On the Fuji X system front, the 16-55mm f2.8 R LM WR XF lens is available for pre-order for $1200 at B&H Photo and Amazon.
Pre-order new Nikon D5500, 300mm f4 VR, 55-200mm DX VR II
Nikon revealed their CES 2015 cameras, with the new D5500 APS-C DSLR ($900 body only, $1000 w/18-55, $1200 w/18-135; black or red), along with a new 300mm f4 VR lens ($2000), and a new 55-200mm f4-5.6 DX VR II lens ($350). All these are available for pre-order at Amazon. No shipping estimates yet.
PS: you can compare and contract prices with other competing APS-C dSLRs using the APS-C Price Chart.
750GB Toshiba Canvio USB 3.0 HDD for $40 (limit 10)
If you are fond of the 750GB hard drive size for your megapixelation backups, good until 1/10/15, the Staples website is offering the 750GB Toshiba Canvio USB 3.0 external hard drive for $40, with a limit of up to ten per customer. Free ship-to-store, or free shipping (for Rewards members). This is model HDTB107XK3AA.
Speaking of Staples online deals, they offer the do-it-all Epson Workforce WF-2540 AiO printer for $60. Ends by 1/10/15.
Photo Prints on real distressed wood slats start at $37 w/free S&H
Canvas prints are not the only prints available at AmazonLocal. They offer Photo Prints on real distressed wood slats, from PhotoSlats.com, with free standard shipping to the contiguous US states. Prices are: $37 (9×12 inch), $47 (11×14″), $57 (16×20″), or $66 (20×24″). You can buy as many vouchers as you like. When you redeem them, you can redeem one voucher per order, but since you get free shipping, no big deal. The “distressed wood” does not require professional counseling 😉
Refurbished Nikon D4 body for $4000
The refurbished Nikon D4 body only is currently going for $4000 with free shipping and 90 days Nikon warranty at Adorama as part of their refurbished specials (132 items; look for prices in red ink).
Pre-order new Flashpoint Zoom Li-on Flash w/10% rewards
Also coming in with the CES 2015 wave are new Flashpoint Zoom Li-on on-camera Flashes, with the manual going for $100 and TTL (Canon, Nikon) for $180. Also available is a transceiver/receiver set, receiver, batteries and chargers. They are available for pre-order at Adorama which offers 10% promotional rewards on Flashpoint gear including these pre-orders.
Olympus E-PL5 w/14-42mm drops to $450
Another Olympus E-PL5 price drop since the start of the year, the E-PL5 with the 14-42mm lens is down to $450 with free shipping and free 16GB SD at Amazon by Amazon herself. It was going for $600 at the end of the year (see Mirrorless Price Chart).
Olympus E-PL7 drops $100 ($500 body or $600 w/lens)
The Olympus E-PL7 dropped $100 very recently, it is now going for $500 as body only and $600 with the 14-42mm lens at Amazon et al. It was going for $100 more at the end of the year (see Mirrorless Price Chart).
Pre-order New Panasonic ZS50 (RAW, LVF, $400), TS6, TS30, etc
Panasonic announced a new burst of fixed lens cameras at CES, headlined by the ZS50 with a 30x optical zoom, RAW, Live Viewfinder, and a price of $400. Also new is the ZS45 and ZS10 compact-zoom, and TS6 and TS30 elementproofs, all available for pre-order at Amazon.
13.3″ Samsung ATIV Book 9 Ultrabook (i7-4500U) for $1300
To the eBay Deals we return, where eBay has revealed their first “Mystery Deal of the Day” for 2015, sold by Adorama’s own eBay store, it is the 13.3″ Samsung ATIV Book 9 Ultrabook for $1300 with free shipping, with a limit of five per buyer. It has Core i7-4500U (Haswell), 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 3200 x 1800 native resolution, Windows 8.1, etc.
PS: Intel just revealed their Broadwell line-up at CES 2015. You can find a very helpful write-up on the Intel Core processors at Ars Technica.
Pre-order New from Canon at CES: SX530 (50x optical), SX710,SX610, Elphs, Vixens, Connect Stations
Canon has announced and made available for pre-order a number of photography related products at CES 2015. They have three new superzooms, headlined by the SX-530-HS with 50x optical for $430, SX-710-HS with 30x optical for $350, the SX-610-HS with 18x optical for $250. They also have the Elph 170 IS for $150 and Elph 160 for $110. Also in are new Vixia camcorders, a couple of printers, and the Connect Station CS100 (NFC, Wifi, USB, SD, CF). All these are now available for pre-ordering at Adorama and Amazon.
Two 16GB Samsung Pro SDHC cards for $22 w/free S&H
Buydig.com is offering a Two Pack of 16GB Samsung PRO SDHC memory cards for $22 with free shipping, which comes out to $11 per 16GB SDHC card. You can buy as many as you like. No coupon code needed. Offer ends by 1/9/15.
Meanwhile coupon DIG5 ($5 off an order of $99+) has been extended until 1/31/15 and works on the BuyDig Holiday Clearance Sale with free shipping site-wide.
(ENDED) Tuesday: Sony NEX-7 with 18-55 for $600
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(ENDED) Ends Tue 3am ET: Corel Paintshop Pro X7 Ultimate for $40
This 4-hour lightning deal expired, but Corel specials in the Amazon Lightning Deals are more common than carbs at Subway, so they should return at some point in the future…
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Refurbished Nikon Coolpix L620 compact-zoom for $70
On the double-figure superzooms front, the certified refurbished black Nikon Coolpix L620 is going for $70 with free shipping by Beach Camera at Amazon with the order fulfilled by Amazon, so it is eligible for free 2-day Prime shipping and such.
Olympus E-PM2 body only for $210 (limit 2)
The black Olympus E-PM2 body only is currently available for $210 (was $220) with free shipping, with a limit of two per shopping cart, at Amazon by Amazon itself. This is not part of the lightning deals… Price updated 1/5/15.
Olympus E-M5 body only drops to $600
The Olympus E-M5 body only is now down to $600 with free shipping at Adorama and Amazon by Amazon itself (limit 2).
Olympus E-M1 body only drops to $1200
The Olympus E-M1 body only is now down to $1200 with free shipping thanks to a new round of Olympus instant rebates at Adorama (page down to see various E-M1 kits, including one with 12-40mm for $2000) and Amazon by Amazon itself (limit 2)… For mirrorless camera price reference, check the Mirrorless Price Chart.
(ENDED) Starts Mon 10am ET: Davis & Sanford Provista Tripod lightning deal
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Refurbished Fuji S4830 superzoom (30x) for $80 w/free S&H
The refurbished Fuji S4830 superzoom (30x optical), one of many Fuji superzooms, is available for $80 with free shipping at NewEggFlash, NewEgg’s Groupon-competitor type of a website. Offer ends 1/8/15 or earlier if sold out.
32GB Wintec Filemate Pro Plus SDHC for $14 w/free S&H with coupon
The 32GB Wintec Filemate Professional Plus SDHC memory card, model 3FMSD32GBU1PI-R, with up to 60MB/s Read, and up to 40MB/s Write, is offered for $14 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer when you enter promo code EMCWHGP36 at NewEgg (promo code ends 1/5/15)… If you are an Amazon Prime member, or you plan to buy 3 or more, you can also get free shipping at Amazon by Amazon (no quantity limits, no coupon)
(ENDED) Sunday: Drobo 5D (model DRDR5A21) for $470
This daily deal expired… The B&H Photo deal of the day for Sunday 1/4/15 is the Drobo 5D, model DRDR5A21, for $470 with free shipping. Offer ends 11:59pm ET on Sunday or earlier if sold out.
In-stock nao: Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS II
The Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens is in-sotck at B&H Photo for $2200 with free shipping. B&H will be accepting orders again Saturday PM.
(ENDED) Friday: Fuji S9250 superzoom w/bag and 8GB SD for $130
This daily deal expired… The Best Buy Deal of the Day for Friday 1/2/15 is the Fuji S9250 superzoom with a camera case and 8GB SD card for $130 with free shipping. In parallel, there is a sale on the orange Samsung EVO microSD cards with full SD adapter included, the 32GB for $13, the 64GB for $27, the 16GB for $8.
B&H Photo specials: Kata, Corel, Vello, 3 Legged, Powerex, Sekonic, etc
B&H Photo has a another round of specials to usher in the new year! Here are some of them:
Various
+ Powerex MH-C800S 8-Cell Smart Charger with 8 AA batteries included for $50
+ Canon PIXMA iP100 Compact Color Inkjet Photo Printer for $150
+ Easy Cover sale with select free lens rims
+ Flex Lens Shade with free shipping, $20 for mirrorless, $30 for DSLR
+ Delkin Devices SensorScope 3 Cleaning Kit for $70
+ Corel PaintShop Pro X7 (DVD) for $25
+ Bolt flashes sale, the VS series and the VX series
+ Vello Ringbox for $60
Tripods and Bags
+ Kata KT DL-LP-20 Light Pic-20DL Shoulder Bag for $20 w/free S&H
+ 3 Legged Thing Special on Select Tripods & Heads
+ Vanguard Tripods (four options)
Coupons
+ Sekonic L-308S Flashmate – Digital Incident, Reflected & Flash Light Meter with coupon SHOPEB420 for $200 after you add to cart and enter coupon
+ WD 2TB My Passport Drive for Mac for $89 with coupon SHOPEB420
128GB Lexar SDHC (400x, C10) as low as $48 w/free S&H
Adorama is offering the 128GB Lexar SDHC (400x, Class 10) memory card for $50 with free shipping. If you buy two, the price drops to $49 per card. If you buy three or more, the price drops to $48 per card. Limit ten per customer… If you need more than that, it goes for $51 with free S&H at Amazon.
(ENDED) Thur: Lonely Planet’s Best Ever Photography Tips [Kindle Edition] for $2
Happy New Year! It’s 2016 already! Or is it 2015? I lost track!
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(ENDED) Walgreens Photo: 10pg 4.5×6″ Brag Book (you only pay shipping)
This limited time offer expired… Walgreens is offering a free 4.5×6 inch Brag Book with coupon code BRAGBK at checkout through 1/3/15. This offer includes ten double-sided pages for free. IF you want more than ten pages, they you have to pay for the extra pages. Shipping is not free and will be charged.
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