Camera Deals

(ENDED) Camera & Photo Lightning Deals: XRite, Gitzo, Pana FX75, FP5, etc

This round ended. Check back next Friday for another round of Camera and Photo Lightning Deals... Expired items after the jump...

Panasonic LVF1 returns to $129 or $125 + S&H [update]

The Panasonic LVF1 external live viewfinder has returned to the under $130 as follows: $125 plus shipping at Adorama.

Update (Wedn Oct 27 at 2:26pm EST): The Amazon price has returned to $129 jumped from $129 to $160. The price of this item changes/oscillates, so YMMV depending on when you check.

New Arrivals at B&H Photo: Canon printers, Cullman, Leica V-Lux 2, etc

B&H Photo has a new batch of recently-announced products that are now in-stock and shipping as follows (S&H is additional for most products, some have free S&H):

+ Leica V-Lux 2 for $850 (twice the price of the Panasonic FZ100)
+ Lensbaby for M43rds - Transformer for $250, Composer + Transformer for $350
+ Samsung ST600 DualView for $330
+ Canon PIXMA MG8120 Wireless Photo All-in-One Inkjet Printer for $270
+ Pentax RZ10 for $220
+ Canon PIXMA MG6120 Wireless Photo All-in-One Printer for $195
+ Cullmann Magnesit 525M Aluminum Tripod for $135
+ Canon PIXMA MG5220 Wireless Photo All-in-One Inkjet Printer for $130
+ Canon SELPHY CP800 Compact Photo Printer for $100
+ Canon PIXMA MP495 Wireless Photo All-in-One Inkjet Printer for $77
+ Canon PIXMA MP280 Photo All-in-One Inkjet Printer for $65
+ Cullmann CB 2.7 MINI BLLHD w/ 1/4 THREADS/FLASH for $30
+ Gary Fong Flip-Cage Pro for $20
+ Pearston LCD protector for DSLRs for $17
+ Gary Fong GearGuard for $10
+ prices and availability are as of the time of writing and they are not updated automatically!

In-stock alert: Canon BG-E9 for $220+ (grip for Canon 60D)

The BG-E9, the battery grip for the Canon EOS 60D dSLR, is now in-stock and shipping at Amazon.com offered for around $220 by third-party seller 17th Street Photo and $230 by Cameta Cameras.

Trek-Tech Pro Essentials Kit for $200

If you like multi-purpose mix-and-match kits, OneCall is offering the Trek-Tech Pro Essentials Kit for $200. This includes the TrekPod GO! PR, the TPod and the OptiMount Kit.

LensBaby 2.0 for Leica R ships for $100

The LensBaby 2.0 for the Leica R-mount of SLRs is now shipping from Amazon itself for $100 with free shipping and handling.

Panasonic DMW-LVF1 ships for $125

The M43rds discounting parade at Amazon continues with the DMW-LVF1 external live view viewfinder returning back down to $125 with free shipping, sold and shipped by Amazon itself. Please note this item oscillates in price between $125 to $150 so YMMV...

Black DSLR strap for $5.85 (limit 3, limited time offer)

One of the deals of the day on eBay is a Black Heavy Duty Camera DSLR SLR Hand Grip Strap offered for $5.85 with free shipping by eBay seller "eForCity". You can buy up to three straps at this per-unit price. Being a featured eBay deal, it can last from a few hours to a few days, depending on the good old supply-and-demand curve.

Dicapac WP-410 underwater case for $30

Cameta Cameras is offering the Digapac WP-410 waterproof camera case for $30. They are also offering it through Amazon where we find six customer reviews with an average of 4+ out of 5 stars. Upon further googling, this model appears to be compatible with many more cameras - check the manufacturer's website.

Nikon WT-1A wireless transmitter for Nikon D2H/D2X for $200 + S&H (was $349)

If you happen to be interested in a Nikon WT-1A wireless transmitter for the Nikon D2H/D2X, Samy's Camera on eBay has six units left for $200 plus shipping. If they sell out and you still need it, OneCall.com is currently offering it for $349 plus shipping and handling. Again, please note this is for the older Nikon DSLRs - be sure to research this if you are not familiar with specs and compatibility.

MADE Rubberized Camera Armor case for Canon D-Rebels for $17.50 shipped (two for $32)

Camera Camera is offering the MADE Rubberized Camera Armor Case for Canon Rebel XSi, XS, T1i & T2i (Black) for $13 plus around $4.50 shipping. If you buy two, shipping is only $6, which makes it a better deal, bringing the per-unit price to $16 shipped. This is product code CA-1135-BLK. Shipping prices may vary depending on your zipcode and delivery options available.

Digital Slave Flash + Bracket ships for $12

It should go without saying but I'll repeat it - let the price set expectations and demands for this next item - for $7 plus $5 shipping you can get a digital slave flash + bracket from third-party seller New Harbor at Amazon. This particular item has three customer reviews with an average rating of 4.x out of 5 stars. Camera is NOT included but shown in the picture below for illustration purposes.

Induro 484-001 TH-S Monopod Tilithead for $13.41

Amazon.com itself is offering the Induro 484-001 TH-S Monopod Tilithead (black) for $13.41. Free shipping if the total of your order is $25 or more. Magazine subscriptions do count towards the $25+ threshold.

DSLR strap ships for $5.85

If you like free shipping and low prices, one of the featured eBay deals of the day is this black DSLR strap offered for $5.85 with free shipping by eBay seller "eForCity". You can buy as many as you like at this per-unit price - as long as they have them in-stock. Being an eBay deal of the day, it can last from a few hours to a few days, depending on supply and demand.

In-stock alert: Canon BG-E8 (battery grip for T2i) for $170 + S&H [updated]

If you are looking for the Canon BG-E8, the battery-grip for the Canon T2i/550D DSLR, it is now in-stock and shipping for $160 plus S&H at B&H Photo [sold out as of Wedn May 26 11pm EST check]. For $170 plus S&H, you can get it from Calumet Photo. For more T2i-related stock-status action, be sure to check the T2i stock-status page.

52-inch Norazza tripod delivered for $15

If you like free shipping, low prices and monopods, for $15 you can get the Norazza TD140 52-inch monopod, offered at this price at Adorama and also by third-party sellers at Amazon.

In-stock alert: Canon BG-E8 battery grip for T2i/550D ($160~)

If you are looking for the Canon T2i battery grip, the BG-E8, we have some great news for you! It is in-stock now at multiple retailers, as you can see at the just-updated T2i stock status page. Here they are as of the time of writing:

+ Adorama for $160 with free S&H
+ B&H Photo for $160 plus S&H
+ 3rd parties at Amazon ranging from $157 to $173
+ J&R World for $150 plus S&H (SOLD OUT)

Camera/DSLR Hand Grip Strap ships for $7

One of the current eBay deals of the day is a generic camera/DSLR hand grip strap offered by eForCity for $7 with free shipping and handling. Ships from California. You can buy as many as you want at this price.

Please note that eBay deals can last from a few hours to a few days, depending on supply and demand...

In-stock alert: Flash for Samsung NX10 for $300 (and 30mm f2 pre-order)

If you are one of the first Samsung NX10 buyers and you are looking for the external flash for the camera, you are in luck, because J&R World has it in-stock and shipping for $300. The formal name for this enlightened gadget is ED-SEF42A.

In other promising news, OneCall is accepting preorders for the Samsung 30mm f2 pancake lens for $300.

The NX10 with the 18-55mm lens is shipping from multiple retailers for $700 as you can see at the NX10 stock status page.

10% off Sekonic light meters with coupon (ends May 1st)

If you are interested in Sekonic light meters, Amazon.com has a new promotion, you can save 10% off the models shown in the above page when you enter coupon code SEKAMZIO in your Amazon Checkout page. The promotion is good until May 1st, 2010. This only applies to products sold and shipped by Amazon itself, not by third-party sellers (eg J&R, Cameta, Willoughby's, etc) that offer products on Amazon!