The Yuneec Breeze 4K UHD YUNFCAUS is on sale in factory refurbished condition with a 1-year warranty from Yuneec for $220 plus $5 flat shipping at Woot Electronics. Limit up to three per customer. This is not a daily deal, it’s one of their longer-running deals that doesn’t have a name (Moofi? Leftovers?). The offer ends in 16 days from today according to their website.
10% off Photo Books with AdoramaPIX coupon
A new coupon is born at AdoramaPIX, coupon code PXADBOOK10 gets you 10% off custom photo books over there. Hudson Albums are excluded. Free shipping with orders of $49+. Expires 7/30/17.
Wednesday Lightning Deals: Usual Camera/Photo accessories
There are over 40 items listed in the Camera & Photo lightning deals (old format) or Full Page format (faster to navigate on Desktop) of the Amazon Gold Box. Due to time constraints I cannot create a detailed listing of them all. The usual assortment of LEDs, Tri/Monopods, Action Cams, Bags, Studio/Lighting Kits, and more are running throughout the day.
Adobe Lightroom CC Photo Editing Masterclass for $9.50 after coupon
Stacksocial launched a new limited time coupon, coupon code SANTA90 (yes, we are five months away from Christmas 2017), gets you 90% off online courses offered at their website which include their Adobe Lightroom CC Photo Editing Masterclass dropping from $95 to $9.50.
There are 55 lessons in this class produced by VideoSchoolOnline, with 6 hours of content, 15-day satisfaction guarantee, and lifetime access. Check the aforelinked product page for all the details. The Course Outline is available further down the page over there.
PS: the math is easy for this coupon. A 90% off discount means you pay 10% of the original price. So all you have to do is take a zero away from the online course price you see on their website 🙂
Pre-order new 49″ Samsung 32:9 Curved 4K 144 Hz FreeSync HDR LCD Monitor
If you are a fan of state of the art really-really wide monitors, the new 49″ Samsung 32:9 Curved 4K 144 Hz FreeSync HDR LCD Monitor is now available for pre-ordering for $1500 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo with a late July 2017 release estimate.
Speaking of Samsung, their Samsung Gear 360 VR camera is on sale for $110 with free shipping with up to three units per customer. This is the US version with US warranty.
Coming UP: Nikon D850 Full Frame DSLR
As part of the 100 Year Nikon Anniversary festivities, Nikon officially announced that a new 35mm full frame DSLR is coming. It will be the D850, and it will replace the D810. More details on the D850 will be announced at a later date per Nikon.
UPDATE: a placeholder page has been created for the camera at B&H Photo. More details as they get revealed by Nikon…
Nikon released a “hype video” for the D850, YouTube-embedded below:
DECISION MAKING PROCESS CHANGING after D850
So this changes the decision making progress for anyone interested in getting a 35mm full frame Nikon DSLR. As you can see in the Full Frame Cameras Price Chart, Nikon full frame DSLRs range from $1500 to $8000. The D810 that will be replaced by the D850 goes for $2800, while the Df is at $2750. The D810A (astro) goes for $3800.
So, strategically this means, if you are willing to pony up money for a brand new Df or D810, you night as well wait and see what the D850 will offer and how much will it cost.
On the other hand, if you need a 35mm full frame DSLR at the Df/D810 level right now and don’t want to wait for an anniversary pig in an anniversary poke, going the manufacturer refurbished route for the Df and the D810 seems like a reasonable financial and cameraholic decision versus buying them in new condition at full price.
That’s because the manufacturer refurbished prices are decidedly lower than the new condition:
+ manufacturer refurbished Nikon Df with 50mm f1.8G Special for $1795 at Adorama
+ manufacturer refurbished Nikon D810 body only for $1997 at Adorama
Elinchrom D-Lite RX 4/4 Softbox To Go Kit with FREE Reflector for $799
The Elinchrom D-Lite RX 4/4 Softbox To Go Kit is bundled with a FREE Elinchrom Softlite 17” Reflector (White), all together going for $799 with standard shipping at B&H Photo for a limited time… For more action, check their latest Featured Sales…
20% back in Rakuten Points with coupon (ends Wedn PM)
If you are participating in the Rakuten Rewards points program, or you need additional motivation to join, coupon code 20BACK gets you 20% back in Rakuten Rewards Points on purchases made at the Rakuten website (formerly Buy.com). The coupon is good until Wednesday night (7/26/2017). Terms and condition at the bottom of the aforelinked page.
PS: there’s also coupon code REWARDME that gets you 5% back in Rakuten points until 7/31/17.
PS2: note that the coupons above will not drop the prices you pay when you make a purchase now using these coupons. You will receive Rakuten Rewards points which you can use in future purchases at Rakuten.
Starts 12pm ET: FREE to Watch Sony a6500 Online Class
If you have a Sony a6500 or you are Sony a6500 curious, starting at 12pm Eastern today (Tuesday 7/25/17), the CreativeLIVE Sony a6500 Fast Start online class with John Greengo will be streaming LIVE and for FREE until 11:50am ET on Wednesday. This means the class will repeat during the day. A total of 24 lessons are part of it, you can see them under the “Class Materials” tab over there.
During this promotional period, you can watch the class for FREE. If you want to watch it later, you have to purchase it or hope for a future rerun. If you like it, they have it on sale while the free-streaming promotion is running. For buyers, the class is also available for download (mp4 files in HD or lower resolution for mobile/cellular). Lesson #1 is available as a free download if you want to test how it works/looks on your PC, tablet or phone.
In addition to this one, according to their ON-AIR SCHEDULE the following other camera classes are scheduled to STREAM for FREE during the following days:
+ July 27: Nikon D5600
+ July 28: Canon D-Rebel T7i
+ July 29: Canon 77D
+ August 11: Canon M5 and M6
+ August 11: Fuji X-T20
Now shipping: Panasonic GH5 with 12-60mm f2.8-4 OIS DG for $2600
If you are/were planning to get both the Panasonic GH5 camera, and the Panasonic-Leica 12-60mm f2.8-4 OIS DG Vario-Elmarit, Panasonic created a bundle of the two of them for $2600. The GH5 goes for $2000 on its own, and the lens goes for $1000 on its own, so the bundle is at the moment $400 in savings.
And the GH5 with 12-60mm kit is now in-stock and ready to ship for $2600 (technically $2598) at B&H Photo and by various at Amazon.
It should also be in-stock pretty soon at Adorama and by Amazon itself.
PS: Panasonic has two 12-60mm lenses. One is this one, the Leica co-branded 12-60mm f2.8-4 OIS DG Vario-Elmarit; the other is the 12-60mm f3.5-5.6 G Vario which is often bundled with some of the Panasonic M43rds cameras.
Dell Refurbished: 45% off select Latitude E-series laptops
A new coupon is running at Dell Refurbished (Dell’s website that specializes on re-selling off-lease computer gear), coupon code SAVE45LAP64 gets you 45% off any Dell Latitude E6430 or E6440 Laptop. Clearance items are excluded. Free ground shipping. Coupon expires 7/27/17 at 11:59 PM CST.
PS: also available is a 50% off PowerEdge R620 servers coupon in progress until 7/30/17.
Final Price Charts Installment: DSLRs vs Mirrorless (Full Frame Edition)
And now we have the final installment in the July 2017 Price Charts series, it is another DSLR vs Mirrorless Price Comparison, this one focusing on cameras with 35mm full frame sensors. In this particular chart, mirrorless includes only the made-for-digital 21st-century systems, not rangefinders.
JULY 2017 SERIES
+ 35mm FULL FRAME digital cameras
+ APS-C dSLRs
+ Mirrorless Cameras
+ Fixed Lens Cameras
+ APS-C dSLRs vs Mirrorless
+ 35mm Full Frame dSLRs vs Mirrorless
Tuesday Lightning Deals: Usual Camera/Photo accessories
There are over 50 items listed in the Camera & Photo lightning deals (old format) or Full Page format (faster to navigate on Desktop) of the Amazon Gold Box. Due to time constraints I cannot create a detailed listing of them all. The usual assortment of LEDs, Tri/Monopods, Action Cams, Bags, Studio/Lighting Kits, and more are running throughout the day.
Tamron SP 70-200mm f2.8 Di VC USD with $38 rewards for $949 [C/N/A]
The sales keep on coming at B&H Photo! Now it is the new condition Tamron SP 70-200mm f2.8 Di VC USD going for $949 with free expedited shipping in the Canon, Nikon and Sony A SLR systems. You also earn 4% promotional rewards which comes out to around $36 you can spend in future B&H purchases.
There’s a lot more at the latest Featured Sales, be sure to check them out as I can’t post every single one of them!
Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S8 for $425 with Trade-IN or $575 without [add $100 for S8+]
Samsung too joined the dual camera party with the Samsung Galaxy S8 flagship introduction. And the prices are dropping. You can now get the Galaxy S8 phone in new condition, unlocked, with USA warranty and no carrier obligations for $575 at B&H Photo and the Samsung website. Make sure you are looking at the US variant if you are switching between colors and such.
On the other hand, if you have an older ex-flagship smartphone that are willing to part with, the samsung website has a $150 off trade-in promotion that would drop the price to $425. Only specific Samsung, iPhones, Pixels and LG phones are eligible for the trade-in promotion.
There is also a parallel promotion on the Galaxy S8+ going for $675 unlocked, or for $525 with a qualifying trade-in at the Samsung website.
PS: note also (yes, pun intended) that the Galaxy Note 8 is expected to be revealed August 23 in 2017 but it’s likely going to be closer to four figures unlocked when it starts rolling out.
Tokina 14-20mm f2 DX with $24 rewards for $599 [C/N]
And now an F2 zoom temptation! They said it couldn’t be done but it has been done at the APS-C level. An f2 PRO zoom lens! The Tokina AT-X 14-20mm f/2 PRO DX is currently on sale for a limited time for $599 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo in your choice of Nikon or Canon, along with 4% promotional rewards (around $24) to be spent in future B&H purchases…
For more sales, check the latest B&H featured deals…
PS: this is blog-certified to be Tokina, not Tamron; this is blog-certified to be f2, not f2.8 [this is now needed after my Fuji 35mm confusion] 🙂
Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f4.5 II for $499
Prime temptation now! For a limited time, the new condition Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f4.5 II aspherical lens is on sale for $499 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo. This is a Leica M-mount lens… For more action, check the latest B&H Featured Sales…
Fuji X-A3 with 16-50 and 50-230 for $699
The Fuji X-A3 with the 16-50mm lens goes for $599 at authorized dealers [see also the “Take Pictures With” section of the Mirrorless Price Charts], but for a limited time, an extra $100 can get you the two lens kit with the XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS II Lens for $699 total at B&H Photo. The offer is good for all three X-A3 body colors, but the 50-230mm lens is silver no matter what body color you select. The lens goes for $399 on its own.
But wait, there’s more! If you like some free accessories as well, Adorama includes a Lowepro shoulder bag, 16GB SD card, 58mm filter kit, Corel software and more for the same price of $699 in all three colors.
However, if you don’t want the 50-230mm lens, and you don’t want the extra accessories, and you are comfortable with used cameras, then:
+ used brown X-A3 with 16-50 for $445 by Amazon Warehouse Deals itself
+ used silver X-A3 with 16-50 for $499 at B&H Photo
Free Fuji 35mm f2 R WR Prime Lens with Fuji X-T1 Camera Kit purchase [corrected]
CORRECTION: this is an f2, not f2.8 lens. The “R” confused me into thinking f2.8 🙂
Fuji temptation time! All four of the official Fuji X-T1 kits currently get a FREE Fuji 35mm f2 WR lens with purchase! The free lens will be included automatically by B&H Photo while this promotion is running. You know the promotion is running when you see the lens mentioned in the individual product page of each lens.
The four kits participating are the X-T1 body only for $800, the X-T1 with 18-55 for $1200, and the X-T1 with 18-135 for $1400. Also participating is the X-T1 Graphite body only for $1000.
But wait, there’s more! The free lens is also offered on some of the bundles with free accessories. The X-T1 Graphite Body for $1000 gets the 35mm f2 WR along with an extra Watson battery, a 16GB SD card, a holster bag, and a cleaning kit.
A similar set of freebies is included with the X-T1 body only for $800, and so is the X-T1 with 18-135mm for $1400.
NOTE: some of the kits mentioned above earn 4% promotional rewards as well. Most of the kits that include free accessories don’t get 4% promotional rewards, except for the Graphite. Considering the price of the cameras, you can trade-off whether you want 4% to spend in the future or get the extra accessories. The free lens is included in all the kits while this promotion is running.
Tamron SP 150-600mm f5-6.3 Di VC USD for $869 (C/N/A)
If you are not tempted by the latest generation Tamron 150-600mm in the previously mentioned Tamron Solar Eclipse offer for Canon, Nikon and Sony A systems, and you instead prefer the first generation of the lens, without any solar eclipse accessories…
… then you can get the new condition Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD for $869 with free shipping in the Canon, Nikon and Sony A systems at B&H Photo (with 4% promotional rewards) and at Amazon by Amazon itself (limit 3 per mount per customer; 5% back for Prime members paying with Prime cards)…
If you want to use the first generation lens for solar eclipse purposes, you can always purchase the appropriate filters and glasses separately. Or Nikon shooters can get the ready-made bundle from B&H Photo (only freebie are the $5 glasses vs buying lens + filter separately).
LAST CALL for Panasonic GH4 and GX85 offers
It is LAST CALL for some of the previously mentioned Panasonic promotions. The offers that went live during the weekend at B&H Photo are scheduled to expire at 11:59pm ET tonight (Monday 7/24/17) including:
+ GX85 with 12-32mm and $20~ promotional rewards for $498
+ GH4 with 12-35mm f2.8 for $1495
Tamron 150-600mm Solar Eclipse Bundle (with Marumi 95mm Filter) for $1499
If you are looking for solar eclipse bundles, B&H Photo has a limited time Tamron promotion that bundles the Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 lens with the Tamron Marumi 95mm DHG ND-100000 Solid Neutral Density 5.0 Solar Eclipse Filter (16.5 Stops) and a 5-pk of solar eclipse glasses, all together for $1499 with free expedited shipping.
The lens goes for $1399 on its own, and the Marumi filter goes for $299 on its own, so you are getting a $200 combined purchase discount. The glasses are just $5, so they are a rounding error considering the price 🙂
The above link points to the Canon version, but this offer is also available for the Sony A version and the Nikon F version.
PRO TIP: if you are not familiar with the B&H Photo website, locate the “In the Box” section on the right hand side of their website, further down, to see what items are included with your purchase. They typically do a great job of showing the accessories by the manufacturer and then the items/accessories that may be included as a bundle or “free with purchase” promotions.
If you don’t want/need the Marumi filter, the lens without the two “solar accessories” is bundled with typical lens-y free accessories at Adorama (Corel software, filter kit, etc).
Phase One Rental Specials at Samy’s
And now to our monthly medium format post 🙂 If you are near a Samy’s Camera store, they are running rental specials on Phase One systems. Details in their tweet, also embedded below:
Don't miss out on our latest rental special ⌛️⌛️ Call your local Samy's Camera for details ?? #samyscamera #photography #video pic.twitter.com/cjfvpiu9cT
— Samy's Camera (@samys_camera) July 24, 2017
Now shipping: Studio/Lightning Kits from Savage and GVB (22 options)
We have another in-stock alert, this time it is Savage (the brand name, not their behavior) studio/lighting kits including backdrops, LED light tables, and a studio light kit. A total of 18 options are available with prices ranging from $135 to $276 at B&H Photo. Shipping is additional for some of the models.
Also in-stock are four GVB LED Lights with free expedited shipping and prices ranging from $270 to $315.
Starts 12pm ET: FREE to Watch Olympus E-M1 II Online Class
If you have an Olympus E-M1 II or you are E-M1 II curious, starting at 12pm Eastern today (Monday 7/24/17), the CreativeLIVE Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Fast Start online class with John Greengo will be streaming LIVE and for FREE until 11:50am ET on Tuesday. This means the class will repeat during the day. A total of 32 lessons are part of it, you can see them under the “Class Materials” tab over there.
During this promotional period, you can watch the class for FREE. If you want to watch it later, you have to purchase it or hope for a future rerun. If you like it, they have it on sale for $36 while the free-streaming promotion is running. For buyers, the class is also available for download (mp4 files in HD or lower resolution for mobile/cellular). Lesson #1 is available as a free download if you want to test how it works/looks on your PC, tablet or phone.
In addition to the E-M1, according to their ON-AIR SCHEDULE the following other camera classes are scheduled to STREAM for FREE during the following days:
+ July 25: Sony a6500
+ July 27: Nikon D5600
+ July 28: Canon D-Rebel T7i
+ July 29: Canon 77D
+ August 11: Canon M5 and M6
+ August 11: Fuji X-T20
50% off Dell Refurbished PowerEdge R620 Servers
Dell Refurbished (Dell’s website that specializes on re-selling off-lease computers) is back with another coupon offer. Coupon code SAVE50R620 gets you 50% off Dell PowerEdge R620 Servers. Free ground shipping. While supplies last. Coupon expires on 7/30/2017 at 11:59PM CST.
Monday: 20% off $300+ at Monoprice
Monoprice does not have predictable free shipping like most other retailers, so pooling orders into bigger lots is one strategy to counter that, especially when some of the items in your shopping cart are eligible for free shipping, which can lower the overall S&H costs of your order.
With that in mind, for Monday in the pacific time zone, coupon code DESERVE gets you 20% off orders of $300+ at the Monoprice website. The usual exclusions apply. You can test the coupon and get a S&H estimate without logging in or signing up for an account.
Monday: YI Technology Action Camera for $55
Ooops, I missed this last night when I posted the B&H Daily Deals, but the YI Technology Action Camera in black or white, is going for $55 with free shipping until 11:59pm ET or earlier if sold out. It probably looked like a security camera when I was checking late last night 🙂
But the headliner of the Monday daily deals remains the Tokina 12-28mm f/4.0 AT-X Pro APS-C Lens for Canon for $199.
LAST CALL: Used Ape Case ACPRO342W Camera Case for $12
When we first mentioned this last week there were multiple used listings and it was going for $10.80. As of the time of writing, there is only one used listing, and the price has inched upwards to $11.72. It is the “Used – Very Good” Ape Case ACPRO342W Camera Case at Amazon Warehouse Deals.
Of the other USED items we mentioned at the same time last week, their prices have changed as follows:
+ USED Dracast DR-DVT17A Tripod down from $75~ to $64~
+ Used Fotodiox Lens Mount Adapter (T-mount Screw Lenses to M43rds Cameras) for $4 to $4.23 (up $0.13 since last time)
+ Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 SP XR Di II VC up from $203 to $214~ (Canon EF) or $252 (Nikon F) with the same price
+ the Energizer Canon 60D battery grip sold out in used condition
+ for a deal fishing expedition, check the Amazon Warehouse Deals Bargain Bin
UPDATE: speaking of which, the ARRIS SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem (SB6121) is offered in “Used – Like New” condition for $12. Not a bad price as a backup!
(ENDED) Tuesday: Lowepro Photo Sport 200 AW Backpack for $80
These daily deals expired but for more action, check their Featured Sales…
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