Zoom-zoom! The Canon SX400 IS superzoom (30x optical) is on sale for a limited time for $129 with free shipping at B&H Photo. As the “IS” in the model name suggests, this has a CCD sensor (vs “HS” which designates a CMOS sensor). Offer ends by 12/19/15 at 11:59pm ET.
Panasonic SZ-10 compact-zoom (12x) for $70
It looks like the Panasonic compact-zooms are on a discounting cycle, the black DMC-SZ10 (12x optical) is now on sale for $70 with free shipping at B&H Photo. Offer ends by 12/15/15 at 11:59pm ET… A silver lining in the smartphone-cameraphone onslaught is that it made a lot of digital cameras more affordable…
Panasonic ZS50 + $50 Gift Card for $250
The Panasonic ZS50 compact-zoom is bundled with a $50 Adorama gift certificate, all together going for $250 with free shipping at Adorama. Only the black ZS50 gets this promotion.
Panasonic ZS45 compact-zoom for $150
The Panasonic ZS45 compact-zoom appears to be making its farewell tour in new condition at authorized Panasonic dealers. At Adorama the black model goes for $150 and it is marked as both a Closeout and Low Stock… At B&H the black model is gone for good, while the white goes for $150 as well…
Speaking of this series of cameras, among the weekly Fry’s Promo Code offers for Dec 13-19 (2015) you can get the refurbished PanasonicZS40 for $200, available in-store or online with a limit of one per customer.
(ENDED) Refurbished Nikon L840 superzoom for $120
This limited time offer expired…
(ENDED) Canon Powershot SX600 HS Red Superzoom for $150
This limited time offer expired…
Nikon Coolpix L340 compact zoom for $100
It’s back to Black Friday pricing at Target with the return to the $100 price level for the Nikon Coolpix L340 compact zoom. The last few years Target has been able to secure an “exclusive” Coolpix L-camera that they manage to have as a $100 Black Friday doorbuster (or something like that). As the L in the model name strongly hints, this is powered by AA batteries (four of them).
Thur Fry’s Promo Codes: refurb Panasonic ZS35 for $100
The Fry’s promo codes (from their email newsletters) for Thursday 12/10/15 include the return of the manufacturer refurbished Panasonic ZS35 compact-zoom with a card and case for $100. The offer is limit one and will be available at their stores and their website. It goes live at some point on Thursday (obviously after you receive your Thursday promo codes email).
Refurbished Panasonic FZ70 superzoom for $185
Back to the eBay Deals we geaux, where we find the manufacturer refurbished Panasonic FZ70 for $185 with free shipping from eBay Seller “Poppy9780”. They offer a 30 day return policy but there’s no mention of warranty on the listing.
Panasonic FZ300 drops to $550
The Panasonic FZ300 superzoom (a RAWzoomer with a 1/2.3″ sensor and 40x optical zoom) is now down to $550 with free shipping at authorized Panasonic dealers such as B&H Photo and Adorama and Amazon itself.
Panasonic FZ200 + $50 Gift Card for $300
Zoom-zoom, old school with 1/2.x” RAW, the new condition Panasonic FZ200 is offered with a $50 B&H Photo Gift Card and 4% rewards (around $12) for $300 with free shipping at B&H Photo.
Refurbished Nikon Coolpix S9900 for $180
Compact travel-zooms found their niche in-between affordable iLCs and smartphones. One such camera is the black manufacturer refurbished Nikon Coolpix S9900 on sale for $180 with free shipping and a 90 day Nikon USA warranty at Adorama.
Canon SX530 HS Superzoom with FREE extras for $230
The Canon SX 530 HS superzoom (50x optical) is now down to $230 at authorized Canon USA dealers, with various free accessories that vary by seller. At Amazon by Amazon itself you get a free 32GB Sandisk Extreme SDHC… At Adorama you get a free Canon MG-2922 printer, 16GB Toshiba SD, Adorama camera bag, cleaning kit, photo book coupon, and $4.58 in promotional rewards… At B&H Photo you get 2% promotional rewards.
Refurbished Nikon Coolpix L830 (34x) for $110
To the eBay Deals we zoom-zoom again where BuyDig’s eBay store is offering the manufacturer refurbished red Nikon Coolpix L830 superzoom (34x optical) for $110 with free shipping with a limit of five per customer and a 90 day Nikon warranty.
Panasonic ZS45 compact-zoom for $100
Zoom zoom, the black Panasonic ZS45 compact-zoom with the all-important “wink selfie” feature is now on sale for $100 by Adorama and Adorama thru Amazon and Adorama on eBay.
(ENDED) Canon SX600 HS + $100 Gift Card for $200
This lightning deal expired… For future action, check the Gold Box lightning deals…
(ENDED) Nikon Coolpix L840 + $70 Gift Card for $170
This lightning deal expired… For future action, check the Gold Box lightning deals…
(SOLD OUT) Fuji S1 superzoom (50x) for $180
This offer did not last long, it sold out long before its 24 hour window closed…
The Fuji Finepix S1 superzoom (50x optical) digital camera is on sale for $180 with free shipping, with a limit of three per customer at Amazon by Amazon herself as one of the many Gold Box Daily Deals. Offer ends by 3am ET on Friday or earlier if sold out.
Nikon Coolpix P610 superzoom (60x) with Extras for $400
Zoom-zoom, the Nikon Coolpix P610 superzoom (60x optical) with Wi-Fi and NFC (but not cellular radio) is on sale for $400 with free shipping at authorized dealers, but that’s not all, Adorama is bundling with it a free Lowepro Rezo TLZ-10 holster, a 16GB SD memory card, and a cleaning kit. The camera is available in black or red.
Refurb. Canon Superzooms w/1yr warranty start at $80
Also part of the refurbished Powershot sales at the Canon Outlet with a 1-year warranty are a few superzooms that, as of the time of writing, are in-stock: SX 400 IS (black or red) for $80, SX600 HS for $120, SX520 HS for $130, SX700 HS for $150, SX60 HS for $350… Reminder: HS = CMOS sensor, IS = CCD…
Out of stock (and un-orderable) as of the time of writing are the SX170 HS for $60, SX510 HS for $80, SX50 HS for $150. I don’t know if/when they may return…
Fry’s Half-Week Promo codes: refurb ZS35 for $99, Manfrottos, mystery Elph
A lot of brick and mortar retailers split their weekly ads in two on ThanksGiving week. The conventional weekly ad typically covers Sunday through Wednesday night, and the other one is of course the Black Friday ad. Fry’s has posted their half-week (Sun AM to Wedn PM) weekly ad on their website and it includes these camera and photo items (these require unique promo codes that are included in each person’s email subscription to the Fry’s e-mail newsletters):
+ refurb Panasonic ZS35 with card and case for $99 is back again (limit 1)
+ Manfrotto Compact Xtreme 2-in-1 Monopod+Pole for $30 (limit 1)
+ Manfrotto Compact Action Tripod (MKCOMPACTACN-BK) for $40 (limit 1)
+ refurbished 10-inch Sylvania SDPF1089 digital picture frame for $37 (limit 1)
+ 16GB Samsung cyan microSD with fullsize adapter for $6 (limit 2; in-store only)
+ mystery 20mp Canon Elph for $140 (in-store only; you have to call them or visit store for details; most likely because of MAP restrictions)
Panasonic FZ1000 + $100 Gift Card for $750
The Panasonic FZ1000 superzoom with RAW and its 1-inch sensor is bundled with a $100 Adorama Gift Certificate for $750 with free shipping at Adorama… Optionally you can triple your manufacturer warranty via mail-in rebate…
Panasonic FZ200 + $100 Gift Card for $400
The Panasonic FZ200 superzoom with RAW is bundled with a $100 Adorama gift certificate and a 16GB SD card for $400 with free shipping at Adorama.
(SOLD OUT) Panasonic FZ300 superzoom for $400
This daily deal sold out before the full 24 hours expired…
Panasonic ZS45 compact-zoom (20x) for $120
Zoom-zoom! The 20x optical zoom Panasonic ZS45 is on sale for $120 with free expedited shipping at Adorama in your choice of black ZS45 or white ZS45.
UPDATE: it is also offered for $120 with free shipping by Adorama on eBay if you have eBay Gift cards or are participating in any eBay Bucks promotions.
Canon SX710 HS superzoom (30x) with Extras for $330
The Canon SX710 superzoom (30x optical) is now on sale for $330 with free pouch and case in either red (exclusive) or black at Best Buy where it is their headliner daily deal for Sunday… If you like a different set of accessories (and more of them) you can get it for the same price by Ritz Camera fulfilled by Amazon (Prime eligible; 32GB Lexar, tripod, camera bag, extra 3rd-party battery, various accessory trinkets)…
Weekly Fry’s Promo codes: Sony W710 for $60, refurb Pana ZS35 for $98, Vanguard, Lowepro, batteries, etc
Fry’s posted their weekly promo code offers for the week of November 15 through 21 in 2015. These are good when you use the unique promo code found in your Fry’s individual email newsletter subscription. It is free to sign-up… Of potential camera and photo interest:
+ Sony Cybershot W710 P&S for $60 (limit 1; in-store only)
+ back like a Seinfeld rerun, refurbished Panasonic ZS35 compact-zoom with case and card for $98 (limit 1)
+ Vivitar HD action cam for $28 (limit 1; in-store only)
+ VANGUARD ESPOD CX 203AGH 61″ MAX HEIGHT. PISTOL for $40 after $10 MIR (limit 1)
+ Lowepro TAHOE BP 150AW SLR BackPack Padded – Black for $50 (limit 1)
+ 64GB Toshiba microSD with SD adapter for $20 (limit 2; in-store only)
+ 4pk Sony AA Stamina rechargeables for $9 (limit 2; in-store only)
+ 4pk Tenergy AA single-use for $0.29 (limit 10)
+ various tech and storage options as usual
Refurbished Nikon L830 superzoom (34x) for $110
To the eBay Deals we return, where BuyDig’s eBay store is offering the manufacturer refurbished Nikon Coolpix L830 (34x optical) for $110 with free shipping and a 90 day Nikon warranty, in your choice of plum or red color schemes. Limit five per customer.
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