Top Black Friday Deals for Filmmakers – Part 3: Gimbals, Monitors, Wireless Video, and More

Our third Black Friday deals post features interesting camera accessories like gimbals, monitors, wireless video sets, tripods, lights and other accessories. This is our third and last Black Friday post. Make sure to check the First black friday post with cameras and Second black friday post with lenses and computers. I browsed the current deals on our partners’ websites and have selected the best offers currently available which I think could be interesting for you. Some offers are only available at the American store B&H, others are only available at the European store CVP, and some are available globally with both our partners. 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. This year we decided to divide the Black Friday deals into three posts, which we will publish in the next days before Friday November 29:
  1. Cameras, Drones, FilmConvert, MZed
  2. Lenses, Computers, Laptops, Tablets
  3. Gimbals, Tripods, Monitors, Wireless Video
Today’s post is the third out of three and it features camera accessories – everything that didn’t fit in the first two posts. Most of these deals should be active til Cyber Monday on December 2nd, but there might be exceptions. Please always check the link to see when the deal expires. Now, let’s take a look at the top Black friday camera accessories deals for filmmakers (Manufacturers in alphabetical order):

Aputure Light Storm C300d LED Light Kit with V-Mount Battery Plate – $300 Discount

B&H Buy link: Aputure Light Storm C300d LED Light Kit with V-Mount Battery Plate Was: $1,099.00  Now: $799.00 (Savings: $300.00)

Atomos Ninja Inferno 7″ 4K HDMI Recording Monitor – $300 Discount

B&H Buy link: Atomos Ninja Inferno 7″ 4K HDMI Recording Monitor Was: $799.00  Now: $499.00 (Savings: $300.00)

Bright Tangerine – Complete Black Friday Offer

Bright tangerine has a couple more interesting deals going on for Black friday. For example Misfit Atom Pola+ for a better price with free clamp-on rings or free Misfit Atom Matte Box with select left field cages. Find out more about their Black friday offer, which ends on December 3rd, directly on Bright Tangerine website.

DJI Ronin-S Handheld Gimbal – $120/€145 Discount

B&H Buy link: DJI Ronin-S Was: $749.00  Now: $629.00 (Savings: $120.00) CVP Buy link: DJI Ronin-S Was: €649.02  Now: €503.50 (Savings: €145.52) B&H Buy link: DJI Ronin-S Essentials Kit Was: $559.00  Now: $479.00 (Savings: $80.00) CVP Buy link: DJI Ronin-S Essentials Kit Was: €445.29  Now: €387.08 (Savings: €58.21)

Dracast LED500 Pro Bi-Color LED Light with V-Mount Battery Plate – $450 Discount

B&H Buy link: Dracast LED500 Pro Bi-Color LED Light with V-Mount Battery Plate Was: $699.95  Now: $249.45 (Savings: $450.50)

Feiyu AK4500 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal – $100 Discount

B&H Buy link: Feiyu AK4500 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Was: $749.99  Now: $649.99 (Savings: $100.00)

Litepanels Astra 6X Bi-Color LED Panel – $497 Discount

B&H Buy link: Litepanels Astra 6X Bi-Color LED Panel Was: $1,496.29  Now: $999.00 (Savings: $497.29)

Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Aluminum Tripod with 494 Ball Head – $50 Discount

B&H Buy link: Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Aluminum Tripod with 494 Ball Head Was: $189.99  Now: $139.99 (Savings: $50.00)

Manfrotto 608 Nitrotech Fluid Video Head and Aluminum Twin Leg Tripod with Middle Spreader – $180 Discount

B&H Buy link: Manfrotto 608 Nitrotech Fluid Video Head and Aluminum Twin Leg Tripod with Middle Spreader Was: $879.99  Now: $699.99 (Savings: $180.00)

Manfrotto Nitrotech N12 & 545B Dual-Leg Tripod System with Half Ball Adapter & Bag – $400 Discount

B&H Buy link: Manfrotto Nitrotech N12 & 545B Dual-Leg Tripod System with Half Ball Adapter & Bag Was: $1,099.88  Now: $699.88 (Savings: $400.00)

Moza Air 2 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal – $50 Discount + Free Moza iFocus-M

B&H Buy link: Moza Air 2 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Was: $599.00  Now: $549.00 (Savings: $50.00 + Free Moza iFocus-M)

Moza AirCross 2 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal – $50 Discount

B&H Buy link: Moza AirCross 2 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Was: $449.00  Now: $399.00 (Savings: $50.00)

Rotolight NEO 2 LED Light Kit – €437 Discount

CVP Buy link: Rotolight NEO 2 LED Light Kit Was: €1,313.40  Now: €876.24 (Savings: €437.17) CVP Buy link: Rotolight NEO 2 Explorer Kit Was: €1,167.36  Now: €778.88 (Savings: €388.48)

SmallHD 5.5″ FOCUS OLED Monitor SDI – $400/€145 Discount

B&H Buy link: SmallHD 5.5″ FOCUS OLED Monitor – SDI Was: $699.00  Now: $299.00 (Savings: $400.00) CVP Buy link: SmallHD 5.5″ FOCUS OLED Monitor – SDI Was: €712.94  Now: €379.38 (Savings: €333.56)

SmallHD 5.5″ FOCUS OLED Monitor HDMI – $239/€243 Discount

On B&H the HDMI discounted version is base only. B&H Buy link: SmallHD 5.5″ FOCUS Base OLED Monitor – HDMI Was: $538.99  Now: $299.99 (Savings: $239.00) CVP Buy link: SmallHD 5.5″ FOCUS OLED Monitor – HDMI Was: €622.57  Now: €379.38 (Savings: €243.19)

SmallHD 502 Bright Bundle – $300 Discount

B&H Buy link: SmallHD 502 Bright Bundle Was: $1,099.00  Now: $799.00 (Savings: $300.00) CVP Buy link: SmallHD 502 Bright Bundle  Now: €846.31

SmallHD 503 UltraBright Bundle – $684 Discount

B&H Buy link: SmallHD 503 UltraBright Bundle Was: $2,383.00  Now: $1,699.00 (Savings: $684.00) CVP Buy link: SmallHD 503 UltraBright Bundle Now: €1,780.17

SmallHD 702 Bright On-Camera Monitor – $800 Discount

B&H Buy link: SmallHD 702 Bright On-Camera Monitor Was: $1,599.00  Now: $799.00 (Savings: $800.00)

SmallHD 703 UltraBright Bundle – $938 Discount

B&H Buy link: SmallHD 703 UltraBright Bundle Was: $3,437.00  Now: $2,499.00 (Savings: $938.00) CVP Buy link: SmallHD 703 UltraBright Bundle Now: €2,597.29

SmallHD 703 Bolt Bundle – $884 Discount

B&H Buy link: SmallHD 703 Bolt Bundle Was: $4,383.00  Now: $3,499.00 (Savings: $884.00) CVP Buy link: SmallHD 703 Bolt Bundle Now: €3,647.29

Sound Devices MixPre-6 6-Channel / 8-Track Multi-Track Field Recorder – $250 Discount

B&H Buy link: Sound Devices MixPre-6 6-Channel / 8-Track Multi-Track Field Recorder Was: $899.00  Now: $649.00 (Savings: $250.00)

Teradek Wireless Video Transmission Systems – Up to $2,990 Discount

Teradek is a leader in the field of wireless image transmission. The company has some very interesting Black friday deals. Starting off with the massive $1,500 discount on the new Teradek Bolt 4K 750 TX/RX set and Deluxe kit. B&H Buy link: Teradek Bolt 4K 750 video kit Was: $5,490.00  Now: $3,990.00 (Savings: $1,500.00) B&H Buy link: Teradek Bolt 4K 750 Deluxe kit – Gold Mount Was: $6,290.00  Now: $4,790.00 (Savings: $1,500.00) B&H Buy link: Teradek Bolt 4K 750 Deluxe kit – V Mount Was: $6,290.00  Now: $4,790.00 (Savings: $1,500.00) Next interesting deal is the Teradek Wireless Lens Control Kit with SmallHD FOCUS Bolt 500 Monitor. B&H Buy link: Teradek Wireless Lens Control Kit with SmallHD FOCUS Bolt 500 Monitor Was: $6,998.00  Now: $3,999.00 (Savings: $2,999.00) Teradek Bolt 500 and 1000 systems are also currently discounted. B&H Buy link: Teradek Bolt 500 XT Set Was: $2,241.00  Now: $1,750.00 (Savings: $491.00) CVP Buy link: Teradek Bolt 500 XT Set Was: €2,438.92  Now: €1,717.14 (Savings: €721.78) B&H Buy link: Teradek Bolt 1000 XT Set Was: $4,990.00  Now: $3,990.00 (Savings: $1,000.00) Just in time for Black friday 2019, Teradek also announced the new Ace 800 wireless system, which is a more affordable alternative to the Bolt series and it is now even discounted. It offers up to 800′ range (line of sight) and it supports up to 1080p60 resolution with zero wireless delay. Teradek Ace 800 system has only SDI inputs and 3G-SDI & HDMI outputs. Please keep in mind, that it is not compatible with any product from the Bolt series. B&H Buy link: Teradek Ace 800 Wireless Set Was: $2,490.00  Now: $1,990.00 (Savings: $500.00)

Wooden Camera – Complete Black Friday Offer

Wooden camera is having a Black friday sale on their site, which is valid on the entire order between November 25th and December 2nd. All the gear is 15% off, for orders over $500 the discount is 20% and for orders over $1,500 the discount is 25%. They also offer free ground shipping on all U.S. Orders.

Zacuto Gratical Eye EVF – €243 Discount

CVP Buy link: Zacuto Gratical Eye EVF Was: €1,951.60  Now: €1,224.52 (Savings: €727.08)

Zacuto Gratical HD Bundle for Canon C200 – $1,051/€963 Discount

B&H Buy link: Zacuto Gratical HD Bundle for Canon C200 Was: $3,800.00  Now: $2,749.00 (Savings: $1,051.00) CVP Buy link: Zacuto Gratical HD Bundle for Canon C200 Was: €3,806.39  Now: €2,843.18 (Savings: €963.22)

Zacuto Gratical HD Bundle for Sony FS7 II – $321/€232 Discount

B&H Buy link: Zacuto Gratical HD Bundle for Sony FS7 II Was: $3,070.00  Now: $2,749.00 (Savings: $321.00) CVP Buy link: Zacuto Gratical HD Bundle for Sony FS7 II Was: €3,075.16  Now: €2,843.18 (Savings: €231.98)

Zhiyun-Tech Smooth-Q2 Smartphone Gimbal – $40 Discount

B&H Buy link: Zhiyun-Tech Smooth-Q2 Smartphone Gimbal Was: $169.00  Now: $129.00 (Savings: $40.00)

Zhiyun-Tech WEEBILL LAB Handheld Gimbal – $230 Discount

B&H Buy link: Zhiyun-Tech WEEBILL LAB Handheld Gimbal Was: $599.00  Now: $369.00 (Savings: $230.00)

Zhiyun-Tech CRANE 3 LAB Handheld Gimbal – Up to $400 Discount

B&H Buy link: Zhiyun-Tech CRANE 3 LAB Handheld Gimbal Was: $899.00  Now: $599.00 (Savings: $300.00) B&H Buy link: Zhiyun-Tech CRANE 3 LAB Creator package Was: $1,199.00  Now: $799.00 (Savings: $400.00) B&H Buy link: Zhiyun-Tech CRANE 3 LAB Master package Was: $1,299.00  Now: $899.00 (Savings: $400.00) Did you like any of our deals? Did we miss something interesting? Let us know in the comments underneath the article.

Hive Lighting Wasp 100-CX and Hornet 200-CX Lights Released

Hive lighting releases new CX-series LED lamps. Both Wasp 100-CX and Hornet 200-CX single point source omni-color lights sport the same set of features as their C-series equivalents, but they come at a much more affordable price. Wasp 100-CX starts at just $799 and Hornet 200-CX starts at just $1,299.

New Wasp 100-CX and Hornet 200-CX LED lights. Source: Hive lighting

Hive Lighting is a US company specializing in manufacturing LED lights for filmmakers and photographers. Their omni-color lights Wasp 100-C and Hornet 200-C  have been on the market for a while. Hive today announces a brand new CX series, featuring the Wasp 100-CX and Hornet 200-CX. What is the difference between the original C-series? Let’s take a short look.

Hive Lighting Wasp 100-CX and Hornet 200-CX

Simply put, the CX is the new lower price version of the original C-Series LED lights. The CX models are all single point source, single shadow, full-spectrum omni-Color LEDs, with full white light and fully saturated color control. Hive removed the display on the back of the lamps and reorganized the connectors slightly.

New Wasp 100-CX LED light. Source: Hive lighting

The lights are modular with Fresnel, Par Reflector and theatrical Leko Spot options as well as fully Profoto compatible, meaning they can work with a wide variety of 3rd party softboxes and modifiers. Hive lighting CX models can be controlled via free wireless Bluetooth app Hive SHOT on both Android and iPhone or via wired DMX.

New Hornet 200-CX LED light. Source: Hive lighting

By looking at the following key features, we can see almost the same set of specs as the C-series.

WASP 100-CX Key Features

  • Omni-color LED
  • 75W draw
  • 400-750W incandescent equivalent
  • Up to 98 CRI / 97 TLCI
  • 360° hue control
  • 0 – 100% dimming control
  • 0 – 100% saturation control
  • 1,650K – 8,000K color temperature
  • Wired DMX, and smartphone control
  • 100 – 240 V AC input via universal wall/battery
  • Profoto modifier compatible
  • Compatible with ALL Hive C-series modifiers
  • 6.5” / 165 mm length
  • 4” / 100mm diameter
  • 2 lbs / 0.9 kg weight
  • Inside the Box: Wasp 100-CX head unit, Wasp 100-CX power supply 100-240 VAC, portable yoke

New Wasp 100-CX LED light. Source: Hive lighting

HORNET 200-CX Key Features

  • Omni-color LED
  • 150W draw
  • 700-1000W incandescent equivalent
  • Up to 98 CRI / 97 TLCI
  • 360° hue control
  • 0 – 100% dimming control
  • 0 – 100% saturation control
  • 1,650K – 8,000K color temperature
  • Wired DMX and smartphone control
  • 100 – 240V AC input via universal wall/battery
  • Profoto modifier compatible
  • Compatible with ALL Hive C-series modifiers
  • 8” / 200 mm length
  • 4” / 100mm diameter
  • 2.2 lbs / 1kg weight
  • Inside the Box: Hornet 200-CX head unit, Hornet 200-CX power supply 100-240 VAC, Hive adjustable yoke

New Hornet 200-CX LED light. Source: Hive lighting

Hive SHOT App

The new lights from Hive are fully controllable by the new Hive SHOT app via Bluetooth connection. The app can be downloaded for free on Google Play for Android and on the App Store for iOS.

Pricing and Availability

Both Wasp 100-CX and Hornet 200-CX lights are now available for pre-order. They are already in production and Hive expects to start shipping them to customers before the end of December. Hive has prepared a special “Black Friday” time-limited pricing for both lights, which runs through January 3rd. The Wasp 100-CX (WLS1CX) has an MSRP of $1,051.58 and during the “Black Friday” pricing it will be available for $799.00 only. Hornet 200-CX  (HLS2CX) has an MSRP of $1,577.89 and during the “Black Friday” pricing it will be available for $1,299.00 only. What do you think about the new Hive CX lights? Do you use Hive lamps? How do you like the light output quality? Let us know in the comments underneath the article.

This Week’s Top Deals for Filmmakers – Sony, Apple, FUJIFILM, Atomos and More

Here is our weekly selection of new exciting deals for filmmakers available. We have selected the best offers of filmmaking gear from our partners’ online shops for this week – including the Sony Alpha a7 II, LED lights from Manfrotto and Rotolight, an Atomos Shogun Flame monitor/recorder, an Apple 21.5″ iMac and more. Watch out – The first deal within this week’s article expire in a couple of hours! I went through the current deals on our partners’ websites and have selected the best 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 there are a couple of deals from our European partner CVP. 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 deals for filmmakers:

B&H: Apple 21.5″ iMac with Retina 4K Display (Mid 2017) – $600 Discount

01_Deals_iMac This Apple’s iMac all-in-one computer features a beautiful 21.5″ 4096 x 2304 IPS Retina 4K display. In terms of processing, there is a 3.0 GHz Intel Core i5 Quad-Core processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, a 1TB Hard Drive, and an AMD Radeon Pro 555 Graphics Card (2GB). In terms of connectivity, there are two 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 ports, four 5 Gb/s USB 3.0 Type-A ports, a Gigabit Ethernet port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a UHS-II SDXC card slot. Watch out – This deal expires today, in just a couple of hours! Buy link: Apple 21.5″ iMac with Retina 4K Display (Mid 2017) Was: $1,499.00 Now: $899.00 (Savings: $600.00)

B&H: Sony Alpha a7 II with 28-70mm Lens and Accessories – $600 Discount

02_Deals_Sony Everything you need to start shooting is included in this kit: a Sony Alpha a7 II mirrorless camera with a 28-70mm F/3.5-5.6 OSS lens, a spare battery, a protective camera bag, and a 32Gb memory card. The Sony Alpha a7 II features a full-frame 24.3-megapixel sensor. Also, the sensor is 5-axis stabilized. It can shoot 1080P videos up to 60 frames per second. If you need to shoot in LOG, no problems, you can film in S-Log and S-Log2 gamma. The lens mount of the camera is an E-mount. So, it is compatible with any APS-C E-mount lenses (in APS-C crop mode) as well as all E-mount full-frame Zeiss and Sony G-series lenses. It’s an excellent entry-level camera if you are starting. Watch out – This deal expires on August 24 at 11:59 PM ET Buy link: Sony Alpha a7 II with 28-70mm Lens and Accessories. Was: $1598.00 Now: $998.00 (Savings: $600)

B&H: FUJIFILM X-H1 with Battery Grip and Accessories – $300 Discount

03_Deals_Fujifilm The FUJIFILM X-H1 is a mirrorless camera that features a 24.3MP APS-C sensor. There is an in-body 5-axis image stabilization system, which can compensate for up to 5.5 stops of shutter speed. The FUJIFILM X-H1 can shoot DCI 4K videos at up to 24 frames per second with a solid 200 Mb/s bitrate internally. If you want to film in slow-motion, you can go up to 120 fps in 1080P. The kit comes with a 32Gb SD card and a protective camera bag. Buy link: FUJIFILM X-H1 with Battery Grip and Accessories. Was: $1299.95 Now: $999.95 (Savings: $300)

B&H: Lowepro PhotoStream RL 150 Roller – $100 Discount

04_Deals_Lowepro When it comes to travel with photo/video equipment safely, Lowepro roller bags are top-notch (and your back will thank you). The overall dimensions should fit almost all international carry-on regulations. The Lowepro PhotoStream RL 150 Roller can hold 1-2 professional DSLR camera bodies, and up to 8 different lenses. Also, you can entirely modify the interior layout to fit your gear and needs. A 15″ laptop can be stored in the dedicated hinged compartment for smooth airport security visits. There is a side tripod mount to carry a small/medium-sized tripod. Buy link: Lowepro PhotoStream RL 150 Roller. Was: $269.95 Now: $169.95 (Savings: $100)

B&H: Atomos Shogun Flame – $300 Discount

05_Deals_Atomos The Atomos Shogun Flame is a powerful 7″1920 x 1200 on-camera recorder/monitor. The display is a 10-bit FRC panel that supports native display of HDR (log) footage as well as high brightness viewing of Rec. 709 footage. There are various 4K HDMI and 12G-SDI inputs/outputs ports, and it can even cross-convert your signal. It records onto 2.5″ SSDs using 10-bit, 4:2:2 Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHR codecs. Also, you can even record DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) raw video streams over SDI from select Sony and Canon cameras, encoding it as ProRes/DNxHR files. Buy link: Atomos Shogun Flame 7″ 4K HDMI/SDI Recording Monitor. Was: $995.00 Now: $695.00 (Savings: $300)

CVP: Rotolight NEO 2 – 90€ Discount

06_Deals_Rotolight The Rotolight NEO 2 is a nice little bi-color continuous LED light that doubles as an HSS Flash. It is lightweight and portable and can be mounted both on or off-camera. You can power it via 6 AA batteries, DC or D-tap. It also features a couple of CineSFX custom lighting effects (Lightning, Fire, TV, etc.) Buy link: Rotolight NEO 2. Was: 273.13€ Now: 181.18€ (Savings: 91.95€)

CVP: Timecode Systems SyncBac PRO – 150€ Discount

07_Deals_Syncbac If you need multiple GoPro cameras to stay in sync, look no further. The Timecode Systems SyncBac PRO attaches to the back of your GoPro and gives you access to perfect timecode synchronization. Buy link: Timecode Systems SyncBac PRO. Was: 207.83€ Now: 58.05€ (Savings: 149.78€)

CVP: Gudsen MOZA Aircross Gimbal – 45€ Discount

08_Deals_Gudsen The Gudsen MOZA AirCross gimbal is one of the most compact, ultra-lightweight and portable camera stabilization systems for DSLR and mirrorless cameras. It supports all cameras with a maximum payload of 1.8kg (3.96 lbs). The beautiful thing is that the base plate for mounting the camera is compatible with Manfrotto 501PL and Arca quick release plate. Buy link: Gudsen MOZA Aircross Gimbal. Was: 290.43€ Now: 244.92€ (Savings: 45.52€)

CVP: Manfrotto Spectra 1×1 Daylight LED Panel – 295€ Discount (Ex-Showroom item)

09_Deals_Manfrotto If you are looking for an affordable 1×1 LED light, look no further! The Manfrotto Spectra 1×1 F is a 5600°K (daylight) panel with an output of around 1400 lux at 1m with a CRI over 90. Light is emitted with a beam angle of 50°. You can power it via an external 100-240V AC adapter (included) or by a V-Lock or AB battery (not included). You can dim it from 0 to 100% with no color shift, nor flickering. The Manfrotto Spectra 1×1 F is ultra-slim (only 5cm thick) and lightweight (1,36Kg). Buy link: Manfrotto Spectra 1×1 Daylight LED Panel. Was: 490.75€ Now: 195.57€ (Savings: 295.18€)

CVP: Freefly MoVI M15 – 7830€ Discount (Ex-Showroom item)

10_Deals_Freefly The Freefly MoVI M15 is out for a few years now, but this impressive gimbal can still support 15 lbs/6.8kg, which means it can take from an ARRI Alexa M up to a Sony F55 with Cinema lenses. It is potent and super smooth. If you are not after the latest tech, this gimbal is a great deal! Buy link: Freefly MoVI M15. Was: 10564.47€ Now: 2732.95€ (Savings: 7831.52€) What do you think of this week’s selection? Share with us if you know and like any of these products.