Adorama gives teachers 5% to 20% off select gear through its free Classroom Connect program, plus 6% off pre-owned equipment. The percentage depends on the brand, and the partners include Sony, Fujifilm, Panasonic, Profoto, Lacie, BenQ and Mackie. It runs all year, so you don’t have to wait for a back-to-school sale to use it.
Adorama sells cameras, lenses, lighting, audio gear, computers and electronics, so this is the discount to know about if you run a photography, video or audio class, or you’re the one who buys the school’s tech and keeps an eye on the budget.
How To Get The Adorama Teacher Discount
- Go to the Classroom Connect page on Adorama’s website.
- Sign up online. It’s free, and Adorama says the registration doesn’t take long.
- Shop with your account. The discount comes off select items from the partner brands, so look for the brands above when you browse.
- Check the total at checkout before you pay.
What You Get As A Member
The 5% to 20% range isn’t one flat rate across the store. A Sony camera and a Mackie mixer can come with different percentages, and the discount only applies to select items from each brand, so the top of the range won’t cover a whole catalog. Look at the product you want before you count on a number.
The 6% off pre-owned gear is separate, and it’s the one to try if you’re buying a backup camera body or a set of lenses on a small budget.
Members also get free expedited shipping on select orders, member-only deals and special bundles, early access to new product launches and preorders, and a dedicated customer support line for educators and students. Adorama also says you can stack the Classroom Connect discount on top of existing promotions and deals, so an item that’s already on sale can come down further.
Q&A
Who can join Classroom Connect?
Teachers and students. It’s a program built for both, and joining is free.
How much will I save?
Between 5% and 20% on select items, depending on the brand, and 6% on pre-owned gear.
Can I use it with other sales?
Yes. Adorama says you can stack the Classroom Connect discount on top of existing promotions and deals.
Does the 20% apply to everything from a partner brand?
No. The discount is on select items, so check the product page before you assume you’ll get the top rate on a particular camera or lens.
Do I have to sign up online?
Yes. Adorama has you sign up online for the free program.
Do I need a code at checkout?
Adorama doesn’t ask you to enter a code. The discount comes through the Classroom Connect program you joined.
What can I buy with it?
Select items from the partner brands, which make cameras, lenses, lighting, monitors, storage drives, projectors and audio equipment. Pre-owned gear has its own 6% discount.
Do I need to teach photography to qualify?
Adorama describes Classroom Connect as a program for teachers and students and doesn’t limit it to one subject. The savings are on partner brands like the ones above, so check that the gear you want is from one of them.
More Information:
Adorama’s Classroom Connect page has the sign-up link and the full list of partner brands. If you’re shopping for office and classroom supplies as well, see the Office Depot teacher discount and the rest of our electronics discounts for teachers.