The XZ-2 continues its game of hide and seek. As of a 1/27/15 recheck, it is gone again, you cannot order it. I have no idea if/when it will return given the unpredictability of the previous iterations… The black Olympus XZ-2 is back down to $215 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon itself with a limit of two per customer and a January 30 (2015) estimated shipping date.
(GONE AGAIN) Olympus XZ-2 back down to $215 again
(ENDED) Sat only: Amazon Prime for $72 (first year; new members only)
This limited time offer expired. I don’t know if/when it will return again… For Saturday only, Amazon is offering one year of Amazon Prime for $72. This offer is only good for new Prime members and only for the first year (first 12 months) of subscription. After the first year, the renewal rate will be the then current rate (the current rate is $99).
Nikon D7000 w/18-140 extras for $630
If of all the Nikon DSLR combinations it is the Nikon D7000 and the 18-140mm DX VR lens you want, this is offered as a bundle for $630 at Best Buy’s website along with a free case and 16GB SD card.
If you only need the D7000 body only, Amazon itself continues to have it in-stock, with the price fluctuating, currently at $505 (limit 3).
(SOLD OUT) GoPro HERO4 Silver bundle for $400 (incl. $25 Gift Card, 16GB microSD, case)
As of a 1/23/15 late PM recheck, this is marked as sold out… As part of a two day sale (Friday and Saturday), Best Buy is offering a GoPro HERO4 Silver bundle for $400. This includes the standard kit, plus a $25 Best Buy Gift card, plus a 16GB Sandisk Extreme microSD, plus a Lowepro case.
Photographer Course Bundle for $49 (seven courses)
Seven is the magic number at Stacksocial, they are offering a Photographer Seven Course Bundle for $49. The seven courses are from six different Udemy instructors: DSLR, HDR, iPhone, Black and White, Portraiture, Travel and Photo Restoration. Click on the “Read More” of each course to see more details. They offer unlimited access to the courses once purchased. This offer has a 30-day money back guarantee.
Videographer Course Bundle for $39 (seven courses from Udemy)
More action at Stacksocial, this time Udemy is offering a seven course Videographer bundle for $39. The seven courses cover general topics and software specific topics. You can find a detailed list of the courses and their contents over there. Note that all sales are final for this offer. Once purchased, the courses are access through Udemy.
Sony NEX-7 with 18-55 for $750
If of all the Sony E-mount cameras it is the NEX-7 the one you want, B&H Photo is offering the new condition NEX-7 with 18-55mm for $750 with free expedited shipping. Keep in mind, this is an older model.
Canon C100 Cinema EOS body onlies drop $1000
The two Canon Cinema C100 EOS body only video cameras have dropped $1000! The Dual Pixel CMOS AF body only now goes for $4500, while the non-DualPixel body only goes for $4000. Please note that these cameras are NOT returnable.
(ENDED) Starts Fri 9am ET: Veho action cam and Vivitar batteries for Canon
Friday’s lightning deals expired… For future specials in the future, check the Gold Box and Camera and Photo page…
(ENDED) Hoya 77mm NDx400 HMC Filter for $45
This limited time offer expired… The B&H Photo Deal of the Day is the Hoya 77mm NDx400 HMC Filter for $45 with free shipping and a free microfiber cleaning cloth (18% gray, Pearstone brand). Offer ends by 11:59pm ET on Saturday. (the Thursday daily deal ends in 48 hours, while the Sat-Wedn daily deals end in 24 hours).
10% Amazon Gift Card bonus with Turbo Tax
If you shop at Amazon often, and you are expecting a tax refund this year, Amazon and Turbo Tax have a new promotion for this tax year that might be of interest. If you purchase one of the eligible Turbo Tax products, and file your taxes, you can apply some (or all) of your Federal Refund towards the purchase of Amazon Gift Cards and get a 5% to 10% bonus on the Amazon gift cards. So you can convert a $100 refund into a $110 Amazon Gift card. The offer applies to amounts in multiples of $100 (eg $100, $200, $300, $400, etc).
10% is for the Turbo Tax Deluxe or Premiere or Home & Business products. 5% is for Basic. Turbo Tax Business is not eligible. See more details on the promotion.
In addition to the above, they offer some product discounts that include Kingston memory products and Corel software products (and other non-camera related items). See more details.
NOTE: based on the customer reviews over there, it looks like Turbo Tax features have been downgraded in some versions this year, so check the specs and reviews for more details if you are not familiar with the 2014 Turbo Tax line-up. They are getting hammered in the customer reviews over this.
Refurbished Nikon D7100 body for $700
The manufacturer refurbished Nikon D7100 body only is currently available for $700 with free shipping by Adorama and Adorama’s eBay store.
Canon 6D with Pixma Pro 100 AMEX MIR bundles
If you are looking for a Canon 6D kit and the Pixma Pro 100 printer, and don’t object to mail-in rebates that pay in the form of a prepaid American Express gift card, Adorama has a couple of Canon 6D bundles, with the Pixma Pro 100 printer and 50pk 13×19 inch Canon photo paper as follows:
+ 6D body only bundle for $1250 after $650 MIR
+ 6D w/24-105mm f4 L IS bundle for $1750 after $650 MIR
+ direct link to rebate’s PDF file
+ limited time offers
Refurbished Sony HX400v superzoom for $300
The Sony HX400v superzoom (50x optical) goes for $450 in new condition (eg B&H Photo), but if you want to save, you can get it manufacturer refurbished for $300 by Secondipity thru Amazon.
Refurbished Sony a3000 w/18-55 for $237
The new condition Sony a3000 with 18-55mm (aka ILCE3000K/B, a NEX E-mount APS-C camera) goes for $300 (eg Amazon) but if you want to save even more, you can get it manufacturer refurbished for $237 by Secondipity thru Amazon… You can check mirrorless reference price ranges using the Price Charts…
Samsung WB35F (12x optical, NFC, Wifi) for $90
Two of the four colors (white, red) of the Samsung WB35F (12x optical, NFC, Wifi) are on sale for $90 with free shipping at Amazon (make sure you check who the seller is). Note that this takes microSD cards, not full size SD cards.
(ENDED) Ends 3pm ET: Get 15% back in Rakuten Points with coupon
This very limited time flash promotion expired… For Wednesday 1/21/15 until 3pm ET, you can get 15% points on your purchase at Rakuten (formerly buy.com) with coupon code FLASH15 entered over there. This is not a shopping cart discount. You will receive 15% in Rewards Points which you can use in future purchases. This is a flash sale, which is why it lasts for such a short time.
(ENDED) Refurbished Sony RX 100 Mark II for $380
As of a 1/23/15 recheck, this is sold out with 50 units sold… If you are suffering from RX 100 fever but don’t want to pay the early-adopter big bucks, the Sony RX 100 Mark II (second generation) is offered manufacturer-refurbished for $380 with free shipping by Secondipity on eBay as part of an eBay refurbished tech sale.
(ENDED) Ends Thur 3am ET: Corel PaintShop Pro X7 for $30
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(ENDED) Refurbished Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Wi-Fi Quadricopter for $185
This daily deal expired… The Woot OFF ended after its usual 48 hours. The new Woot deal of the day ending by 1am ET on Friday, is the factory reconditioned Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Wi-Fi Quadricopter, model PF721000SE, offered for $180 plus $5 flat shipping. Limit 3 per customer.
Adobe Lightroom Preset Library with Lifetime subscription for $39
New offer launched at Stacksocial.com, for $39, you get a lifetime subscription to the Adobe Lightroom Preset Library offered by Presetual. This offer includes updates, and use in both personal and commercial projects without the requirement to credit the source. However, this offer does not offer refunds. Check the description and terms/conditions for more details.
Three MacBook specials at B&H
B&H Photo has a trio of MacBook laptop specials as follows:
+ 11.6″ MacBook Air (MD712LL/A) for $850
+ 13.3″ MacBook Pro (Late 2013, ME864LL/A) for $1070
+ 13.3″ MacBook Pro with Retina Display (Mid 2014, model MGX72LL/A) for $1200
+ they come with a six month Parallels Access 2.0 subscription
2TB WD External USB 3.0 hard drive with either LR5 or Elements 12 for $109 with coupon
More VISA Checkout promotions at BuyDig, this is centered around the 2TB Western Digital My Passport Ultra USB 3.0 external portable hard drive. You can get it for $109 with free shipping with free software, either Lightroom 5 or Photoshop & Premiere Elements 12. Offers expire by 1/25/15.
+ 2TB WD HDD + Adobe Lightroom 5 for $109 with Visa Checkout promo code VMECO
+ 2TB WD HDD + Adobe Photoshop/Premiere Elements 12 for $109 with Visa Checkout promo code VMECO
+ the 2TB WD hard disk drive on its own (without the aforementioned software) goes for $93+ at Amazon
Make your own deal: VISA Checkout coupons: $25/$200+ or $15/$100+
You can make your own deals at BuyDig thanks to the VISA Checkout coupons. These are particularly of interest for items that have the same price everywhere or don’t often get discounted or you want them right now. There are two coupon codes, depending on your purchase amount. You must pay for the order with VISA Checkout. They expire 1/29/15. Here they are:
+ $15 OFF Orders of $100 or more with Visa Checkout coupon code VISAVDAY15
+ $25 OFF Orders of $200 or more with Visa Checkout coupon code VISAVDAY25
Two 128GB Lexar USB 3.0 flash drives for $70 w/VISA Checkout coupon
Another VISA Checkout coupon offer at BuyDig, use Visa checkout code VME12015 to get this 2-Pack of 128GB Lexar SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Flash Drives for $70 with free shipping. Ends by 1/25/15.
Canon MG5620 printer and Lightroom 5 for $72 with VISA Checkout coupon
BuyDig.com is offering another Canon Pixma printer and Lightroom 5 bundle, this time brought together by a VISA Checkout coupon. Use Visa Checkout code VMECO at BuyDig to get the Canon MG5620 WiFi All-in-One Printer + Adobe Lightroom 5 for $72 with free shipping. Offer ends by 01/25/15.
Pre-order: new Panasonic GF7 w/12-32 for $600
New Year, New Cameras! Panasonic has a new M43rds camera, the GF7 with the 12-32mm lens is a 16mp camera with a price of $600, in black or pink color schemes, available for pre-orders at B&H Photo and Adorama and Amazon with a February-ish release estimate… We are keeping track of only the interesting new cameras of 2015 in this tracking post.
PS: I forgot to mention, the previous version, the GF6 with the 14-42mm kit lens goes for $350 in new condition at B&H Photo and Amazon itself (limit 2).
Corel AfterShot 2 for $30 (Windows)
The basic version of Corel’s latest AfterShot, “AfterShot 2” is going for $30 as a Windows digital download, with two bonus software titles (Winzip, FastFlick slideshow maker) at Corel’s own digital store. The more advanced version “Aftershot Pro 2” goes for $60 – click on the “AferShot 2 Family” [their typo] link above the product picture to get to it. The Pro version works on Windows, Linux and Mac, while the non-Pro only works on Windows. There is a detailed PDF file comparing the two over there – the “Compare Versions (PDF)” link – direct PDF link.
(ENDED) Woot-OFF continues for Day #2
This WOOT-OFf ended… The Woot OFF which started on Tuesday at 1am ET continues for Day #2, which means, other things equal, it will end at 1am ET on Thursday 1/22/15. Multiple other sub-Woots are also participating (but not Electronics or Computers). As usual, I do not know what items are coming up, so it is a YMMV adventure.
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