One more internet price-match of the Black Friday Ads, the Pentax K-50 2-Lens Kit (18-55, 50-200, both Wide Receivers) for $460 is also available at online retailers such as Amazon itself (semi-free Shutterfly offer) and B&H Photo (4% rewards, free 16GB Sandisk ExTrEmE SD card).
Camera Deals Situation Room launched at the Main Blog (aka Latest Deals Summary)
During the Black Friday, Cyber Monday and extended Holiday shopping period, deals (and posts here) fly at a much faster pace than usual. If you want an executive summary of the latest deals or if you are checking in intermittently, you can find some of the best deals currently available at the Holiday Deals Situation Room. Every year I vow to keep it simple and short, and every year it ends up becoming a big sprawl 🙂
A link to the new Situation Room has been added to the Sidebar of both this and the main blog under the “Black Friday Coverage” segment (which will change to Cyber Monday and Holiday Shopping eventually).
Another way to catch up with the latest updates here is to use the shortcut links under the “HOME” tab of the main menu here. They quickly take you to Pages #2 through #5 (eg open in background tab/window and digest them at your pace).
You can also catch up using the full-text RSS feed which also serves as a backup site in case the actual website goes down. The RSS feed is hosted by Feedburner, so it doesn’t depend on the website being up.
Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO for $500 after $130 MIRs (C/N/A)
The Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO lens is on sale for $500 after $130 back with two mail-in rebates at B&H Photo. It is the regular $80 MIR plus a $50 bonus Black Friday MIR. The lens is available in the Canon, Nikon and Alpha SLR mounts. The $50 bonus rebate expires 12/7/15.
Panasonic ZS45 compact-zoom for $100
Zoom zoom, the black Panasonic ZS45 compact-zoom with the all-important “wink selfie” feature is now on sale for $100 by Adorama and Adorama thru Amazon and Adorama on eBay.
Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 Di VC USD + 10% rewards for $950 after $120 MIRs (C/N/A)
And we are baaaack with Tammy Wynette singing the zoom lens blues. Tamron time that is. The Tamron SP 150-600mm f5-6.3 Di VC USD Lens is on sale for $950 after $120 back with two mail-in rebates ($70 and $50) at B&H Photo. Not only that, but you also earn 10% promotional rewards on the purchase, which, considering the price of the lens, that’s a very decent amount. The $70 mail-in rebate (MIR) is the regular one, plus there is a $50 Black Friday limited time MIR (expires 12/7/15). PDFs and details at the individual product pages of the lenses. This is available in the Canon, Nikon, and Sony SLR mounts…
If you are looking at the 150-600mm range, there’s also a Sigma promotion for both the Contemporary and the Sports edition of their 150-600mm lens.
For more B&H offers, check their latest Black Friday specials…
(ENDED) Pay $95, Get $100 eBay Gift Card via email
As of a 11:15pm ET recheck, this sold out with 15,000 units sold. They are offered frequently but they sell out quickly…
It is back again at the eBay Deals. It is not a glamorous deal but it’s a utilitarian 5% off! It is the return of Pay $95, Get $100 eBay Gift Card via email with a limit one of per customer. These don’t last long, but they return every few days/weeks.
(ENDED) B&H Daily Deal: 15.4″ MacBook Pro Notebook Computer with Retina Display (Mid 2014) for $1600
This limited time offer ended… For more action, check the B&H Featured Deals and Black Friday Specials…
(ENDED) Saturday Lightning Deals: StudioPRO, Evecase, ePhoto, Huion, etc
These lighting deals expired… For future ones in the future, check the Amazon Gold Box (new, giant images version) or Amazon Gold Box (old, widget with arrows version) and Camera & Photo page…
(ENDED) GoPro HERO4 BLACK for $380
This offer expired… The GoPro HERO4 BLACK is on sale for $380 with free shipping and handling at Adorama and Amazon itself (limit 3).
NewEgg ushers their Black Friday offers
NewEgg has ushered in their Black Friday offers. Some of the items require promo codes that work for subscribers to their email newsletter and expire 11/27/15 11:59pm pacific.
500 sheets of Canon 4×6″ photo paper for $10 w/free s&h
Among the various official Canon store offers, there is a 4×6 glossy photo paper special, you get 500 sheets for $10 with free shipping. These are delivered as 10 50-packs. You add one 50pk to your shopping cart, and it automatically adds another nine. The total is $10 for 500 sheets.
There are various other ink and paper offers that can be combined for more freebies. Page down to the “Ink and Paper” section of their Special Offers page for more details.
Olympus E-M5 with 14-42mm drops to $420
The new condition Olympus E-M5 with the 14-42mm kit lens is now down to $420 with free shipping at B&H Photo in either the Elite version or the Regular version… This was going for $500 last week, see the “Take Pictures With” (last chart) at the Mirrorless Price Chart…
Olympus E-M5 Mark II body drops to $850
Just like the previously mentioned E-M1 $50 discount, the Olympus E-M5 Mark II has dropped from $900 last week to $850 right now at Amazon by Amazon itself and Adorama and B&H Photo.
Olympus E-M1 body drops to $900
In last week’s Mirrorless Price Charts (see the first chart, the flagship comparison) the Olympus E-M1 body only was going for $950. Fast forward to now, and you can get it for $900 at the Get Olympus store and B&H Photo (4% rewards, ON1 Effects) and Adorama (4% rewards, also look at yellow “Special Offer” for combined purchase discounts) and Amazon by Amazon itself.
Tamrac 5422 Aria 2 Camera Bag for $20 w/free S&H
Things are too chaotic at the moment for a “Bag The Bags” round-up but here’s a camera bag for $20 with free shipping, it is the black Tamrac 5422 Aria 2 Camera Bag at Adorama. Picture #2 shows the internal configuration.
Adorama Black Friday Specials: X-Rite (5), Rokinon (15), Lexar (8), Sandisk (59), WD, Dell, etc
Adorama ushered in a number of Black Friday specials. To get things moving fast, we are rounding a lot of them here in a single post:
+ 15 Rokinon lenses including 3-Prime bundles and single lenses for various mounts
+ 59 Sandisk options including SD, microSD, CompactFlash, USB Flash Drives (too many to list individually)
+ 8 Lexar storage options including 32GB and 64GB CF and SD Pro cards. The 32GB (1000x) and 64GB (633x) SDs go for $18 and $25, while the CF goes for $40 (1066x) and $50 (800x). There’s also a Platinum II 300x SD for $10
+ 5 X-Rite products from $49 to $389
+ DJI Phantom 3 Standard Quadcopter Aircraft with 3-Axis Gimbal and 2.7k Camera, with Remote Controller for $500 with promo code MBT1236001
+ DJI Phantom 3 Professional Quadcopter Aircraft with 3-Axis Gimbal and 4K UHD Video Camera, Remote Controller Included for $1060 with promo code MBT1236001
+ 23 Sony Action Cams and Camcorders
+ 1TB Western Digital External Hard Drive USB 3.0 for $47
+ 2TB Western Digital External Hard Drive USB 3.0 for $70 with coupon code MBT9056001
+ 27-inch Dell E2715H Widescreen LED Backlit IPS Monitor for $200
+ 27-inch Dell UltraSharp U2715H Quad HD IPS LED Monitor with Stand, 2560×1440 Resolution for $380 after $50 mail-in rebate (PDF details)
+ 34-inch LG Electronics 34UC87C-B Curved Ultra Wide Monitor, WQHD, 3440 x 1440, SRGB Over 99%, 4-Screen Split for $630 after $50 mail-in rebate (PDF details)
+ 32-inch Class Samsung UN32J4000 HD 720p Slim LED TV, 60 Motion Rate for $150 (add to cart) or $140 after $10 mail-in rebate (PDF details)
+ 32-inch Class Samsung UN32J5003 Full HD 1080p LED TV, 60 Motion Rate for $200 (add to carT) or $190 after $10 mail-in rebate (PDF details)
Internets Price-Match Black Friday Ads: Canon D-Rebel T5i 2-Lens Kit for $700
We have now come full circle, all the major cameras advertised in the Black Friday Ads have now been price-matched by the internets. The latest one being the Canon D-Rebel T5i two lens kit (18-55, 55-250, both IS II) going for $700 at Amazon by Amazon itself.
Internets Price-Match Black Friday Ads: Sony a6000 2-Lens Kit for $700
Another one of the Black Friday Ads is now price-matched by the internets. The Sony a6000 2-lens kit with the 18-55 and 55-210 lenses is going for $700 at Black Friday and it is now going for $700 at Amazon by Amazon itself (with free camera bag and 16GB Sony SD)… On the other hand, if you don’t need these particular lenses, the a6000 body only (with a number of free accessories) goes for $400 at Adorama and B&H Photo…
2TB My Passport Ultra Portable Hard Drive for $65 (limit 2)
The 2TB My Passport Ultra Portable Hard Drive (USB 3.0) is currently on sale for $65 with free shipping, with a limit of two per customer as the B&H Photo Deal of the Day… Optionally you can bundle it with a case for $72~… For many more new specials, check their latest Black Friday specials…
New post: Grading the Black Friday Camera Offers
We have new analysis + summary post at the main blog, Grading the Black Friday Offers and summarizing them if you don’t feel like getting knee-deep in the previously-mentioned long and sprawling store by store listing of the ads. You can also find these posts linked to in the Sidebar for quick cross-reference.
Book $75+ Amazon Service, Get $30 Amazon Gift Card
Amazon is expanding in all directions. One of their areas of expansion are Home Services that include everything from technology (printer setup, smartphone related, backups, virus removals, etc) to home improvement to car services to electrical work to home theater to equipment assembly and more. During the holidays, good until December 4, if you book a $75+ service, you will receive a $30 Amazon Gift Card via email in about 3 weeks after the paid service is completed. More details over there.
$30 shipped: Canon MG3522 Wireless Inkjet AiO Printer
On the budget front, the Canon PIXMA MG3522 Wireless Inkjet Photo All-in-One Printer is on sale for $30 with free shipping at Adorama as one of their 6000+ Black Friday specials… On the other hand, if you have Amazon gift card burning in your e-pocket, you can get it for the same price by Adorama thru Amazon…
Update: Increased Number of Posts on Website and RSS
A quick note, I increased the number of posts shown on the front page of the blog to keep up with the increased volume of Black Friday postings and also increased the number of items to be shown in the RSS feed as we have been doing 20+ per day the last few days (and it’s only gonna get crazier). If any of these cause any issues technical or otherwise, please let me know in the comments or using the online contact form.
Canon 6D body & Pixma Pro 100 & Extras for $1150 after $350 MIR
There are also two Canon 6D bundles with the Pixma AMEX mail-in rebates. The first bundle is centered on the 6D Body Only and Pixma Pro 100 and 50pk 13×19″ photo paper and gadget bag and 32GB Lexar SD for $1150 after a $350 mail-in rebate (prepaid American Express Gift Card).
Meanwhile the 6D with 24-105 f3.5-5.6 IS STM bundle with the same extras as above goes for $1550 after $350 MIR. In other words, you are adding the lens for +$400… Rebate details in the PDF file…
Canon D-Rebel T6i w/18-55 & Pixma Pro 100 & Extras for $600 after $350 MIR
I got sidetracked before finishing all the Canon Pixma rebates last night, here’s more at Adorama, these ones centered around the Canon D-Rebel T6i. There are two bundles: the D-Rebel T6i w/18-55 IS STM and Pixma Pro 100 and 50pk 13×19″ photo paper and gadget bag and 32GB Lexar SD go for $600 after a $350 mail-in rebate (prepaid American Express Gift Card).
Meanwhile the D-Rebel T6i w/18-135 IS STM with the same bundle as above goes for $750 after a $350 MIR. So you are swapping the 18-55 for the 18-135 for an extra $150. Decisions, decisions… Rebate details in the PDF file…
Internets Price-Match Black Friday Ads: Nikon D7100 2-Lens Kit for $1000
Another one of the DSLR offers of the Black Friday Ads is now price-matched by the internet. The Nikon D7100 2-Lens kit with the 18-55 DX VR and 55-300 DX VR lenses and extras (Wifi adapter, case, card) is price-matched to $1000 at B&H Photo (with 2% rewards) and Adorama and Amazon by Amazon.
On the other hand, if you only need the camera, and don’t care for the 18-55/55-300 lenses, you can get the body only manufacturer-refurbished with a 90 day Nikon USA warranty for $490 at Adorama
Panasonic CM1 for $500 [was $380] {updated}
The $380 limited time offer on the Panasonic CM1 Android Camera-SmartPhone expired on Thursday at 11:59pm ET, but as of Friday at 12:02am ET, the price did not skyrocket, it is currently going for $500 with free shipping at B&H Photo… For many more new specials, check their latest Black Friday specials…
Sigma Lens Instant Savings (68 options)
A new round of Sigma Lens Instant Savings is running at B&H Photo with a total of 68 options available, lens of different mounts. Some of them earn 4% promotional rewards but not all of them… For many more new specials, check their latest Black Friday specials…
Free USB Dock with Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3 DG OS HSM Lenses: $1090 for Contemporary, $2000 for Sports [C/N]
There is a double promotion for the Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3 DG OS HSM lenses at B&H Photo: you get a free USB Sigma Lens Dock automatically along with 4% promotional rewards. The lens is available in two versions, the Contemporary (no, you are not reading a furniture and style blog!) goes for $1100 (= ~$44 rewards), while the Sports version goes for $2000 (= ~$80). It is available in the Canon and Nikon SLR mounts. No coupons, no rebates, just add to cart and proceed as usual… For many more new specials, check their latest Black Friday specials…
PS: those letters in brackets at the end of post titles for lenses are shortcut codes for their lens mounts: C for Canon, N for Nikon, A for Sony Alpha Minolta Maxxum Dyxum Pixxum, P for Pentax, S for Sigma, NX for Samsung NX, E for Sony E-mount, X for Fuji X, M43 for Micro Four Thirds, FT for Four Thirds, etc.
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