As holiday season officially approaches, some of the first season deals are coming in as well. B&H Photo Video is one of the first ones out and they have some great deals on some stalwart Canon items, as well as others. Links are in the article!
Have some money saved from the holidays? Maybe a few B&H Photo Video gift cards? Now may be the perfect time to buy with savings of up to $900 and $850 on Nikon and Canon bundles, respectively. B&H Photo Video is offering instant rebates on most Nikon and Canon systems, including the newer Nikon D750, D610, and D4s, and Canon 7D Mark II, 5D Mark III, and 1D X.
So you didn't get the new Sony a7 Camera you wanted for the holidays? Well there's still time to take advantage of Sony's trade-in incentives toward a new a7 camera and/or select lenses. In addition to the trade value of your working SLR or mirrorless camera, B&H is also offering 15% credit toward your purchase.
As a professional photographer I have always been curious about the art of videography since the two seem to go hand in hand, but I have never made the jump to shooting my own content because I was always quite unsure of where to start. I wanted to quickly learn the basics and start shooting right away.
From now until December 24th, Hasselblad is offering 40 percent off of their H5D series of cameras and lens bundles. They are also offering 20 percent off of lenses when bought with H5D, H5X, and Certified Pre-Owned bodies. If you've been waiting for the right time to purchase a Hasselblad, this may be it.
Happy Independence Day! As with every holiday, companies roll out some of their best discounts for the year on gear and electronics. I have been researching to find the best deals for the Fourth of July, and have came up with a comprehensive list of websites and offers you should take advantage of immediately.
Oh man, less than two weeks until Christmas and you STILL haven't finished shopping. It's ok everyone, we're in the same boat. That's why we are continuing to update our Holiday Gear Guide to reflect the best gifts between $200 and $500 so you can make a big splash with some amazing stuff stuffed in those stockings.
UPDATE: Though the B&H deal has expired, you can grab Lightroom 5 on Amazon for a cool $69. Lightroom 5, which was already on sale for under $110, for the next three hours (1 PM ET to 4 PM ET) is only $89. If you've wanted to own Lightroom 5 for a bargain-basement price, now is the time to grab it.
Today is the last day to save on photography training courses over at KelbyTraining.com. This is their biggest sale of the year so you don't want to pass this up. With over 700 hours of training from some of the best photographers in the world, they have discounted every subscription.
Well there is no avoiding it now that Thanksgiving is over and December has begun: the holidays are upon us. If you're still thinking about gifts for that photographer in your life (or yourself), we have updated our Holiday Gear Guide to reflect the best gifts between $100 and $200 for those of you with a little bit more set aside to afford to pack under the tree.
Ah the week of Thanksgiving. Turkey, gravy, family and the harsh realization you are horrifically underprepared for the holiday season. That's ok fellow photogs, we at Fstoppers have your back! Over the next few weeks we will be releasing updates to our Holiday Gear Guide, first starting with the lower-cost items and working our way up to the premium stuff.
Think Tank and MindShift recently released a number of notable new travel products for photographers including the rotation180 backpack, 2nd Brain laptop collection and PowerHouse organizers. Designed by photographers for photographers, their gear excels in functionality and durability. They are currently offering rebates on Rolling Camera Bags and Urban Disguise Shoulder Bags.
So it's Christmas Eve, you've shopped for everyone under the sun, how about few more quick deals just in case you don't get exactly what you want for Christmas? Save $50 on a big Lensbaby Pro Effects Kit as well as taking $80 off of the Canon Powershot SX150! Finally, take $150 off the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4!
Check out the links below for these awesome deals!
Check out this massive discount on the Nikon D7000 bundled with the Nikon 18-200mm DX VR II and a ton of extras including a free Nikon 50mm f/1.8! You'll even get free overnight shipping through January 5th! Also, Impact is offering $85 dollars off its 3 pack of 7' Parabolic Umbrellas and the Canon EOS Rebel T3 with an 18-55mm IS II Lens is only $399.00!
B&H now has the new Sony Full Frame Cyber Shot DSC-RX1 in stock with free overnight shipping! This incredible camera is one of the first of its kind, pairing a massive full frame CMOS sensor and fast Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* Lens with an ultra compact body. In addition to this the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX1 is now $160 dollars off!
Looking to make your way into shooting full frame digital on a budget? Well B&H has just announced a big price cut for the Canon 5D MK II! This is also an excellent second body for anyone looking for a back up so if you're in the Canon camp, this is definitely a deal you don't want to miss out on.
A few weeks ago we announced the release of the Nikon 70-200mm f/4, a lens that has been around for years for Canon shooters, but until now unavailable for those of us in the Nikon camp. It's been hard to find but now B&H has it in stock! In addition to this, you can save a whopping $700 dollars off a Nikon D600 bundled with the 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 bringing the price BELOW $2000.
The Nifty 50 is on my camera about 75 percent of the time. It's a great all purpose lens and while it's not exactly a portrait lens, it's still a very versatile lens. So, I was excited when I found out that Adorama is offering 25 dollars off the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 and throwing in free shipping on top of it all! This brings the price down to only $99!
Today, B&H has placed the Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 and the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 on sale for $260 and $207 off respectively through January 15th!
Red Giant, known for its video editing tools such as Plural Eyes, which a lot of Fstoppers writers use for syncing audio and video with ease, is having a sale! They have plenty of other neat bits of software, too. So head over and check them out. Code 2012BSF40 will get you the discount here on their site.
If your budget is over $500, you have a heck of a lot of awesome at your disposal. Camera equipment in general is pricey, but when you've got it to spend, you can really nab some nice stuff. We've compiled the absolute cream of the crop gift ideas that will set you back a lot of dough, but will not fail to impress come Christmas morning.
Today on Amazon you can get up to 70% off SanDisk Compact Flash Memory Cards. This is a great deal and would make an awesome stocking stuff for yourself or another photographer. Get them while you can!
Looking for an inexpensive camera for yourself or a friend? Adorama has a great deal on the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H90 16.1 MP 16x Optical Camera in Red! It's usually priced at $228 but it's been knocked down to only $99!
The Canon T4i, which is a good beginner camera as well as a solid second video camera option, is on sale for $600 with a lens and a bag, one of the lowest prices I've seen on this camera yet. Also the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4, Sony memory cards, and a Lumix digital body round out more deals of the day.
Canon Rebel T4i $599
As if we haven't posted enough amazing Holiday deals on Fstoppers lately, here is yet another awesome deal. Today, on Amazon SanDisk SD Memory Cards are more than half off. Get them now before this deal is over!
B&H has just released an incredible deal on Canon T4i Packages. If you bundle the T4i Body with the 18-135mm IS and 40mm f/2.8 Pancake lens, you'll save nearly $600 dollars off of the regular price! And for even bigger savings, you can add a Canon 55-250 f/4-5.6 IS II lens, bringing your total savings to a whopping $800 dollars!
B&H just updated the price of the Canon 50mm f/1.4 lens, one of our recommended gifts under $500, and has dropped the price to $299 when it's added to your cart. That's a pretty good discount if you're looking to pick up a normal lens for yourself or for someone on your gift list this holiday season.
If you're like me, you still haven't decided what the perfect gif tis for the photographer in your life. Well if you've got a little to spend, we have compiled the best gifts between $200 and $500. Speedlights, softboxes, tripods, tablets, lenses, and more, you're bound to find something here that will really impress.
Take a look at this latest deal from B&H that ends at midnight on December 3rd. Westcott Apollo's 43" Orb Speedlight Kit is now on sale for only $99.95! If you want a quick and easy kit for off camera flash, this is definitely a deal you should take advantage of.
From today until Friday, Animoto is offering a whopping 30% off Animoto Pro! That's the biggest sale on this product that we've ever had so don't miss this while it's here!
It's Cyber Monday and B&H has some awesome deals that you should be aware of! For starters, the Canon Rebel T4i, bundled with the 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6, which is normally $1,639 is now discounted sharply to only $962! That's almost $700 in savings! Also, Amazon has cut the price of Pocket Wizards and more!
Cyber Monday Deals:
Adorama has some great deals out for this holiday season, taking $100 dollars off the Canon Rebel T3i kit with an 18-55mm IS II lens as well as $400 off of the excellent Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II. If you're in the Nikon camp, they've knocked off $200 off of the Nikon 1 Mirrorless system.
Holiday Pricing:
If you've been looking to upgrade your video set up and get some higher quality audio, take a peek at the holiday savings for the TASCAM DR-40 4-Track Portable Digital Recorder. B&H is offering the fantastic price of $139 plus a $15 rebate. Although online ordering is unavailable till tomorrow afternoon, you can still stick it your cart for later.
B&H has just announced their Black Friday deals that end on Saturday.
Adobe is having a sale at their online store for Photoshop Lightroom 4, Photoshop Elements 11 and Premiere Elements 11. Lightroom is discounted down to only $199, while the Elements are only $60 each. You can also grab both elements programs as a bundle for only $90. All great bargains, but only until November 28!
Over the next few weeks we're going to be bringing you some great deals from B&H, Amazon and other online retailers. Today's deal runs through November 24th and is an automatic $400 discount on Canon 5D Mk II bodies, you can also get the same discount on the 5d MK II bundled with the Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS USM AF Lens.
Check out the deals on the 5D MK II HERE.
Ah... tis the season of giving! Last week we introduced you to some great gift ideas under $100. We are continuing our Gear Guide this week with ideas that cost just a bit more.
Right now, the Canon 5D Mark III is on sale on Ebay for $2,886, which is $400 less than other retailers even after the current $200 instant rebate. If you missed your chance to buy Canon before they cracked down on MAP pricing and are kicking yourself, it looks like you just got another chance. If you're shopping for the perfect gift, this is a great chance to grab it while it's discounted.
It's becoming that time of year again, and we photographers are difficult to buy for. There is just so much in the market, it's hard to know what we will love. Not to worry, Fstoppers is here to help. Not only are we compiling a list of the best stuff for photographers, we break it down by price so you don't break the bank.