The Aputure MagicRig (sometimes listed as Polaroid Rig) is a mini 15mm rig used to stabilize small or lightweight video cameras comprised of a chest pad, one handle, and quick release plate. Amazon has just added this little stabilizer to it's Cyber Monday Deals (found here).
Aputure MagicRig Shooter Video Rig
Sony just released the Alpha A99 Full Frame DSLR and it's been getting rave reviews. I'm sure there are those who are already planning to purchase one, so here's a Cyber Monday Deal. Instead of just grabbing one elsewhere, Sony is offering to throw in a FREE 32" LCD TV with your purchase (ends today). Worth taking a look at some of the other offers as well following the link (here).
Sony a99 Full-Frame DSLR Camera + FREE 32" TV
Check out this deal for a Canon T3i with 18-55mm IS II Lens + 55-250mm Lens + 75-300mm + 32GB SanDisk Memory Card + 2% Rewards all for just $669. Most of the savings are from the bundled lenses. Once you visit the product page, there's another link that I clicked on and it showed a FINAL PRICE of the Canon 70-300mm lens for just $7.00 dollars. Might be worth taking a look over at the product page via B&H (click here)
Here's the steps to see the savings:
add T3i w/ 18-55mm and 32GB SanDisk Memory Card to cart
and add 55-250mm Lens to cart
and add 75-300mm Lens to cart
Proceed to checkout
Total should be $669 + 2% Rewards with free shipping
Canon T3i,18-55mm IS II Lens,55-250mm,75-300mm,32GB SDHC, + 2% Rewards
Daily Deal on Canon T3i DSLR with 18-55mm Kit Lens going on right now. The Canon T3i is still listing for $629 on Amazon (seen here)
and listed for $599 over at B&H (seen here). The deal today will drop that Canon T3i with an 18-55mm IS II kit lens another $100 dollars off down to $499 via eBay (click here).
Canon EOS Rebel T3i DSLR w/ Kit Lens 18-55mm IS
Listed on a daily deal, here's an Aluminum Hard Case with 'Pluck Foam' for customizing the fit of your equipment. I wouldn't trust them to handle my Lenses or DSLR video cameras, but for every other accessory they work great to keep things where they need to be and i'm able to store them on shelves or rack space.
I purchased a half dozen of these cheap cases a while back mainly to organize my lav mics, batteries, chargers, portable audio recorders, headphones, cables/wires, etc. Having a case also ensures you leave with what you came to the shoot with. Normally priced closer to $20 dollars, today's deal lands these Aluminum custom fit foam padded cases at just $9.99 + FREE SHIPPING (click here).
Aluminum Gear Case Padded with Pick Pluck Foam
Here's a few early Black Friday Deals available. First one is for the Nikon D700 DSLR + 18-105mm DX VR Lens dropping the regular price down to just $996.95. The deal also includes a Lowepro Rezo 170 AW Camera Shoulder Bag, SanDisk 16GB SDHC Memory Card Extreme Class 10 UHS-I, and 2% Back in Rewards. You can find the bundle available via B&H (click here).
Nikon D7000 w/ 18-105mm Lens, LowePro Rezo 170, Sandisk 16GB SDHC, 2% Rewards
The Canon Powershot G12 drops down in price to just $299 (seen here)
Canon Powershot G12 Deal
The popular Panasonic G3 with 14-42mm Lens drops down another $100 bucks (found here)
Panasonic G3 w/ 14-42mm Lens
One of Sony's recent mirrorless models, the NEX5R Digital Camera with 18-55mm Lens also shaves $100 bucks Off (found here).
Sony NEX5R Mirrorless with 18-55mm Lens
And finally, the one camera with Retro styling I would consider for my father, a price drop on the very popular Olympus OM-D EM-5 in both Black & Silver with or without Lens Kits (found here)
Olympus OM-D EM-5 Mirrorless Black or Silver Kits.
Here's a great little roller bag kit that normally runs well over $200 dollars. The kit can be separated into two separate bags or just used as one padded roller. The small roller can be emptied to hold clothes, and a padded insert can hold a camera body + lens with two additional lenses and room to spare for a laptop computer. On Amazon they are still listing the X50 for $213 (seen here)
LowePro X50 Attache Padded Camera Roller Bag
Here's a few deals happening now via B&H.
Rokinon 8mm Fisheye Lens Discounts (found here)
Canon Instant Rebates on DSLR Bodies and Lenses (found here)
A short while ago, I discovered a new Canon EF/EF-S Lens Adapter to Sony NEX Camera systems. It's basic function is similar to the more expensive Metabones adapter in which you can control the electronic iris of the lens natively through the Sony NEX camera body. I have confirmed that it works great on my Sony NEX-7, and here Landon has his own review and confirmation of it working great on the Sony FS700. [Thanks Landon]. As mentioned in the video review below, it's half the price and also easier to obtain than the metabones product also.
Exciting stuff, but now for a bit of even better news. Recently there's a new version of this adapter which comes with the much needed Tripod Ring adapter + AUTO FOCUS support. The auto focus is said to utilize the NEX's inherent Contrast Difference AF, and focusing speed is between Sony's LA-EA1 and LA-EA2 adapter. But would be a bit slower than original Canon AF. This latest version Auto Focus EF/EF-S lens to Sony NEX adapter can be found via eBay (Click Here).
Canon EF/EF-S lens to Sony NEX Electronic Adapter with Auto Focus Support
