Still Good: Buy select Manfrotto Bags, Get FREE Monopod or GorillaPod or Pixi Tripod

This offer continues! Adorama is running a nice Manfrotto promotion that gets you a FREE item depending on which Manfrotto products you buy! All the offers are nicely organized at the aforelinked page. Here’s a summary:

+ FREE Manfrotto MM290C4US 290 Carbon Fiber Monopod when you buy one of 11 eligible Manfrotto bags

+ FREE Joby GorillaPod SLR-Zoom Mini Tabletop Tripod + Ballhead when you buy one of a dozen eligible Manfrotto bags

+ FREE Manfrotto Pixi 5.3″ Mini Tripod when you buy one of 20+ eligible Manfrotto bags

+ the freebie is determined by which product you buy as seen on the promotional page. You don’t have a choice from the freebies.

HOW TO GET THE MANFROTTO FREEBIE

You don’t have to do anything to get the freebie (other than buy the qualifying product). No coupon, no rebate, no shopping cart gymnastics. Eligible items mention this promotion on their product page. For example, here’s the product page for the Manfrotto Pro Light 3N1-36 Backpack with 3-Way Wear. You see the offer mentioned (screenshot below). Just add the bag to the shopping cart and the free item will be included automatically while this promotion is running. If you don’t see it, it means the promotion expired or there’s something wrong.

Manfrotto 190Go! Aluminum Tripod Kit with Ball Head for $160

The clock is ticking! I can’t post them all! But I’ll post as many as I can 🙂 Thankfully this offer runs until 11/30/17, so you have plenty of time to ponder. It is at B&H Photo with free expedited shipping, the new condition Manfrotto 190Go! Aluminum Tripod Kit with Ball Head for $160! No coupons, no rebates, just add to cart and proceed.

Manfrotto MTPIXI-B PIXI Mini Tripod for $18 w/FS

A tradition unlike any other. No, not the Masters on CBS, but the return of the holiday shopping season sale of the Manfrotto MTPIXI-B PIXI Mini Tripod 🙂 It is currently in synchronized price swimming for $17.61 with free shipping for all at Adorama and B&H Photo. The usual free shipping terms apply at Amazon by Amazon itself (Prime or $25+ order).

Manfrotto MVH502AH Fluid Video Head with MT055XPRO3 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod for $250

The new condition Manfrotto MVH502AH Fluid Video Head with MT055XPRO3 Aluminum 3-Section Tripod is a Black Friday sale at Adorama going for $250 with free shipping and handling! No coupon, no rebate, it’s an old fashioned sale!

Buy select Manfrotto Bags, Get FREE Monopod or GorillaPod or Pixi Tripod

We just had a burst of seven Olympus posts covering the refill of the Outlet store. So time for something else. Something gift-y!

Adorama is running a nice Manfrotto promotion that gets you a FREE item depending on which Manfrotto products you buy! All the offers are nicely organized at the aforelinked page. Here’s a summary:

+ FREE Manfrotto MM290C4US 290 Carbon Fiber Monopod when you buy one of 11 eligible Manfrotto bags

+ FREE Joby GorillaPod SLR-Zoom Mini Tabletop Tripod + Ballhead when you buy one of a dozen eligible Manfrotto bags

+ FREE Manfrotto Pixi 5.3″ Mini Tripod when you buy one of 20+ eligible Manfrotto bags

+ the freebie is determined by which product you buy as seen on the promotional page. You don’t have a choice from the freebies.

HOW TO GET THE MANFROTTO FREEBIE

You don’t have to do anything to get the freebie (other than buy the qualifying product). No coupon, no rebate, no shopping cart gymnastics. Eligible items mention this promotion on their product page. For example, here’s the product page for the Manfrotto Pro Light 3N1-36 Backpack with 3-Way Wear. You see the offer mentioned (screenshot below). Just add the bag to the shopping cart and the free item will be included automatically while this promotion is running. If you don’t see it, it means the promotion expired or there’s something wrong.

Manfrotto BeFree Live Video Kit with Tripod and Fluid Head for $129 after $60 MIR

If you are not afraid of mail-in rebates, Adorama is offering the new condition Manfrotto BeFree Live Video Kit with Tripod and Fluid Head (includes Case) for $129~ after a $60 mail-in rebate (MIR).

CORRECTION: I am failing math, it is a $60 mail-in rebate 🙂

PS: I forgot to mention, we are just one week away from Black Friday, and if the past is any indication, the madness will be in full force before the day is done today 🙂

Tripods: Vanguard 264AB-100 for $170, Manfortto 190Go! for $190

A new 2-Day Sale at Adorama features a couple of name brand tripods with free shipping as follows:

+ Vanguard 264AB-100 4-Section Aluminum Alloy Alta Pro 264-AT Tripod Legs with SBH-100 QR Ballhead, Maximum Height 64″, Supports 15.4 lbs for $170

+ Manfrotto 190Go! 4-Section Aluminum Tripod Kit with Center Ball Head, 61.4″ Max Height for $190

+ no coupons, no rebates, just add to cart and proceed to checkout

Bag the Bags: Vanguard Birding $90, Think Tank Retro 20 Tall $140, Trifecta 10 for $70, TC $50, Lowepro Drone $30, Etc

A handful of camera bags headline Adorama’s latest Fall Back Into Savings sale to celebrate the new daylight savings time [don’t forget to change the non-digital clocks and watches!]

+ Vanguard Endeavor 900 Birding Shoulder Bag, Water-Resistant, Green for $90

+ Think Tank Retrospective 20 Tall Shoulder Bag for DSLR Camera, Sandstone for $140

+ 24/7 Traffic Collection DSLR Camera + Laptop Sling Bag with Adjustable/ Removable Strap & Built-In Weather Cover for $50

+ MindShift UltraLight Dual 36L Photo Daypack, Black Magma for $160

+ Think Tank Trifecta 10 Backpack for DSLR Body with 2 Lenses and iPad for $70

+ Manfrotto Stile MBSM390-5BB Unica V Messenger Bag for DSLR with Attached Lens and 17″ Notebook for $50

+ Lowepro DroneGuard CS 300 Backpack for $30

+ with free shipping

PS: the sale of the Lowepro Adventura 140 Camera Shoulder bag ended at Adorama, but it continues for $10 at Amazon by Amazon itself for Prime members only, so free 2-day shipping.

Pre-order new Manfrotto Nitrotech N12 [also: new arrivals from Flashpoint, Glow, 3Pod, Orlit]

Nitro is not just the trending cold brew coffee at Starbucks. It’s also trending at Manfrotto, their new line-up of Manfrotto Nitrotech tripod-alia is now available for pre-ordering at Adorama. The N12 head goes for $600, while the three tripod bundles range from $1100 to $1480.

These are not the only new arrivals at Adorama, they also have new lightning products from Flashpoint, Glow and 3Pod. The 3Pod ball heads range from $20 to $50, the Glow reflectors range from $40 to $80, while the Flashpoint Rapid Monolights range from $550 to $800, while the Orlit Roverlights range from $560 to $620.

Think Tank Trifecta 10 Backpack for DSLR Body with 2 Lenses and iPad for $70 w/free S&H [and more bags]

Also part of the end of October sale is a handful of other camera bags on sale as follows:

+ Think Tank Trifecta 10 Backpack for DSLR Body with 2 Lenses and iPad for $70

+ Manfrotto Stile MBSM390-5BB Unica V Messenger Bag for DSLR with Attached Lens and 17″ Notebook for $50

+ Lowepro DroneGuard CS 300 Backpack for $30

+ free shipping for the above

Manfrotto 5-Section Compact Action Aluminum Tripod for $59

A storm of price-matches! The new condition Manfrotto 5-Section Compact Action Aluminum Tripod in the black color scheme, model MKCOMPACTACN-BK, is on sale and price-matched to the very specific price of $58.88 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon itself (limit 5) and Adorama and B&H Photo.

PS: I don’t know who “started it”. That’s for the Deal Historians to figure out 🙂

Free Manfrotto or Vanguard Tripods with select Canon L-series Lenses

Among the Adorama Photo Plus specials are a handful of offers that get you FREE Vanguard or Manfrotto lenses with the purchase of select Canon SLR lenses as follows:

FREE Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Aluminum Tripod
+ with Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8L II USM for $1700
+ with Canon EF 85mm f1.2L II USM fro $1849

FREE Vanguard 264AB-100 Tripod
+ with Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM for $1912
+ with Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L II USM IS for $2012

Manfrotto Advanced Active Holster XS Plus for $20 w/free S&H

For photo cowboys everywhere, B&H Photo is offering the new condition Manfrotto Advanced Active Holster XS Plus for $20 with free shipping for a limited time, as one of their many Featured Sales

PS: only the “XS Plus” model is on sale. The “XS” model is not on sale…

Bags w/free S&H: Lowepro TopL 45AW for $25, Manfro Stile Veloce V for $60

There’s also a couple of camera bags part of the 48 Hour sale at Adorama, with free shipping for each one, in price ascending order below:

+ Lowepro Toploader 45 AW Bag for $25

+ Manfrotto MBSB390-5BB Stile Veloce V Backpack for DSLR and 70-200mm, 2-3 Lenses, Tripods, Black for $60

Tripod Sale: D&S Explorer $25, 3Pod V3AH $80, Manfro BeFree $238

A Trio of Tripods (is this the first time I’ve used this phrase???) is included in the Adorama 48 hour sale with free shipping for each one of them, posted in ascending price order:

+ Davis & Sanford Explorer Tripod with 3-Way Fluid Effect Pan & Tilt Head, Quick Release & Carrying Case for $25~

+ 3Pod V3AH Video Tripod System Anodized Aluminum with 2-way Fluid Head & Quick-Release Plate for $80~

+ Manfrotto BeFree Live Video Kit with Tripod and Fluid Head, Includes Case for $238~

Used Manfrotto Street Shoulder Bag for $14

More Warehouse Deals frolicking. The new condition Manfrotto MB MS-SB-IGR Street Shoulder Bag for DSLR Camera with Lenses goes for $46 at reputable online dealers such as Adorama

… but if you are comfortable with used, you can get it in “Used – Very Good” condition (cosmetic imperfections; repackaged) for the very specific price of $14.28 by Amazon Warehouse Deals itself. Free 2-day shipping for Prime members or with a $25+ order for non-members.

Used Manfrotto MH054M0-Q6 054 Magnesium Ball Head with Q6 Top Lock Quick Release for $100

The Manfrotto MH054M0-Q6 054 Magnesium Ball Head with Q6 Top Lock Quick Release goes for $200 in new condition at various places (eg Adorama) but if you are comfortable with USED…

… then to Amazon Warehouse Deals we go where you can get it in “Used – Good condition” (cosmetic imperfections; damaged original packaging) for the very specific price of $99.64 with free shipping, sold by Amazon Warehouse Deals itself.

Camera Bags for $10 with Free Shipping: Manfrotto Amica 20 or Lowepro TLZ20 TopLoading Shoulder

We already mentioned the Lowepro “mirrorless” Scout bag for $10 with free shipping, but digging further into the Adorama Camera Bag sale surfaced more camera bags at $10 with free shipping with no minimum purchase required:

+ Manfrotto Amica 20 Shoulder Bag for Mirrorless and Compact DSLR Cameras for $10 with free S&H

+ Lowepro Format TLZ20 Toploading Shoulder Bag for $10 with free S&H

+ not a camera bag but fits the price range: Brenthaven Collins Computer Sleeve, 13″, Indigo for $9 with free S&H

(ENDED) Manfrotto 290 Tripod for9 $100, Etc

These offers expired, but for more action, check their Featured Sales

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Now shipping: Manfrotto Nitrotech N8 (three options)

We have another in-stock alert! A trio of products in the new Manfrotto Nitrotech N8 line-up are now in-stock and ready to ship with free expedited shipping at Adorama as follows:

+ Manfrotto Nitrotech N8 Video Head for $450

+ Manfrotto Nitrotech N8 Video Head and 546B Pro Tripod with Mid-Level Spreader for $950

+ Manfrotto Nitrotech N8 Video Head and 535 Carbon Fiber Tripod for $1180

Canon 24-70mm f2.8L II with Manfrotto 3-Section Aluminum Tripod for $1749

A man named Frodo decided to start a camera accessories company in the Shire, shortly after the Scouring. Over time, as time often does, his name drifted to Frotto. And so we have the company by the name of Manfrotto. Okay, this is fanfic, not reality…

… but reality is this bundle, the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II lens is bundled with the Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Aluminum 3 Section Tripod with Horizontal Column, together going for $1749 with free shipping at Adorama. This is the same price of the lens on its own, so you are essentially getting the tripod for free.

Bag The Bags: Tenba, Vanguard, Lowepro, Manfrotto, ThinkTank, PortaLens, Etc [starting at $15 w/free S&H]

I am trying a new experiment today. I will keep adding camera bag promotions to the bottom of the post as I find them throughout the day. This so I don’t fill up the blog with separate camera-bag posts. Here we go (free shipping unless otherwise indicated below)…

+ Manfrotto Stile Collection Bella IV Shoulder Bag in black only for $15 at B&H Photo

+ Lowepro Dashpoint AVC 2 Hard-Shell Case for $18 in black or blue at B&H Photo
+ for action cameras and similarly sized/shaped items

+ Lowepro StreamLine 250 Shoulder Bag for $20 at B&H

+ Tenba Discovery Top Load for $30 in black or khaki color schemes at B&H Photo

+ Ruggard Outrigger 45 Backpack for $32~ at B&H Photo

+ Lowepro Format Backpack 150 (Black) for $40 at B&H Photo

+ Manfrotto Essential DSLR Camera Backpack (Black) for $40 at B&H Photo
+ free shipping with a $49+ order

+ Lowepro Top Loader Pro 70 AW Camera Bag for $40 at B&H

+ Lowepro Fastpack 350 Backpack for $70 at B&H

+ Porta Brace HIP-3LENS Hip-Pack Lens Case for $79 at B&H

+ Vanguard Up-Rise II 46 Photo Backpack for $80 at B&H Photo

+ Lowepro DSLR Video Fastpack 350 AW for $90 at B&H

+ Lowepro Echelon Brief (Black) for $100 at B&H

+ Lowepro Echelon Attache (Black) for $130 at B&H

+ Think Tank Photo StreetWalker HardDrive V1 Backpack for $183 at B&H
+ or $140+ in USED

+ Think Tank Photo Airport TakeOff Rolling Camera Bag for $295 at B&H

+ Lowepro Pro Runner x450 Rolling AW Backpack for $300 at B&H Photo

NEW ADDITIONS WILL APPEAR BELOW

New additions during the day will appear in this section. The section above is the original post and it is sorted by price. The section here will be sorted by the time it was added (latest additions at the very bottom)…

+ used Ape Case ACPRO342W Camera Case for $10.80 at Amazon Warehouse Deals
+ free S&H with $25+ orders for non-Prime (free 2-day S&H for Prime members)

Adorama Prime Day Deals: B+W 77mm ND Filter for $17 w/FS, Manfrotto 190Go! for $200, Apples, Etc

Adorama is having their own Prime specials with the following products:

+ B + W 77mm #102 0.6 (4x) Neutral Density Glass Filter for $17 with free shipping

+ Manfrotto 190Go! 4-Section Aluminum Tripod Kit with Center Ball Head (61.4″ Max Height, Black) for $200 with free S&H

+ Apple 7.9″ iPad Mini 4 Wi-Fi 64GB, Gold for $329

+ Apple MacBook Pro 15″ with Touch Bar, i7 2.9GHz 512GB, 16GB, W/3 Yr Applecare for $2799

Speaking of Adorama, they have a 2-day Flashpoint Studio and Lightning Sale with around 50 items participating in the sale. This started yesterday but was lost in the home page with the Prime Day avalanche.

Manfrotto MT055CXPRO4 Carbon Fiber Tripod for $339 after $100 MIR

If you are comfortable with mail-in rebates, the Manfrotto MT055CXPRO4 Carbon Fiber Tripod can be yours for $339 after a $100 mail-in rebate at B&H Photo with free expedited shipping. The mail-in rebate promotion expires 7/31/17… For more action, check the B&H Featured Sales

Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8L II USM Lens with Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Aluminum 3 Section Tripod for $1699

The new condition Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens goes for $1699 at authorized Canon USA dealers, and you have the option to get a free 13-month Accidental Damage protection by registering your product within 30 days of purchase.

However, at the moment, Adorama is bundling this lens with a FREE tripod. And it’s not a toy tripod! It is the Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Aluminum 3 Section Tripod with Horizontal Column (19.84lbs Load Capacity, 66.93″ Maximum Height). The tripod is included in the product bundle above, you see it mentioned over there while this promotion is running.

On the other hand, if you have enough tripods to re-enact the Planet of the Tripods movie, and if you prefer general purpose accessories, Adorama has an accessory bundle offer with these freebies: 82mm lens filters kit, lens shade, cleaning kit, Corel software bundle (five software titles), and other assorted lens-accessories.

But if you instead want to optimize for a lower price, and you don’t need any extra accessories, and you are comfortable with imported grey-market lenses that come with a 1-year seller warranty instead of a 1-year Canon USA warranty, you can get this lens in new condition but imported grey-market for the very specific price of $1591 with free shipping by 6ave on eBay (99.1%, New Jersey). Limit five per customer. Over 200 units got sold so far from this listing.

Bag The Bags round-up: Manfrotto Essential DSLR Camera Backpack for $40 and MORE!

The new condition Manfrotto Essential DSLR Camera Backpack is on sale for $40 at B&H Photo as one of their Featured Sales. Free expedited shipping IF your order total is $49+, otherwise shipping is additional.

In other bag-related action:

+ Ruggard TGB-110B iPad Tablet and Notebook Sling Bag for $10 with free shipping

+ Lowepro StreamLine 250 Shoulder Bag for $20 with free shipping

+ Tenba Discovery: Large Photo/Laptop Daypack for $80 with free shipping

+ Nikon Leather Body Case Set for Nikon 1 J1 Camera with 10-30mm Lens for $10 with free shipping

+ Manfrotto Advanced Active Holster XS Plus for $20 with free shipping

+ National Geographic Earth Explorer National Geographic 4475 Sling Bag for $20 with free shipping

+ Crumpler Pleasure Dome Camera Shoulder Bag (Medium, Black) for $30
+ free shipping IF your order total is $49+

While we are at B&H Photo, the Sunpak DF3000C Digital Flash for Nikon Cameras is on sale for $24.75 plus shipping. But you get free shipping if your order total is $49+.

Manfrotto XPRO Land Aluminum Monopod for $70 [CORRECTED]

The Manfrotto XPRO Land Aluminum Monopod [ADDED LINK!] is curerntly on sale for $70~ with free shipping at Adorama for a limited time… This is part of their just-launched 100 under $100 sale

Manfrotto Clamp-On Remote Control for Canon DSLRs for $94

Another doorbuster of sorts at B&H Photo, the Manfrotto Clamp-On Remote Control for Canon DSLRs is on sale for a limited time for $94 with free expedited shipping… For more action, check the B&H Photo Featured sales

In-Stock Now: Manfrotto Nitrotech N8 Video Head (three options)

More in-stock action at Adorama, the Manfrotto Nitrotech N8 Video Head system now have three different options in-stock and shipping at Adorama. The Nitrotech N8 Video Head on its own goes for $500, while the bundle with the 546B Pro Tripod with Mid-Level Spreader goes for $950, and the bundle with the 535 Carbon Fiber Tripod goes for $1180.

On the other hand, if you prefer a Manfrotto appetizer, the MTPIXI-B PIXI Mini Tripod continues for $18~ (limit 10).

Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod for $18

It’s “Pixi” time again, the black color scheme of the new condition Manfrotto MTPIXI-B PIXI Mini Tripod is on sale for $18~ at Amazon by Amazon itself and at B&H Photo.

Neither offers unconditional free shipping. At Amazon, you either have to be a Prime member, or place a $35+ order. At B&H, you have to place a $49+ order.