Amazon offers Prime Day camera discounts, but be cautious about certain deals not to miss out on potential risks.
In the lead-up to Amazon's Prime Day, photographers and tech enthusiasts are in for a treat as major photo retailers like Adorama and B&H Photo Video are offering competitive deals to match Amazon's event.
Adorama and B&H frequently implement price matching with Amazon Prime Day deals while including free accessories that add more value to your purchase. Some deals are exclusive to B&H and Adorama, meaning you might find offers not available on Amazon at all.
Amazon offers unbeatable prices on some models, but for many photographers, the added freebies and competitive pricing at Adorama and B&H make them worth checking first. Some of the bundle deals spotted during this Prime Day include Lexar memory cards, ThinkTank messenger bags, and lighting add-ons from Flashpoint.
To make the most of these sales, here's a recommended approach:
1. Check Amazon's Prime Day deals for baseline prices, especially on popular cameras like the Canon EOS R100 or Sony models. 2. Visit Adorama and B&H websites to compare prices and see if they have price matches or exclusive bundles. 3. Consider the total value including freebies and shipping before making a purchase decision.
Remember, in the past, I've regretted some bundles with "free" accessories that ended up as clutter. So, it's essential to evaluate the value of the freebies before making a purchase.
The sale event has morphed into a four-day event that typically happens twice a year. If you're a Prime Member, you can access Amazon's Prime Day deals directly on their site under the Prime Day event. Both Adorama and B&H run dedicated sales pages simultaneously, which include their exclusive and price-matched deals to compete with Amazon’s offerings.
Hillary K. Grigonis, a licensed drone pilot and an experienced journalist with over a decade of writing about cameras and technology, leads the US coverage for Digital Camera World. Her work has appeared in Business Insider, Digital Trends, Pocket-lint, Rangefinder, The Phoblographer, and more. During this Prime Day, she and the Digital Camera World staff are scouring the web for the best deals, including camera, drone, and binocular deals.
Several retailers have tried to price-match some of Amazon's Prime Day deals, with Sony matching Prime Day prices on cameras and lenses on the Sony US website. However, deals like the DJI PowerStation 1000 Prime Day deal are exclusive to Prime Members. The Nikon Z6 II Prime Day deal is not available outside of Amazon, and the OM System OM-5 Prime Day deal is not available from Adorama or B&H.
Nikon is offering a free cross-body bag with the Nikon Z fc during this Prime Day. So, whether you're a Prime Member or not, it's worth shopping around to find the best deals during Amazon's Prime Day. By shopping across all three—Amazon, Adorama, and B&H—you maximize your chances of finding a better camera deal with added value beyond just price, especially during Prime Day sales.
- Photographers and tech enthusiasts can expect competitive gear deals during the upcoming Amazon Prime Day, with Adorama and B&H Photo Video also offering price-matched deals along with exclusive bundles.
- Some popular items to watch for during these sales include mirrorless cameras like the Canon EOS R100 and Sony models, as well as accessories such as lighting add-ons, tripods, and memory cards.
- To ensure you're getting the best value, first check Amazon's Prime Day deals for baseline prices and then compare them with Adorama and B&H.
- Evaluate the total value, including freebies and shipping costs, before finalizing your purchase decision.
- It's essential to consider the utility of the "free" accessories to avoid ending up with clutter.
- The four-day Prime Day event takes place twice a year, with Prime Members having direct access to Amazon's deals via their site.
- Several journalists and tech experts, like Hillary K. Grigonis of Digital Camera World, are scouring the web for the best camera, drone, and binocular deals during the Prime Day event.
- While some retailers are attempting to price-match Amazon Prime Day deals, certain offers, such as the DJI PowerStation 1000 Prime Day deal and the OM System OM-5 Prime Day deal, are exclusive to Prime Members.
