In the middle of the 4th of July fireworks we have a pre-order alert as well! The new Leica M-E (Typ 240) is available for pre-ordering for $4K (okay, $3995) with a late July 2019 release estimate (the date shown on the page is July 26, 2019) at B&H Photo and friends… It has a 24mp FF CMOS sensor, the Maestro image processor, 3″ LCD, up to 3fps, 2GB buffer, etc…
Pre-order the all new Kindle Oasis e-reader starting at $250
Sunday is customarily a day for reading, be it newspapers, magazines, fiction or non-fiction. So the time is right to mention this, Amazon has revealed a brand new Kindle Oasis e-reader starting at $249 (Wifi-only, 8GB on-board storage, with Special Offers).
The 32GB option is +$30 only [not bad if you read manga or other data-hungry files]. To option without the Special Offers is +$20 but you can also remove them later after you start using the device [eg, if you don’t find them annoying or intrusive you can ignore them and use the $20 towards more e-books, eg “The Ruin of Kings”]…
This is available in two color schemes. Amazon also offers accessory bundles with a $30 off combined purchase discount.
NOTE that if you are buying this for someone else or you don’t want them to automatically link it to your purchasing Amazon account, you must needs click the “This is a gift…” link over there. There are multiple places during the checkout process that remind you of this [depending on which device/OS/viewport you are in].
As of the time of writing, your purchase includes a FREE 6-month prepaid Kindle Unlimited subscription. You will receive info via e-mail after Kindle order ships. It only activates if you activate it. Note that this is auto-renewing after the first six months, so leave a note in your calendar. Six months is plenty of time to read many e-books from the KU library!
Pre-order new Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens
If Canon has something up for pre-order, of course Nikon must needs match it, so Nikon is offering for pre-ordering their brand new Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens for $2300. Pre-orders are available at Adorama and B&H Photo and Amazon herself… Obviously, a compatible Z camera is needed to best utilize this lens 🙂
Pre-order the new Canon RP portable mirrorless full framer
It’s full frame mirrorless party! Canon has reveled a brand new full frame camera in their new mirrorless R system, a more “portable” camera, named so with the “RP” name, as in an R-system camera that is P-ortable! Pre-orders start at $1300 for the body only which is bundled with an EF-to-RF adapter (EF lenses on the new R bodies). Also, for a limited time during the pre-order festivities you can get your choice of a free Canon EG-E1 extension grip [this is not a battery grip]. The extension grip is available in your choice of body color.
All the aforementioned are available for pre-order at B&H Photo with a late February 2019 availability estimate.
Note that in the two kit bundles you see over-there there-are [“-” to prevent a double “there there” in a sentence] two different 24-105 lenses. The $1699 kit comes with the EF [yes, EF] 24-105mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM lens, while the $2199 kit comes with the RF 24-105mm f4L IS.
These are also available for pre-ordering at Adorama and also by Amaozn itself [note that the kits at Amazon are a bit confused, so pay attention to which option you are ordering]
In Europe, Amazon Germany has two kit options, both bundled with the EF-to-R adapter since that opens up a lot of lenses for the new R cameras. The body only (with adapter) goes for 1500 euro, while the kit with the adapter and the RF 24-105mm f4L IS lens goes for 2500 euro…
Pre-order new Manfrotto PRO Reloaders
Bag the bags now, but of the pre-ordering kind! Manfrotto has launched a new burst of Light and Reloader camera bags, and these eight new models are now available for preordering at B&H Photo with prices ranging from $160 to $400 depending on the model…
Coming Up: Zeiss ZX1 Full Frame Fixed Lens Camera
It is not available for pre-ordering just yet, but it will become available at some point in time! Yes, Zeiss is in the digital camera game too with their brand new ZX1, a 35mm full frame fixed lens camera with a [of course] prime lens of the 35mm f2 kind. Early details and specs of the camera can be found at B&H Photo…
Speaking of B&H and Zeiss, they are offering the new condition ZEISS Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 for $895 and 4% promotional rewards [around $36 to be used in future purchases] in your choice of Canon or Nikon system…
Pre-order new iPad PRO, Macbook AIR, Mac Mini
The biggest news of yesterday’s 2018 Apple event taking place in Tim Cook’s new favorite city is that *gasp* the beloved iPad Mini 4 continues to be in the line-up as an active and “latest” model 🙂
On a more serious note, Apple revealed a handful of new products, a total of over 90 SKUs (when colors, storage, etc options are factored in). The new products include a promising upgrade of the 11″ and 12.9″ iPad PROs with USB-C [good thing I stopped buying accessories at 30-PIN ;-)] with prices starting at $800 for the 11-inch model and $1000 for the 12.9-inch and go as high as $1900.
Also arriving is the highly anticipated Retina MacBook Air with prices starting at $1200 and going up to $2600. All these come with on-board SSD ranging from 128GB to 1.5TB and either 8 or 16GB of RAM.
Last but not least, the most numerous of the new products with over 50 SKUs is the new MacBook Mini with prices ranging from $800 to $4100.
So if one wants to buy one of each, at the entry-point model, that’s $2800. On the other hand, if you want to buy the flagship of each product, that’s $8600. Still less than a decent used CR darling Honda Accord 🙂
Pre-order new compact Sony HX99 Travel Zoom (30X optical)
It looks like Sony may have potentially produced an interesting new compact travel-zoom [pending the usual reviews, samples, comparisons and such]. It is the new Cybershot HX99 with a 30x optical zoom (24-720mm eq) Vario-Sonnar T* lens, 4K video, 18mp Exmor R CMOS 1/2.3″ sensor, 10fps, Bionz X, and RAW [B&H has a detailed spec sheet under the “Specs” tab – see link below]! It is a small sensor but RAW is better than not having RAW for those who like to squeeze more out of their camera.
It is available for pre-ordering for $448 at Adorama and B&H Photo and Amazon itself with a early November 8 release estimate.
Pre-order new Pentax 50mm f1.4 SDM AW HD FA
50mm primes have a “special relation” with photography, and to celebrate this, Pentax has a brand new 50mm prime lens, it is the Pentax HD FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW Lens available for pre-ordering for $1200 at B&H Photo…
Pre-order new Rokinon 24mm f2.8 [Sony E] for $399
More Rokinon action! In addition to the 14/2.8 AF Canon version being a B&H Daily Deal, Rokinon is back with another brand new autofocus prime lens available for pre-ordering, it is the 24mm f2.8 auto-focus for the Sony E-system going for $399 with pre-orders accepted at B&H Photo…
Pre-order the new Sony RX100 VI for $1200
Sony strikes again with another RX-series camera, the sixth of its name in the RX100 series, it is the brand new RX100 Mark VI, available for pre-ordering for $1200 at Adorama and B&H Photo and Amazon itself. The release estimate is July 10 in 2018.
It has a 1″ 20mp sensor, 28-200mm eq f2.8-4.5 Zeiss Vario Sonnar T* blessed lens, 315-point phase detection, touchscreen, 4K, etc. Just like the RX10 IV, this new model has also moved the chains forward in terms of pricing…
Pre-order new DJI Ronin-S for $699
B&H Photo has scored an exclusive, you can now pre-order the brand new DJI Ronin-S gimbal stabilizer for $699 with free expedited shipping when it is released. The current release estimate is mid-June 2018, other things equal… No relation to Ronin or Samurai or Shoguns or Westworld I presume 🙂
Speaking of B&H Photo, their Optic 2018 Conference runs June 3-6 in 2018. You can attend for free in person if you are gonna be in New York at that time (registration required; seating limited) or you can watch it all online from the comfort of wherever there’s Wifi or 4G LTE 🙂
Pre-order new Sigma 105/1.4 ART HSM [C/N/E/Si]
Another day, another new lens available for pre-ordering. It is Shiguma time once again, their new 105mm f1.4 DG HSM Art lens is available for pre-ordering for $1599 at B&H Photo in your choice of Nikon, Canon, and Sigma SLR systems and Sony E full frame mirrorless system.
Pre-order new Tamron 18-270 Di II VC PZD [C/N]
Speaking of pre-ordering, another Tamron superzoom lens is now available for pre-ordering, it is the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD going for $350 in your choice of Nikon or Canon DSLR systems at B&H Photo…
Pre-order new Fuji X-T100 mirrorless for $600 to $700
Fuji is back with another X-System interchangeable lens digital camera, part of the X-T series. it is the new X-T100, available for pre-order for $600 in body only in three color schemes at Adorama and B&H Photo… It is also available in a “take pictures with” kit with the XC 15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ for $700 available for pre-ordering at B&H Photo and Adorama…
Pre-order the new OnePlus 6 from China for $800
If you like what you see so far from the previews, specs, hands-on and announcements of the all new OnePlus 6 flagship smartphone, you can place pre-orders for it for $800 from GearBest.com. This will ship from China in early July. Various shipping options are available in addition to the free slow shipping. It has dual cameras, 8GB RAM (!), 128GB on-board storage, and much and more…
Pre-order new Sigma 70/2.8 DG ART Macro for $569
Macro prime time now, Adorama is accepting pre-orders for $569 for the new Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG ART Macro Lens in the following systems: Canon EF system and Sigma system and Sony E system.
UPDATE: pre-orders for these are also accepted at B&H Photo.
There is no Nikon option yet…
Pre-order new AMD Ryzen 7* and 5* processors
The new AMD Ryzen 7 and 5 processors are now available for pre=ordering at NewEgg and Amazon by Amazon itself with prices ranging from $200 for the Ryzen 5 2600 to $330 for the Ryzen 7X 2700. Both places have an April 19 release date, giving you plenty of time to start or finish your taxes 🙂
Z CAM E1 Mini 4K M43rds Camera for $199
Among the latest B&H NAB 2018 Specials running until 4/14/18 is the new condition Z CAM E1 Mini 4K Interchangeable Lens Camera going for $199 in the Gift Box Packaging or $249 in the Standard Packaging. This is a Micro Four Thirds little thing.
But Z Cam is not just small little things, they have a couple of VR Cinematic cameras, the Z CAM S1 6K Professional for $1800 (in-stock) and the S1 PRO Cinematic for $8580 in pre-order status.
Pre-order the Nikon D850 FilmMaker’s Kit for $5500
Nikon has a hard time making enough Nikon D850s to satisfy demand but that didn’t stop them from creating the “FilmMaker’s Kit”, it is the D850 body only bundled with a trio of f1.8G FX lenses (20, 35, 85), the ME-1 Stereo Microphone and ME-W1 wireless microphone, a 7 inch Atomos Ninja Flame and a spare EN-EL15a battery.
The price of this bundle is $5500 and it is available for pre-ordering at Amazon by Amazon itself and by Adorama and by B&H Photo… This has been added to our Stock Status Tracker…
WHEN DOES IT MAKE SENSE TO BUY THE FILMMAKER KIT?
The three f1.8G lenses on their own go for $800, $527, $477 respectively, totaling (with the help of a calculator) $1804. The Atomos goes for $795 on its own, increasing the bundle value to $2600. The battery goes for $60 on its own, while the two microphones go for $134 and $199 respectively. So that’s a total under $3000 for the Filmmaker kit, plus $3300 for the camera = $6300, with an asking price of $5500 for the bundle.
So with a difference of $2200 between the D850 body only ($3300) and the Filmmaker kit ($5500), you’d need to want at least $2200 worth of the kit items to make this a good deal. In other words, if you want all three lenses AND the Atomos, then it’s worth doing it, otherwise it becomes a too close to call type of a situation.
Pre-order new 9.7″ “Educational” iPad, Get $25 e-Gift Card
Apple’s Education Event yesterday revealed a new iPad targeting education, but also generating a lot of interest among the general consumer looking for a $300-ish iPad with support for the Apple Pencil (aka digital stylus). For consumers, this new 9.7″ inch iPad is available for pre-ordering for $330 with a $25 Best Buy e-gift-card at the Best Buy website. The $330 price is for the base Wifi-only model with 32GB storage.
The prices increase as usual with more storage, the 128GB goes for $430 (the usual +$100 storage tier bump). Meanwhile the 32GB Cellular model goes for $460 and the 128GB Cellular goes for $560 (the usual +$130 bump).
OF photography interest is support for the Apple Pencil. The Apple pencil is NOT included. It is also compatible with the upcoming Logitech Crayon.
The iPads are still not available for purchase by Amazon itself (various 3rd-party sellers offer them but not Amazon itself), so the iPad tablet market is still doing okay. If they were close to the panic button, they’d be sold by Amazon itself as well 🙂
Pre-order new HTC Vive PRO for $799 (non-PRO drops to $499)
If you are a boldly going early adopter of this decade’s attempts at VR technology, Amazon itself is now accepting pre-orders for the HTC VIVE Pro Virtual Reality Headset for $799 with an April 5 release estimate. Maximum of up to three units pre-ordered per customer at the moment.
Meanwhile the previous non-PRO models, the HTC VIVE Virtual Reality System is down to $500 with free shipping by Amazon itself. Also maximum of up to three per customer at the sale price.
Pre-order new Z CAM K1 Pro Cinematic VR180 Camera
Another new “alternative camera” is now available for pre-ordering. It is the Z CAM K1 Pro Cinematic VR180 Camera going for $2995 with free shipping at B&H Photo. The shipping estimate is “coming soon”…
For more pre-order alerts, check our … pre-order alerts posts 🙂
Pre-order new Elinchrom ELB 500 TTL portable flash system
New on the lighting front! If you are a fan of the Elinchrom way of things, they have just launched their new Elinchrom ELB 500 TTL system with preorders accepted at B&H Photo for $1250. The ELB 500 TTL Flash head goes for $500 on its own. Or you can pre-order the ELB 500 TTL To Go Kit for $1900 (ELB 500 TTL with battery, flash cable, cable, charger, etc) or you can get that with two heads for $2125. The flash head has a March 12 in-stock estimate, while the rest are “coming soon”.
B&H now offers Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S9* pre-orders
We rounded up the various carrier options for the brand new Samsung Galaxy S9* earlier today, but if you are a fan of factory unlocked with US warranty purchased from independent retailers, you are in luck! B&H Photo now has them available for pre-ordering as follows:
+ Samsung Galaxy S9 for $720 in four color schemes
+ Samsung Galaxy S9 PLUS for $840 in three color schemes
Pre-order the new Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ today
The Mobile World Congress party is over but the Samsung Galaxy S9* party has just began! Today is the first time pre-orders are accepted for the new Snapdragon 845 duo [remember, only the S9+ gets the dual camera], with orders shipping/delivered two weeks from today (March 16).
+ Samsung’s own website offers the S9 for $720 and the S9 Plus for $840, unlocked with USA warranty
+ optional financing available on 24 or 36 month plans
+ up to $350 trade-in credit of eligible phones
+ Unlocked with USA warranty is the best way to buy it unless you prefer a carrier or their leasing/buying/upgrade options
+ Samsung also offers carrier versions of the phone, sometimes with lower prices than the carrier themselves if you plan to buy it outright (the carriers are favoring the 18-month and 24-month plans and leases instead of outright purchases)
+ Unlocked not available for purchase yet at 3rd-party retailers like B&H and Amazon (phone manufacturers and their carrier friends intentionally delay them because … carriers)
+ Verizon Galaxy S9 for $800 outright or $33.33/mo on 24 month plan
+ Verizon Galaxy S9 PLUS for $930 outright or $38.74/mo on 24 month plan
+ up to $350 trade-in credit on eligible phones; $150 if you switch to Verizon
+ $150 off if you buy it together with a Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch
+ AT&T Galaxy S9 for $$790 outright or $26.34/mo on 30-month plan;
+ AT&T Galaxy S9 PLUS for $915 out right or $30.50/mo on 30-month plan
+ AT&T NEXT options also available;
+ up to $350 trade-in credit on eligible phones; $150 if you switch to AT&T
+ T-Mobile Galaxy S9 for $720 outright or $30/mo for 24 months
+ T-Mobile Galaxy S9 PLUS for $840 outright or $120 down plus $30/mo on 24 months
+ up to $360 trade-in o eligible phones
+ all you can eat magenta is FREE 🙂
+ Sprint Galaxy S9 for $792 outright or with 18-month Flex Lease plans
+ Sprint Galaxy S9 PLUS for $912 outright or with 18-month Flex Lease plans
+ up to $350 trade-in credit; $150 prepaid VISA if you switch to Sprint
+ note that Sprint lease plans do not pay the full price of the phone; at the end of the lease you have to pay the difference if you want to keep the phone
+ Xfinity Galaxy S9 for $720 outright or $30/mo on 24 months
+ Xfinity Galaxy S9 PLUS for $840 outright or $35/mo on 24 months
+ other regional and emerging carriers should also be announcing their offers
+ as usual, the carriers have a variety of terms, conditions, restrictions and traps when you sign up for their installment plans, so be sure to read through it all!
Pre-orders begin for new Sony a7 III at 11am ET
Get your e-wallets ready if interested in this one! Pre-orders for the new Sony a7 III body only full frame Sony E-system camera will begin at 11am eastern today (Wednesday 2/28/18) at authorized Sony dealers for $2000 body only or $2200 with the 28-70 lens at B&H Photo and Adorama et al.
You can see how it stacks up price-wise to the rest of the cameras using the:
+ 35mm full frame price charts
+ Mirrorless Price Charts
+ these were created before the a7 III was announced (that’s why it’s not in there; but it will be in the next iteration of these)
No Preorders Yet: new Tokina Opera 50mm f1.4 FF (C/N)
If you have a Canon or Nikon DSLR, Tokina would like to sign to you. But the price of the ticket has not been revealed yet 🙂
Tokina has revealed their brand new Opera 50mm f1.4 Full Frame lens available in the Canon and Nikon systems. The price has not been revealed yet, so obviously pre-orders cannot be accepted.
This too has been added to the New Lenses of 2018 tracking page…
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