Canon G9 X with $45 rewards for $450

The black Canon G9 X is currently on sale for $450 and it earns 10% promotional rewards (= $45~) at B&H Photo and Adorama.

Refurbished Canon SX 700 HS w/1yr warranty for $140

Zoom-zoom! The black manufacturer refurbished Canon Powershot SX 700 HS (30x optical zoom) with a one year warranty is on sale for $140 with free shipping at Canon’s own store.

Refurbished Canon Elph 135 + Case + Strap + 1yr warranty for $38 [or Elph 150 IS for $60]

The silver Canon Elph 135 P&S camera (no IS) with a free metal neck strap and a free PSC-2060 leather case and a one year warranty is on sale for $38 with free shipping at Canon’s own online store. The other two color options are sold out…

UPDATE: also there, they are offering a refurbished blue Canon Elph 150 IS with a free metal neck strap and a free PSC-600 case [different from above!] and a one year warranty for $60 with free shipping

Refurbished Canon D-Rebel T5i with 18-55 IS STM and 1-Yr Warranty for $400

One of the rules of thumb of camera gear is that if you are going to go for an older model, might as well try to get it in refurbished condition, so you can save even more. Especially when it comes with a one year manufacturer warranty. Which brings us to the refurbished Canon D-Rebel T5i with 18-55 IS STM going for $400 with free shipping and a 1-yr warranty from the official Canon store… This is part of their refurbished DSLR sale

Free GR-E3 Grip with Canon M10 purchase (two options)

The official Canon USA Store is offering a free Canon GR-E3 grip with the purchase of one of these two Canon M10 mirrorless kits: the white M10 with 15-45mm for $450 or the black M10 two-lens kit (15-45, 55-200) for $680… This is as much of a discount as it is an availability situation – the only place I can find the grip for purchase is Canon’s own store (as of the time of writing)…

Canon SX50 HS with extra battery for $350

Zoom-zoom! The new condition Canon Powershot SX50 HS superzoom (50x optical) is on sale for $350 with free shipping plus an extra Canon NB-10L battery and $7 promotional rewards and a small portable bluetooth speaker at Adorama… The same price is available but without the free extras by Adorama on Amazon and Canon’s own store… This camera is discontinued and gone and done and no longer available for ordering at B&H Photo

Refurbished Canon Elph 510 HS w/1yr warranty for $70

The black Canon Elph 510 HS P&S digital camera is available in refurbished condition with a 1-Year warranty at the official Canon store… This is among their many Holiday Specials

Weekly Fry’s Promo Codes: Unspecified Canon DSLR kit for $350, Unspecific Cybershot for $68, Manfrotto, Case Logic, Wolverine, Corel, etc

The Fry’s Promo Code offers for their email newsletter subscribers (free to sign up for that) are revealed for the week of December 20-26 in 2015. They include:

+ unspecified Canon DSLR with 18-55 lens for $350 (limit 1; in-store only; 18mp)
+ unspecified Sony Cybershot P&S (20mp, 2.7″ LCD, 8x optical) for $68 (limit 1; in-store only)
+ they don’t specify the brand names because of MAP restrictions placed on retailers by manufacturers

+ the block below is limit 1 per item per customer, good in-store or online
+ VIVITAR HD Action Camcorder (DVR781HD-SIL) for $25
+ MANFROTTO Compact Advanced Black Tripod – Extends Up to 65″ (MKCOMPACTADV-B) for $60
+ CASE LOGIC KDB-101BK Water-Resist Backpack for $60
+ WOLVERINE F2D MIGHTY – 7 in 1 Film to Digital Converter for $90
+ Paintshop Pro X8 for $34 or Ultimate for $44
+ various tech items as usual

As usual, these offers are available only if you use the unique promo code found in each person’s Fry’s email newsletters. It is free to sign up for it.

Used Canon 24-105 f3.5-5.6 IS STM for $450

If you are comfortable with used SLR lenses, the Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens is a featured used lens sale item for $450 with free shipping at B&H Photo with a “Condition 10” used rating. It comes in a white box, and the listing there says it is preowned but appears as new.

Canon SX400 IS superzoom (30x) for $129

Zoom-zoom! The Canon SX400 IS superzoom (30x optical) is on sale for a limited time for $129 with free shipping at B&H Photo. As the “IS” in the model name suggests, this has a CCD sensor (vs “HS” which designates a CMOS sensor). Offer ends by 12/19/15 at 11:59pm ET.

Canon S120 + Pixma PRO 100 + Paper + 32GB SD + Bag for $250 after $350 MIR (prepaid AMEX GC)

RAWsumers get their Pixma-MIR bundles as well. For example, you can get the Canon S120 compact with RAW, along with the Pixma PRO 100 printer and 50pk 13×19″ SG-201 photo paper and 32GB Lexar SD and Lowepro shoulder bag for $250 after a $350 mail-in rebate (prepaid AMEX Gift Card) at Adorama.

UPDATE: The same offer, but without the 32GB SD and camera case is available at B&H Photo.

Free NEXT DAY shipping on select Canon, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic, Olympus, Fuji, Zeiss, Hasselblad products

Breaking shipping news alert! B&H Photo has just launched their FREE NEXT DAY SHIPPING promotion for the holidays. Over 2000 products are eligible for this promotion. You can filter them over there by product category (first set of buttons) or by manufacturer (second set of numerous buttons). Included in the promotion are 160+ Canon items, 150+ Nikon items, 80+ Sony items, 40+ Panasonic items, 20+ Zeiss items. The other camera manufacturers are not participating.

UPDATE: Fuji and Olympus and Hasselblad are also participating but they don’t have brand-name box. You can click “Photography” on the first set of boxes, and filter on the left hand by manufacturer by selecting “Fujifilm” or “Olympus” or “Hasselblad”.

Other photo-related brands part of the FREE NEXT DAY SHIPPING promotion include Tamrac, Spider, Lowepro, Impossible, Westcott, Drobo, Fotodiox, DJI, Flir, iKan, DXO, Wolverine, Impact, Vello, Oben, Ruggard, etc.

Canon EOS 5DS R Body with $360 Rewards for $3600

For a limited time, B&H Photo is offering 10% promotional rewards with the purchase of the Canon EOS 5DS R Body Only at its regular authorized dealer price of $3600. That’s $360 in promotional rewards to be used in future purchases… If you prefer tangible goods instead of promotional rewards, Adorama bundles it with the Audio-Technica AT8024 Stereo/Mono Camera-Mount Microphone ($250 on its own) and the Corel Software Bundle (includes AfterShot Pro 2 and PSP X7)…

Canon G7X with Pixma Pro 100 & Extras for $500 after $350 MIR

The Canon-Pixma-MIR bundles are not just available for the Canon DSLRs. Some of the more advanced Powershots are also eligible. For example, the Canon G7X standard kit goes for $600 at various authorized Canon dealers at the moment. But if you want a printer as well and do not object to mail-in rebates and prepaid AMEX gift cards, you can get the Canon G7 X with the Pixma Pro 100 printer and 50pk 13×19″ photo paper and 32GB SDHC and camera bag for $500 after a $350 mail-in rebate (prepaid AMEX gift card) at Adorama.

Canon 24-70mm f4L IS for $800

The Canon 24-70mm f4L IS is on sale for a limited time for $800 at B&H Photo and Adorama and Amazon itself. At the first two, you also get 4% promotional rewards ($32~). Alternately, if you prefer accessories instead of promotional rewards, Adorama has a bundle with various lens-y accessories along with the Corel Creativity software bundle (including AfterShot Pro 2 and Paintshop Pro X7).

In addition to that, Adorama has another listing with the same price but 10% promotional rewards (=$80~). There is an “RB” in the product code and “RW” in the item description, so I’m not sure what this means. I am not sure if RB is short for refurbished? I don’t know what “RW” is.

10% Rewards on select Canon and Nikon DSLRs and Lenses (46 options)

B&H Photo is offering for a limited time 10% promotional rewards (= 10% of the purchase price) on select Canon and Nikon DSLRs and Lenses. A total of 46 options are available. The items are intermixed, so check both pages or filter them by Canon or Nikon using the “Narrow Results” section on the left-hand-side of their website over there.

Canon D-Rebel T5 with 18-55 & 75-300 & Pixma Pro 100 & Extras for $350 after $350 MIR

Another Canon Pixma MIR promotion. This time we fly to B&H Photo where the Canon D-Rebel T5 with the 18-55 IS II and 75-300 f4-5.6 III non-USM lenses along with the Pixma Pro 100 printer and 50pk SG-201 13×19″ photo paper and 16GB Sandisk Ultra SDHC and Canon camera case are bundled together for $350 after a $350 mail-in rebate (prepaid American Express gift card).

(ENDED) Refurbished Canon Elph 150 IS with Case and Strap and 1yr warranty for $48 w/free S&H

As of 12/14/15, the price jumped to $60… The latest Canon Outlet offers include the blue refurbished Canon Elph 150 IS with a free PSC-600 soft case and free metal neck strap and 1 year warranty for $47 with free shipping and free returns.

Use coupon 2DAYDEAL to get free 2-day shipping. The free shipping offers end 12/31/15.

Canon 70D Body & Pixma Pro 100 & Extras for $680 after $350 MIR

We have a series of Canon-Pixma-MIR promotions at Adorama, starting with a Canon 70D Body Only Bundle along with the Pixma Pro 100 Printer and the 50pk Canon SG-201 13×19″ photo paper and 32GB Lexar SDHC and Lowepro Nova shoulder bag for $680 after a $350 mail-in rebate (prepaid American Express Gift Card).

Canon 6D Body & Pixma Pro 100 & Extras for $1100 after $350 MIR

Adorama is also offering a Canon 6D Body Only Bundle for $1100 after a $350 mail-in rebate (prepaid AMEX Gift Card). This includes the Canon 6D Body Only and the Pixma Pro 100 Printer and 50pk Canon SG-201 13×19-inch photo printer and 32GB Lexar SDHC and Lowepro Nova camera bag.

Canon D-Rebel T5i w/18-135 & Pixma Pro 100 & Paper for $500 after $350 MIR

We have another Canon DSLR-Pixma mail-in rebate promotion at Adorama. You can get the Canon D-Rebel T5i w/18-135 IS STM bundle that includes the Pixma Pro 100 printer and a 50pk of SG-201 13×19-inch photo paper for $500 after a $350 mail-in rebate (prepaid American Express gift card).

If you instead prefer the T5i w/18-55 IS STM instead of the 18-135, the T5i w/18-55 bundle is $400 after $350 MIR. This bundle also gets a free 32GB SDHC card and camera case.

(ENDED) Canon Powershot SX600 HS Red Superzoom for $150

This limited time offer expired…

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Canon D-Rebel T6i w/18-135 & Pixma Pro 100 & Extras for $750 after $350 MIR

The Canon D-Rebel T6i with 18-135mm IS is bundled with the Canon Pixma Pro 100 printer and 50pk 13×19 inch photo paper and 32GB Sandisk card and Canon shoulder bag and 2% promotional rewards for $750 after a $350 mail-in rebate (prepaid AMEX gift card) at B&H Photo.

Canon EOS M3 body with EVF-DC1 for $448

The Canon EOS M3 body only can be bundled with the Canon EVF-DC1 electronic viewfinder for an extra $19. The M3 goes for $429~ plus $19~ for $448~ total. At B&H Photo the offer pops up when you visit the product page… At Adorama you have to expand the yellow “Special Offer” section… This is a limited time offer…

Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L USM IS for $1000

The Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L USM IS lens is on sale for a limited time for $1000 with free shipping and $26 promotional rewards at Adorama… Optionally you can purchase it together with accessories for a combined purchase discount under the yellow “Special Offer” segment…

10% rewards on select Canon & Nikon DSLRs

B&H Photo has launched a new promotion, 10% promotional rewards on select Canon and Nikon DSLRs. The rewards can be used on future purchases. Eligible are various Canon and Nikon DSLRs including the 6D, 7D Mark II, 5D Mark III and 5DS and 5DS R, 1D X, D610, D810 and D810A, Df, and D750.

No coupon is needed, this happens automatically while this promotion is running. You know the promotion is running when you see it mentioned on an individual camera’s product page. For example, here’s the Nikon Df annotated screenshot crop:

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Canon 7D Mark II Body with Pixma Pro 100 & Extras for $1050 after $350 MIR

Ooops, I forgot to post this with last night’s big burst, so now it is the opening act of tonight’s big burst. If you are fond of mail-in rebates and AMEX gift cards and Pixma printers, B&H Photo has a Canon 7D Mark II Body Only Bundle for $1050 after a $350 mail-in rebate (prepaid American Express Gift Card).

You pay $1400 at checkout, receive the order, make sure all is well, submit the mail-in rebate following instructions and deadlines, and a few weeks later you receive a $350 prepaid AMEX gift card by mail. For that, you get the Canon 7D Mark II body only, the Pixma Pro 100 printer, a 50pk of Canon 13×19-inch photo paper, a 32GB Sandisk Ultra, and a Ruggard DSLR shoulder bag. A vial with Nikon tears is NOT included 😉

10% Rewards on many Canon DSLRs, Powershots and Sony iLCs

In parallel to the 10% Lens Rewards, Adorama also has a 10% rewards promotion on many Canon DSLRs, Powershots and Sony iLCs. Keep on scrolling to see all eligible cameras. The Canons are first, followed by the Sonys. The exact reward amount is mentioned on the individual product page of each eligible product. Click on the reward amount link to see terms and conditions of the rewards program (example in the previous post).

10% Rewards on most Canon and Sony Lenses

If you are interested in getting any Canon SLR lenses or Sony SLR or E-mount lenses, a whole lot of them are eligible for 10% promotional rewards at Adorama. The lens are grouped by manufacturer and mount and type, starting with Canon SLR lenses and followed by Sony SLR lenses and E-mount lenses. Keep paging down to see all available options. This is a very long page, you may need to use a desktop/laptop to scroll through them effectively. Even some of the Canon tilt-shift lenses are eligible!

If you are not familiar, promotional rewards are to be used in future purchases. They are not a discount on the current purchase price, and they are not cashback you can deposit in your bank account. Click on the reward link on any product page to see all the details and terms and conditions.

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Weekly Fry’s Promo Code Offers: $89 Mystery Elph (20mp, 12x optical), Vanguard, Lowepro, Wolverine, etc

Don’t look now, but Black Friday 2016 is less than 51 weeks away already. Just around the corner 🙂 And with that, we have a new shopping week, which brings us a new round of weekly promo code offers for Fry’s email newsletter subscribers (free to join their email list). Some of the offers are online-only, others are in-store-only, others are both. This is marked next to each offer in their weekly ad that covers the Dec 6-12 (2015) period. In these posts, the default for an item is to be offered in-store and online. If not, I mention it next to each item’s name, eg the mystery Canon Elph right below.

+ mystery Canon Elph (20mp, 12x optical) for $89 (in-store only; due to MAP restrictions they don’t mention the model name or have link to its product page)

+ Lowepro PROTACTIC 350AW SLR backpack for $100 (limit 1)
+ Vanguard VEO 204AB 53″ 4 Section Tripod for $70 (limit 1)
+ WOLVERINE SUPER F2D 4 IN 1 FILM TO DIGITAL for $80 (limit 1)

+ 25% additional discount on ink and toner purchases
+ various tech and storage options as usual
+ $4 Velleman digital multimeter
+ $85 Windows 10 full OEM version – or put that towards a Linux PC. I am kinda starting to lose faith in the Windows 10 promise and premise, but that’s for another day