Camera Deals

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) B&M: 20% off in-store digital cameras coupon at Office Max

This special expired... A new PDF coupon from the Office Max front page offers a 20% off coupon discount towards the purchase of digital cameras at Office Max Brick and Mortar stores. There is a parallel 20% off coupon for online purchases but cameras are excluded from the online purchases coupon. Office Max stores typically have a limited selection of P&S cameras, but if you find what you need at a discount, then success! This is the direct coupon PDF link. Expires by store closing on Saturday 5/18/13.

(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 Wacom Bamboo Capture Pen & Touch tablet for $55

These daily specials expired... Original post after the jump...

(OLDER POST) Reminder: Camera & Photo Lightning deals on Friday

This is an older post. Check the top of the blog for the latest updates on this week's Friday Lightning Deal specials...

(ENDED) Refurbished Nikon D5100 w/18-55 for $435 (ends Fri 1am ET)

These daily specials ended... The Thursday deal of the day at the Main Woot.com is the refurbished Nikon D5100 w/18-55 for $430 plus $5 flat shipping. Limit 1 per customer. This ends by 1am ET on Friday or earlier if sold out. Please note this is refurbished... Speaking of Woot, the daily deal at Tech.Woot! is the refurbished Samsung HMX-F80BN/XAA camcorder with a 50x optical zoom going for $100 plus $5 flat shipping. Expiration date same as above.

(ENDED) 12pm to 4pm ET: Sekonic and X-Rite bundle lightning deal

This daily specials ended... Expired items after the jump...

(ENDED) AmazonBasics Bag for Camcorders and Large P&S for $10

This limited time offer expired... In a lightning deal that ends at 10pm ET tonight, Amazon is offering their house brand AmazonBasics Bag for Camcorders and Large P&S cameras for $10. Its usual price is $12.50 or so. Limit 1 per customer. Free shipping if you are a Prime member or if the order total is $25 or more. It has 66 customer reviews with an average of 4 out of 5. This model is part of their AmazonBasics camera bags line-up that includes the AmazonBasics backpack and sling that go for around $30 each.

Ricoh GR estimates move further into future

We just updated the Stock Status mini-site and we have some not-good news for Ricoh GR hunters. The estimate at B&H Photo has moved to May 27, while the Amazon estimate went from a few weeks to a more floating "1 to 3 months".

(ENDED) Lightning Deals today: 23-inch Viewsonic IPS, Lexar card readers

These daily specials ended... Among today's Lightning deals in the Amazon Gold Box they will have these two of potential interest:
+ 1pm to 3pm ET: "ViewSonic 23-Inch IPS LED Monitor"
+ 7pm to 9pm ET: "Save on Memory Card Readers from Lexar"
+ product names and prices will be revealed at the Gold Box when they go live

(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.

Research: prices of most current and recent Mirrorless cameras

If you are researching mirrorless camera kits, we just posted a Mirrorless Price Chart at the main blog, showing the prices of current and recent mirrorless camera kits. The prices are a snapshot in time, they are not updated. The snapshot was taken on 5/14/13 in the afternoon.

Nikon J2 w/10-30mm for $360 (many body colors)

The Nikon J2 with the 10-30mm lens is now available for $360 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon in the following colors: white, black, red, pink, orange... For a refresher on the camera, check the list of completed Nikon J2 reviews... There are currently six different 1-System models, if you are not sure which one to get, you can start by checking all the Nikon 1 System cameras reviews.

Zeiss Touit 12mm f2.8 (NEX, Fuji X) gets June 3 release estimate

The Zeiss Touit 12mm f2.8 lens for the Sony NEX e-mount and Fuji X-System now have a June 3rd 2013 release estimate at B&H Photo.

(ENDED) Rokinon 8mm f3.5 SLR lens for $230 w/coupon (C/N/A) [corrected]

This limited time coupon offer expired... Adorama has just started a 48 hour sale on the Rokinon 8mm f3.5 SLR lens offered for $230 $220 with free shipping when you enter coupon code S0511113 during checkout. The lens is available in the Canon, Nikon and Sony SLR mounts. The promotion ends 5/16/13. Update (9:05pm ET): The price is now corrected in the blog post. I accidentally typed $220 instead of $230. It's partially a side-effect of rounding prices.

(ENDED) Merax One Shot portable studio for $28 w/free S&H

This limited time offer expired, but if you missed it, fear not - this is a recurring offer, so it should return in a few weeks/months... Expired offer after the break...

(ENDED) 42pk of Dynex alkaline battteries of all sizes for $14 w/free S&H

These daily specials ended... If you use alkaline batteries of all sizes and you can also use a storage box, one of Tuesday's deals of the day at Best Buy is a 42pk of Dynex alkaline batteries with a storage box included. Batteries of AA, AAA, C, D and 9V size are included in the box. These are single use alkalines. Limit 5 per order. This will expire by 3am ET on Wednesday or earlier if sold out.

Panasonic G5 w/14-42 & 45-100 & extras for $600

If you missed last week's specials and you are looking to buy a Panasonic G5 kit now, you can get the Panasonic G5 two lens kit (with 14-42 kit, and 45-150) along with a bonus Lowepro bag and 16GB Transcend SDHC for $600 from Panasonic directly. The same price but without the free Lowepro and SDHC card is available at Amazon where there is a limit of two bundles per customer... For a refresher on the camera, check the list of completed Panasonic G5 reviews.

Nikon D3X with refurbished 70-300 & SB-700 for $6700

If you happen to want the Nikon D3x in brand new condition and you could also use a refurbished 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 VR lens and refurbished SB-700 speedlight, along with an extra Nikon EN-EL4a battery and the Red Giant production bundle, you can get all this for $6700 at Adorama. No coupon is needed - all the items will be included automatically while this promotion is still alive. For the speed-readers, please note the Nikon D3x is brand new, while the 70-300 and SB-700 are refurbished!

If you only want the Nikon D3x and want to pay less, you can get the refurbished Nikon D3x body only for $4450 at B&H Photo.

Flashpoint F-2228N Version II Carbon Fiber Tripod for $100

Adorama is offering the Flashpoint F-2228N Version II Carbon Fiber Tripod (4 Section Leg Set, Supports 22 lbs., Maximum Height 65") for $100 with free shipping and handling. Promotion ends 6/1/13 or earlier if sold-out/changed.