There are a couple of new interesting deals for filmmakers available. We selected the best 10 offers of filmmaking gear from our partners’ online shops for this week. Including DJI Phantom 4 Advanced+, Panasonic GH5, Sony RX10 II, Zhiyun and MOZA Gimbals and more. Watch out – The first deal in this article expires tonight, January 16th, at 11:59 PM EST! I went through the current deals on our partners’ websites and selected the top 10 offers currently available, which I think could be interesting for you. First, there are B&H offers listed for our readers based in North and South America and then a couple of deals from our European partner CVP. By shopping at our affiliate partners’ stores you are supporting cinema5D through our buy links, as we get a small affiliate commission when a purchase is completed. Now, let’s take a look at this week’s top 10 deals for filmmakers: B&H: DJI Phantom 4 Advanced+ Quadcopter – $450 Discount The Phantom 4 Advanced+ from DJI boasts a 3-axis-stabilized gimbal camera with a 20MP, 1″ CMOS sensor capable of shooting up to 4K 60fps video as well as photo bursts at up to 14 fps. It has a total of five vision sensors for precise navigation where GPS is unavailable and provide two directions of obstacle detection. Additionally, it adopts a titanium and magnesium body for increased rigidity and reduced weight. The drone can achieve a top speed of 45 mph in sport mode and can fly for up to 30 minutes on one battery. This discounted kit features an integrated Android device with 5.5″ 1080p display for live view and operating app-based functions. Watch out – This deal expires tonight, January 16th, at 11:59 PM EST! Buy link: DJI Phantom 4 Advanced+ Quadcopter Was: $1,499.00  Now: $1,049.00 (Savings: $450.00) B&H: Panasonic GH5 Body with Accessories – $401 Discount The Panasonic GH5 was released almost two years ago, but it is still one of the best camera bodies with micro four thirds sensor for filmmakers. Thanks to frequent firmware updates it is now much better camera than when it was released. The GH5 can record both compressed and intra frame codecs up to 4K 60fps and in 10-bit up to 4K 30fps. All of that with the 20Mpx stabilized sensor in weather sealed body with flip out touchscreen display. All in all great package at a very interesting price. Additionally with this kit you get free SanDisk 64GB extreme UHS-I SDXC memory card, Ruggard camera bag and a spare GH5 battery pack from Watson. If you prefer free V-log activation instead of these accessories, there is an option for that. Buy link: Panasonic GH5 Body with Accessories Was: $1,998.00  Now: $1,597.00 (Savings: $401.00) B&H: Sony RX10 II with Accessories – $201 Discount The Sony RX10 II is a 20.2MP, 1″ sensor ultrazoom camera. It can record UHD 4K video at up to 30fps with S-Log2 gamma. The built-in Zeiss lens has a 35mm equivalent of 24-200mm and constant maximum aperture of f/2.8. Furthermore the camera has the ability to record slow motion video at 960 fps. It features tilting LCD as well as OLED viewfinder As a part of this discounted kit you will also get a free SanDisk 32GB extreme UHS-I SDHC memory card, Hoya 62mm UV filter and Ruggard camera bag. Buy link: Sony RX10 II with Accessories Was: $1,199.00  Now: $998.00 (Savings: $201.00) B&H: Sony PXW-X70 Camcorder with 4K Upgrade License – $610 Discount This discounted B&H Kit includes the 1″ sensor Sony PXW-X70 camcorder and the 4K license upgrade. The camera features slow and quick motion for a variety of frame rates in camera, 3G-SDI and HDMI outputs as well as XLR audio inputs support line, mic, and mic plus 48. The free 4K upgrade license key unlocks 4K at 30/25 and 24 fps. Buy link: Sony PXW-X70 Camcorder with 4K Upgrade License Was: $2,557.00  Now: $1,947.00 (Savings: $610.00) B&H: YI Technology 360 VR Camera – $100 Discount The 360 camera from Yi Technology features up to 5.7K resolution with dual 220° lenses and Sony IMX377 sensors. It can stream live in 4K and it supports 4K/30 fps in-camera stitching. The free app supports iOS and Android. There is also a tripod included in the package. Buy link: YI Technology 360 VR Camera Was: $399.00  Now: $299.00 (Savings: $100.00) B&H: Zhiyun-Tech Crane V2 Gimbal – $250 Discount The Crane V2 handheld gimbal from Zhiyun-Tech is still a great choice for light setups up to 3.9 lbs, especially at this price. It features 360° rotation along all three axes, four-way stepless joystick, 1/4″-20 threaded hole on the bottom and 12-hour runtime with included batteries. Buy link: Zhiyun-Tech Crane V2 Gimbal Was: $649.00  Now: $399.00 (Savings: $250.00) B&H: PGYTECH Pro Lens Filter Kit for DJI Mavic Air – $40 Discount This filter kit for DJI Mavic Air drones consists of 6 filters – UV, CPL, ND4, ND8, ND16 and ND32. All filters have double-sided multi-layer coating and they are waterproof, oilproof, scratch-resistant and anti-reflective. As opposed to the advanced kit, this pro kit features better quality optical glass – german SCHOTT. Buy link: PGYTECH Pro Lens Filter Kit for DJI Mavic Air Was: $99.90  Now: $59.90 (Savings: $40.00) B&H: Bright Tangerine Misfit Atom Clip-On Matte Box – $115 Discount The ultra lightweight clip-on matte box fits lenses up to 114mm outside diameter. It can hold up to two 4 x 4″ or 4 x 5.65″ filters and provides wide field of view. The hood is removable for aerial shooting. Buy link: Bright Tangerine Misfit Atom Clip-On Matte Box Was: $464.31  Now: $349.00 (Savings: $115.31) CVP: Gudsen MOZA AirCross Gimbal – over €174 Discount The Gudsen MOZA AirCross gimbal supports all mirrorless cameras with a maximum payload of 1.8kg. It features compact design and quick release system compatible with Manfrotto and Arca Swiss. After the introduction of the new model, this older one features a very interesting price worth looking into if you have a very tight budget. Buy link: Gudsen MOZA AirCross Gimbal Was: €375.23  Now: €200.66 (Savings: €174.57) CVP: CamRade Panasonic AU-EVA1 Wetsuit – over €136 Discount CamRade wetsuit for the Panasonic AU-EVA1 is a flexible water resistant rain cover made of black soft fabric, that protects the camera against weather elements. It also covers the viewfinder, microphone and other accessories supplied with the camera. The near silent fabric minimalises unwanted sound effects caused by wind and rain and reduces the chance of the camera overheating by allowing hot air to escape via the openings in the cover. The wetsuit has clear vinyl windows for visibility when adjusting the menu, audio input select level or other controls. It can be closed off on the bottom with zippers or be partly opened up for attachment to a tripod. Buy link: CamRade Panasonic AU-EVA1 Wetsuit Was: €223.60  Now: €87.28 (Savings: €136.32) What do you think of this week’s selection? Share with us if you know and like any of these products.

There are quite a lot of new interesting deals for filmmakers available in this pre-Xmas time. We selected the best “last minute” offers of filmmaking gear from our partners’ online shops for this week. This time there are some really interesting deals.  For instance DJI Ronin-S, Zhiyun-Tech Crane 2, Apple iPad Pro, DJI Spark, Sony a6300 and more. Watch out – There are two deals in this article which expire tonight, December 18th, at 11:59 PM ET! I went through the current deals on our partners’ websites and selected the top offers currently available, which I think could be interesting for you. First, there are B&H offers listed for our readers based in North and South America (though they also ship worldwide!) and then a couple of deals from our European partner CVP. By shopping at our affiliate partners’ stores you are supporting cinema5D through our buy links, as we get a small affiliate commission when a purchase is completed. Now, let’s take a look at the best last minute Christmas deals for filmmakers: B&H and CVP: DJI Ronin-S – $200/€158 Discount I had to start with this awesome global deal – the DJI Ronin-S is still quite new and yet it already got a massive discount. It is most likely a time limited offer, so make sure to act quick if you want to get it with this discount. The Ronin-S is 3-axis onehanded gimbal that can also accomodate heavier payloads up to roughly 8lbs (3.6kg). It offers lots of useful features. Make sure to take a look at Nino’s comprehensive DJI Ronin-S review if you haven’t already. B&H Buy link: DJI Ronin-S Was: $749.00  Now: $549.00 (Savings: $200.00) CVP Buy link: DJI Ronin-S Was: €620.02  Now: €462.46 (Savings: €157.56) B&H: Zhiyun-Tech Crane 2 with Follow Focus – $200 Discount The Crane 2 gimbal from Zhiyun-Tech has similar specs like the Ronin-S. It can take up loads till 7lbs, has an electronic follow focus control and OLED display for quick status check. It features 12-18 hours runtime with included batteries. What makes this deal even more interesting is the free included follow focus motor from Zhiyun-Tech. With this discounted package you will therefore be able to pull focus with the gimbal’s focus wheel on basically every lens and every camera. Buy link: Zhiyun-Tech Crane 2 with Follow Focus Was: $749.00  Now: $549.00 (Savings: $200.00) B&H: Zhiyun-Tech Smooth-Q Smartphone Gimbal – $60 Discount The gimbal section of my deals post will be closed with the smartphone gimbal Smooth Q from Zhiyun-Tech. It can accomodate smartphones (or action cameras with a separate adapter) up to 7.8oz. The runtime is up to 12 hours and it can even charge your phone while in use. There is a 4-way joystick and zoom control switch to operate the phone and 1/4″-20 mounting thread on bottom. The price is very interesting. Zhiyun-Tech now has a newer model Smooth 4, but (having owned both of them) the older Smooth Q still has some advantages – smaller size and longer pan, tilt and roll axis rotation (320°). Buy link: Zhiyun-Tech Smooth-Q Smartphone Gimbal Was: $139.00  Now: $79.00 (Savings: $60.00) B&H: Apple 12.9″ iPad Pro (Mid 2017) – $330 Discount The iPad Pro from Apple features 12.9″ multi-touch retina display with 2732 x 2048 screen resolution (264 ppi). There are two cameras – front 7MP FaceTime HD camera and the main rear 12MP iSight camera. This version has 64GB memory, but the offer is also valid on bigger versions. The iPad Pro can be used as a basic editing device too thanks to the bigger screen (as opposed to regular iPad or iPhones) and quite a powerful CPU. Watch out – This deal expires tonight, December 18th, at 11:59 PM ET! Buy link: Apple 12.9″ iPad Pro (Mid 2017) Was: $929.00  Now: $599.00 (Savings: $330.00) B&H: Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95 MFT Lens – $100 Discount The ultra-fast prime lens for micro four thirds (MFT) system offers 50mm (35mm equivalent) focal length and aperture range: f/0.95 to f/16. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative to the popular Voigtlander prime lens, the Mitakon might be the right lens for you. Although some reviews claim the fastest aperture isn’t exactly an f/0.95 (Voigtlander is still a bit brighter wide open), this lens still offers good value for money. It also features click-less, silent manual aperture ring for seamless IRIS changes during filming and rounded 11-blade diaphragm for round bokeh. Watch out – This deal expires tonight, December 18th, at 11:59 PM ET! Buy link: Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95 MFT Lens Was: $399.00  Now: $299.00 (Savings: $100.00) B&H: Canon EOS M100 with 15-45mm Lens and Accessories Kit – $204 Discount The Canon EOS M100 mirrorless camera can record 1080p video at up to 60fps and features 24.2MP APS-C sensor. On the back there is a tilting touchscreen LCD which can go 180° upwards and can therefore make the M100 be a good camera for vloggers. The awesome dual-pixel autofocus will also significantly help when vlogging. The featured set includes the camera itself, EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens, Ruggard – Lyra 60 camera pouch and SanDisk 32GB extreme PRO SDHC UHS-I memory card. Buy link: Canon EOS M100 with 15-45mm Lens and Accessories Kit Was: $603.00  Now: $399.00 (Savings: $204.00) B&H: Sony 64GB M Series UHS-II SDXC Memory Card Kit (2-Pack) – $28 Discount When it comes to reliable fast SD cards, every deal is useful. B&H now has a discounted sets available with Sony M series UHS-II SDXC cards. In my opinion the best value is this set with two 64GB cards. The cards are really fast for the money – maximum write speed is 100MBps, minimum write speed is 30MBps. The cards are water/dust/temp/UV/X-ray/magnet proof. Buy link: Sony 64GB M Series UHS-II SDXC Memory Card Kit (2-Pack) Was: $111.99  Now: $83.99 (Savings: $28.00) CVP: DJI Spark Fly More Combo – over €83 Discount DJI Spark is a very compact drone capable of recording 1080p video at up to 30fps and capturing 12MP photos via its 1/2.3″ CMOS sensor. It features 2-axis gimbal and can be also controlled with gestures. To see our review of the tiny drone, follow this link. In the fly more combo apart from the DJI Spark itself you will get propeller guards, 8x propellers, 2x intelligent flight batteries, shoulder bag, remote controller and battery charging hub. There is also an interesting deal on the DJI Spark with the remote controller only. Buy link: DJI Spark Fly More Combo Was: €536.54  Now: €453.14 (Savings: €83.40) Buy link: DJI Spark with remote controller Was: €416.08  Now: €369.74 (Savings: €46.34) CVP: Panasonic GX80 with 12-32mm Lens – over €129 Discount Panasonic Lumix GX80 is a mirroless camera with micro four thirds (MFT) image sensor. It can shoot UHD 4K video at up to 30fps and features tilting LCD screeen as well as capable viewfinder. It also features a stabilised sensor (IBIS). The discounted set comes with a Lumix G VARIO 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens. The price is very interesting in my opinion – suitable body for ligthweight traveling or as a B or C camera. Buy link: Panasonic GX80 with 12-32mm Lens Was: €480.94  Now: €351.20 (Savings: €129.74) CVP: Sony a6300 with 16-50mm Lens – over €185 Discount The Sony a6300 is a popular mirrorless camera with APS-C sensor. Even despite some issues with heat distribution, it still offers great image quality and it is widely used by filmmakers. You can take a look at our review by following this link. It records UHD 4K in up to 30fps or 1080p in up to 120fps. The discounted package includes the Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 lens as well. This deal is actually a cashback offer from Sony. Buy link: Sony a6300 with 16-50mm Lens Was: €814.54  Now: €629.21 (Savings: €185.33) What do you think of this last minute xmas deals selection? Share with us if you know and like any of these products.

2018 is almost over and these lines were supposed to summarize the almost 365 days behind us and provide a glimpse of 2019. But instead of listing each and every major tech product of 2018, I’ll take a slightly different approach. What is the future of indie filmmaking and how does modern gear technology in mirrorless cameras helps to shape that future? image credit (cropped): Lucas Favre via Unsplash.com FUJIFILM X-T3, Canon EOS R, Nikon Z6 and Z7, Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K (BMPCC4K), Sony A7 III or the Panasonic GH5 / GH5s to name just a few (make sure to read Johnnie’s article about best small cameras of 2018). All these cameras are tiny in comparison to proper digital cinema cameras. And all of these cameras are very potent filmmaking devices which were impossible to think of just a few years ago. Video Technology The one key spec which impacts the resulting video quality the most is bit-depth and chroma sub-sampling. There are more factors, but the ability of recording 4:2:2 10-bit is one of the most important factors that sets a pro camera apart from a consumer camera. Guess what: this barrier is about to collapse. The GH5, released in early 2017, is already capable of recording 4:2:2 10-bit internally but it sports a micro four thirds sensor “only”. Many of the mirrorless cameras of 2018 either record 4:2:2 10-bit internally or at least output it via HDMI. The BMPCC4K records raw as a cDNG stream (Blackmagic RAW seems to be around the corner) but –again– it “only” uses a micro four thirds sensor. The Sony A7 III tops out at 4:2:0 8-bit (internally) and 4:2:2 8-bit (externally) but it sports a full-frame sensor. Wait and see what the upcoming a7S III will offer! The FUJIFILM X-T3 does 4:2:0 10Bit internally and steps up to 4:2:2 externally, all with a super35 (APS-C) sized sensor. With cameras like the Panasonic Lumix S1 and S1R and the aforementioned Sony a7S III, which are anticipated for an 2019 release, the number of 4:2:2 10-bit capable devices with large sensors will grow but the compactness of the camera bodies will remain the same. Pro technology trickles down to more affordable gear, that’s a trend which started earlier of course but in 2018 we got to a point at which the transition from mega-bucks cameras to very affordable gear is in full swing. The point is: These less and less bulky cameras don’t compromise on quality any longer. To me, 2018 marks the year in which the equation small device = poor quality is no longer valid. This opens a door to a new thinking and new concepts for indie filmmakers. Other Gear It’s not only cameras, obviously. Everything regarding indie filmmaking gear gets smaller, more lightweight yet super capable without compromising on quality. The good ol’ V-mount / Gold mount batteries for powering your (big) pro camera are now available in tiny sizes. Bebob offer their V-micro line of batteries, CoreSWX have the Hypercore 9 Mini and the Power Base EDGE (even as a specialized model for the BMPCC 4K). Building a decent rig becomes a whole lot simpler if the battery is not the bulkiest part of it! External video recording is still a thing, for obvious reasons. But even solutions for full-fledged external recording become smaller and yet as feature-packed as full-sized gear. The Atomos Ninja V fits a mirrorless rig perfectly while the larger Shogun Inferno might seem a little bulky on such a camera. The BMPCC4K renders an external recorder obsolete and to be honest I’d be happy to see more (smallish) cameras with such potent recording options, including high frame rates, in 2019. Stabilizing Shots Internal sensor stabilization is another buzz word of 2018. Not every camera has it and it’s one of these things which might tip your buying decision to one or the other make and model. If you, like me, chose a non-stabilized body such as the superb FUJIFILM X-T3 you might want to get a gimbal for certain smooth tracking shots. In 2018, grabbing a powerful yet decently priced one, is not a problem anymore (here’s our review of the X-T3). The gap between huge devices such as the MōVI Pro or the DJI Ronin 2 and smaller single handed gimbals is no longer very big. Sure, a bigger device can handle (way) higher payloads but the single handed Ronin-S is indeed a very capable gimbal for all of the aforementioned mirrorless cameras (here’s our review of the Ronin-S)! It’s actually kind of overpowered for such a camera which ensures very good reliability and performance even for demanding movements. Other options are the Tilta Gravity G2X or the new Zhiyun Crane 3 Lab. DJI Mavic 2 Pro. Source: DJI Wanna film things from above? The new DJI Mavic 2 Pro is a pocket-sized drone which packs lots of punch for its tiny size. You can carry one of those along with your other gear all the time. If you need it: it’s there waiting to lift off. If you don’t: no worries, maybe next time. Compared to that bringing an Inspire 2 to set is a bit of a hassle. The Inspire 2 is the better drone, sure, but for many use cases the Mavic 2 will be just fine without comprising too much on image quality. Packing Stuff You see where this is heading, right? In late 2018 you can pack a whole truckload worth of filmmaking gear into one reasonable sized backpack. Useful options would be the new Peak Design Travel Backpack complete with packing cubes in various sizes (2018) or the WANDRD PRVKE (from 2016). Peak Design Travel Backpack (with folded away straps). It’s all about portable, versatile, customizable and modular gear. Everything gets smaller, yet more powerful. Being a one-man band is not an obstacle anymore but an opportunity. Grab your bag and go. Camera, on-board monitor, lenses, gimbal, drone, travel tripod, batteries, media, it’s all in there! All of the above-listed gear would leave the technically savvy guy (or gal) of 2015 with an incredulous look and a strong craving reflex. Just because the specs seem to be way too good to be true for such smallish pieces of gear. State of Mirrorless Cameras You could easily employ a recent mirrorless camera as a B-cam next to a proper camera such as a Canon C300 mark II. Depending on the job, you could even replace the bigger camera without being left behind with bad image quality. You can use a Mavic 2 Pro instead of a Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 or Inspire 2. Sure, there are differences in terms of image quality but the point is: The Mavic 2 Pro is not bad – at all! The aforementioned gear is not inferior just because it’s not playing in the premier league of filmmaking. All of it is very decent indeed. Nice cam.. but it’s huge! Image credit: Jakob Owens via Unsplash.com Being in this business for more than a decade (15 years to be exact) I know that cutting edge gear always was kind of the minimum requirement for most jobs. And I think these times are over for good. Cutting edge gear will always be a thing but for the average indie filmmaker it’s not only OK but very reasonable to employ average prized gear for their jobs. As I’ve stated before: Average doesn’t mean inferior any longer. Just like with audio gear, video gear doesn’t need to be cutting edge anymore in order to perform at a very decent level. Pro cameras will always play their role and depending on the job they are worth the bulk and cost. On many other jobs, however, a smaller package will do just fine. Just grab your tiny yet super powerful mirrorless camera and off you go! Post on the go And when you’re done shooting, recent developments transform your laptop into a pro workstation: Just connect a portable eGPU and edit / grade / export away. Everything in a traditional post production pipeline can be achieved using a laptop right there in the field. Again, full-fledged post suites are still a thing of course but you can do it on the go. This was impossible in 2015 but here we are on the brink of 2019… This is the future and it will evolve in 2019 and beyond. As I stated in the beginning, this article was meant to sum up 2018 and in a way it did. My approach is putting together a one-bag solution with 2018 tech for all my indie filmmaking needs for 2019 and I will write up a dedicated post once I’ve finished building it. Let’s cut some bulk while remaining confident that we are employing state of the art technology! What are your thoughts about this? Is 2018 a turning point or are we not there yet? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

There are a couple of new interesting deals for filmmakers available. We selected the best offers of filmmaking gear from our partners’ online shops for this week. This time there are more interesting deals than usually thanks to pre-christmas sales.  For instance Panasonic GH4, FUJIFILM X-T2, Sony RX100 III, DJI Osmo Mobile 2 and more. I went through the current deals on our partners’ websites and selected the top offers currently available, which I think could be interesting for you. First, there are B&H offers listed for our readers based in North and South America (though the also ship worldwide!) and then a couple of deals from our European partner CVP. By shopping at our affiliate partners’ stores you are supporting cinema5D through our buy links, as we get a small affiliate commission when a purchase is completed. Now, let’s take a look at this week’s top deals for filmmakers: B&H: Panasonic Lumix GH4 Camera Microphone Kit – $200 Discount Panasonic GH4 is still a great camera body for beginning filmmakers or as an additional B-camera to the kit. Take a look at our innitial review of the camera or V-log L footage and tips. The 16 MP micro four thirds sensor of the GH4 can record (cropped) 4K (3840×2160) at up to 30p or Full HD up to 60p. It features 3″ OLED touchscreen monitor and OLED viewfinder. It can also output 4:2:2 10-bit 4K video signal over the HDMI port. This deal is very tempting as you will get the camera body and the Rode VideoMic with rycote lyre mount. If you are not interested in the microphone, B&H also offers the GH4 as a kit with free V-Log L gamma profile or with free 64GB SDXC SanDisk card, spare battery and a camera bag. Buy link: Panasonic Lumix GH4 Camera Microphone Kit Was: $997.99  Now: $797.99 (Savings: $200.00)   B&H: FUJIFILM X-T2 Body with Free Accessory Kit – $504 Discount Although FUJIFILM’s new flagship – the X-T3 – gets all the fame, the older FUJIFILM X-T2 still has a lot to offer especially in a well-priced kit like this one. You can take a look at our initial camera review or at the F-log update video. With its 24.3MP APS-C sensor, the camera can record internal UHD 4K video with the F-log gamma profile or the Eterna film simulation. It has weather-sealed body, two UHS-II SD cards slots, OLED viewfinder and 3″ tilting LCD screen. The camera body comes with a free SanDisk 32GB SDHC fast (V30) memory card and a camera bag. Buy link: FUJIFILM X-T2 Body with Free Accessory Kit Was: $1,603.00  Now: $1,099.00 (Savings: $504.00) B&H: Sony RX100 III Camera with Accessories Kit – $104 Discount In case you are looking for a compact camera, there is now an interesting deal on the Sony RX100 III. It features 20.1MP 1″ sensor with Zeiss f/1.8-2.8 lens (24-70mm full frame equivalent). The camera can record full HD video in XAVC S and has a clean HDMI output. I think it is still an interesting budget option for very small camera. It comes with SanDisk 32GB SDHC fast (V30) memory card and a Ruggard protective camera case. Buy link: Sony RX100 III Camera with Accessories Kit Was: $752.00  Now: $648.00 (Savings: $104.00) B&H: DJI Mavic Air Fly More Combo – $130 Discount With its 3-axis stabilized camera, the super compact Mavic Air drone can capture 4K video and 12MP photos. It offers 8GB of internal storage, up to 21 minutes flight time and top speed of 43 mph in sport mode. It also features a handful of smart modes and partialy flight autonomy. You can take a look at our hands-on video and our comparison with the Mavic Pro. The fly more combo includes a lot of useful accessories and spare parts. Buy link: DJI Mavic Air Fly More Combo Was: $1,008.20  Now: $878.20 (Savings: $130.00) B&H: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens with Filter Kit – $300 Discount This standard Canon zoom lens is a good investment in my opinion. In general, lenses lose their value much slower than camera bodies and especially the Canon L-line full-frame lenses are true workhorses. This EF-Mount lens has weather-sealed construction, rounded 9-blade diaphragm for smooth bokeh and 82mm front thread. It comes with free Luminesque 82mm circular polarizer and UV slim PRO filter kit and ZEISS lens cleaning kit. Buy link: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens with Filter Kit Was: $1,899.00  Now: $1,599.00 (Savings: $300.00) B&H: Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens – $70 Discount This cheap Canon pancake EF-Mount lens covers full frame sensors and features the STM stepping motor for smooth and silent AF. It has rounded 7-blade diaphragm, 52mm front thread and weighs only 4.59 oz. B&H also offers the 24mm Canon pancake lens with a discount right now. I can imagine both lenses to be useful for gimbal rigs thanks to the lightweight design. Buy link: Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens Was: $199.99  Now: $129.99 (Savings: $70.00) B&H: Lexar 128GB Pro 1000x UHS-II SDXC Memory Card – $39 Discount If you are looking for a fast and cheap UHS-II SDXC card, Lexar 1000x might be a good option. B&H now offers discounts on multiple capacities of this card. I think the best value for money is now the 128GB version. The card offers the UHS-II class 3 (U3) which means the minimum write speed is 30MBps (240Mbps). Maximum write speed is 80MBps (640Mbps). Buy link: Lexar 128GB Pro 1000x UHS-II SDXC Memory Card Was: $88.99  Now: $49.99 (Savings: $39.00) B&H: SmallHD 702 Lite Black Friday Bundle – $430 Discount The 7″ monitor from SmallHD offers a resolution of 1200×800, 450 cd/m² brightness and both 3G-SDI & HDMI inputs. It can be powered with LP-E6 and Sony L batteries. It includes useful features like 3D LUT support. In this bundle, the monitor comes with an acrylic screen protector, medium hard case and a sun hood. Buy link: SmallHD 702 Lite Black Friday Bundle Was: $1,079.00  Now: $649.00 (Savings: $430.00) B&H: Dracast LED1000 Pro Bi-Color LED Light – $731 Discount The LED1000 Pro light from Dracast offers variable color temperature of 3200-5600K, CRI of 95 and 100-0% dimming. It is a 12 x 12 x 2″ panel which weighs 5.5 lb and it has 45 degree beam angle. The LED light can be powered with the included 100-240V AC power adapter or with a V-mount battery as there is a V-mount plate on the back. Buy link: Dracast LED1000 Pro Bi-Color LED Light Was: $1,220.00  Now: $489.00 (Savings: $731.00) CVP: “12 Days of Christmas Sale” Sachtler ACE XL Fluid Head – over €55 Discount CVP now has a “12 Days of Christmas sale” offer. For twelve days from the 1st to 12th of December there is one very interesting deal every day. Always only valid for 24 hours on that very day. If you are based in Europe, make sure to check this section of CVP store regularly for the next week. Today’s offer is the Sachtler Ace XL fluid head, which gives users a payload capacity range of 2-8 kg (4.4-17.6 lbs.). It is therefore suited for variety of s35 cameras or of course mirrorless or DSLR rigs. The head features an illuminated level bubble. The head can be paired with variety of tripod legs with its 75mm half-ball system. Buy link: Sachtler ACE XL Fluid Head Was: €391.35  Now: €336.12 (Savings: €55.23) CVP: DJI Osmo Mobile 2 – over €18 Discount The Osmo Mobile 2 from DJI is a handheld smartphone gimbal with a lightweight design, intelligent functions, and a long-lasting battery. The gimbal weighs 485g and has a maximum payload of 240g. It can be used with a variety of phones (with the width between 58.6 and 85mm) or with action cameras (via an adapter). It offers smart features like ActiveTrack, Timelapse or Motionlapse. Buy link: DJI Osmo Mobile 2 Was: €120.88  Now: €102.13 (Savings: €18.74) CVP: Manfrotto N12 Fluid Head & 545GB Tripod – over €189 Discount This deal includes the Manfrotto Nitrotech N12 Fluid Head and 545GB Pro Aluminium Video Tripod with Ground Spreader. The Nitrotech N12 video head uses the unique nitrogen piston mechanism with counterbalance system and offers payload capacity of 4 to 12 kg and variable fluidity for pan and tilt movement. Manfrotto 545GB is a two stage, twin leg, aluminum video tripod. Due to optimization of the upper and lower collars, the tripod guarantees more torsion rigidity and payload (55 lbs.). The legs weigh 3600g and have 100mm ball fitting. Buy link: Manfrotto N12 Fluid Head & 545GB Tripod Was: €948.26  Now: €758.61 (Savings: €189.65) CVP: Core SWX Nano 98 Gold Mount Battery – over €41 Discount Another great deal in the CVP shop are these Gold Mount battery packs from Core SWX. The Core Nano series of Li-ion battery packs offers a maximum load handling of 8A while maintaining a slim design with rubberized, shock absorbent shell casing. The 98wh capacity allows for this battery pack to be transported as carry-on without restrictions under IATA, ICAO and UN regulations. There is an unregulated P-tap which can be used to power most 12V devices and can double as a charge input port. The packs also include a 5V, 3A USB for powering/charging mobile devices. The Core Nano packs feature a 4-LED state of charge power gauge. Buy link: Core SWX Nano 98 Gold Mount Battery Was: €207.48  Now: €165.98 (Savings: €41.50) What do you think of this week’s selection? Share with us if you know and like any of these products.

There are a couple of new interesting deals for filmmakers available. We selected the best 10 offers of filmmaking gear from our partners’ online shops for this week. Including the Canon 1DX Mark II, a ZEISS ultra wide-angle lens, Litepanels LED lights, a case for the DJI Ronin-S, a Dell Alienware laptop and more. I went through the current deals on our partners’ websites and selected the top 10 offers currently available, which I think could be interesting for you. First, there are B&H offers listed for our readers based in North and South America and then a couple of deals from our European partner CVP. By shopping at our affiliate partners’ stores you are supporting cinema5D through our buy links, as we get a small affiliate commission when a purchase is completed. Now, let’s take a look at this week’s top 10 deals for filmmakers: B&H: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR Body – $500 Discount The 1D X Mark II from Canon is a 20.2MP full frame professional DSLR with very nice video capabilities. You can take a look at our real world impressions article with video and/or our lab test and comparison with the Canon 1D C. It can record DCI 4K video at up to 60 fps and has ISO sensitivity up to 51200 (expanded to ISO 409600). There is, of course, Canon’s Dual Pixel AF and movie servo AF. The camera saves files on CFast and/or CF Cards. Buy link: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR Body Was: $5,999.00  Now: $5,499.00 (Savings: $500.00) B&H: ZEISS Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Lens (Canon EF) – $1,351 Discount This manual ultra wide-angle lens from ZEISS is available for Canon EF or Nikon F mount. Given the massive discount, it offers very nice optical/build quality for the money. The lens covers full frame sensor and offers chromatic aberration correction, prevention of color fringes, two aspheric lenses, anti-reflective coating and integrated lens shade to protect the front glass element. The 15mm focal length gives a wide field angle of 110 degrees and the lens focuses to closer than 10″. Buy link: ZEISS Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Lens (Canon EF) Was: $2,950.00  Now: $1,599.00 (Savings: $1,351.00) B&H: Litepanels Astra 6X Bi-Color LED Panel – $486 Discount This LED panel offers variable tungsten to daylight balance and has an output equivalent to 6330 lux at 5.0′ (5600K) and high CRI of 95. There is an optional DMX module, as well as Gold mount and V-mount plates. The panels can also be powered with 100-240VAC with the included AC adapter. B&H now offers discounts on more products and sets from Litepanels. Click the link below and take a look at which LED panel will suit your needs the most. Buy link: Litepanels Astra 6X Bi-Color LED Panel Was: $1,425.00  Now: $939.00 (Savings: $486.00) B&H: HPRC 2500 Hard Case for DJI Ronin S – $20 Discount When I had a chance to work with the Ronin-S, there was one thing which I found quite annoying – the original box. I didn’t like the soft material, which will definitely get damaged on the outside over time and I also didn’t like the tight cut-outs inside, which required to loosen all the knobs on the Ronin and lose the balancing. Fortunately, there are alternatives – for example the HPRC hard case which is now discounted on B&H. It looks far more rugged, has a custom-cut foam interior, ABS double throw latches, a built-in purge valve and it can fit two Ronin-S handles/batteries. On the outside, the hardened resin exterior is shock- and drop-resistant, as well as watertight when properly closed with the built-in neoprene seal. HPRC offers lifetime replacement warranty for the case. Buy link: HPRC 2500 Hard Case for DJI Ronin S Was: $199.00  Now: $179.00 (Savings: $20.00) B&H: Dell 17.3″ Alienware 17 R5 Notebook – $650 Discount Alienware laptops from Dell have been known for their high performance, good build quality, but also for quite heavy and bulky designs. If you are looking for a powerful laptop and you don’t mind its weight of 9.74 lb, there is now an interesting discount on this 17.3″ laptop. It features the new 2.9 GHz Intel Core i9-8950HK six-core CPU, 32GB DDR4, 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (8GB GDDR5X) graphic card. The 17.3″ display has a resolution of 2560 x 1440 at 120 Hz. Connectivity includes USB-C 3.1 gen 2 and 3.1 gen 1 USB-A, thunderbolt 3, HDMI 2.0, Mini DP 1.3, 802.11ac wi-fi and Bluetooth 5.0. There is the Windows 10 Home (64-Bit) license included. Buy link: Dell 17.3″ Alienware 17 R5 Notebook Was: $3,649.00  Now: $2,999.00 (Savings: $650.00) B&H: HP 15.6″ ZBook 15 G3 Mobile Workstation – $1,700 Discount In case the previous Alienware laptop is too heavy or too expensive for your needs, there is a model from HP with a huge discount. The HP ZBook 15 G3 was designed for creative professionals and features 2.8 GHz Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 quad-core CPU, 16GB of DDR4 ECC RAM, 256GB SSD and NVIDIA Quadro M2000M graphics card with 4GB. Windows 10 Pro OS is being displayed on 15.6″ DreamColor IPS display with UHD (3840 x 2160) screen resolution. In terms of connectivity, there are Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports as well as HDMI port, 802.11ac wi-fi & Bluetooth 4.2. Buy link: HP 15.6″ ZBook 15 G3 Mobile Workstation Was: $3,499.00  Now: $1,799.00 (Savings: $1,700.00) CVP: Canon 70-200mm f2.8L IS II lens (Canon EF) – over €286 Discount Our European partner CVP offers an interesting discount on the classic telephoto full frame lens from Canon. There is not much to say about the lens, as it is well known for its great image quality, sharpness and fast constant aperture of f/2.8. Buy link: Canon 70-200mm f2.8L IS II lens (Canon EF) Was: €1,888.41  Now: €1,602.30 (Savings: €286.10) CVP: Vocas Compact Kit for Sony FS7/FS7II – over €104 Discount The Vocas Compact Kit for Sony PXW-FS7 / FS7 II includes a cheese plate in the shape of the letter H, which makes it possible to add a lot of accessories to the top of the camera without removing the original Sony handgrip with its electrical functions and its built-in GPS. Furthermore, there is a newly developed viewfinder bracket based on the NATO rail system, which ensures your horizon stays at level. The last part of this Vocas accessory kit is a small base plate for matte box support. Buy link: Vocas Compact Kit for Sony FS7/FS7II Was: €523.04  Now: €418.43 (Savings: €104.61) CVP: Cartoni KSDS18-CXM Tripod System – over €1,032 Discount This Cartoni set consists of the T628/2C smart stop 2-stage, 3 section carbon tripod, mid level spreader and HF1800 fluid head plus accessories – everything in a soft bag. The Focus 18 head HF1800 is built of magnesium alloy and aluminium and is designed for payloads from 6 to 18 kg (13,2 to 40 lbs). There is a 100mm head fitting the tripod. As a bonus to the already massive discount, you will get a free Cartoni backpack with this purchase. Buy link: Cartoni KSDS18-CXM Tripod System Was: €3,441.91  Now: €2,409.33 (Savings: €1,032.58) CVP: Sachtler 5186 Tripod Legs – over €527 Discount The Sachtler 5186 (ENG2D) are 2 stage, 3 section aluminium alloy tripod legs with the Sachtler quick clamping system. On top there is 100mm head fitting, maximum payload is 35kg, maximum height is 60-65″ and minimum height is 10-20″. Please note: Feet and spreader are not included in the package. The offered discount is very interesting. Buy link: Sachtler 5186 Tripod Legs Was: €974.74  Now: €447.04 (Savings: €527.70) What do you think of this week’s selection? Share with us if you know and like any of these products. 

There are a couple of new interesting deals for filmmakers available. We selected the best 10 offers of filmmaking gear from our partners’ online shops for this week. Including Sony FS5 and Panasonic cameras, GoPro Karma drone, GoPro gimbal, ZEISS lens, LED lights and more. Watch out – The first two deals in this article expire tonight, October 16th, at 11:59 PM EST! I went through the current deals on our partners’ websites and selected the top 10 offers currently available, which I think could be interesting for you. Unfortunately we didn’t find great deals for filmmakers in Europe this week, but we will update this post if that changes! By shopping at our affiliate partners’ stores you are supporting cinema5D through our buy links, as we get a small affiliate commission when a purchase is completed. Now, let’s take a look at this week’s top 10 deals for filmmakers: B&H: Litepanels Brick Bi-Color On-Camera LED Light – $180 Discount This weatherproof, bright, bi-color LED light is well suited for outdoor shoots. The light temperature can be adjusted between 3200K and 5600K. It has 100W tungsten equivalent output, 36° beam angle, flicker-free design and 100 to 0% brightness dimmer. The design of this on-camera LED light further includes dedicated power button, integrated D-tap cable, support for AC/DC input and silent passive cooling. Watch out – This deal expires tonight, October 16th, at 11:59 PM EST! Buy link: Litepanels Brick Bi-Color On-Camera LED Light Was: $379.00  Now: $199.00 (Savings: $180.00) B&H: REMOVU S1 3-Axis Gimbal for GoPro Cameras – $80 Discount This 3-axis gimbal from REMOVU features brushless motors with rotary sensors and even water-resistant design. The handle of this gimbal is detachable so the gimbal can be mounted for instance on chest or on a helmet. The REMOVU S1 has 5-way joystick remote control and is compatible with the GoPro HERO7/6/5/4/3+/3 and Session via included frame mounts. It can handle 292° pan & tilt, 90° roll and has storage for 2 SD cards in handle. Watch out – This deal expires tonight, October 16th, at 11:59 PM EST! Buy link: REMOVU S1 3-Axis Gimbal for GoPro Cameras Was: $279.00  Now: $199.00 (Savings: $80.00) B&H: GoPro Karma Quadcopter with HERO5 Black – $200 Discount The Karma drone from GoPro has been discountinued in the beginning of this year. I still think this package offered through B&H is very interesting given its price – it includes the Karma drone, Karma grip (gimbal) and the GoPro HERO5 action camera which captures 4K30 video and 12MP photos. GoPro said they will still provide support for their Karma drone customers even though they are not manufacturing it anymore. With the Karma drone comes a game-style controller with touchscreen, live camera feed and full control of HERO5 Black. The whole set is also compatible with HERO6 Black. Buy link: GoPro Karma Quadcopter with HERO5 Black Was: $899.00  Now: $699.00 (Savings: $200.00) B&H: Sony PXW-FS5 XDCAM Super 35 Camera System – $750 Discount The first generation of the compact super 35 camera from Sony has just got a very interesting price drop. The Sony FS5 features super 35-sized CMOS sensor, Sony E-Mount, 2 to 7 stop electronic ND filte. The camera can shoot UHD at 24/30 fps and FHD up to 240 fps in XAVC Long and AVCHD recording codecs.There are two slots for SD cards, HD/3G-SDI & HDMI output (te camera can output 4K/2K RAW with upgrade). Buy link: Sony PXW-FS5 XDCAM Super 35 Camera System Was: $4,248.00  Now: $3,498.00 (Savings: $750.00) B&H: Panasonic HC-X1 4K Camcorder – $500 Discount The HC-X1 professional camcorder from Panasonic incorporates 1″-type MOS sensor and it can record DCI 4K at 24 and UHD at up to 60p in MP4, MOV, and AVCHD formats. The camera has 24-480 (full frame equivalent) 20x zoom lens with f/2.8 maximum aperture, built-In ND filters, dual SDHC/SDXC memory card slots and HDMI and A/V outputs. Buy link: Panasonic HC-X1 4K Camcorder Was: $3,197.99  Now: $2,697.99 (Savings: $500.00) B&H: ZEISS 28mm f/2.0 Distagon T* Lens for Canon EF Mount – $403 Discount This fully manual medium wide angle ZEISS lens covers full frame sensors. It features fast f/2.0 aperture with high optical quality well known with ZEISS lenses. It has quite compact design and offers the ZE lens mount (for Canon EF mount SLRs). Buy link: ZEISS 28mm f/2.0 Distagon T* Lens for Canon EF Mount Was: $1,282.95  Now: $879.95 (Savings: $403.00) B&H: Vello Canon EF to Sony E-Mount Camera Accelerator AF Lens Adapter – $300 Discount There are various adapters for filmmakers who want to utilise their Canon EF lenses on Sony APS-C cameras. Apart from the Metabones Speedbooster, there are other solutions too. This Canon EF to Sony E-Mount lens adapter from Vello adapts full-frame lenses to APS-C format camera. It increases aperture by 1 f/stop, increases angle of view by 0.71x and it enables autofocus and auto exposure. It also retains image stabilization functions and lets users control aperture from camera body. Exif data are still being transferred to camera. The adapter has removable tripod foot with 1/4″-20 socket, matte black interior and metal construction. Important: This lens adapter has specific compatibility limitations depending on exact lens and camera firmware version combination, and on whether phase or contrast detect AF is used. Please make sure to check the manufacturer’s compatibility chart prior to purchase. Buy link: Vello Canon EF to Sony E-Mount Camera Accelerator AF Lens Adapter Was: $499.00  Now: $199.00 (Savings: $300.00) B&H: MagiCue Mobile Teleprompter Kit with Hard Case – $40 Discount This mobile teleprompter kit offers modular system for 9-15″ tablets. The mirror captures the full iPad pro screen. It has 15 ft reading range, 60/40 beamsplitter glass, carbon fiber rods and 150mm lens openings. The teleprompter offers toolless assembly and it folds flat for transport and storage. It comes in aluminum skinned plywood case. Buy link: MagiCue Mobile Teleprompter Kit with Hard Case Was: $399.00  Now: $359.00 (Savings: $40.00) B&H: Dracast Fresnel 2000 Bi-Color LED Light – $480 Discount This powerful light from Dracast features 7″ fresnel lens, 15-60 degree adjustable beam angle, variable color of 3200-5600K, CRI > 90, yoke with 5/8″ receiver. It is roughly 2000W tungsten halogen equivalent and offers onboard DMX512, 100-240 VAC mains, 24 VDC battery option, 0-100% dimming and it includes 4-way barndoors Buy link: Dracast Fresnel 2000 Bi-Color LED Light Was: $1,599.00  Now: $1,190.00 (Savings: $480.00) B&H: Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Series Gaming Notebook – $300 Discount After many MacBook offers there is finally something interesting for Windows users. This gaming laptop from Dell features 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7-7700HQ quad-core CPU, 16GB of RAM, 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 GPU (6GB GDDR5). The Windows 10 Home 64-bit OS is being displayed on 15.6″ 1920 x 1080 anti-glare IPS display. The laptop further offers SD & MMC card reader, USB 3.0 type-A and HDMI connectors, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, bluetooth 4.2 and gigabit ethernet port Buy link: Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Series Gaming Notebook Was: $1,299.00  Now: $999.00 (Savings: $300.00) What do you think of this week’s selection? Share with us if you know and like any of these products.

There are a couple of new interesting deals for filmmakers available. We selected the best 10 offers of filmmaking gear from our partners’ online shops for this week. Including FUJIFILM, Olympus and Sony cameras, tripod, monitor, on-camera microphone and more. I went through the current deals on our partners’ websites and selected the top 10 offers currently available, which I think could be interesting for you. Unfortunately we didn’t find great deals for filmmakers in Europe this week, but we will update this post if that changes! By shopping at our affiliate partners’ stores you are supporting cinema5D through our buy links, as we get a small affiliate commission when a purchase is completed. Now, let’s take a look at this week’s top 10 deals for filmmakers: B&H: FUJIFILM X-E3 with 18-55mm Lens and Accessories Kit – $200 Discount I decided to start this week’s deals selection with the tiny FUJIFILM X-E3 rangefinder style camera. My colleague Johnnie did a review of the camera back in 2017 – link here. The X-E3 has 24.3MP APS-C Sensor and it can record 4K UHD video with up to 30fps (100Mbps). It further has 2.36m-dot electronic viewfinder and 3.0″ 1.04m-dot touchscreen LCD. It does not have flat gamma curve picture profile, but it has FUJIFILM film simulation profiles for photos and videos. As part of this discounted set you will also get the FUJIFILM XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS lens, 32GB Sandisk Extreme SDHC memory card and Ruggard Hunter 25 DSLR holster-style camera bag. Buy link: FUJIFILM X-E3 with 18-55mm Lens and Accessories Kit Was: $1,299.00  Now: $1,099.00 (Savings: $200.00) B&H: Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II with 12-40mm f/2.8 Lens Kit – $700 Discount Another very interesting discounted camera-lens set is the OM-D E-M1 mark II from Olympus. We reviewed the camera back in December 2016 when it came out (link to review here). Its 20.4MP micro four thirds sensor can record 4K DCI (true 4K) video at 24fps (237Mbps) and 4K UHD video at up to 30fps. The 5-Axis sensor-shift image stabilization makes handheld shooting much easier. The camera has 2.36m-dot LCD electronic viewfinder and 3.0″ 1.04m-dot vari-angle touchscreen. The discounted set includes the Olympus M.Zuiko digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO lens, which is one of the best MFT zoom lenses in this focal length. Buy link: Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II with 12-40mm f/2.8 Lens Kit Was: $2,699.00  Now: $1,999.00 (Savings: $700.00) B&H: Sony Alpha a7R II with Storage Kit – $200 Discount The Sony a7R II was the first camera from the a7 family to shoot 4K video internally. Link to our review of the camera can be found here. It features 42MP full-frame sensor with BIONZ X image processor. It shoots internal UHD 4K video & S-log2 gamma and has 5-axis SteadyShot stabilization. The image can be monitored via the 0.5″ 2.36M-dot OLED EVF and 3.0″ tilting LCD monitor. The ISO is available till 102,400. Part of this discounted set is the WD My Passport 4TB USB3.0 external hard drive. Buy link: Sony Alpha a7R II with Storage Kit Was: $1,998.00  Now: $1,798.00 (Savings: $200.00) B&H: Sony Alpha a7S II with Storage Kit – $200 Discount Sony a7S II is now also available as a discounted set on B&H. It is one of the most popular mirrorless cameras among filmmakers. Link to our review is here. Its 12.2MP full-frame sensor can shoot internal UHD 4K30 & 1080p120 video with S-log3 gamma. The sensor even has 5-Axis SteadyShot stabilization. The camera has 0.5″ 2.36M-dot OLED EVF and 3.0″ 1,228.8k-dot tilting LCD monitor. As with a real lowlight king the ISO can be ramped up to 409600. Part of this discounted set is the WD My Passport 4TB USB3.0 external hard drive. Buy link: Sony Alpha a7S II with Storage Kit Was: $1,998.00  Now: $1,798.00 (Savings: $200.00) B&H: Manfrotto Befree Live Video Tripod Kit with Case – $40 Discount This interesting travel tripod set from Manfrotto includes video fluid head, aluminium tripod legs, and carry case. There is a carbon fibre version too, but it is not discounted. It supports up to 8.8 lb and has separate pan and tilt lock knobs. Minimum height is 17″ and maximum height is 59.5″ with center post raised. The set includes 501PL quick release plate and pan bar. The whole set weighs approx. 5 lb with case. Buy link: Manfrotto Befree Live Video Tripod Kit with Case Was: $239.88  Now: $199.88 (Savings: $40.00) B&H: Dell P2715Q 27″ Ultra HD 4K Monitor – $100 Discount This 27″ IPS monitor from Dell features DisplayPort input + DisplayPort output, mini DisplayPort + HDMI (MHL) inputs. It has native resolution of 3840 x 2160, 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 350 cd/m² brightness, 178°/178° viewing angles, 9 ms response time, 1.07 billion colors (8-Bit+FRC) and built-in USB 3.0 hub. Buy link: Dell P2715Q 27″ Ultra HD 4K Monitor Was: $484.90  Now: $384.90 (Savings: $100.00) B&H: RØDE VideoMic Pro+ and Accessory Kit – $40 Discount The top-of-the-line shotgun on-camera microphone from RØDE – the VideoMic Pro Plus – is now available in a discounted set with couple of accessories. All the features of the mic can be found in our article. The set includes also micro 3-section boompole, 10′ stereo mini-male cable, WSW-VMP-R windbuster for VideoMic Pro+, Micro-USB cable and 3.5mm TRS cable. Buy link: RØDE VideoMic Pro+ and Accessory Kit Was: $399.95  Now: $359.95 (Savings: $40.00) B&H: SanDisk 128GB microSDXC Memory Card Ultra – $7 Discount This class 10 microSDXC memory card from SanDisk has 128GB capacity, max. read speed: 80 MB/s, min. write speed: 10 MB/s, UHS class 1. The card is waterproof, x-ray, and shock-proof and has an SD adapter included. SanDisk offers lifetime warranty for the card (in some regions: 10-years). Buy link: SanDisk 128GB microSDXC Memory Card Ultra Was: $32.50  Now: $25.50 (Savings: $7.00) B&H: Insta360 Air Camera (Android, Micro-USB) – $50 Discount This 360 VR camera is designed for Android phones with micro-USB connector. It outputs 3K images & 2K video and features dual 210° fisheye lenses and real-time stitching. Buy link: Insta360 Air Camera (Android, Micro-USB) Was: $139.00  Now: $89.00 (Savings: $50.00) B&H: Apple 15.4″ MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (Mid 2017) – $600 Discount This MacBook Pro configuration features 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 quad-core CPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 15.4″ 2880 x 1800 retina display and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 graphics (4GB GGDR5). Connectivity is assured via 802.11ac Wi-Fi | Bluetooth 4.2, 4 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) ports and 3.5mm headphone jack. Buy link: Apple 15.4″ MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (Mid 2017) Was: $2,499.00  Now: $1,899.00 (Savings: $600.00) What do you think of this week’s selection? Share with us if you know and like any of these products.

CAME-TV presented, among other products, their new duplex headphones called CAME-WEARO. They will operate as a set of up to four wireless headphones and should ensure seamless communication between team members. We talked with David Wong from CAME-TV during the IBC show and found out more about it. As David stated, the aim of the product is to increase efficiency on filmset by assuring seamless communication between team members. This can be useful for instance on a liveshow with multiple cameras. This idea is not entirely new of course as there are other products like this on the market, but CAME-WEARO offers few interesting features. The headphones will be available as a standard kit of four pieces – one master and three slave units. It will also be possible to only buy a set of two or three headphones – master and one or two slave units. Every unit has three buttons on the side of one ear cup to control volume and pairing. The CAME-WEARO headphones feature a portable folding design. Muting the headphones’ microphone is easy as it only requires turning/lifting the microphone to an upright position. The duplex headphones use standard Canon NB-6L batteries so it is easy to buy spare batteries basically anywhere. The 1100mAh battery gives them approximate talking time of 12 hours. CAME-TV offers their CAME-WEARO duplex headphones in two versions: single headset – only one side is equipped with speaker, the other side is without speaker so that user has one free ear to hear surroundings better dual headset – both sides are equipped with speakers for stereo sound Pairing the headphones is easy and fast. In a couple of seconds it is possible to pair slave headphones with a master. Even after buying additional replacement headphones pairing is not an issue. The range of the headphones is between 300 and 600 metres in unobstructed open space. It supports group calls simultaneously. The communication technology used in the headphones is called time division duplex (TDD). It refers to duplex communication links where uplink is separated from downlink by the allocation of different time slots in the same frequency band. It is a transmission scheme that allows asymmetric flow for uplink and downlink transmission and users are allocated time slots for uplink and downlink transmission. That makes the communication seamless, like having a conference call. Channel bandwidth of the headphones is 1.728GHz and transmission speed is 1.152Mbps. CAME-WEARO headphones use different frequency bands for different parts of the world to comply with local frequency restrictions. All frequency settings are being handled by software. The CAME-WEARO duplex headphones should be available in two months and the four-piece set should cost around $600.00 USD. CAME-TV also aims to offer a hub in the future which will be able to connect up to 6 headphones slave units. For even bigger production crews, more hubs can be used. What do you think of the CAME-WEARO duplex headphones from CAME-TV? Which headphones do you use for fast on-set communication? Let us know in the comments below.