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What is Amazon Prime Day?
Amazon’s yearly Prime Day event began on July 8 and will run through 11:59 pm PST tonight. Amazon is offering thousands of deals across all shopping categories, including on cameras, peripherals, and other tech for the studio. Now is your last chance to score them.
What’s the Catch?
To take advantage of most these deals, though, you have to be an Amazon Prime subscriber. Amazon Prime costs $14.99 a month or $139 a year. Its benefits include faster shipping on Amazon orders, discounts at Whole Foods, and access to Amazon’s streaming entertainment. As an alternative, you can pick up a free 30-day trial of Prime here in time to shop the sale.
See below for bargains on tech for the studio. These products go fast, so the time to snap them up is surely now.
***NEW TODAY***GoPro HERO13 Black action camera
Buy for $329.00 and save 23% (Limited time deal)
The waterproof GoPro HERO13 is a great option for artists on the go: It can shoot jitter-free 5.3K-resolution video using its HyperSmooth 6.0 image stabilization technology as well as stunning still photos. With built-in horizon lock and upgraded audio features, it’s ideal for vloggers.
***NEW TODAY***Insta360 X4 8K-resolution, 360-degree action camera
Buy for $349.99 and save 30%
This compact camera can capture ultra-smooth 8K-resolution, 360-degree video, thanks to its advanced FlowState image stabilization. It’s also waterproof up to 33 feet, making it an excellent choice for shooting action, travel, and outdoor VR content.
***NEW TODAY***Nikon Z6 II full-frame mirrorless camera (body only)
Buy for $1496.95 and save 25%
As with the Panasonic S5 below, there is a newer model of this Nikon full-frame mirrorless camera (the Z6 III). Nevertheless, the Nikon Z6 II is a very good buy. It has strong 4K video capabilities, IBIS, and an improved autofocus from previous models. With a rugged build, it’s a great choice for outdoor and travel photography.
***NEW TODAY***Panasonic LUMIX S5 full-frame mirrorless camera kit (includes lens)
Buy for $1547.99 and save 26%
Although there is now a newer model of this high-end camera (the S5 II), the Panasonic LUMIX S5 is still a great option. It has an easy-to-use interface, impressive video features, and strong low-light performance. It also comes with 5-Axis IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization), excellent for handheld video or low-light shooting. This lens kit includes the Panasonic LUMIX S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 lens.
***NEW TODAY***Understanding Exposure, Fourth Edition: How to Shoot Great Photographs with Any Camera
Buy for $15.03 and save 44%
Not exactly tech, but an essential addition to any photo studio, this engaging how-to book outlines how exposure works and how to master aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. The fourth edition includes updated techniques for digital photography and tips for capturing compelling images in any lighting. Long a classic, it has helped generations of photographers to shoot with creativity and confidence.
***NEW TODAY***Digital Photography Complete Course: Learn Everything You Need to Know in 20 Weeks
Buy for $12.54 and save 58% with a Prime membership
Organized as a 20-week program, this helpful guide covers everything from camera settings and composition to editing and creative techniques. With step-by-step tutorials, visual examples, and practical assignments, it helps beginners build confidence and develop a strong foundation in digital photography.
***NEW TODAY***Lowepro Flipside BP 300 AW III Mirrorless and DSLR Camera Backpack – Black
Buy for $142.33 and save 41%
This handsome backpack can hold a camera, a tripod, lenses, and other accessories as well as a 10-inch tablet and a 13-inch laptop. It also comes with front molded bumpers, a front coating for protection from the elements, and pockets for small items like chargers and pens.
Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones
Buy for $199.99 and save 43%
Bose invented noise cancelling headphones and have continued to update the technology. Combining active noise-cancellation technology with passive features, these over-the-ear headphones offer Quiet and Aware modes, making them ideal for a busy studio. This set comes with an audio cable for a wired connection.
Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 300
Buy for $159.00 and save 39% with a Prime membership
If you’re heading for the great outdoors this summer and need a reliable power source to take with you, this portable generator is a very good choice. It’s not only compact and lightweight, but it charges quickly using a wall outlet, car battery, or Jackery SolarSaga 100. It comes with 2 AC outlets (the Pure Sine Wave AC outlets deliver stable and safe 300W power), 1 PD 60W USB-C port (input/output supported), a fast-charge 3.0 port, 1 USB-A port, and 1 DC car port.
LaCie Rugged Mini External SSD Storage Device, 2TB
Buy for $170.00 and save 36% (only 1 left!)
As an art worker, you likely have an extensive collection of digital files, including photo documentation, video clips, spreadsheets, and more. And to protect those files from loss or damage, you should definitely have at least one backup drive to save them on. This LaCie SSD (or solid-state drive) is sturdy, secure, and portable, and will provide you with 2 terabytes of storage. It is dust and water resistant, offers read speeds up to 2000MB/s, and is quite affordable, especially with 36% off. Thanks to its USB-C connector, it’s compatible with PCs, Macs, and iPads.
Adobe Creative Cloud | 20+ Creative Apps plus 100GB Storage | 12- Month Subscription with Auto-Renewal | PC/MAC
Buy for $394.99 and save 40% with a Prime membership
When it comes to editing software, Adobe Creative Cloud is the gold standard, offering artists, photographers, and other creatives a suite of powerful editing tools that includes Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and more. Right now, you can buy it for 40% off your subscription for the first year. (Note that the subscription will go back to $659.99 after 12 months!)
Canon PIXMA G6020 Wireless MegaTank Photo All-in-One Printer
Buy for $184.00 and save 43%
For many consumers, including artists, an inkjet printer can be an essential but frustrating tool, not least because of the high cost of replacement ink cartridges (and their tendency to run out at inconvenient times). However, all the major inkjet printer manufacturers now offer a very practical alternative: printers with ink tanks like this wireless printer from Canon. Simply fill up each of four tanks with the included bottles of ink, which should last you up to two years. This all-in-one model is also a scanner and copier.
***NEW TODAY***Amazon Smart Plug
Buy for $12.99 and save 48% with a Prime membership
The Amazon smart plug works with Amazon’s Alexa voice command technology; if the plug is connected to your Amazon ecosystem, you can simply turn the power to that outlet on or off with voice commands. Or you can use the Amazon Alexa mobile app on your mobile device to power the plug on or off. In other words, you can use it to automate everyday tasks, even if you are away from your house or studio.
Corel Painter 2023 | Professional Painting Software for Digital Art, Illustration, Photo Art & Fine Art [Mac Download]
Buy for $229.99 and save 46%
This digital painting software is available as a one-time purchase, making it a good alternative to subscription-based tools like Adobe Illustrator. New features include build-and-sculpt brushes, fluid papers, overlay mode for selections, and feather selection up to 2000px. Although you can use Corel Painter without connecting either a pen display tablet or drawing tablet to your computer, it does a great job of maximizing drawing tablet features like pressure sensitivity. Also available as a download for PCs with the same discount.
Anker MagGo Magnetic Charging Station
Buy for $49.99 and save 50% with a Prime membership
Declutter your desk or work table with this this compact charger. It’s Qi2-certified and offers 15W of ultra-fast wireless charging capabilities. It can, for example, bring your MacBook Air’s battery up to 50% in just 26 minutes with its 67W USB-C port. And it comes with a 24-month warranty.
SanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Memory Card
Buy for $110.49 and save 40% with a Prime membership
These days, every artist needs a high-capacity memory card for their images and videos. SanDisk’s 1TB card can capture video clips in Full HD or 4K resolution, and has a write speed of up to 140MB/s. This Prime Day deal includes a 2-year offer for RescuePRO Deluxe file recovery software, in case you accidentally delete a prized photo or video.
Marshall Emberton II Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Black & Brass
Buy for $94.99 and save 47% with a Prime membership
From the legendary maker of guitar amps, this Bluetooth-enabled mini speaker sports the Marshall logo right on its face. It may not go to 11, but its features are solid: it offers powerful bass and bright high tones and provides 30 hours of play on a single charge. Ideal for the studio, it is also waterproof, making it a great option for poolside or beach listening as well.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
Buy for $24.99 and save 50% with a Prime membership
Although there are quite a few streaming media devices available in this competitive tech category, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa voice control still offers great value. It’s easy to set up and use, too—just plug it directly into your TV’s HDMI port and you’re ready to stream content in 4K (or 3,840 x 2,160 resolution). And it now comes with an impressive AI-enhanced search feature.
Huion Kamvas 22 Drawing Tablet
Buy for $314.30 and save 30% with a Prime membership
If you’re looking for a large display tablet, but you’re not looking to spend a bundle, this item might fit the bill. Boasting a 21.5-inch full HD-resolution touch screen, it is easy to set up and use and ideal for creating digital art and editing photos, animations, and even audio and video. A durable, adjustable stand is included.
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