House brands are all the rage these days, for example, AmazonBasics expanding at an exponentially expansive rate. B&H Photo has house brands too, and under their Ruggard brand, three new DSLR + Laptop backpack are now in-stock and shipping with prices ranging from $50 to $70 with free shipping. One is meant for laptops up to 13″, another up to 15″, and another up to 17″. You can’t fit the Surface Studio in these 🙂 Free expedited shipping.
Now shipping: the new Surface Laptop
Yesterday we mentioned a Chromebook, so the Fairness Doctrine requires that we must mention a Windows device within 24 hours. Which is convenient because today the brand new Microsoft Surface Laptop (actual laptop with screen glued to the keyboard) has began shipping at various authorized dealers including the official Microsoft Online Store and B&H Photo and various at Amazon.
Some options may not be available in-stock at every retailer. Prices start at $999 (i5, 4GB RAM, 128GB, HD 620), then go to $1299 (i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB, HD 620), then $1599 (i7, 8GB RAM, 256GB, HD 640), and $2199 (i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB, HD 640). The Platinum color has all four configurations. The other three colors are only the i5/256. A cellular model is coming later in the year.
NOTE: this comes with “Windows 10 S” out of the box, but you have until December 31 in 2017 for a FREE upgrade to “Windows 10 PRO”. This is officially mentioned in the Surface Laptop specs [under the “Software” box]. Once you go Windows 10 PRO however, you cannot switch back to Windows 10 S.
NOTE #2: No official Surface accessories are included, so if you want to use it with the Surface Pen, Dock, Dial, Mouse, you have to use your own or purchase them too.
Now shipping: DJI Spark for $500 or Fly More Combo for $700
Today is June 15, so the new DJI Spark quadcopter is now in-stock and shipping for $500 in the standard kit or for $700 in the Fly More combo (extra battery, propellers, etc) at the official DJI store and B&H Photo and Adorama and various at Amazon.
The Alpine White color scheme is in-stock everywhere. For other colors, check the individual listings.
Used Fuji X-T2 with 18-55 for $1662
This begins a burst of Stock update posts after updating the Stock Status Tracker. We start with the Fuji X-T2 with 18-55mm kit, out of stock in new condition, but available in “Used – Very Good” condition (repackaged) for $1662~ by Amazon Warehouse Deals itself. This is Amazon’s own USED sales persona, not 3rd party sellers.
Open-Box / Used Fuji X-T2 body for $1400
Various options are available for the Fuji X-T2 body only during this update of the Stock Tracker.
On the USED front, the price seems to have settled at $1400
+ OneCal (OPEN BOX)
+ Adorama (USED)
+ eBay (USED)
+ Amazon Waerehouse Deals (USED)
New Condition remains $1600
+ Adorama
+ Amazon (various)
+ OneCall
Panasonic GH5: USED for $1748, Grey for $1893, Authorized $2000 [or less]
And now it is the Panasonic GH5 time for updating in the Stock Status Tracker and you have many options here.
+ USED condition for $1748 at Amazon Warehouse Deals in “Used – Very Good” condition (repackaged, tested, no cosmetic imperfections, two pictures of the actual camera included)
+ this is by Amazon Warehouse Deals itself, not 3rd-party sellers
+ below that, there’s a “Used – Like New” for $1799 by Cardinal Photo
+ GREY MARKET (new condition) for $1893 by 6ave on eBay)
+ NEW CONDITION ($2000 or less): make a “Best Offer” using the eBay “Make Offer” button by Willoughby’s (eBay)
+ NEW CONDITION for $2000 at Adorama and Amazon itself and various on eBay
IN-STOCK: Fuji X100F Silver for $1300 [also: eBay Auction In Progress]
And now we have updated the Fuji X100F segment of the Stock Status Tracker. The black X100F is out of stock everywhere at $1300, but some places sell it with the usual “limited availability premium”.
However, we have good news for the silver X100F. It is in-stock and ready to ship for $1300 by Best Buy (eBay) with a limit of three per buyer.
Also, if you are a fan of eBay auctions, one individual (100%, West Virginia) has an eBay AUCTION for this. It is currently at $920 with 28 bids and the auction closed on Thursday at 9:25pm ET. The condition is USED with 280 shutter actuations. Half a dozen pictures of the actual camera are also included in the listing.
IN-STOCK: Nikon D7500 Body for $1250 [Not Yet: w/18-140]
A new update of the Stock Status Tracker has the Nikon D7500 with 18-140mm out of stock but getting closer at the discounted price of $1550 (Nikon’s original price was rather crazy at $1750).
Meanwhile the D7500 body continue is in-stock and ready to ship for its starting price of $1250 (actually, $1247 but I try to round numbers) at Amazon itself and Adorama and various eBay dealers.
In-Stock Now: Nikon D7500 Body for $1250
The time has come! The new Nikon D7500 APS-C DSLR Body Only is now in-stock for $1250 with free shipping at a number of authorized dealers including:
+ well-known eBay sellers: Kenmore Camera and Gary Camera (as in Gary, Indiana) and Adorama
+ various at Amazon
+ Amazon itself is not there yet
+ for the big picture, check the Stock Status Tracker
In-Stock Alert: Google Photos Custom Photo Books
Among the Google I/O 2017 revelations was that Google Photos would begin offering the option to create custom photo books using your Google Photos photos. Now this new product is “shipping”. It is available in the latest Google Photos iOS and Android apps. Prices start at $10 for a 20-page softcover, and $20 for a hardcover. Shipping is extra because Amazon Prime does not work on Google 😉
They're here: photo books are now available to create and print on iOS (https://t.co/B5CEfjPnL6) and Android (https://t.co/uM929DPMWf). ? pic.twitter.com/64SKTHWQy1
— Google Photos (@googlephotos) May 26, 2017
Fuji X100F: In-Stock NEW ($1300) or USED ($1201)
If you are interested in the Fuji X100F, as of this Stock Tracker update, the situation is this:
SILVER FUJI X100F
+ IN-STOCK (New Condition) for $1300 at Best Buy (eBay) and Kachashopus (eBay)
BLACK FUJI X100F
+ USED for $1202~ at Amazon Warehouse Deals
+ USED (eBay Auction) by individual person ($1201 bid, ends Sunday 7:27pm ET)
In-Stock Now: Samsung Gear 360 4K Spherical VR Camera (2017 Version)
The new Samsung Gear 360 4K Spherical VR Camera (2017 Version) is now in-stock and ready to ship for $230 at Adorama and B&H Photo and Verizon Wireless.
Note that Verizon Wireless has a limited time promotion that gets you a $50 prepaid VISA gift card if you spend $200+ using coupon code 50BACK. Since this is priced at $230, you are eligible for the prepaid VISA gift card. This offer ends 5/29/17.
Another offer running at Verizon Wireless also mentioned under “Description”, gets you the Gear 360 for just $50 IF you purchase it TOGETHER with either the Samsung Galaxy S8 or the S8+ smartphones from Verizon.
Pre-order new Ricoh WG-50 elementproof for $280
Ricoh is continuing with their line of elementproof P&S digital cameras, they are, after all, something that smartphones cannot replicate, with a new model. The brand new WG-50 is now available for pre-order for $280 at Adorama.
In-Stock Now: Fantasea Line FRX100 V Underwater Housing for Sony RX100 III, IV, V
We have another in-stock alert, the Fantasea Line FRX100 V Underwater Housing for the Sony RX100 III, IV, and V rawsumers is now in-stock and ready to ship for $400 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo… For more action, check the latest B&H Featured Sales…
In-Stock Now: miggo Pictar Plus Camera Grip for iPhone
If you like to take a lot of iPhone pictures but would also like more camera-like ergonomics, the new miggo Pictar Plus Camera Grip for the iPhone is now in-stock and ready to ship at B&H Photo. There two models. The one that works with the PLUS models (6* and 7*) goes for $110, while the ones that works with the 4/5/6/SE non-Plus models ges for $100.
Now shipping: Zeiss Batis 135mm f2.8 Lens (Sony E)
Prime your wallets! The new Zeiss Batis 135mm f2.8 (Sony E-mount) lens is now in-stock and ready to ship for $2000 at B&H Photo and Adorama and various at Amazon.
PS: if you are a Prime member and pay with a Prime Store credit card or Chase VISA credit card, you earn a 5% statement credit, which is a cool $100 in this case.
Fuji X-T2 Body Only drops to $1500 to $1516
This may be a computer-generated price-match, so I don’t know how long it will last, but the new condition Fuji X-T2 body only is not only in-stock but it is also down to $1516 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon itself with a limit of up to three per customer.
If you are a more adventurous shopper, you can get it for $1499 by Cardinal Photo through Amazon (not Prime eligible).
For the big picture, check the Stock Status Tracker.
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In-Stock Now: Panasonic GH5 for $2000 for multiple places
If you are looking for the Panasonic GH5, we have good news for you! The body only is now in-stock and ready to ship for $2000 at B&H Photo and by Amazon itself which currently restricts it to Prime members.
Meanwhile B&H Photo also has it in-stock bundled with the Steadicam Solo Stabilizer & Monopod for $2200. The Steadicam goes for $300 on its own, so you are getting a $100 combined purchase discount.
On the other hand, if you are an eBay fan, a handful of recognizable camera sellers also have it in-stock for $1300 ~ check the Stock Status Tracker for those.
In-Stock Now: Fuji Instax Mini 9 for $68
Some of the colors of the new Fuji Instax Mini 9 instant camera are in-stock and ready to ship for $68 to $70 at Amazon.com, some by Amazon itself, some by 3rd-party sellers. Check the various colors and detailed listings for each to see all available options. There are five color schemes for the camera, handy if you want to easily be able to tell who owns which model 🙂
In-Stock Now: Fuji SQ10 Square hybrid digital/instant for $279
The new square format Fuji SQ10 hybrid (digital and instant at the same time) is now in-stock and ready to ship for $279 with free shipping by Roberts thru Amazon. This is not Prime eligible, so you get slow free shipping unless you $upgrade$ to faster shipping. As of the time of writing there are five units available.
In-stock now: Profoto B1X 500 AirTTL
Lighting action now, the Profoto B1X 500 AirTTL kits are now in-stock and ready to ship at B&H Photo. The 1-Light To-Go kit goes for $2095, while the 2-Light Location Kit goes for $4148. Free expedited shipping… For more B&H action, check their Featured Offers…
In-Stock Now: Fuji X-T2 Body for $1600
This was a very productive update of the Stock Status Tracker as it produced a handful of In-Stock Alerts, including the new condition Fuji X-T2 body only going for $1600 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon itself with a limit of up to three units per customer. A 3rd-party seller (Wolfe’s) has it in-stock as well among those in the detailed listings.
Or if you are a fan of used, the X-T2 with 18-55 is currently available used for $1662. Keep in mind, used quantities are even more limited than new condition when it comes to “hard to find” camera gear.
In-Stock Now: Fuji X-T2 Graphite body for $1800
If you are a fan of the Fuji X-T2 Graphite body only, good news for you too, it is currently in-stock for $1800 with free shipping at Adorama and by Amazon itself along with various 3rd-party sellers over there… For the big picture, check the Stock Status Tracker.
In-Stock Now: Fuji GFX-50S for $6500 at multiple places
The floodgates have finally opened for the Fuji GFX-50S, it is now in-stock at multiple dealers for its starting price of $6500 including Amazon itself and various 3rd-party sellers over there, along with B&H Photo and Adorama. When you expand the yellow “Special Offers” section at Adorama, they have a variety of combined purchase discounts if you buy the camera with various lens adapters and accessories.
For the big picture, check the Stock Status Tracker.
In-Stock Now: Panasonic GH5 body for $2000 [or USED for $1848]
Good news for all of you looking to find the Panasonic GH5 body only in-stock! As of the time of writing the camera is in-stock for its starting price of $2000 at Adorama and by a trio of recognizable eBay sellers, Samy’s Camera (eBay) (Southern California) and Kenmore Camera (eBay) (Washington, the Apple state) and Pixel Connection (eBay) (Ohio).
Meanwhile the estimate at B&H Photo is May 16, 2017, so if you are a B&H fan or have gift cards or rewards or store credit, that’s an option too. Keep in mind the “May 16” is an estimate and can change at any time as the estimates depend on various factors.
On the other hand, if you are a fan of buying used, you can get it for $1848~ in “Used – Like New” condition by Amazon Warehouse Deals itself. The listing says damaged original packaging, no cosmetic imperfections, and it has been tested and fully functional (not sure by who, and not sure how much the AWD camera testers know about customers). Amazon offers a 30-day return policy but makes no promise of a manufacturer warranty.
In-Stock now: Fuji X100F for $1300 [also, auction by “real person” in progress]
It is pure coincidence that I’m updating the Stock Status Tracker on Mondays, it’s supposed to get updated a lot more often, but time seems to fly faster and faster these days. Anyway, enough meta-talk, to the Fuji X100F-landia we go…
… where the Best Buy’s eBay store has the silver X100F in-stock for $1300. Limit three per buyer per the listing page.
On the black X100F front, Amazon itself has a May 18 in-stock estimate as of the time of writing. Keep in mind these estimates change over time…
If you are a Prime member and pay with either the Chase Amazon VISA credit card or the Prime Store credit card, you will receive 5% back as a statement credit, which is no small change, it is $65~ given the current price.
If you are not a Prime member, and you pay with the Chase Amazon VISA credit card you get 3% back as a statement credit, around $39. Citibank’s Forward credit card used to offer 5% on Amazon, but unless you are in a grandfathered card that wasn’t switched over, they no longer offer it (as far as I can tell).
USED OPTION
On the other hand, if you are a fan of buying used from eBay, an individual has a USED (eBay Auction) that ends on Tuesday at 10:30pm ET. As of the time of writing, the auction price is $1125 with 29 bids. Shipping is $12 from the state of MA.
In-Stock Now: Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 (Sony E)
Hide your wallet! Zeiss is zooming in on it 😉 The Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Lens for the Sony E-mount is now in-stock and ready to ship for $1999 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo… For more B&H Photo action, check their Featured Sales…
In-Stock Now: Sigma 100-400mm f5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary (C/N)
Shiguma time again! One of their latest lenses is now in-stock and ready to ship in the Canon and Nikon versions, it is the Sigma 100-400mm f5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary going for $799 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo.
Speaking of Sigma, they have announced but they have not priced yet the brand new Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DG OS HSM Art lens in the Canon, Nikon and Sigma SLR systems. Since it is not priced, there are no pre-orders yet.
This has been added to the New Cameras and Lenses of 2017 page.
In-Stock Now: Unlocked ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom for $329
Speaking of smartphones, the brand new factory unlocked ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom smartphone with 2.3x optical zoom is now in-stock and shipping by Amazon itself. It is powered by the Snapdragon S625, with 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, microSD slot, 5.5″ touchscreen, dual SIM, 5000 mah battery (with reverse charging), etc.
Now shipping: Factory Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ flagships
If you much prefer to get the new Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ flagships factory unlocked, with Samsung USA warranty and in new condition, there are now in-stock and shipping in limited quantities at the Samsung USA website. The S8 goes for $725 while the S8+ goes for $825.
It is also available for purchase through Samsung Financing on 24-month installment plans with 0% APR on approved credit.
They are also shipping from B&H Photo. The S8 goes for $800 while the S8+ goes for $900.
NOTE that with previous models (eg Galaxy S7), Samsung did not prioritize updates for the unlocked phones. For example, the S7 only just now is getting Nougat (7.0, not even the latest).
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