Sometimes you may just want a basic semi-throwaway tripod, and in this case, the price is right, $10 with free shipping gets you the Aiptek ZAC-STD-5 Lightweight Aluminum Tripod with 3-Way Pan Head from Adorama.
Cullmann 55284 Magnesit 528 Tripod with CW30 3-Way Head for $100 + S&H
We conclude the tripod trilogy with Cullmann 55284 Magnesit 528 Tripod with CW30 3-Way Head offered for $100 plus shipping (may vary by zipcode) at Adorama.
(ENDED) Tuesday Lightning Deals: Case Logic, Neewer, EBL, Orbo, etc
These lighting deals expired… For future ones in the future, check the Amazon Gold Box and Camera & Photo page…
(SOLD OUT) Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X116 Pro DX II for $350 (C/N)
As of a PM re-check, this sold out with 299 units sold… For future action, check the eBay Deals…
(SOLD OUT) Sony a6000 with 16-50 (Dented Box) for $500
This eBay promotion ended as of a 10/20/15 recheck… For future specials, stay tuned to the eBay Deals…
32GB Sandisk Extreme UHS-I/U3 for $18 or 64GB for $39 (limit 5) or 256GB for $160 (limit 5)
If you are a fan of the latest Sandisk Extreme SDHC memory cards, the 32GB Sandisk Extreme UHS-I/U3, model SDSDXNE-032G-GNCIN, with read-speed up to 90MB/sec is going for $18 each. Limit 30 per customer.
Meanwhile the 64GB version of this card, model SDSDXNE-064G-GNCIN, is on sale for $39 with free shipping, with a limit of five per customer.
For fans of more image-eggs in one flattened SD-basket, the 256GB version of this card, model SDSDXNF-256G-GNCIN, goes for $160 with a limit of five per customer.
Speaking of Sandisk and memory cards, their early adopter (and violating the powers of 2) 200GB Sandisk Ultra microSD with full SD adapter, model SDSDQUAN-200G-G4A, is on sale for $180.
If you are a Prime member you get free 2-day or free 1-day shipping depending on location (of you and their memory card supplies).
This is a live/organic sale, it is not part of the lightning deals, so the price may or may not change at any point in time (market-driven as they say).
Bang for the Buck USB Chargers and Power Banks (but no Quick Charge 2.0)
In this post, we round up some bang for the buck USB chargers and external power banks. The sale prices below are partly/mostly because these don’t support Qualcomm’s new Quick Charge 2.0 technology that many of today’s flagship smartphones support. (this was supposed to be a short post, but it kept growing)…
+ Aukey 30W / 6A USB Travel Wall Charger (3 ports, folding, up to 2.4A per port but max total 6A, smart charging) for $8 (limit 30) with 18 month warranty
+ Aukey 5-Ports 40W / 8A Wall Charger with AlPower Tech for $10 (up to 2.4A per port but max total 8A), limit 30, with 18 month warranty
+ Aukey 21W 4.2A 2-Port USB Car Charger for $5 (limit 30) with 18 month warranty
+ Aukey 9.6A / 48W 4-Port USB Car Charger for $8 (up to 2.4A per port), limit 30, with 18 month warranty
+ Aibocn Power Bank 10000mAh External Battery (2 ports, 2A and 1A each) for $12 (limit 30, one year warranty)
+ Aukey 12000 mAh 3.4A Portable Power Bank (2 ports, up to 2.4A per port but max total 3.4A – in other words, one tablet, one phone) for $14 (limit 30) with 18 month warranty
+ KMASHI 10000mAh External Battery Power Bank for $14 (two ports, 2.1A and 1A each), limit 30
+ Anker PowerCore 15600 Portable Power Bank (2 ports, 4.8A total, up to 2.4A per port) for $23 with coupon VI2VAM27 and 18 month warranty
+ Aukey 3600 mAh external battery with MFI Certified Lightning Cable included for $5 after coupon code KJORYQYJ
+ consider this as “buy Certified MFI Lightning cable, get free 3600 mAh power bank”
+ Aukey 3600 mAh Portable External Battery Charger (up to 1.5A) for $6 (limit 30)
Pentax K-3 body only + 50mm f1.8 + AF-200FG Flash + 4% rewards for $650
With Pentax, the release of a new flagship camera (at the moment the K-3 II for $900), often means bang for the buck deals can be found with the previous model. And it certainly looks so at the moment, you can get a nice “take pictures with” kit for $650 at Adorama that includes the K-3 body only (first generation), the 50mm f1.8 DA prime lens, and AF-200FG flash and 4% promotional rewards (= $26~). No coupons, no rebates, just add to cart and checkout.
Pentax K-3 II body only for $900
The Pentax K-3 II body only is now going for $900 at B&H Photo and at Overstock.com (all apologies if the mere mention of that name start auto-playing the Overstock jingle in your head – after all, it’s just two months to Christmas 2015).
NOTE: when price-checking on eBay and Amazon, keep in mind, that most of the places offering it for lower prices are not authorized dealers.
Flagship Pre-order: Surface Book with 1TB SSD for $3200
For early adopters who like to have the absolute flagship products, the official Microsoft Store is accepting pre-orders for the flagship Surface Book, the one with 1TB SSD and 16GB RAM and i7 processor and nVidia graphics and such. The pre-order price is flagship-y too, $3200, with a late January 2016 release estimate. In comparison, the 512GB SSD model goes for $2700 with a 7-8 weeks release estimate.
Of photography interest, the Surface Pen technology, the SSD, the 16GB RAM, the 1TB storage, the Core i7 processor, 3000 x 2000 resolution on a 13.5-inch PixelSense touchscreen, usable in laptop and tablet mode, and such.
National Geographic: Spend $100+, Get $20 to spend later
The official National Geographic Store has a pre-Thanksgiving promotion. Spend $100+ before then, and receive a $20 promotional code. You can find the complete terms and conditions over there, this promotion is heavily promoted on their website.
“Make a product purchase of $100 or more from the National Geographic Online Store from 10/1/15 to 11/19/15 at 11:59 p.m. PT, and receive an e-mailed promotion code the following day for $20 that may be redeemed in the National Geographic Online Store. Shipping and handling, taxes, and prior purchases do not apply toward the minimum $100 purchase requirement.”
PS: the free shipping promotion expired.
(ENDED) Monday Fry’s Promo Codes: 20pk 8×10″ photo paper for $2 (limit 5), etc
These daily promo code offers expired…
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(ENDED) Lensbaby Spark 50mm f5.6 Selective Focus Lens (C/N) for $49 w/free shipping
This daily deal expired… For more action, check their Featured Deals page…
(ENDED) Monday Lightning Deals: Lowepro, Tiffen, Eyefi, Generic Action Cams, etc
These lighting deals expired… For future ones in the future, check the Amazon Gold Box and Camera & Photo page…
(ENDED) Refurbished Nikon D3200 with 18-55 non-VR and 55-200 VR for $300
As of a 10/19/15 PM re-check the sale ended via a price increase (now $400)… For future action, check the Trending eBay Deals…
Weekly Fry’s Promo Codes: refurb Panasonic ZS35 w/extras for $100, $30 Sunpak, $60 Case Logic, 32GB SD for $10, etc
Time sure does fly, and with it, we have a new round of Weekly Promo codes for Fry’s Electronics (some work for their website, some for their stores, some for both). You have to be signed up to their e-mail newsletter. Each newsletter contains a unique coupon code you can use to purchase the deals of that particular promotion. The offers below are for the week of October 18-24 (2015):
+ refurbished Panasonic ZS35 compact-zoom with case and 16GB for $100 (limit 1)
+ Sunpak Ultra 7000TM 70″ Tripod/Monopod for $30 (limit 1)
+ Case Logic Konstrast Pro KDB-101BK Water-Resist Backpack for $60 (limit 1)
+ 32GB Toshiba Class 10 SD for $10 (limit 2)
+ 25% off inks and toners (limit 5)
+ 4pk Tenergy AA or AAA single-use batteries for $0.49 (limit 2; in-store only)
+ various tech and storage sales
+ offers Oct 18-24 (2015) using your personal Fry’s email newsletter promo/coupon codes
(ENDED) Manfrotto MK293A3-D3Q2 Aluminum Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head + free Tripod Hammock for $110
This daily deal expired… For more action, check their Featured Deals page…
(ENDED) Canon PowerShot N P&S for $105
These particular daily deals expired, but most Woot offers keep returning in multiple forms (daily deals, Woot-OFF, longer-term offers, Moofi) until they are completely depleted…
34-inch Dell U3415W UltraSharp 21:9 Curved WQHD IPS Monitor for $630 after $70 MIR
More and more megapixels means bigger screens with higher resolution can make pixel-peeing a bit easier. Or something like that. Adorama is offering the 34-inch Dell U3415W UltraSharp Curved WQHD IPS Monitor for $630 after a $70 mail-in rebate (rebate details). This mail-in rebate can only be used at Adorama.
This monitor averages 4.7 out of 5 based on 130+ customer reviews at Amazon where it also has 88 questions answered by viewers like you.
The monitor has a 3440 x 1440 at 60Hz resolution (21:9 aspect ratio), 3yr warranties, 178° vertical / 172° horizontal, Color Gamut (typical): 91% (CIE1976), sRGB 99% (average Delta E of<3), 1.074 Billion colors, all kinds of ports, VESA, and such.
Refurbished Nikon 55-200mm f4-5.6G DX non-VR for $75 w/free S&H
Adorama is offering the manufacturer-refurbished Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G DX non-VR ED AF-S lens for $75 with free shipping and a 90-day Nikon USA warranty. This is not a stabilized lens.
Lowepro Nova Sport 35L AW Shoulder Bag (pepper-red) for $15 with free shipping
This bag missed the window for the most recent Bag the Bags but the price is right, $15 with free shipping from Adorama gets you the Lowepro Nova Sport 35L AW Shoulder Bag for 1-2 Pro DSLRs with Attached Lens in the Pepper Red color scheme.
Sony LCS-EBB Body Case for Alpha a5000 and a5100 for $14 w/free S&H
For Sony Alpha a5100 and a5000 owners, Adorama is offering the Sony LCS-EBB Body Case for $14 with free shipping. This is an official Sony product, custom-made to fit the aforementioned cameras.
Canon SL1 w/18-55 & 75-300 & Pixma Pro 100 & Corel Software & more for $450 after $350 MIR
If you are fond of mail-in rebates and lots of Canon gear and accessories, Adorama has a Canon SL1 bundle. You pay $800 at checkout, receive the order, make sure all is well, submit the mail-in rebate per the instructions (PDF), and if all is well, a few weeks later, you receive a $350 prepaid American Express gift card by mail. For that, you get:
- Canon SL1 with 18-55 and 75-300 and Canon Gadget bag
- Canon Pixma Pro 100 printer
- 50pk Canon SG-201 13×19 inch semi-gloss photo paper
- Corel Creativity Software Bundle including AfterShot Pro 2 and Paintshop Pro X7
- 32GB Lexar Class 10 SD
(ENDED) Sat Fry’s Promo Codes: 20pk 4×6″ photo paper for 29c
These daily offers expired…
(ENDED) Photo magazines: $5 per year per magazine
This weekend sale ended…
In-stock nao: Sony a7S II body for $3000 [updated]
It is Friday 10/16/15 in the East Coast. If you had been waiting for the brand new Sony Alpha a7S II body only kit, it is now in-stock and ready to ship for its starting price of $3000 at B&H Photo and Adorama and various at Amazon.
In-stock nao: some of the new iMac (Late 2015) models
In addition to the Sony a7s II becoming in-stock, a number of the new iMac (late 2015 models) configurations (but not all of them) are now in-stock and ready to ship. They are available at MacMall.com and at B&H Photo… Speaking of B&H Photo, also in-stock over there are many of the Apple iWatch models…
Canon Pixma Pro 100 printer + 50pk SG-201 paper for $50 after coupon and $350 MIR
Not as a rare as a unicorn, but we don’t see it often, a B&H Photo coupon! Coupon code PRINTPRO100 gets you the Canon Pixma Pro 100 printer for $50 after a $350 mail-in rebate (prepaid American Express Gift Card). The coupon is $100 off, so it goes from $150 after MIR, down to $50 after MIR. Included with the printer for free is a 50pk of Canon SG-201 13×19-inch photo paper. This is a limited time offer.
Pre-order Sigma 20mm f1.4 ART (C/N/Si) for $900
It’s raining new lenses as we get closer to the holiday shipping season (don’t look now, Black Friday is not that far away). Sigma has revealed a new 20mm f1.4 ART SLR lens, with a pre-order price of $900 and available in the Nikon F-mount and Canon EF-mount and Sigma SA mount. The release estimate is November-December-ish 2015.
UPDATE: the lens is now available for pre-order at Adorama in the Canon and Nikon and Sigma.
Dolica LT-D100 Professional Lightweight and Heavy Duty Tripod Dolly with Adjustable Leg Mounts for $34.99
The Dolica LT-D100 Professional Lightweight and Heavy Duty Tripod Dolly with Adjustable Leg Mounts is currently on sale for $34.99 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon itself. Free 2-day shipping for Prime members or with a $35+ order for non-Prime members (you need to add an item of $0.01+ to get free shipping – alternately look for 3rd-party sellers offering it for more than $35). It averages 4.5 out of 5 based on 130 customer reviews.
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