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Amazon Prime Day is here!
Today and tomorrow there are some major deals going on and I’ve been keeping an eye on quite a few photography-related things, so I wanted to share!
First off, you can’t go wrong with a memory card, so I’ll definitely be grabbing one of these Sandisk Extreme Pro memory cards. I use them ALL the time for weddings. I’m a little over-cautious and get nervous about deleting files off of them. So I usually wait a few months after a wedding to delete them, just to make sure I have the files in multiple places on my hard drives, and to give Backblaze (the online file storage service I use) time to upload all of my files. So I can never have enough of these!
I’m also super excited because the Polaroid Go Generation 2 camera is on sale in the cute red color. I’m definitely keeping my eye on this one… I just love polaroid cameras so much! The Polaroid Now+ Generation 2 is also on sale, and you can get a full kit with film and everything for only $144! If you’re looking to delve into instant photography, either one would be a great place to start. I kind of want these adorable Polaroid storage boxes too… ugh, so many fun things!
Polaroid.com is having awesome sales today and tomorrow too, so if you’d prefer to order directly from them, check it out here!
In terms of full-frame DSLR cameras, it’s exciting to see the Sony A7 III on sale for $1498. This camera was a major contender when I was looking to upgrade my DSLR. They are pretty amazing, especially if you’re into photo and video. It’s a great hybrid and Sony cameras are known for their super sharp images. The 50mm 1.8 FE lens is discounted today for only $198 too! But if you’re looking for a super pro lens, I’d recommend the Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 lens,
Oh! And the Canon 6D Mark II is on sale for $999! I already have two 6Ds so I don’t need another one, but if I did, I’d snatch one of these up today, for sure. The 6D is an incredible deal for a professional DSLR, even when it’s not on sale. I used the 6D for years as my main camera and I photographed around 50 weddings with it. You really can’t go wrong, especially if you’re on a budget and you don’t want to break the bank buying your first DSLR. If you’re more interested in the mirrorless cameras, the Canon EOS R100 is only $399 today! If you’re just getting into photography, this might be a good place to start. :) In terms of Canon lenses, I’ll always recommend the Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L II lens or the 50mm f/1.2 L lens. You can check out my blog posts about the 24-70mm here or the 50mm lens here!
In terms of studio lighting, one of my favorite ring lights, the Neewer 19-inch ring light, is on sale! I always have one of these with me at a photo shoot because they are great for fill light, makeup artists, and the perfect amount of light for shooting polaroids inside. Sometimes a ring light will be the only light I use for a shoot, just because I love how flattering it is for fun makeup looks and it creates a unique ring shape in the eyes of your subject. They’re also great for vloggers and TikTokers!
The GoPro Hero11 is discounted too! I always have a GoPro with me on my travels because they’re so tiny and inconspicuous. And I love that you have the option of super wide views to capture architecture. And one of my favorite features of the GoPro is using them underwater. I took mine with me to Hawaii and it was so fun watching the video footage of the sea turtles! I usually travel with a Sony Handycam AX100, a GoPro, and an iPhone for all of my video work for my YouTube channel. But sadly, the Handycam isn’t on sale today. It’s a great video camera though, and we love the old-school vibe of a handheld camcorder.
Honestly, there are so many good deals today, so I recommend just browsing through the camera section of the Prime Day Deals. You can also check out my Amazon storefront for more photography-related products. I hope these ideas help to spark your inner photographer! Let me know what you end up with! Happy hunting!
<3 Myles Katherine
