Amazon Prime Day Deals on Tech for Artists, Writers, and Craftspeople Ending Tonight

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What is Amazon Prime Day?
Amazon’s second Prime Day event began October 7 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.

SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-II Memory Card
Buy for $169.99 and save 35%

Buy: SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-II Memory Card – Up to 300MB/s Read and Write speeds, V90, 8K, 4K UHD, SD Card – SDSDXDM-256G-GN4IN $169.99

These days, every artist or photographer needs a high-capacity memory card for their images and videos. SanDisk’s 256GB water-resistant memory card is rated for up to 280 MB/s read speeds and up to 150 MB/s write speeds, ideal for quickly offloading large files from the card as well as reducing the time between photos when shooting in burst mode (depending on the camera). Its “V60” rating provides support for video shot in 4K- or 6K-resolution as well as RAW, and is well-suited for high-bitrate video recording without frame drops. It also comes with an offer for SanDisk’s RescuePRO Deluxe software/data recovery (for download), in case you accidentally delete your photos and videos. 

GoPro HERO13 Black Ultra Wide Edition
Buy for $329.99 and save 31%

Buy: GoPro HERO13 Black Ultra Wide Edition – Waterproof Action Camera with 5.3K60 Video, 27MP Photo, Boosted 177-degree FOV + Compatability with HB-Series Lenses $409.99

For artists, videographers, vloggers, and content creators who like to capture video with a wider-angle lens than what’s usually available on most GoPros, this new GoPro might fit the bill. It offers a 177 percent field of view, which is 36 percent wider and 48 percent taller than the standard GoPro lens. But take note: If you’re using an older memory card, check that it is fast enough and has enough storage capacity to accommodate the larger files it produces.

Lowepro Fastpack BP250AW III Backpack
Buy for $127.18 and save 29%

Buy: Lowepro Fastpack PRO BP 250 AW III Mirrorless and DSLR Camera Backpack, QuickDoor Access Camera Bag Insert, 15 inch Laptop Compart- Camera Bag Backpack for Mirrorless, DSLR, Nikon D850, 300D Ripstop $184.22

This backpack for photographers, which has strong, padded dividers inside and an all-weather cover on the exterior, also gives you fast access to your camera with its two-stage QuickDoor system. Not only does it offer ample space for your gear, it also has room for a laptop or tablet.

Panasonic LUMIX S5 II full-frame mirrorless camera (body only)
Buy for $1497.99 and save 25% (Limited time deal)

Buy: Panasonic LUMIX S5II Mirrorless Camera, 24.2MP Full Frame with Phase Hybrid AF, New Active I.S. Technology, Unlimited 4:2:2 10-bit Recording – DC-S5M2BODY Black $1,497.99

Although Panasonic may not be as well-known as Nikon, Canon, and Sony for making full-frame mirrorless cameras, it’s consistently produced very impressive models, including the Panasonic LUMIX S5 II, a newer version of the popular S5. A 24.2 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor makes it a true hybrid camera, meaning that it’s equally capable at shooting high-resolution photos as it is at capturing high quality video, including 4K as well as 6K (at 30- frames per second). An improved autofocus system combines phase detection and contrast detection for faster focusing, crucial for capturing  subjects in motion. It also offers a 5-axis sensor shift image stabilization system, for better performance in low light, two SD memory card slots, a 3.68 million-dot OLED electronic viewfinder, and 3-inch swiveling touchscreen LCD (1.84 million dots).  This lens kit includes the Panasonic LUMIX S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 lens.

Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 Wireless Color All-in-One Supertank Printer with Scanner, Copier, Fax Plus Auto Document Feeder White Large
Buy for $429.00 and save 26% (Limited time deal)

Buy: Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5170 Wireless Color All-in-One Supertank Printer with Scanner, Copier, Fax Plus Auto Document Feeder White Large $429.99

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 Epson. 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.

Roku Streaming Stick Plus 2025 (4K & HDR Roku Streaming Device for TV with Voice Remote)
Buy for $24.00 and save 40%

Buy: Roku Streaming Stick Plus 2025 – 4K & HDR Roku Streaming Device for TV with Voice Remote – Free & Live TV $24.00

For keeping up with streaming content, this inexpensive Roku stick is an excellent choice. The device provides 4K video and vivid HDR color, great Wi-Fi connectivity, and is compatible with smart home technologies, including Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Roku Smart Home. It also has a very easy-to-use search feature—no small thing!

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Essential Waterproof Action Camera
Buy for $269.00 and save 21%

Buy: DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Essential Combo, Waterproof Action Camera with 1/1.3″ Sensor, 4K/120fps Video, Subject Tracking, Stabilization, Dual OLED Touchscreens, Action Camera 4K Ideal for Sports, Vlog $269.00

There’s a lot to like about this action cam, aside from just the price. It’s waterproof, can capture 4K-resolution video, operates via voice commands, has excellent image stabilization, and shoots very good video in low light. It also has excellent battery time, with an average of 240 minutes between charges, so you’re less likely to miss the action.

Manfrotto Befree GT PRO 3-Way, Professional Travel Tripod Kit
Buy for $299.00 and save 36%

Buy: Manfrotto Befree GT PRO 3-Way, Professional Travel Tripod Kit, 3-Way Fluid Head, Levelling Column, Photo/Camera and Video Kit, Carbon Fibre, Arca-Type, Twist Lock, DSLR, Mirrorless,Camera Accessories $299.00

Manfrotto has been making high quality tripods for years, and this model is no exception. Photographers will appreciate its three-way/pan-tilt head with fluid drag, enabling precise control over the position of your camera. It folds up easily into a compact, lightweight package, and its sturdy design makes it ideal for shots with long exposure settings.

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