The Canon SX710 superzoom (30x optical) is now on sale for $330 with free pouch and case in either red (exclusive) or black at Best Buy where it is their headliner daily deal for Sunday… If you like a different set of accessories (and more of them) you can get it for the same price by Ritz Camera fulfilled by Amazon (Prime eligible; 32GB Lexar, tripod, camera bag, extra 3rd-party battery, various accessory trinkets)…
Fuji X100T for $1100, X-A2 w/16-50 for $500 [updated]
UPDATE (Sunday): so these were not Lightning Deals, but Fuji MAP price adjustments. So now the Fuji X100T goes for $1100, and the Fuji X-A2 w/16-50 for $500.
Original post after the jump…
(ENDED) Monday Lightning Deals: GeekPro, NixPlay, Calumet, GoPro accessories, 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…
Black Friday Ads Breakdown has began on the Main Blog
Just like previous years, the Black Friday ads are rolling out, officially, in waves and waves. So, just like before, we have began a “digest” post where we go through the ads and point out potential items of interest along with potential pitfalls. These are kept in a single mega-post at the main blog, this is the permalink of the Black Friday Ads Breakdown. There is a “Latest Update” section so you can quickly see what has been added since the previous time you visited them over there.
Weekly Fry’s Promo codes: Sony W710 for $60, refurb Pana ZS35 for $98, Vanguard, Lowepro, batteries, etc
Fry’s posted their weekly promo code offers for the week of November 15 through 21 in 2015. These are good when you use the unique promo code found in your Fry’s individual email newsletter subscription. It is free to sign-up… Of potential camera and photo interest:
+ Sony Cybershot W710 P&S for $60 (limit 1; in-store only)
+ back like a Seinfeld rerun, refurbished Panasonic ZS35 compact-zoom with case and card for $98 (limit 1)
+ Vivitar HD action cam for $28 (limit 1; in-store only)
+ VANGUARD ESPOD CX 203AGH 61″ MAX HEIGHT. PISTOL for $40 after $10 MIR (limit 1)
+ Lowepro TAHOE BP 150AW SLR BackPack Padded – Black for $50 (limit 1)
+ 64GB Toshiba microSD with SD adapter for $20 (limit 2; in-store only)
+ 4pk Sony AA Stamina rechargeables for $9 (limit 2; in-store only)
+ 4pk Tenergy AA single-use for $0.29 (limit 10)
+ various tech and storage options as usual
(ENDED) Brenthaven BX2 Large Shoulder Bag for $40 w/free s&h
This daily deal expired… For more action, check their Featured Deals page…
Refurbished Canon SL1 w/18-55 IS STM and 40/2.8 STM w/1yr warranty for $380
The refurbished DSLR discounts with a 1-year warranty have returned at the official Canon store and among the 18 dSLR offers you can get the manufacturer refurbished black Canon SL1 w/18-55 IS STM and 40/2.8 STM for $380 with free shipping and a 1-year warranty from Canon itself… It is nice to see introductory bundles that include both a zoom and a prime lens!
Canon S120 + Pixma Pro 100 + 50pk Photo Paper for $250 after $350 MIR (prepaid AMEX GC)
If you are not afraid of mail-in rebates and prepaid American Express Gift cards, Adorama has another Canon Camera + Printer bundle. It is the Canon S120 compact-with-RAW along with the Pixma Pro 100 printer and a 50pk of 13×19 Canon photo paper. You pay $600 at checkout. After you receive the order and all is well, you submit the mail-in rebate following the instructions and deadlines. If all is well, a few weeks later you receive a $350 prepaid American Express Gift Card. Making it a $250 after $350 MIR offer.
(ENDED) Saturday: StudioPro Lightning Deals
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…
Prime Benefit (YMMV): $5 Gift Card the First Time Ever you sign-in to Amazon Shopping mobile app
This offer is available to Prime members, and it is targeted to individual Prime members – check your emails to see if it’s anywhere in there. If you have never signed in to the Amazon Shopping or Underground mobile apps, you will receive a $5 Amazon electronic gift card 7 days after you sign-in to that app for the first time ever. This does not include the Kindle or Music or Video apps, but only the specific Amazon Shopping and Underground apps shown at the promotional page. Promotion ends 11/19/15.
PS: this is a low risk to check, but keep in mind, the Amazon apps have not met an Android system permission they didn’t like 🙂
DxO Software sale at B&H Photo (5 options)
Five different DxO software titles are on sale at B&H Photo, these are software to be delivered by mail, not digital downloads. They are Optics Pro 10 Essentials for $65 or Elite for $100; DxO ViewPoint 2 for $40; DxO FilmPack 5 Essential for $40 or Elite for $65. (I round the prices for readability and typeability).
Flashpoint Lighting, Studio and Power specials
Adorama is running a holiday sale on some of their house-brand lighting, studio and power products, featuring many Flashpoint branded items, along with Glow (softboxes, umbrellas, etc) and Green Extreme (power/chargers). They are all listed at the aforelinked page (too many to re-post here).
Adorama Clearance sale with coupon (item prices range from $1 to $9 each)
And now we have the return of the $5 Gadget, in fact, the items in this offer range from $1 to $9 each when you use coupon code NOVDECSALE at the Adorama Clearance Sale. The clearance is organized by after-coupon price, so you can check all the $1 or $2 or $3 or … $9 items. The prices you see there drop to their after-coupon prices after you enter the coupon during checkout.
Think of this as a virtual thrift store sale. A lot of items are manufacturer branded, for example, cases/bags for older P&S digital cameras, straps, cables, filters, and other small things. Lots of camera cases, maybe about half of the items offered.
Gitzo GT2542T Series 2 Traveler 6x Carbon Fiber 4-Section Tripod for $700
We go high and low today, from a $8 Tiffen kit to a $700 tripod, the Gitzo GT2542T Series 2 Traveler 6x Carbon Fiber 4-Section Tripod is on sale for $700 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo. No coupons/rebates needed.
Tiffen 43mm Close-Up Lens Set (+7, +10) for $8 w/free s&h
Single figures action now, the Tiffen 43mm Close-Up Lens Set (+7, +10) is on sale for $8 with free shipping at B&H Photo.
Chicago only (first time Google Express shoppers): Pay $20, Get $40 to spend through Google Express
This offer is only good for the Chicago (Illinois) area (serviced by Google Express – check your zipcode over there). This is only good for first time Google Express shoppers. The offer is this, you pay $20 and get $40 to spend through Google Express. The promotion is available through Groupon. Google Express offers items from a number of local stores, including Costco, Fry’s, Staples, Walgreens, Kohls and many more… Separately you can sign up for a free 3-month trial of Google Express, so you can avoid paying a delivery fee… Check the aforelinked page for all the details… Limit one for you and one more as a gift…
Refurbished Nikon L830 superzoom (34x) for $110
To the eBay Deals we return, where BuyDig’s eBay store is offering the manufacturer refurbished Nikon Coolpix L830 (34x optical) for $110 with free shipping and a 90 day Nikon warranty, in your choice of plum or red color schemes. Limit five per customer.
PSA for Data Hungry Photographers: T-Mobile Unlimited plan price increases to $95 for new customers on Sunday
T-Mobile had a been Uncarrier event earlier in the week, but they lost of street cred today when news rolled out that they are increasing prices of their plans for new customers, something they conveniently forgot to mention during their big event. More carrier, than uncarrier move 🙂
Be that as it may be, their unlimited plan is going to increase from $80/mo to $95/mo for new customers starting on Sunday 11/15/15. Existing customers will continue to pay their current rates. So if you were interested in jumping aboard that plan, time if of the essence. More details and never-ending discussions in the comments at Android Central. Details on the current plans at the T-Mobile website (these will change around 11/15/15).
Bolt VB-22 Bare-Bulb Flash for $325
Bolt, but not thunderbolt, the Bolt VB-22 Bare-Bulb Flash is currently on sale for $325 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo.
(ENDED) Samsung DV180F DualView P&S for $80
This daily deal expired…
(ENDED) Friday Lightning Deals: Doxie, ELP, Bushnell, Powerextra, Pacsafe
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) Zeiss 8×30 B T* Conquest Binocular for $350
This offer expired… For more action, check their Featured Deals page…
GoPro HERO4 BLACK 4K Action Camera for $400
The GoPro HERO4 BLACK 4K Action Camera is now down to $400 with free shipping, with a limit of three per customer, at Amazon by Amazon herself. This is not part of the lightning deals, so I don’t know when it expires.
Refurbished Nikon D7100 body with $10 rewards for $500
If you are looking for a more advanced Nikon APS-C dSLR, and you are comfortable with refurbished and the $500-ish price-point, the manufacturer refurbished Nikon D7100 body only is now down to $500 with free expedited shipping and $10 promotional rewards at Adorama. It comes with a 90 day Nikon warranty.
UPDATE: one more option for $500, Adorama’s eBay store.
The same price (without the $10 promotional rewards) continues to be available by Cameta thru NewEgg… UPDATE #1: the Cameta-NewEgg listing is now updated to show a one year warranty… UPDATE #2: if buying on 11/11/15, you can get $11 off if you buy thru VISA checkout…
At Cameta’s own website it goes for $530 but it includes a one year warranty provided by Cameta. This is still a refurbished by Nikon USA, so the first 90 days are from Nikon, and the rest of the year by Cameta (check their warranty page for more details).
Pentax 645Z body only + $280 rewards for $7000
And now our weekly medium format discount. The Pentax 645Z medium format body only dSLR is down to $7000 with 4% promotional rewards (= around $280) at B&H Photo and Adorama where you can optionally add the 55mm f2.8 MF lens for +$413~. Locate the “Special Offer” area for that (annotated screenshot crop below):
Ricoh WG-M1 Action Camera + Two FREE Official Accessories for $140
Adorama’s Veteran’s Day Sale including the Ricoh WG-M1 Action Camera for $140 with free shipping, but that’s not all! Look at the yellow “Special Offer” tab, open that, and you will see seven official Ricoh accessories. As part of this promotion, you can get TWO of them for free. Simply add the two items of interest (using the blue “Add to Bundle” button), and then press the green “Add Bundle to Cart” and proceed to checkout.
The seven official accessories are various Ricoh mounts (helmet, suction, magnetic, handlebar, adhesive) and they work with multiple Ricoh WG-series cameras, so if you have other models, you can use the two free accessories on them as well.
Free $25 VISA Gift Card with Wacom Graphics Tablet of $100+ regular price
Among the latest Staples coupons (page down to locate it, see screenshot crop below), you can receive a $25 prepaid VISA Gift Card when you buy a Wacom Intuos Graphics tablet with a regular price of $100 or more. The eligible tablets mention this promotion on their individual listings. Offer ends 11/14/15.
Long post, more after the break…
Pre-order Canon XA30 and XA35 professional camcorders
While we are on the topic of video, B&H Photo is accepting pre-orders for the new Canon XA30 Professional Camcorder for $2000 and the Canon XA35 Professional Camcorder for $2500. Release estimate is late December 2015.
Free iPad Mini with select JVC Professional Video cameras (3 options)
For a limited time only, Adorama is bundling a free iPad Mini (16GB, Wifi) when you purchase one of these three professional JVC video cameras. The iPad will be included automatically while this promotion is running (it is shown in the individual product pages as long as the promotion continues). No coupons, no rebates needed.
Wedn: 11% off at NewEgg with VISA Checkout (max savings $11)
NewEgg is also jumping on the Singles Day bandwagon with a VISA Checkout promotion. Pay for your order with VISA Checkout, use promo code VCOSINGLE15 and get 11% off your order total, but with a maximum discount of $11. In other words, up to an order of $100. If your order total is over $100, the discount is a flat $11. Offer ends at 3am ET on Thursday or earlier if “promo funds are exhausted” (whatever that means).
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