Camera Deals

Wolverine Data F2D100 (35mm Film To Digital Image Scanner) for $90

Tigerdirect is offering the Wolverine Data 35mm Film To Digital Image Scanner for $90 plus shipping and handling. This includes an SD slot, 5mp CMOS sensor, and more. There 70+ customer reviews of this, along with product videos at the aforementioned Tiger website.

In comparison, the best price at Amazon is $100 by 3rd-party sellers, and $126 by Amazon herself.

Fuji instant film camera and film kit for $133 (Instax 200)

And now onto a Fuji of a different kind, the Fuji Instax 200 kit which includes five twin-packs of film is going for $133 with free shipping by Amazon. (You also get 55 free digital prints of assorted sizes from Shutterfly).

If you only want the camera, you can get it for around $47. You can actually save a little bit more if you buy the film separately from third-party sellers where 3rd-party seller PhotoLand-NY offers the five twin-packs of instant film for around $80.

In related news in the instant film cameras world, it was announced today that Polaroid is making another comeback. Details via the Imaging Insider.

Nikon F65 (N65) QD SLR with lens, battery grip and case for $190

DSLR prices are not going to get to this price-point any time soon! Ace Photo Digital of Washington DC is offering on Amazon a Nikon F65 (N65) mega-bundle for $180 plus $10 shipping and handling. This set includes:

+ Nikon F65 (N65) QD (a 35mm film SLR)
+ Tamron AF 28-105mm f4.0-5.6 (IF) lens
+ Nikon MB-17 battery grip (AA)
+ Nikon-branded semi-soft case

For those who were born into digital, please note that this is a film SLR, which means it needs film in order to take pictures, and the film needs to be developed!

Holga 120N shipped for $20 (free shipping, no limits, no rebates)

Another hot free-shipping deal from Adorama, for just $20, no rebates, no prerequisites, you can buy as many Holga 120N cameras as you like as long as they have enough in-stock! Please note this is a FILM camera, not a digital camera!

The above is just the camera, however, Adorama is also offering the Holga Colorflash 120 starter kit for $50 with free shipping. Again, no rebates and no limits as long as they have it in-stock. You can see what you get in the starter kit in the picture below and the Adorama product page:

Nikon F65 film SLR kit (w/lens, grip and case) for $180

If you happen to be looking for a Nikon-mount 35mm film SLR, Ace Photo Digital at Amazon is offering a Nikon F65 35mm film SLR kit for $170 plus $10 shipping and handling. The kit includes the F65 SLR kit, along with the Tamron AF 28-105mm f4.0-5.6 (IF) lens, the Nikon MB-17 Battery Grip, and a semi soft case.

Please note that this is a 35mm film SLR, not a DSLR!

Manual Film SLRs for under $200 and $310

The world has been shifting to digital SLRs for quite a while now, but two manual film SLRs continue to be available and generate some sales. Be it because they are required at some photography schools and classes, or homages to the early days, people continue to buy them. Who are they?

First up, it is the Vivitar V3800N which goes by many names, and soon will even have a Kodak name. It's best price right now is $185 via Ace Photo Digital of DC upon Amazon, but it is under $200 at most places out here and out there.

Wait, a zoom lens? A manual film camera deserves a normal prime! Which is why Vivitar also offers a kit with a 50mm 1.7 lens and case. The price is slightly less, around $165.

Next up, a new-wave classic from Nikon, the FM-10 kit going for $310 to $320 at a couple of well-known third-party sellers at on Amazon.

Both cameras come with a lens, the Vivitar with a 28-70mm f3.4-4.8 and the Nikon FM-10 with the 35-70mm lens.

Auto-focus? What is that???

Holga 120N Medium Format (fixed focus film camera) shipped for $29

If you are tired of digital, or feel like going on a film excursion or sabbatical, there is one very affordable option, the Holga 120N medium format fixed-focus film camera for around $29 with free shipping. It is offered at this price by a variety of 3rd-party sellers, such as ADorama, and Kellards. The latter is fulfilled by Amazon.com itself.

Fulfilled by Amazon, who by the way just purchased Zappos.com, means that a 3rd-party seller is sending the Amazon fulfillment centers giant boxes of things, and when you, the consumer buys an item, the purchase is treated like a regular Amazon.com purchase from a transactional point of view.

Holga 120N Medium Format (fixed focus film camera) shipped for $28

We don't often feature film cameras, but this one sounds like a good price. You can get the Holga 120N Medium Format Fixed Focus Camera with Lens for $28 and with free shipping by a number of well-known 3rd party sellers at Amazon.com, including Adorama, Kellards and PhotoLand.

Nikon FM10 film SLR kit shipped for $300 (this is not a DSLR!)

While many dream of a digital Nikon FM, those who want a tangible camera will have to settle (for now) for the Nikon FM10 film SLR, offered with a Nikon 35-70mm lens for $300 with free shipping by Calumet Photo on Amazon.com. As of the time of writing there were five units in-stock according to the product description page. And for the speed-readers out there, this is a film SLR, not a digital SLR (DSLR).

Calumet Panoramic 120 2-6x17 100 Pack for $4 (daily deal)

Todays's Calumet Daily Deal is the "Calumet Panoramic 120 2-6x17 100 Pack" for $4 plus S&H. This price is good for today only (Thursday) in mountain time. Here is a brief production description per the product page:

"These versatile, archival-quality polypropylene storage pages provide excellent clarity, strength and protection for all your valuable film and transparencies. Made of 2.5 mil virgin polypropylene, Calumet storage pages are specifically designed for safe, long-term preservation of your images and come in a variety of popular formats to meet your every need."

Holga 120WPC Wide Angle Pin Hole 120mm Film Medium Format

For $50 plus $7 shipping, you can get the Holga 120WPC Wide Angle Pin Hole 120mm Film Medium Format camera from Adorama on Amazon. Please note this is not a digital camera! It needs to be fed film on a regular basis :-)

Nikon F75/N75 film SLR body only shipped for $108

A 3rd party seller named "Gigabargain" at Amazon is offering the Nikon F75/N75 body only for $100 plus $8 shipping and handling. This is a 35mm film SLR, not a digital SLR! We are not familiar with this 3rd party seller, so be sure to do your research/homework if you are interested in this.