Camera Deals

Samsung dual-screen TL220 (blue trim) ships for $254

2009-11-15T12:55:00-08:00

If you are looking for the new dual-screen (back and front) Samsung digital cameras, the more affordable of the two models, the TL220, with the blue-trim, is now shipping from Amazon herself, for $254 with free shipping and handling. This sells for $16 less than the red TL220, so if you prefer blue over red, or have no preference, then the price is better!

The other model, the TL225, available in purple and orange trim ranges in price from $300 to $350 depending on when you look.

$200 discount with Nikon D90, D300s, D700, D5000 + 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 VR

2009-11-15T11:58:44-08:00

We mentioned in yesterday's summary the $200 off promotion when buying the Nikon D300s with the 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR lens. Now our readers have pointed out that this special promotion is good for other Nikon DSLRs as well.

You will receive the $200 discount when you reach the Checkout page at Amazon. There is nothing to mail in. Both items must be sold and shipped by Amazon.com, not by any of the many third-party sellers that do business there.

Nikon DSLRs with $200 off the 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 VR promotion
+ D90 body only ($795) + 70-300mm lens ($530) = $1325 - $200 = $1125
+ D90 w/18-105mm ($1082) + 70-300mm lens ($530) = $1632 - $200 = $1432
+ D700 body only ($2452) + lens = $2982 - $200 = $2782
+ D700 + 24-120mm VR ($3000) + lens = $3530 - $200 = $3330
+ D5000 body-only ($602) + 70-300mm ($530) = $1132 - $200 = $932
+ D5000 with kit lens ($699) + 70-300mm ($530) = $1229 - $200 = $1029

Panasonic TS1 (FT1) ships for $285

2009-11-14T16:03:11-08:00

If you are looking for a compact digital camera that has a good chance of surviving the elements regardless of season, one of them is the Panasonic TS1, aka FT1, which has now dropped to $285, sold and shipped by Amazon herself. The price is the same for all three body colors (orange, gray, green), however, the green color comes with a bonus 4gb Kingston SDHC memory card. Just add the card to your shopping cart and its price will be deducted when you reach the Checkout page. (Free card only if the camera is sold and shipped by Amazon.com itself, not the 3rd-party sellers)

Latest deals and specials summary

2009-11-14T13:33:19-08:00

After a big wave of new specials and discounts, there is a break in the action, so this is a good time to recap some of the best current deals and specials that might be of interest. We are trying a new summary format, broken down by brand! (Prices and availability are as of the time of writing, and are not updated automagically).

Canon
+ One day left to enter in the Canon-Amazon Yellowstone mega-sweepstakes (winner gets 7D, lenses, free trip to Yellowstone, etc)
+ G11 for $450 at Amazon
+ G10 for $430 plus S&H at Calumet Photo
+ EF-S 55-250mm IS from various sellers at Amazon for around $220

Nikon
+ $200 instant discount: D300s body only ($1575) + Nikon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 ($530) = $2105 - $200 = $1905 (expires November 28) at Amazon
+ D3000 with 18-55mm DX VR at Amazon ($500 by Amazon herself, $489 via 6ave)
+ refurbished Coolpix S220 (plum color) for $85 with free S&H at Adorama

Olympus
+ E620 two-lens kit for $710 at Abe's of Maine

Panasonic
+ Panasonic LZ10K for $108 delivered by J&R World on Amazon
+ FZ35K superzoom for $324 by Amazon herself ($318 by 17th Street and 6ave)
+ Hard to find: 20mm pancake for $400
+ Hard to find: GF1 + 14-42mm for $900

Pentax
+ Black Pentax K-x with lens and bonus Sling bag for $610 at NewEgg - see via Kx stock matrix
+ Refurbished older DSLRs at Best Buy
+ Optio W80 with bonus 4gb SDHC for $230 at Amazon
+ Star Wars Pentax K-X with 18-55mm lens and bonus 4gb card for $640 with free ground at Abes of Maine

Samsung
+ Instant rebates on the TL225, TL220 and HZ15w at Buy.com (intermediate level deal - must pay attention)

Fuji
+ F200-EXR steady at $285 at Amazon

Casio
+ EX-FC100 speed-demon with bonus 4gb SDHC card for $220 with free S&H by Amazon herself
+ EX-FS10 (choice of colors) ships for under $180 at Amazon

Sigma
+ Sigma DP1 for $400 by Amazon herself

Other Discounts
+ Last day for the Staples $50 Gift Card promotion with camera/camcorder purchase over $150
+ $50 off DSLRs over $500 at NewEgg
+ Last day for Best Buy special on T4300-powered laptop for $430
+ Instant discounts on select magazines at Amazon including American Photo and National Geographic
+ $20 Gift Card with purchase of 8gb iPod for $200 at Best Buy (Saturday only!)
+ 1gb RCA Jet Sport mp3 player with arm-band, headphones and FM recording shipped for $12 as today's deal of the day at NewEgg (Saturday only)

Storage
+ 16gb Lexar UDMA Compactflash for $121 (no rebates) by WolfCamera.com
+ five 2gb Sandisk Extreme III Compactflash cards for $50 with free S&H from Adorama (no rebates!)

Fuji F70 w/4gb SD, camera case, mini tripod ships for $230

2009-11-13T17:35:33-08:00

If you like accessory-extras, and also like the Fuji F70EXR, then for $230 with free shipping you can get a Fuji F70 bundle from Adorama which includes the standard camera kit, along with a 4gb EasyStore SD card, a Lowepro Ridge 10 camera case, and a two-section mini tripod.

When you compare this bundle to the camera-only kit at Amazon, it's like getting two of the three accessories for free.

The big question is whether you want them or need them. Pack-rats already know the answer :)

Black Fuji Z30 ships for $98 (orange for $92)

2009-11-13T09:08:18-08:00

Whether you are shopping early for the holidays, or looking for a basic P&S, or perhaps want to have a "backup gift" in case you forget someone or someone appears unexpectedly, for $98 you can get the black Fuji Z30 from Beach Camera upon Amazon. This is a folded-optics humble-bijou type of a camera. Or if you are looking for something brighter than the sun, you can get the orange Z30 for $92, sold by Amazon herself.

Dell 8-hour sale (ends 3pm Central time today) (updated)

2009-11-13T05:00:00-08:00

Dell has just launched a new 8-hour sale that runs from now until 3pm Central time today. This is a scheduled post. We do not know yet what items are discounted and by how much. We will update the post after the sale goes live and we go live :)

UPDATE: It looks like the main focus of the 8-hour sale is computers, including a 13-inch Inspiron laptop for $200 with purchase of a system. Some of their camera prices are competitive:

+ Kodak Z915 compact-zoom with 8-inch P820 Digital Frame for $220 (camera $165 alone)
+ Canon SX20 IS for $359
+ Fuji F70exr for $225
+ Canon D-Rebel XS with kit lens for $489
+ ViewSonic 7-inch VFA710w-50 picture frame for $39

And since we are talking Dell, there is a new five-day promotion, you get a free TactX Keyboard and Mouse all Alienware purchases (Del bought Alienware earlier in the 00s).

Canon G10 ships for $430 (G11 for $450)

2009-11-13T01:04:46-08:00

The prices continue to drop! Right now you can get the Canon G10 for $430 with free shipping and handling by Calumet Photo on Amazon. You can also get it directly from Calumet Photo but they charge shipping there.

The current price is $20 below the G11 which now goes for $450 at Amazon, sold and shipped by Amazon herself.

Olympus E620 2-lens kit for $710 (50mm f2 SOLD OUT at $400)

2009-11-13T00:35:00-08:00

If you are looking for an entry-point into the Four Thirds system, or you are thinking of upgrading from your current cameras, then these two specials might be of interest.

The best price on the Olympus E620 two-lens kit remains at $710 with free ground shipping at Abe's of Maine.

UPDATE: As of 11:21am on Friday, the 50mm f2 lens has sold out Adorama (add to cart to see price) where it was priced at $395 with free shipping. You can still place an order, but there is no shipping estimate. The $400 price at Amazon or $403 is also gone, now the best price there is $450 from third-party sellers.

Nikon D3000 w/18-55mm DX VR ships for $500

2009-11-12T19:07:29-08:00

The Nikon D3000 with the 18-55mm DX VR kit lens has reached the half-century mark already thanks to a new discount, sold and shipped by Amazon.com. So you get it for $500, with free shipping, and 55 free prints from Shutterfly. Also, and this is optional, they are offering a no-interest financing promotion if you use the Amazon Store card (not to be confused with the Amazon Visa card).

And this is quite a competitive price as the old but trusty D40 + 18-55mm non-VR goes for around $460, while the best D60 + lens price is $600.

For more on the camera, be sure to check its list of reviews at the DSLR Review Organizer.