Camera Deals

Ends Friday 9am central: Camera sale at Woot: Samsung NX1000 w/20-50 for $305 (K-01 two lens kit for $405)

Woot Plus has a Camera Sale featuring among others the following:

+ new condition black Samsung NX1000 w/20-50 and 8GB for $300
+ new condition black Pentax K-01 with 18-55 & 50-20 for $400
+ new condition black Pentax Q two lens kit for $430
+ refurbished red Samsung WB100 superzoom for $80
+ refurbished black Nikon Coolpix S9300 compact-zoom for $100
+ some more P&S cameras and various accessories including tripods, LED lights, EyeFis
+ shipping is a flat $5 for everything you buy from Woot during a calendar day (in the central time zone)
+ promotion ends on May 24 at 9AM CT (or earlier if sold out)

Photo Books, Canvas, Blanket Custom Photo Prints with Free Shipping [also: Kodak, Liquid Image, etc]

And now we take a look at some of the latest Groupon specials. The good news is that more of the print offers come with free shipping which is a more consumer-friendly way of doing the print specials, since you don't get surprised by a large unspecified shipping fee after you place the order. Maybe Groupon grabbed them by the ear?...

+ Picaboo custom photo books with free shipping: 6x8 inch softcover for $5, or 8.5x11 hardcover for $10 or 11x14 for $15. Twenty pages are included in the price but you can add more for an additional per page fee. Free shipping to 48 continental US states. Limit one plus two more as gifts. Ends 5/28/13 at 1am ET.

+ Canvas On Demand: pay $20 for a 11x14 inch canvas print or pay $40 for a 16x20 inch or pay $60 for TWO 16x20 prints. Free shipping to 48 continental US states. Expires 5/26/13 at 1am ET

+ Collage.com: customized photo collage blanket: pay $40 for a 50x60 inch blanket or pay $50 for a 60x80 inch. Free shipping to 48 continental US states. Ends 5/25/13 at 1am ET

+ Gallery Direct custom framed photo print under glass, pay $45 for a 19x26 or pay $50 for a 24x30 inch. Free shipping. Ends 5/27/13 at 1am ET

+ Kodak Easyshare C195 silver point and shoot digital camera for $50 with free shipping and free returns. Ends 5/29/13 at 1am ET.

+ Liquid Image Underwater Camera Masks, underwater for $50 or scuba for $80. Free shipping and free returns. Ends 5/29/13 at 1am ET.

+ mophie OutRide Multisport Kit for iPhone 4/4S for $80 with free shipping and free returns

+ unlocked brand new Samsung Galaxy Note smartphone (first generation) for $350 with free shipping and free returns. Ends 5/29/13 at 1am ET.

+ most items ship 2.5 weeks after purchase, but to be certain, be sure to check the individual terms and conditions and restrictions and crucial dates of each individual offer! Limits of how many you can get at the discounted price vary by promotion. Free shipping is to the 48 continental/contiguous US states.

(ENDED) Nikon Coolpix P310 for $150 (ends Thur nite)

This daily special expired... The headliner deal of the day at the Best Buy website is the black Nikon Coolpix P310 compact without RAW offered for $150 with free shipping. Also part of the daily deal festivities is the silver Nikon Coolpix S6200 going for $100 with free shipping. These will end by 3am ET on Friday or earlier if sold out.

On the strategery front, the last few weeks, the Nikon Coolpix P310 [reviews] has been offered as a special at Best Buy, Amazon, and B&H Photo. This may perhaps be a camera to keep an eye out for as an e-doorbuster special further down the road. We are after all at the "Black Friday Equinox" - Black Friday is just six months away!

(ENDED) Canon SX40 HS superzoom for $280 w/free S&H

As of a 5/23/13 recheck, the price increased to $300... If of all the superzooms out there the Canon SX40 HS superzoom is the one you want, in new condition from a reputable retailer, you can get it for $280 with free shipping from BuyDig on eBay where it is one of the spotlight eBay Deals of the Day.

(SOLD OUT) In-stock nao: Ricoh GR (APS-C) for $800

As of a 5:!6pm ET recheck, this sold-out... For the big picture, check the Stock Status site... As of the time of writing, there are two Ricoh GR (APS-C) models in-stock for $800 by Cameta Camera on Amazon...

(ENDED) Refurbished Panasonic ZS19 compact-zoom for $123 w/free S&H

This limited time offer expired, but some of the Meritline specials are recurring, so it may return in the future... One of the latest Meritline deals is the manufacturer refurbished Panasonic ZS19 compact-zoom going for $123 with free shipping when you enter coupon code MLCB20QN in the shopping cart. This is a limited-time and limited-coupon-redemptions promotion. This ships from a USA warehouse (not China). You must be logged on with a Meritline account in order to enter a coupon.

Canon Elph 520HS black for $110 w/free S&H [updated]

Best Buy is offering the Canon Elph 520HS for $110 with free shipping in the black Elph 520 HS.

Sold-out or expired: ... or the red Elph 520 HS. You also receive bonus rewards points if you buy by Sunday night.

(ENDED) Nikon Coolpix S100 red for $130 (ends Sat night)

This daily special expired... The main deal of the day at Best Buy for Saturday is the red new-condition Nikon Coolpix S100 point and shoot camera with OLED screen and slider front going for $130 with free shipping. Limit 1 per customer... Among the other specials, they offer the 1TB Toshiba Canvio external USB 3.0 hard drive for $65 (4.1 out of 5 with nearly 130 customer reviews) for $65 with free shipping. Limit 1 per customer but if you need more, this has been price-matched at $65 at Amazon by Amazon where the limit is 5 per customer (4.1 out of 5 with almost 700 customer reviews)... The specials will end by 3am ET on Sunday or earlier if sold out.

(ENDED) Refurbished Nikon S9300 compact-zoom for $105 (ends Sun 1am ET)

This daily special expired... The deal of the day at Tech Woot is the refurbished Nikon Coolpix S9300 compact zoom offered for $100 plus $5 flat shipping... Speaking of the Woots, at Sellout Woot is the new condition DXG Pro Gear DXG-5K1V camcorder with 20x optical zoom offered for $100 plus $5 flat shipping... Limit 3 per item per customer. Offers end Sun 1am ET or earlier if sold out.

Samsung EX2f down to $280 (Store Pickup or + S&H)

Fry's is offering the black Samsung EX2f for $280 with free Store Pickup. Shipping is additional if you don't have a Store Pickup option... Research using the Samsung EX2f reviews list.

(ENDED) Friday Camera & Photo Lightning Deals: Tenba, Fotodiox, Nanuk, Sony NEX-5, Fuji Z70, etc

The Friday Lightning Deals ended but the following items remain... Check back next Friday for another round of unpredictable Camera and Photo Lightning deals.

In a new limited offer, there is a 25% off discount on many Timbuk bags, including half a dozen camera bags (search for "camera" using your browser's search function to easily locate them) at page #1 and page #2. It doesn't say when this promotion expires.

(ENDED) Refurbished black Panasonic LX7 for $250

This Groupon offer ended... Groupon is offering refurbished Panasonic LX7 black cameras for $250 with free shipping and NO returns. All sales are final unless defective. It ships 2.5 weeks after placing an order. Limit 3 per person plus 2 more as gifts. The Groupon listing ends 5/17/13 at 1am ET.

This is too-close-to-call if you are a fan of refurbished, since the new-condition currently goes for $300 at B&H Photo and Amazon.

For a refresher on the camera, check the list of Panasonic LX7 reviews. To research competing models, check the list of Compacts with RAW reviews.

Canon SX150 IS superzoom for $80 + S&H (or free w/RED card)

The Canon Powershot SX150 IS AA-powered superzoom is now going for $80 plus shipping at the Target website. Shipping is free if you have and pay for it with the Target RED card (store credit card) and you get an additional 5% off... For a refresher on the camera, check the list of completed Canon SX150 IS reviews.

(ENDED) Camera & Photo Lightning Deals: eight Panasonic M43rds cameras

This wild round of Panasonic M43rds themed lightning deals ended... Check back next Friday for another unpredictable round of Camera and Photo Lightning Deals... Expired items after the jump...

Panasonic LX7 drops to $300 again (both colors)

The price-yo-yo of the Panasonic LX7 has returned to the $300 price in both black and white at Amazon by Amazon... For a refresher on the camera, check its list of completed reviews.

Fuji X100S update: Rentals move closer by a month

We just updated the Stock Status mini site and we have some right direction news for the Fuji X100S, the in-stock estimate for rentals moved closer by about a month at Borrow Lenses. The new estimate is May 20. The other retailer estimates remain unchanged.

Nikon Coolpix P310 without RAW for $159

The Nikon Coolpix P310 without RAW is back down to $159 with free shipping at B&H Photo as part of their Mother's Day specials.

Canon SX50HS for $370 w/free S&H (proceed to checkout)

The Canon SX50 HS can be yours for $370 at B&H Photo if you add the camera to cart and proceed all the way to the checkout page. This is before the order is placed... For a refresher on the camera, check the list of completed Canon SX50 HS reviews.

Canon Elph 520HS or 320HS for $130

B&H Photo has a couple of Canon Elph specials, the Canon Elph 520HS or the Canon Elph 320HS can be yours for $130 each in your choice of various body colors.

Samsung WB800F & WB250F discounted plus $50 promotional bonus

The gift buying season is heating up because we can't keep up with all the promotions coming in! At Dell Home and Home Office, two Samsung wifi superzooms are discounted but they also get a free $50 Dell promotional bonus. The superzooms with Wifi are the Samsung WB800F for $270 and the Samsung WB250F for $180. With free shipping. No coupon code is needed. The $50 promotional bonus will be sent to you by Dell by email in 10-20 days after purchase. The promotional bonus expires in around 90 days and can only be used at Dell.