Induro Alloy 8M AT114 Tripod for $76

The Induro Alloy 8M AT114 Tripod is offered for $76 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo as one of their latest featured deals… For more action, check the B&H Featured Deals page

Dolica TX570B150SL Ultra Compact Tripod with Professional Ball Head for $63 w/free S&H

The Dolica TX570B150SL Ultra Compact Tripod with Professional Ball Head is currently on sale for $63 with free shipping by Focus Camera on eBay. There are seven units available as of the time of writing.

Getting close enough in price, if you clip the “Clip Coupon & Save” $5 off coupon at Amazon by Amazon itself [corrected link], you can get it for $65 with free shipping. The coupon only works if Amazon itself is the seller, not 3rd-party sellers.

Oben AC-2361L Aluminum Tripod for $150

B&H Photo has another limited time sale, $150 with free expedited shipping gets you the Oben AC-2361L Aluminum Tripod.

In-stock now: Manfrotto 290 Xtra tripods (9 options)

For the early adopters of new tripods, the new Manfrotto 290 Xtra tripods are now in-stock and ready to ship at Adorama. There are nine options there, some are bundles. Prices range from $140 to $300.

Sunpak 423PX2 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod with Compact Pistol Grip Head for $80

The Sunpak 423PX2 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod with Compact Pistol Grip Head is currently on sale for $80 with free shipping at B&H Photo where it averages 4.3 out of 5 based on 51 customer reviews and also at Amazon by Amazon itself where it averages 4.2 out of 5 based on 55 customer reviews.

(ENDED) Tuesday Fry’s Promo Codes: 62″ Vivitar VIV-VPT-3662 Tripod for $18

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Weekly Fry’s Promo Codes (Oct 4-10): Vanguard 203AGH Tripod for $50

The Weekly Promo Code offers for the Fry’s Electronics email subscribers for the week of October 4-10 (2015) include:

+ VANGUARD ESPOD CX 203AGH Tripod for $50 (limit 1 – good online and in-store)
+ various storage options and selfie sticks

(ENDED) Friday Fry’s Promo codes: Sony VCTR100 Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head for $20 (B&M only), etc

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3Pod P5CRH 5-Section 8X Carbon Fiber Reversable Travel Tripod with K3 BallHead for $90

For a limited time only, as a flash sale, Adorama is offering the 3Pod P5CRH 5-Section 8X Carbon Fiber Reversable Travel Tripod with K3 BallHead for $90 with free expedited shipping.

Vanguard Auctus Plus 284AT Tripod for $130

The Vanguard Auctus Plus 284AT aluminum tripod, model AUCTUS PLUS 284AT, is currently on sale for $130 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo.

Weekly Fry’s promo codes: refurb Pana ZS35 zoom for $100 (B&M only), Case Logic, Manfrotto, etc

A new week is here and Fry’s has a new round of promo code offers for email subscribers (free to join their email list) for the week of Sept 20-26 (2015). Some offers are good in-store, some online, some at both places. The default in our post is both places unless otherwise indicated. Of potential chimera and photon interest:

+ refurbished Panasonic ZS35 with card and case for $100 (in-store only; limit 1)
+ Case Logic Luminosity DSLR + tablet backpack (DSB-101-BLACK) for $50 (limit 1)
+ Manfrotto Compact Advanced Tripod (MKCOMPACTADV-B) for $60 (limit 1)
+ eMatic 720p Action Camera for $30 (in-store only; limit 1)
+ 28-inch UpStar 4K monitor for $250 (in-store only; limit 1)
+ 50pk Optimum DVD-R or DVD+R blank discs for $5.88 (limit 5)
+ USB to microUSB OTG cable for 99c (limit 3)
+ 20% off inks (excludes Samsung) (limit 5)
+ various tech and storage options as usual

Vanguard 263AB-100 Tripod with SBH-100 QR Ballhead for $150 after $50 MIR

We start a tripod mini series. First up, if you are not afraid of mail-in rebates, the Vanguard 263AB-100 3-Section Aluminum Alloy Alta Pro 263-AT Tripod Legs with SBH-100 QR Ballhead is on sale for $150 after a $50 mail-in rebate and with free expedited shipping at Adorama. The PDF rebate form is right there on the product page.

Manfrotto MKBFRA4-BHC BeFree Tripod for $179

The Manfrotto MKBFRA4-BHC BeFree travel tripod is currently on sale for $179 with free shipping in new condition by OneCall.com or if you have Amazon gift cards to spend, by OneCall upon Amazon.

On the other hand, if you are comfortable with open-box purchases, you can get it for $170 with free shipping by Focus Camera on eBay (five units left as of the time of writing) [don’t forget the limited time 5X eBay Bucks offer if you are eligible for that].

Vanguard Alta CA 234AP with PH-33 Pan Head for $80

The tripod party continues, the new condition Vanguard Alta CA 234AP 4-section alum-alloy tripod with the PH-33 pan head is on sale for $80 with free shipping at Adorama or if you have Amazon Gift Cards waiting to be spent, by Adorama upon Amazon.

Aiptek ZAC-STD-5 Tripod for $10 w/free s&h

On the budget tripods front, the Aiptek ZAC-STD-5 is on sale for $10 with free shipping at Adorama. No coupon, no rebate. It averages 3.8 out of 5 based on 38 customer reviews and has 87 answers on customer questions.

Weekly Fry’s Promo codes: 70″ Sunpak Tripod for $30, etc

On Sundays, Fry’s has new weekly promo code deals, running from Sunday AM until the close of business on Saturday PM of the same week. So, for the week of September 13-19 (2015) [forgot the link in OP], using the custom promo codes found in individual email subscriber emails, you can get the following – of potential chimera and photon interest:

+ 4pk Tenergy single-use AA batteries for 40c (limit 5)
+ 70-inch Sunpak Ultra 7000TM Tripod/Monopod for $30 (limit 1)
+ Canon Gadget Bag 2400 for $40 (limit 1)
+ various Samsung SSDs
+ end by Sat 9/19/15 or earlier if sold out

Manfrotto 294 Carbon Fiber Tripod with 496RC2 Ball Head for $190

The Manfrotto 294 Carbon Fiber Tripod with 496RC2 Ball Head is on sale for $190 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo. Offer ends Tuesday at 11:59pm ET or earlier if sold out. B&H has a holiday closing, that’s why this runs for 72 hours – check their website for details and order cut-off points.

Buy MeFoto Tripod, Get future $50 credit towards Camera/Lens purchase

On the two step front, there is a two part promotion at Amazon.

Step #1: Purchase a MeFoto tripod from a list of 28 options, sold and shipped by Amazon herself (not 3rd-party sellers). The lowest priced ones as of the time of writing are $150.

Step #2: 30 days after your item ships (not 30 days after you place an order), you will receive an email from Amazon that a $50 promotional credit has been added to your account. Details will be included in that email. The $50 credit can be used towards the purchase of cameras or lenses. You have one year to redeem this $50 promotional credit.

Offer ends 9/30/15.

In-stock nao: Manfrotto 290 Tripods & Monopods (15 options)

The Manfrotto 290 line-up of tripods and monopods is now in-stock and ready to ship at Adorama. Free expedited shipping. A total of 15 products have arrived, with prices ranging from $50 to $300.

$150 Mail-In Rebate on Gitzo Tripods (17 options)

If you are fond of Gitzo tripods and not vehemently opposed to mail-in rebates, their mail-in rebate promotion is good until 9/30/15, offering $150 mail-in rebates on eligible Gitzo tripods. A total of 17 items are participating at Adorama, with prices ranging from $680 to $1450 (after the $150 MIR is factored in). Details on the promotion with the Rebate PDF file where we learn this is a limit two offer during the promotional period.

Sunpak 423PX2 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod with Compact Pistol Grip Head for $80

From the “Tripods R Us” department (if camera bags have their “Bag The Bags” segment, why not?), the Sunpak 423PX2 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod with Compact Pistol Grip Head (maximum height 63 inches, maximum weight 15.4 lbs) is on sale for $80 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo.

(ENDED) Tuesday Lightning Deals: 61-inch iKross tripod for $34

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Weekly Fry’s promo code specials: Case Logic, Vanguard

A new week is here, and so are new weekly promo codes at Frys. You need the promo codes that are personally generated for each subscriber to their emailing list. The offers below expire late on Saturday 9/5/15 or earlier if the Force Awakens or if they sell out… Of potential camera and photo interest:

+ Case Logic SLRC-206 SLR Camera and Laptop Backpack for $45 (limit 1)
++ Amazon only partially price-matched this, it goes for $55 there
++ speaking of Case Logic, the Case Logic DCB-309 (different model) is on sale for $51 at Amazon

+ 61-inch Vanguard ESPOD CX 203AGH tripod for $50 (limit 1; in-store only)

+ various flash drives, microSDs, etc
+ also MicroUSB to OTG cable for 99c (limit 3)

Monoprice Carbon Fiber Tripod for $114 w/free s&h

Good until the end of day on 8/30/15, Monoprice is offering their own Carbon Fiber Tripod (Monopod Expert Series) for $114 with free shipping. This is product number 12152. It only has one review so far, so perhaps for the explorers and the early adopters and the curious.

Ending at the same time as well, coupon code SUMMER10 gets you 10% OFF Site-Wide over there, and they offer free shipping on orders of $75+. The usual coupon exceptions apply. They have a variety of affordable camera & photo (and obviously tech) accessories.

Tripods Etc sales: Manfrotto, Velbon, Steadicam, Intova, Video Heads

To cover some ground faster, in this post, we round up a number of Tripods Etc (tripods, monopods, and other stabilizers and holders) currently on sale at B&H Photo (with free shipping unless otherwise indicated):

+ Manfrotto 293 Carbon Fiber Tripod with MH293D3-Q2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head with Folding Handles for $200
+ Manfrotto MK293A4-D3Q2 Aluminum Tripod 4S with 3-Way Pan Head for $120
+ Manfrotto 055 Magnesium Ball Head with Q2 Quick Release for $200
+ Velbon Ultra Stick M53 Aluminum Monopod for $40
+ Steadicam Solo Stabilizer & Monopod for $300
+ Sirui Video Heads (two options, $180, $300)
+ Tovatec Base Tray w/ Double Handle for $50
+ ProTapes tape (two options; tapes are “holders” – the loophole to include them in this round-up :-))

(ENDED) Mon: E-Image EK60AAM Fluid Drag Video Head and Tripod for $180

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60-inch Dolica LA600 Pro Tripod (Traveler Edition) for $70

The 60-inch Dolica LA600 Pro aluminum alloy tripod with ballhead, traveler edition, is currently on sale for $70 with free shipping at Groupon Goods. This is sold on the Groupon website but the seller is Dolica (same way Amazon, NewEgg, Sears, etc have 3rd-party sellers on their website). This is a final sale (no returns). US continental states only. No PO Boxes. Not eligible for coupon codes. Which is why there is no place to enter the previously mentioned coupon code after you add it to the Groupon shopping cart – I am no Sherlock Homes – it took me a couple of minutes to put the two together 🙂

(ENDED) Tue at Fry’s B&M: 50-inch Vivitar VIV-VPT-1250 tripod for $5 after promo

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Sunpak 423PX2 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod for $80

The Sunpak 423PX2 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod is currently on sale for $80 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo… While there, the Manfrotto Pro Shoulder Bag 20 is on sale for $35 with free shipping (upgraded to expedited if your order total is $49+)…

Vanguard Auctus Plus 283CT Carbon Fiber Tripod for $200 (Legs Only)

A few more B&H specials for PSW 2015, on the tripod front, the Vanguard Auctus Plus 283CT 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod (Legs Only) is on sale for $200 with free standard shipping.