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You Can Get 2GB of Free Google Storage Today

Deal alert: if you use Google's services for your photos, emails, or life in general, you can snag an extra 2GB of permanent storage space for free today. All you need to do complete Google's simple Security Checkup to verify that your account is secure -- it takes just a few clicks of your mouse.

Pelican Hard Cases Are 60% Off on Amazon Today

Holiday deal alert: one of Amazon's Deals of the Day today is on Pelican's hard cases that are popular with photographers for hauling gear from place to place. 7 of the cases are currently discounted at over 60% off their MSRPs.

Keep Your Eye Out for Photo Gear Deals on Amazon’s First-Ever Prime Day

Hey, Amazon Prime members: if you've been eyeing a particular piece of camera equipment, you might want to hold off on purchasing it until next Wednesday. On July 15th, to celebrate its 20th birthday, Amazon is holding a ginormous shopping event called "Prime Day." The company promises that it'll be offering more deals than Black Friday.

What The? Sony is Selling the a7R for $200 Instead of $1,900

Heads up: for some reason the Sony a7R full frame mirrorless camera is currently listed on the Sony Store for $199.99 instead of its regular price of $1,898. This may either be a temporary mistake on Sony's end or one of the best camera deals you'll ever see in your life.

Deal Alert: Sony Shuttering All But Two of Its Physical Stores, Offering Big Discounts

Sony is making big restructuring moves in order to increase profitability, and one of the big changes has been closing its inefficient physical retail stores. 26 of the stores were closed in 2014, and now the latest word is that in addition to closing all of its shops in Canada, Sony will be pulling the plug on 8 of the 10 remaining US locations.

If you're a photographer who shoots with Sony, you might want to keep an eye on any Sony store near you: you could find it filled with heavily discounted photo gear.

Download a Free Copy of the $60 Perfect Effects 9 by onOne Software

Heads up: you can currently download a free copy of onOne Software's Perfect Effects 9. It's a $60 program that can be used as a Photoshop or Lightroom plugin or as a standalone tool. Inside are customizable filters and hundreds of presets that allow you to quickly apply custom looks to your photos.

Deal Alert: Amazon Prime on Sale for $77, Today Only

There's a sweet (and rare) deal going on today that many photographers may find beneficial: Amazon is discounting its Amazon Prime membership for one day only. It costs just $72 today through a special promotion, compared to the ordinary price tag of $99.

Deal Alert: Buy the Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS Lens for Just $648

Here's a first-come-first-serve deal alert: if you're a Canon shooter in the market for a versatile zoom lens, you can currently purchase the popular Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS for just $648 new on eBay from the store getitdigital. The lens is currently priced at $1,149 from B&H and Amazon, so that's a savings of $501 (~44% off).

You Can Grab a Copy of DxO Optics Pro 8 Completely Free for a Limited Time

Between now and January 31st of 2015, those interested in switching up your post-processing workflow and experimenting with software outside of the Adobe ecosystem have a great incentive to do so: DxO has partnered with Digital Photographer to offer free, no strings attached licenses of DxO Optics Pro 8 to anybody who wants one.

Deal Alert: SanDisk Storage at Very Deep Discounts, Today Only

It’s not all that unusual to see deals on SanDisk storage, but the deals are quite a bit more discounted today than they have been in a long while. As part of their special Gold Box, Amazon is offering a number of impressive discounts on SD Cards, CF Cards, and even SSDs if you’re looking to give your computer a solid performance upgrade.