Canon has announced and made available for pre-order a number of photography related products at CES 2015. They have three new superzooms, headlined by the SX-530-HS with 50x optical for $430, SX-710-HS with 30x optical for $350, the SX-610-HS with 18x optical for $250. They also have the Elph 170 IS for $150 and Elph 160 for $110. Also in are new Vixia camcorders, a couple of printers, and the Connect Station CS100 (NFC, Wifi, USB, SD, CF). All these are now available for pre-ordering at Adorama and Amazon.
Refurbished Nikon Coolpix L620 compact-zoom for $70
On the double-figure superzooms front, the certified refurbished black Nikon Coolpix L620 is going for $70 with free shipping by Beach Camera at Amazon with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so it is eligible for free 2-day Prime shipping and such.
Refurbished Fuji S4830 superzoom (30x) for $80 w/free S&H
The refurbished Fuji S4830 superzoom (30x optical), one of many Fuji superzooms, is available for $80 with free shipping at NewEggFlash, NewEgg’s Groupon-competitor type of a website. Offer ends 1/8/15 or earlier if sold out.
(ENDED) Friday: Fuji S9250 superzoom w/bag and 8GB SD for $130
This daily deal expired… The Best Buy Deal of the Day for Friday 1/2/15 is the Fuji S9250 superzoom with a camera case and 8GB SD card for $130 with free shipping. In parallel, there is a sale on the orange Samsung EVO microSD cards with full SD adapter included, the 32GB for $13, the 64GB for $27, the 16GB for $8.
Fuji XF1 red for $147 (was as low as $129 earlier)
Thanks to one of our readers for the email alert! The red Fuji XF1 is currently going for $147 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon itself with a limit of two. Earlier in the day, it was going for $129.
Nikon A with DF-CP1 OVF kit drops to $500 (silver) or $520 (black)
If you are interested in the Nikon A, we have good-news/bad-news for you. We start with the bad news: the silver Adorama bundle with four extras for $400 is sold-out and no longer orderable. Also, Amazon’s lowest price is now $460.
The good news now: if you want the Nikon A and the DF-CP1 OVF optical viewfinder, the black Nikon A bundle has dropped from $570 to $520 at B&H Photo.
If you prefer the silver Nikon A and the DF-CP1 OVF, at B&H Photo, you can click the “Save $300 On Nikon DF-CP1 Optical Viewfinder” under “Savings Available” and add it. This allows you to add the DF-CP1 OVF kit for +$100. So $400 + $100 = $500.
If you prefer the silver Nikon A without any extras, it continues to sell for $400 at B&H Photo and Best Buy (store pickup).
(ENDED) Sunday: Canon VIXIA Mini Camcorder with extras for $130
This daily deal expired… The B&H Photo Deal of the Day for Sunday 12/28/14 is the white Canon VIXIA Mini Camcorder with a free strap and case included automatically going for $130 with free shipping. Offer ends on Sunday at 11:59pm ET or earlier if sold out.
Fuji X100T stock update: more places in-stock (also new-other for $1200)
After nearly two weeks, we finally updated the Fuji X100T stock status page. Even more retailers now have the camera in-stock for its starting price of $1300 including Amazon itself and B&H Photo. Of the ones that have it in-stock, Adorama leads the bonus items with 4% promotional rewards (= $52). Of the well-known reputable online dealers, OneCall’s eBay store has some silver bodies in New-Other condition for $1200. The big picture at the Fuji X100T stock status page.
Canon SX520 HS with card and case for $200
The Canon SX 520 HS superzoom with a free 16GB card and Lowepro case is offered for $200 with free shipping at Adorama (also free cleaning kit) and at Amazon by Amazon itself.
Nikon A silver with FREE 32GB, extra Nikon battery, 2yr warranty, case for $400
The market competition is heating up for the Nikon A! The invisible hand of the market is now adding four free accessories at the $400 price point for the silver Nikon A! The latest situation, as of the time of writing:
+ silver Nikon A with four free accessories (32GB Lexar, extra battery, leather case, 2yr extended warranty) for $400 at Adorama [NEW!]
+ silver Nikon A for $400 by Amazon itself (limit 2) and B&H Photo and Best Buy
+ black Nikon A + DF-CP1 OVF kit for $570 at B&H Photo
Panasonic LX100 with free Jacket Case or free Rode mic for $900
The Panasonic LX100 compact-with-RAW stubbornly holds on to the early-adopter price of $900, however, to sweeten the price, there are offers with free accessories at authorized Panasonica dealers. At B&H Photo, the silver LX100 includes for free the Panasonic DMW-CLX100 Jacket Case ($100 on its own) along with a free 32GB Sandisk Extreme SDHC card and 4% promotional rewards (= $36)
Meanwhile at Adorama, for the same price of $900, they have a different set of freebies, the Rode VideoMic Go on-camera microphone and a 32GB Panasonic SDHC memory card and 4% promotional rewards, available in either the black LX100 or silver LX100.
Speaking of early-adopter Panasonic prices, the FZ1000 continues to go for $900 but comes with a free $100 store Gift Card at Adorama and B&H Photo (plus 4% rewards) and at Amazon by Amazon itself.
GoPro HERO4 Black Ski Kit for $500
B&H Photo is offering the GoPro HERO4 Black Ski Kit for $500 with free shipping. This is a bundle created by B&H with the extra ski-related accessories. Offer ends by 12/25/14.
Sony HX300 superzoom for $290 (dented box but with 1yr warranty)
If you don’t mind dented box cameras, BuyDig.com is offering the dented box Sony HX300 superzoom for $290 with free shipping after you add it to the shopping cart. The price is $310 before adding to cart. This is a dented box, but comes with the one year Sony warranty. BuyDig is an authorized Sony dealer. Offer ends by 12/28/14.
Monoprice MHD 2.0 Action Camera (product 12179) for $90
If you are a fan of Monoprice products, their MHD 2.0 Action Camera (product 12179) is on sale for $90 each. Offer ends 12/23/14.
Nikon A drops to $400 silver [or $570 with DF-CP1 OVF]
More discounting action on the Nikon A big sensor prime. It is now going for $400 with free shipping as follows:
+ silver Nikon A by Amazon itself (limit 2) and B&H Photo
+ black Nikon A + DF-CP1 OVF kit for $570 at B&H Photo
+ jumped to $450 as of 12/20/14 recheck: + black Nikon A by Roberts at Amazon
Bonus $50 promotional bonus with select GoPro cameras
REI has a new limited time promotion, you earn a $50 promotional bonus gift card when you purchase one of select GoPro models. The promotional bonus gift card will be emailed to you and must be used on a single future purchase (it cannot be split like a normal gift card). The offer is good for in-store, online or telephone orders. Details, eligible model SKUs, deadlines and restrictions and such at the REI website.
Refurbished Nikon P7800 rawsumer for $350
Adorama is offering the refurbished Nikon P7800 compact with RAW for $350 with free shipping and the usual refurbished-by-Nikon-USA 90 day warranty. The new condition goes for $550 at the moment… Or if you prefer the previous generation Coolpix P7700, you can also get it refurbished for $300.
(ENDED) Fri only: Nikon Coolpix S9600 compact-zoom w/extras for $150
This daily deal expired… One of the many Best Buy deals of the day for Friday 12/19/14 (page down to see it) is the new condition black Nikon Coolpix S9600 compact-zoom (22x optical) with bonus camera case and 8GB SDHC offered for $150 with free shipping.
Free 1-Day shipping on 140+ Cameras and 220+ Lenses at Amazon
If you like 1-day shipping or you are buying a camera before a holiday deadline, Amazon has launched a variety of free 1-day shipping promotions, including one in their Camera and Photo store. As of the time of writing, there are 25 DSLR kits and 69 mirrorless kits and 55 P&S cameras. Please note some of the cameras are miscategorized, for example, the Sony a6000 in under P&S. Also eligible for this promotion are 242 camera lenses.
The usual terms apply. Items must be sold and shipped by Amazon herself (not 3rd-party sellers, not used/refurbs). You must select Free One Day shipping in the shopping cart and after you do that, the shipping price will be adjusted in the top right corner of the Amazon Checkout page. No coupon codes needed. This is a limited time promotion in the buildup towards Christmas. Each eligible camera also mentions this promotion on the individual product page (under the Special Offers” section).
Fuji XQ1 silver drips to $260
If you have a near-term interest in the silver Fuji XQ1 compact avec RAW, it is currently on sale for $260 with free S&H at B&H Photo and Amazon by Amazon itself (limit 2).
(SOLD OUT) GoPro HERO4 Black + $50 GC + 32GB card + Mount/Clip for $500
As of a 12/19/14 recheck, this is sold out once again… Because things can never get too complicated, Amazon has two different GoPro Hero4 Black edition holiday bundles that keep going in and out of stock and get rotated. Anyway, to cut a long story short, the GoPro HERO4 Black Holiday Bundle (with $50 plastic Amazon Gift Card and 32GB Sandisk Extreme microSDHC and GoPro Headstrap Mount and Clip) is back in-stock for $500. Just add to cart, no coupons, and no shopping cart gymnastics needed. Amazon finally sorted out product bundles 🙂 Sometimes the memory card is a Sandisk, sometimes it is a Lexar. This time it is a Sandisk.
Refurbished GoPro HERO3 Black Edition for $250
Back to the eBay Deals where one of the latest featured specials is the factory refurbished GoPro HERO3 Black Edition offered for $250 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer, by eBay seller “premiumdirectllc” (99.6%). As with all eBay Deals, it is a limited time offer of unknown exact expiration date.
(ENDED) Thur only: Drift HD Ghost Action Camcorder for $130
This deal of the day expired… The B&H Photo Deal of the Day for Thursday 12/18/14 is the Drift HD Ghost Action Camcorder for $130 with free next day delivery. Offer ends by 11:59pm ET on Thursday or earlier if sold out.
8GB Lytro for $100 (16GB for $130)
If you are curious about the Lytro light-field cameras, they are on sale at B&H Photo, with the 8GB going for $100 and the 16GB for $130.
Speaking of B&H, they are offering the Domke F-832 Medium Photo Courier Bag (Black Canvas) for $65 with free expedited shipping.
Speaking of speaking of B&H, they have the 32GB Google Nexus 7 with 4G cellular (first generation) for $140 with free shipping, and no contract. This gets Lollipop too.
(ENDED) GoPro HERO4 Black + $50 Gift Card for $500 (Mon only)
This daily deal expired… The main Best Buy Deal of the Day for Monday 12/15/14 is the GoPro HERO4 Black 4K Action Camera with a free $50 Best Buy Gift Card bundled together for $500 with free shipping.
Panasonic FZ1000 w/$100 Gift Card for $900
The Panasonic FZ1000 continues to go for its early-adopters/premium price of $900 but it is getting a freebie at Adorama, a $100 Adorama gift card automatically included with your order while this promotion is running.
Fuji X100T In-Stock for $1300 with either 4% rewards or free case
After a week, we just updated the Fuji X100T stock status page and we have some good news for the T-hunters! The camera is in-stock at major retailers, and we have the first wave of promotional freebies. Adorama has both the black X100T and silver X100T in-stock for $1300 with 4% promotional rewards. 4% of that is $52, which you can use on future purchases. Meanwhile Samy’s Camera is offering a free case… B&H Photo has the silver in-stock but no freebies at the moment… Check the Fuji X100T stock status page for the latest situation.
Panasonic ZS30 compact-zoom for $250
The black Panasonic ZS30 compact-zoom with a bonus 8GB SDHC and 2% promotional rewards is on sale again, going for $250 with free shipping at Adorama.
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