There are a couple of new, interesting deals for filmmakers available. We have selected the best 10 offers of filmmaking gear from our partners’ online shops for this week – including the Nikon Z 6, the Sony a6500, the Shogun Inferno, an iPad Pro, lights, storage 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 any outstanding deals for filmmakers in Europe this week, but we will update this post in case that changes! By shopping at our 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: Nikon Z 6 with FTZ Mount Adapter Kit – $250 Discount I will start with perhaps the most interesting deal of this week, which is the Nikon Z 6 full-frame mirrorless camera. This body is the less expensive allrounder camera of the two new Nikon mirrorless cameras. It features a 24.5MP full-frame CMOS Sensor and records up to UHD 4K video in 30fps in 8-bit internally and with N-log & 10-bit via HDMI output. The camera has built-in 5-axis vibration reduction. Nikon has lately been focusing on video quality within their cameras, and the result is the upcoming RAW video output via HDMI, which the Atomos Ninja V recorder can transform into ProRes RAW. Additionally, you get a free FTZ Mount Adapter in that kit, which allows mounting Nikon F lenses while preserving the AF/AE functionality, a Sony 32GB XQD G Series memory card, and a Ruggard camera bag. Buy link: Nikon Z 6 with FTZ Mount Adapter Kit Was: $2,246.90  Now: $1,996.95 (Savings: $249.95) B&H: Sony Alpha a6500 Camera Body with Free Accessory Kit – $100 Discount Another interesting camera deal for this week is the Sony a6500. It is still the best mirrorless camera with APS-C sized sensor in Sony’s lineup. It features a 24.2MP CMOS sensor with 5-axis stabilization, and can shoot internal UHD 4K video at up to 30fps with S-log3 gamma. In full HD, the camera can shoot slow motion at up to 120 fps. Make sure to check our review of the a6500 if you haven’t already. In addition, you get a free SanDisk 64GB UHS-I SDXC memory card, a Ruggard camera bag, and a spare 1100mAh battery pack from Watson. Buy link: Sony Alpha a6500 Camera Body with Free Accessory Kit Was: $1,198.00  Now: $1,098.00 (Savings: $100.00) B&H: Atomos Shogun Inferno 7″ Recording Monitor – $300 Discount Another very nice deal currently available is the Shogun Inferno 7″ recorder from Atomos. It features the awesome 1920 x 1200 touchscreen display with 10-bit FRC monitor processing, 1500 cd/m² (nits) brightness, and HDR mode with 10-stop of dynamic range. The Shogun Inferno has both, 4K HDMI and 12G-SDI inputs/outputs and it can record UHD 4K video at up to 60p and 1080p video at up to 240 fps in 10-Bit 4:2:2 ProRes and DNxHR encoding. The Shogun Inferno records to 2.5″ SSD/HDD media, which is not included in this package. There are, however, discounted packages with the media included. Simply click on our link and select the desired package. It can be powered via AC cable, Sony L-series batteries or D-Tap connection. Buy link: Atomos Shogun Inferno 7″ Recording Monitor Was: $1,299.00  Now: $999.00 (Savings: $300.00) B&H: FreeVision VILTA Mobile Gimbal – $50 Discount The FreeVision VILTA is a 3-axis gimbal stabilizer for smartphones, which supports most larger-sized phones and comes with an iOS/Android app, including advanced features like focus on subjects, zoom in and out, time-lapses and so on. The gimbal offers four follow modes and a 17-hour runtime. All motors have 360° motion, and on the bottom of the grip there is a 1/4″-20 tripod mount. Buy link: FreeVision VILTA Mobile Gimbal Was: $149.00  Now: $99.00 (Savings: $50.00) B&H: ikan Onyx 240 Bi-Color On-Camera LED Light – $50 Discount The Onyx 240 by ikan is a bi-color on-camera LED light with 250W equivalent, 3200 to 5600K variable color temperature, dimmable output down to 10%, and 110° beam angle. The CRI is 95 and TLCI is 96, both being very good values. The light has a 30W power draw and runs on 2 L-series batteries (included in the package). There is a 1/4″-20 threaded mounting hole and the accessory shoe adapter is included. Buy link: ikan Onyx 240 Bi-Color On-Camera LED Light Was: $139.99  Now: $89.99 (Savings: $50.00) B&H: Aputure Light Storm LS C120d Daylight LED Light Kit with V-Mount Battery Plate – $100 Discount The Light Storm is a very popular single-point-source LED lights series by Aputure. Although there is a second generation already, there is now a nice deal on the first generation C120d with 6000K color temperature light source. The Aputure C120d features a Bowens mount, 18 dB quiet fan and this version comes with a V-mount battery plate. It can be controlled via the wired remote controller box or the wireless remote with 328′ range. You can check our comparison review with the stronger C300d. Buy link: Aputure Light Storm LS C120d Daylight LED Light Kit with V-Mount Battery Plate Was: $645.00  Now: $545.00 (Savings: $100.00) B&H: Sony 64GB M Series UHS-II SDXC Memory Card Kit (2-Pack) – $28 Discount This discounted kit includes two 64GB M Series SDXC cards from Sony. They are UHS-II cards with two rows of pins. Maximum read speed is 260 MB/s and maximum write speed is 100 MB/s. What is relevant for us filmmakers is the minimum write speed, which is – thanks to U3 rating – 30MB/s. That means these cards will take videos with a bitrate of 240Mbps without any problems. I am personally using this exact card also for the 400Mbps All-Intra recording with my GH5 and I never had a problem. The cards are water/dust/temp/UV/X-ray and magnet proof. All in all, it is a very nice offer for its price. Buy link: Sony 64GB M Series UHS-II SDXC Memory Card Kit (2-Pack) Was: $111.99  Now: $83.99 (Savings: $28.00) B&H: Seagate 8TB Backup Plus USB 3.0 External Hard Drive with USB Hub – $30 Discount There is no such a thing as too much storage, so I decided to also include a well-priced external HDD. The Seagate Backup Plus in its 8TB version is on discount and it currently offers one of the best dollar-per-TB ratio. This drive comes with a USB 3.0 cable with standard USB Type-A connector, featuring two additional USB 3.0 Type-A ports. Transfer speeds reach up to 160 MB/s and the drive is both Windows & Mac compatible. Buy link: Seagate 8TB Backup Plus USB 3.0 External Hard Drive with USB Hub Was: $179.99  Now: $149.99 (Savings: $30.00) B&H: Apple 12.9″ iPad Pro (Mid 2017, 512GB, Wi-Fi + 4G LTE) – $380 Discount Editing videos on a tablet can be an option for quick workflows with the LumaFusion app – check our article with video explaining this kind of workflow. I think this discounted 12.9″ iPad Pro configuration offers a good price-performance ratio. It includes the 2732 x 2048 resolution 12.9″ multi-touch retina display (264 ppi), Apple A10X 64-bit SoC hexa-core CPU, and 512GB SSD storage. Connectivity even includes 4G LTE on top of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2. There are two cameras – the front 7MP FaceTime HD camera and rear 12MP iSight camera, Touch ID fingerprint sensor, and Lightning connector. Buy link: Apple 12.9″ iPad Pro (Mid 2017, 512GB, Wi-Fi + 4G LTE) Was: $1,279.00  Now: $899.00 (Savings: $380.00) B&H: Dell 17.3″ Alienware 17 R5 Laptop – $1,050 Discount The last deal of the week goes to a very powerful Windows 10 workstation – the Dell Alienware 17 R5 Laptop – which is currently over $1,000 discounted. This beast features 2.9 GHz Intel Core i9-8950HK six-core CPU, 32GB DDR4 RAM, 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (8GB GDDR5X) graphics card. The display has 17.3″ with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 at 120 Hz. Connectivity includes USB 3.1 gen 2 Type-C & 3.1 gen 1 Type-A, Thunderbolt 3, HDMI 2.0, Mini DP 1.3, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.0. Alienware laptops are a synonym for great build-quality and very powerful components, but keep in mind that this is a big and heavy laptop – weighing 9.7 lb. Buy link: Dell 17.3″ Alienware 17 R5 Laptop Was: $3,649.00  Now: $2,599.00 (Savings: $1,050.00) What do you think of this week’s selection? 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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 Panasonic GH5, lenses for micro four thirds, E-mount and EF-mount, backpack, 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: Panasonic GH5 Body with Accessories – $503 Discount I decided to include the GH5 deal again, because it got an additional $100 discount on top of the great deal from January 2019. The camera was released already two years ago, but it is still one of the best 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: $2,000.99  Now: $1,497.99 (Savings: $503.00) B&H: Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.8 Lens – $150 Discount To complement that nice deal on the GH5, the 45mm f/1.8 lens from Olympus got a discounted price tag as well. This fast lens with full-frame focal length equivalent of 90mm will work well for example for interview setups where shallow depth of field is desired. It is of course designed with micro four thirds mount and offers aperture range of f/1.8 to f/22 with rounded 7-blade diaphragm. The lens is also very compact and lightweight with only 4.1 oz. Buy link: Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.8 Lens Was: $399.00  Now: $249.00 (Savings: $150.00) B&H: Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R Lens – $100 Discount Another micro four thirds lens with a very interesting price is currently the Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6. If you are looking for an affordable lightweight and compact telephoto lens, this one could be the right choice. It is not very fast, but the image quality is quite nice according to many reviews on B&H. And the price after this 50% discount is pretty much unbeatable. The full-frame equivalent focal length of the lens is 80-300mm and it offers aperture range of f/4-5.6 to f/22 with rounded 7-blade diaphragm. Buy link: Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R Lens Was: $199.00  Now: $99.00 (Savings: $100.00) B&H: Sigma 30mm f/1.4 Contemporary Lens for Sony E – $50 Discount This Sony E-mount lens from Sigma’s contemporary line covers an APS-C sensor. That means it would pair well with the Sony a6X00 series mirrorless cameras or Sony cinema cameras, like the FS5 or the FS7. It offers full-frame equivalent focal length of 45mm, aperture range of f/1.4 to f/16, three aspherical surfaces, rounded 9-blade diaphragm and brass bayonet mount. Buy link: Sigma 30mm f/1.4 Contemporary Lens for Sony E Was: $339.00  Now: $289.00 (Savings: $50.00) B&H: Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 Mark II Lens for Sony E – $150 Discount Another offer on Sony E-mount APS-C sensor lens is the fast, fully manual Mitakon Speedmaster f/0,95. It offers the full-frame equivalent focal length of 52.5mm, aperture Range of f/0.95 to f/16, de-clicked aperture ring and nine-blade diaphragm. Buy link: Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 Mark II Lens for Sony E Was: $599.00  Now: $449.00 (Savings: $150.00) B&H: ZEISS Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZE Lens for Canon EF – $75 Discount This EF-mount lens from Zeiss covers full-frame sensors and offers the classic focal length of 50mm with aperture range of f/1.4 to f/16. The lens features ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating, manual focus design and 9-blade diaphragm. Buy link: ZEISS Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZE Lens for Canon EF Was: $725.00  Now: $650.00 (Savings: $75.00) B&H: SanDisk 128GB Extreme UHS-I SDXC Memory Card – $9 Discount SanDisk memory cards for me (and for many filmmakers) are synonym of high quality and reliability. There is now an interesting offer on the 128GB UHS-I V30 SDXC card. Write speed for this card is 30-70 MBps so recording bitrate of 240Mbps without problems is guaranteed. Buy link: SanDisk 128GB Extreme UHS-I SDXC Memory Card Was: $39.99  Now: $30.99 (Savings: $9.00) B&H: Lowepro Photo Hatchback 16L AW Backpack – $50 Discount The Photo hatchback 16L AW backpack from Lowepro can accomodate DSLR-sized camera with two lenses and various accessories. It features dedicated iPad/tablet compartment, removable camera box with flap closure, side access to gear, top loading compartment, YKK zippers, and all-weather cover. Buy link: Lowepro Photo Hatchback 16L AW Backpack Was: $89.99  Now: $39.99 (Savings: $50.00) CVP: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 for Canon EF – over €166 Discount With its focal length this full-frame Tamron lens fits in a standard zoom cathegory. It is not as wide as other standard zoom lenses, but offers constant aperture of f/2.8. It does not have image stabilization. The lens features 67mm filter thread in the front and minimum focusing distance of 0.33m. Buy link: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 for Canon EF Was: €435.04  Now: €268.57 (Savings: €166.47) CVP: Insta360 Air Camera for Android – over €48 Discount The Insta360 Air is a VR 360 camera equipped with a micro USB connector for plugging in android phones. It can capture 360 video with resolution of 2560 x 1280 in 30fps. It has two f/2.4 lenses on both sides of its spherical body. For photos, maximum resolution is 3008 x 1504. Buy link: Insta360 Air Camera for Android Was: €135.68  Now: €86.84 (Savings: €48.84) 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 a Panasonic GX85 set, a Panasonic 25mm lens, a tripod with fluid head, gimbals, an SSD and more. Watch out – Two time-limited deals within this article expire tonight, February 13th, 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: Panasonic GX85 with 12-32mm and 45-150mm Lenses and Accessories Kit – $500 Discount The Panasonic GX85 features a 16MP micro four thirds sensor with 5-axis image stabilization (IBIS). The camera can record UHD 4K video at up to 30fps (100Mbps), as well as FHD video at up to 60fps (only 28Mbps though). It features an electronic viewfinder and a tilting LCD touchscreen. For this price, it might really be interesting for beginning filmmakers. This discounted kit contains the camera body along with a Lumix G Vario 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 lens, the Lumix G Vario 45-150mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S. lens, a SanDisk 32GB SDHC memory card, the Ruggard Hunter 35 DSLR bag, and a 37mm UV filter. Buy link: Panasonic GX85 with 12-32mm and 45-150mm Lenses and Accessories Kit Was: $997.99  Now: $497.99 (Savings: $500.00) B&H: E-Image EK60AAM Fluid Drag Video Head and Tripod – $70 Discount According to its specs, this tripod offers lots of features for a small price tag. The maximum payload of the combo is 17.6 lb. The fluid drag tripod head has a sliding balance plate with a safety lock and spring-loaded counterbalance system. The tripod is a 75mm claw ball two-stage tripod with a mid-level spreader and a height range of 31 to 63″. It also offers removable anti-slip pads/spike covers and comes with a soft travel case. Watch out – This deal expires tonight, February 13th, at 11:59 PM EST! Buy link: E-Image EK60AAM Fluid Drag Video Head and Tripod Was: $219.00  Now: $149.00 (Savings: $70.00) B&H: Case Logic CPL-106 Medium Shoulder Bag – $15 Discount There is a very interesting 50% discount on this bag from Case Logic. It can hold a camera body and 2-3 lenses or flash. There is an interior zip pocket, a memory card pocket with a flap, padded interior dividers, an exterior accessory pocket and two stretchable side mesh pockets. The bag also features a padded top handle, a removable shoulder strap and a built-in rain cover. Watch out – This deal expires tonight, February 13th, at 11:59 PM EST! Buy link: Case Logic CPL-106 Medium Shoulder Bag Was: $29.95  Now: $14.95 (Savings: $15.00) B&H: Axler Handheld Gimbal for Mirrorless Cameras – $400 Discount This 3-axis motorized gimbal stabilizer from Axler supports loads up to 1.9 lb, so it could be used for lighter setups. It features a quick release plate and offset adapter, and can be used in inverted mode for low-angle shooting. Furthermore, there is a 5V USB output, which you can use for the included LED light. The gimbal is powered by three 18650 batteries, which provide 2 to 3 hours runtime. Buy link: Axler Handheld Gimbal for Mirrorless Cameras Was: $599.00  Now: $199.00 (Savings: $400.00) B&H: Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH Lens – $100 Discount This fast prime lens for micro four thirds systems has 50mm focal length (35mm equivalent) and an aperture range of f/1.7 to f/22. The optical elements include two aspherical elements and nano surface coating. There is a rounded 7-blade diaphragm and 46mm front filter thread. This lens could nicely complement the first deal in this article – the Panasonic GX85. The reviews on B&H are positive, so image quality should be pretty good too (given the price). Buy link: Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH Lens Was: $247.99  Now: $147.99 (Savings: $100.00) B&H: Samsung 500GB T5 Portable SSD – $30 Discount This Samsung 500GB SSD might be a perfect choice if you are looking for a fast recording medium for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or just a fast external drive for editing. It offers USB 3.1 type-C and type-A connections and up to 540 MB/s data transfer rate. The USB type-C & USB type-A cables are included in the package. The drive offers AES 256-bit hardware encryption, as well. Buy link: Samsung 500GB T5 Portable SSD Was: $127.99  Now: $97.99 (Savings: $30.00) B&H: Core SWX NPF-970 6600mah L-Series Battery Kit – $21 Discount Almost every filmmaker is using L-series batteries every now and then. There are countless devices using this standard, especially in the lighting area. This set of a TL-F970 battery (7.2V Li-ion, 6600mAh) and the BC-F970 charger with an LED indicator might come handy. The battery can also be used for Sony camcorders. Buy link: Core SWX NPF-970 6600mah L-Series Battery Kit Was: $80.00  Now: $59.00 (Savings: $21.00) B&H: Lowepro DroneGuard CS 400 – $100 Discount This rugged backpack can hold the DJI Phantom/3DR Solo or a similar drone. There is also place for a transmitter, a set of propellers, a flight battery and charger, as well as other accessories. It can be used as a backpack or hand-carried. Buy link: Lowepro DroneGuard CS 400 Was: $149.95  Now: $49.95 (Savings: $100.00) CVP: Gudsen MOZA Air 2 – Free iFocus Motor Unit The Gudsen MOZA Air 2 is a motorized gimbal for DSLRs, mirrorless cameras and pocket cinema cameras weighing up to 9 lb (4.2kg). It is powered with four high-rate Li-ion 18650 replaceable batteries, which give the MOZA Air 2 a maximum runtime of 16 hours. CVP now offers a free iFocus motor unit for easy wireless focus pulling. Valid with every MOZA Air 2 purchase (until the end of February). Buy link: Gudsen MOZA Air 2 €531.48 (Savings: free iFocus motor unit) CVP: Manfrotto Anti-Rotation Arm – over €6 Discount This 15cm (5.9″) friction arm with anti-rotation attachments accepts interchangeable 1/4″ attachments – with 3/8″ adapter. It also includes a hex key for changing adapters. The anti-rotation system is compatible with Manfrotto products including the 055 series, 190 series, and 386B-1 nano clamp. The unique shape of the anti-rotation adapter allows the equipment to be securely interlocked, so the arm will not rotate anymore. It safely accepts payloads of up to 3kg. Buy link: Manfrotto Anti-Rotation Arm Was: €75.11  Now: €68.46 (Savings: €6.65) 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 Sony a7R II, the GoPro HERO7, Atomos and SmallHD monitors, lenses, a tripod, gimbals 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: Sony a7R II Camera Kit – Over $240 Discount This mirrorless camera with its 42MP full-frame sensor is clearly aimed at pro photographers. It can also record decent video, though (take a look at our review of the camera). The Sony a7R II features internal UHD 4K video in 24/25 or 30 fps with S-log2 gamma color profile, 5-axis sensor stabilization, OLED EVF and a tilting LCD monitor. ISO can be ramped all the way up to 102,400. This discounted kit features the camera body along with a SanDisk 64GB SDXC memory card and a Think Tank shoulder bag. There are other kits available too. Buy link: Sony a7R II Camera Kit Was: $2,041.42  Now: $1,798.00 (Savings: $243.42) B&H: GoPro HERO7 Black – $50 Discount The new GoPro action camera was introduced during fall 2018, featuring various resolutions and frame rates – 4K60/50, 2.7K120/100 & 1080p240/200 and very capable video stabilization, called HyperSmooth. Take a look at our hands-on test. The HERO7 is waterproof up to 33′ without a housing and can be controlled via touchscreen, button or smartphone. Buy link: GoPro HERO7 Black Was: $399.00  Now: $349.00 (Savings: $50.00) B&H: Zhiyun-Tech Crane-2 Gimbal – $200 Discount The Zhiyun-Tech Crane is a 3-axis one-handed gimbal for mirrorless & DSLR cameras up to 7lb. It features electronic follow focus control (for selected Canon cameras only) and a separate follow focus motor can also be purchased. The gimbal has a runtime of 12-18 hours with included batteries. Buy link: Zhiyun-Tech Crane-2 Gimbal Was: $749.00  Now: $549.00 (Savings: $200.00) B&H: Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO Lens – $200 Discount This lens is one of the best telephoto lenses for micro four thirds (MFT) systems. It has a full-frame equivalent of 80-300mm and aperture range from f/2.8 to f/22. There is a programmable L-Fn function button (will only work with selected cameras) and the lens features a weather-resistant construction. Buy link: Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO Lens Was: $1,499.00  Now: $1,299.00 (Savings: $200.00) B&H: Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC Lens for Canon EF – $140 Discount There is an interesting discount on this manual EF mount prime lens from Rokinon. It even covers full-frame sensors and has an aperture range of f/1.4 to f/22. The lens features one aspherical and two HR elements. Buy link: Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC Lens for Canon EF Was: $499.00  Now: $359.00 (Savings: $140.00) B&H: Atomos SUMO19M 19″ HDR/High-Brightness Monitor – $500 Discount The Atomos SUMO19M is 1920 x 1080 1200 cd/m² (nits) bright touchscreen display with 10-Bit FRC processing. There are HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI inputs/outputs. It can import LUTs from master caddy media and has a high-bright mode for REC. 709 viewing. It lacks the recorder functionality of its more expensive brother SUMO19, which is also discounted, by the way. Buy link: Atomos SUMO19M 19″ HDR/High-Brightness Monitor Was: $1,995.00  Now: $1,495.00 (Savings: $500.00) B&H: SmallHD 503 UltraBright Director’s Kit – $1,100 Discount This massively discounted director’s kit is based on the SmallHD 503 UltraBright monitor with a 5″ 1920 x 1080 display, SDI and HDMI inputs and 2200 cd/m² (nits) brightness. It further includes a 503 cage and hood, a protective neoprene sleeve, a dual L-series battery plate, monitor accessory handles and a neck strap, ultra-matte screen protectors, BNC cables, a LEMO power lead cable, and a cleaning cloth. Buy link: SmallHD 503 UltraBright Director’s Kit Was: $2,799.00  Now: $1,699.00 (Savings: $1,100.00) B&H: Manfrotto MVH500AH Fluid Head & 755XB Tripod Set – Over $166 Discount This set from Manfrotto could be suitable for beginner filmmakers with a small camera and tight budget. It features the flat base MVH500AH fluid head with 11lb maximum payload, -70° / +90° tilt & 360° pan and the 500PLONG camera plate. The tripod features 2-stage aluminum legs with flip-lever lock clamps, adjustable and removable center-column and can be extended up to 65″ max height (with center-column raised). The padded, zippered bag is included in the set. Buy link: Manfrotto MVH500AH Fluid Head & 755XB Tripod Set Was: $464.88  Now: $298.00 (Savings: $166.88) CVP: Filmpower Nebula 4300 Gimbal – over €233 Discount Filmpower claims that their Nebula 4300 gimbal offers 5-axis stabilization – meaning it can compensate the horizontal and vertical bounces caused by a filmmaker’s steps. It features spring mechanisms on both arms of the dual handle. Maximum payload of the gimbal is 3.2kg, so it should be able to accommodate most mirrorless and DSLR systems. Buy link: Filmpower Nebula 4300 Gimbal Was: €755.30  Now: €522.10 (Savings: €233.21) CVP: Zacuto EVA1 Gratical HD Recoil Pro – over €698 Discount As an EVA1 owner, I am aware of the poor quality of the supplied LCD display when it comes to accurate image monitoring. Zacuto is one of the few companies to offer third-party solutions for situations like this. This set will equip the EVA1 with the Zacuto Gratical HD electronic viewfinder. It also includes a VCT shoulder baseplate with a grip extension rod, and the EVA1 Top plate with built-in Z-rail, so you can add the Zacuto top handle or recoil handle. The complete set consists of: 1x VCT Pro baseplate, 1x EVA1 top plate, 1x top handle, 1x 15mm rod lock, 1x Z-Grip trigger, 1x Axis mini mount, 1x Gratical HD. Buy link: Zacuto EVA1 Gratical HD Recoil Pro Was: €2,728.17  Now: €2,029.77 (Savings: €698.40) 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 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.