged Adjustable Metal Laptop Desk Stand for $60

As usual, the Friday B&H Photo daily deals run until Saturday at 11:59pm ET with the usual caveat that orders are not accepted during the Sabbath (Fri PM to Sat PM):

+ Savage Edge Lit Pro LED Light for $129

+ Oben Magnetic Mount Kit with Mini Ball Head for $14

+ K&F Concept SA284C1 Carbon Fiber Tripod/Monopod Kit with Ball Head for $100

+ CoreSWX 7.2V L-Series Lithium-Ion Battery Pack for $50

+ water housing for iPhones, six options

+ Morley Hum Exterminator for $49
+ why would anyone want to exterminate Mr Morley Hum? 🙂

+ flash deal: SOLD OUT Cecilia camera bag
+ I’m so proud of y’all, you BAGGED the BAG 🙂

Friday Only Deals
Your car does not have a built-in tablet-like screen? Fear not, Car and Driver has you covered LOL! The Friday 4/21/23 Meh daily deal is the Car and Driver 7″ INTELLIDASH+ with Apple Carplay and Android Auto offered for $100 plus shipping. It comes with a 1-year warranty.

Call me old fashioned, but I don’t want to drive a “tablet” 🙂 A car should remain a car. We have plenty of tablets, smartphones, laptops, AiOs, desktops, smartglasses, etc to play with. Let the car be a car 😉

Meanwhile the Friday Adorama dailies are Turnstile Audio microphones from $90 to $120.

EARTH DAY? What better way to sale-a-brate it than Watches! LOL. Amazon is running an 11-page sale of Watches from various brands…

SATURDAY ONLY
The Adorama dailies for Saturday 4/22/23 is an Elgato Cam Link for $170 and an AKG Podcaster kit for $100…

Hump Day is here and good until 4/19/23 at 11:59pm PT we have these two Adorama daily deals:

+ 1TB SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe USB Type-C Flash Drive for $90

+ BenQ PD2700Q 27″ 2K QHD IPS LED Monitor for $250
+ with Built-In Speakers, 2560×1440

THEN we head on over to the B&H Photo daily deals where we find another 7+1 formation:

+ Sunpak LED-330 Video Light with Barndoors for $30

+ GVM SD200D Bi-Color LED Monolight (Studio Kit) for $249

+ Sachtler Dr. Bag – 5 for $229

+ Magnus REX VT-4000-PRO-2 2-Stage Video Tripod with Fluid Head for $149

+ Feelworld LUT7S 7″ 3D LUT 4K HDMI and SDI Monitor for $280

+ SmallRIG VB99 Mini V-Mount Battery (99Wh) for $195

+ Roland Web Presentation Dock for $195

+ flash deal: Saramonic Blink 500 Pro B1 Digital Camera-Mount Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System (2.4 GHz, Black) for $90

AND if you are a fan of the Monoprice website, for a limited time, coupon code GET15OFF gets you 15% off orders of $25+. Terms, conditions, restrictions, etc, etc, etc, apply…

Never fear, Tuesday is here with a fresh set of Adorama daily deals good until 4/18/23 at 11:59pm ET or earlier if sold out:

+ Takama 3-Section Aluminum Video Tripod with Fluid Head for $55

+ Kowa 10×32 SV32 Series Water Proof Roof Prism Binocular for $199
+ with 6.0 Degree Angle of View

MEANwhile it’s health and fitness nutrition time featuring D3/K2, Collagen peptides, organic MCT Oil, fish oils, probiotics and more at the Amazon USA Gold Box!

The only thing missing is my new vitamin and mineral formula created specifically for photographers! What’s in it? It’s a trade secret of course! Rumors that it’s just a placebo sugar pill are completely unfounded – not that pharma-pseudical companies ever did/do that 😉

This round of B&H Photo daily deals is good until Monday 4/17/23 at 11:59pm ET or earlier if sold out:

+ Interfit Badger Beam 60W AC/DC LED Monolight for $115

+ LuxLi Fiddle On-Camera RGB LED Light Panel for $169

+ ARCO V55G Rolling Camcorder Bag for $99
+ rolling BAG the rolling BAGS!

+ Zhiyun FIVERAY F100 LED Light Stick for $169

+ Sachtler Ace M System Black Edition with Tripod & Mid-Level Spreader (75mm Bowl) for $499
+ no, you can’t eat your cereal out of this 75mm bowl
+ no, you shouldn’t be eating cereal in the first place, it’s just processed carbs with most of their theoretical nutritional value processed away

+ Atomos NEON 17″ 4K HDR Monitor/Recorder for $999 with FREE Atomos Button Bar for NEON Monitor/Recorder

+ also Anton Bauer sale, 4 options

+ flash deal: SmallRIG Star-Trail Lightweight Multifunctional Modular Matte Box Basic Bundle (95mm Back) for $79

This round of B&H Photo daily deals runs for 72 hours, until Friday 4/14/23 at 11:59pm ET or earlier if sold out.

NOTE: B&H will re-open and begin processing previously-placed orders on Friday 4/14/23.

+ Genaray 2 x SL-57 Soft LED Lights & 2 x MicroPod Tabletop Tripods Kit for $50
+ not bad for $50, two small lights and two tabletop tripods!
+ if you want/need them that is!

+ Benro #2 MCT28AF Monopod with Flip Locks, 3-Leg Base, and S2 Video Head for $90

+ Wooden Camera Ultra Quick Release Articulating Monitor Mount (Baby Pin/C-Stand) for $179
+ not an actual camera

+ Case Logic ERA Camera Backpack (Gray, Medium) for $40
+ it is Logical, BAG the BAGS!

+ Ruggard Fabric Rain Shield, three size options, $$13 to $15

+ Xcellon CFast 2.0 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Card Reader for $50
+ me personally, I’m holding out for a USB-C Thunderbolt Smartmedia card reader 🙂

UPDATE: if you are fond of the Monoprice way of things, they are running their April Hot Deals offers. And if you are planning a high-roller purchase, limited time coupon SAVE200 saves you $200 off an order of $1000+. There is however a long list of exclusions to the coupon discount!

PS: the Tuesday Adorama dailies are the same as yesterday…

Monday is here and we round-up the 4/10/23 daily deals in this blog-post!

We start at the B&H Photo dailies where they have:

+ GVM LED Video Soft Light (Daylight-Balanced) LS-p80s LED 1-Light Kit with Softbox for $99

+ Oben CFT-6194L Skysill 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod with 90° Lateral Center Column for $180
+ yes this is made by O’Ben, second cousin of O’Bama

+ NanUK 940 Case with Foam for $130 after in-cart coupon
+ five color options

+ Spiffy KYU-6 RGB LED Light Wrap for $25

+ NetGear routers, $50 to $200

+ Steiner 7×50 Commander C Binoculars for $1099 with FREE COAST HX4 Dual-Color Utility Beam LED Clip Light

+ SmallRiG Handheld Video Rig Kit for iPhone 12 Pro Max for $17
+ this time it is indeed a …small …rig 🙂

THEN we head on over to the Adorama daily deals where we find four Temptations, but no Lionel Richie:

+ 3Pod Wander Aluminum Travel Tripod with 3POD AB1 AB Series Aluminum Ball Head Kit for $99

+ Pictar Waterproof Smartphone Case for $25

+ Creality HALOT-ONE CL-60 Resin 3D Printer for $149

+ Samson Go Mic USB Microphone for Mac and PC for $20

AND FINALLY we head on over to the Bezos Gold Box where we have a triumphant return of another variant of the Anker charging sale with 14 options, ready to charge everything except your soul 🙂

And if you are fond of Beats headphones (now an Apple brand) they offer the Studio3 Wireless for $170 in various color options. Great for color-coders so every family/household member has their own color, so you don’t mix them up and spread ear infections 😉

A new round of B&H Photo daily deals is running until 4/10/23 at 11:59pm ET or earlier if sold out. Note that B&H remains closed, meaning orders won’t begin shipping until Friday April 14 in 2023!

+ ZiV TTL Cord with Focus Assist for Nikon (Coiled, 3′) for $17

+ ReVo Bi-Color Vlog Light with Phone Holder for $14

+ PGYtech OneMo Backpack 25L & Shoulder Bag (Twilight Black) for $130

+ Vello FWIRC-C FreeWave IR TTL Flash Commander for Canon for $50

+ 64GB Kingston Canvas Select Plus UHS-I microSDXC with SD adapter for $5
+ optionally purchase together with Xcellon Portable USB 3.0 Card Reader for $12.50

+ Uncaged WorkEZ Adjustable Monitor Stand for $30