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:
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
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.
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 kitWas: $5,490.00 Now: $3,990.00 (Savings: $1,500.00)B&H Buy link: Teradek Bolt 4K 750 Deluxe kit – Gold MountWas: $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 MonitorWas: $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 SetWas: $2,241.00 Now: $1,750.00 (Savings: $491.00)CVP Buy link: Teradek Bolt 500 XT SetWas: €2,438.92 Now: €1,717.14 (Savings: €721.78)B&H Buy link: Teradek Bolt 1000 XT SetWas: $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 SetWas: $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.
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.
The Italian tripod manufacturer Cartoni has just announced four new products ahead of IBC 2019: two tripods and two tripod heads. Among these products, there is an exciting set of lightweight tripod legs: RED LOCK. This tripod for camera operators on the go weights only 6.5 lbs/ 3 kg but can support up to 132 lbs / 60 kg. Let’s take a closer look at these new products. Oh, and if you haven’t done so, please take a moment to watch our video which we visited the Cartoni family tripod factory facility and saw how their tripods are made.
Cartoni RED LOCK Tripod Legs
The latest addition in the Cartoni line of tripods is a lightweight set of sticks called the RED LOCK. With a weight of only 6.5 lbs / 3 kg, this aluminum tripod looks perfect for indie filmmakers and one-man-band shooters. But don’t let this two-stage tripod fool you, as it can support an incredible amount of weight, up to 132 lbs / 60 kg.
In terms of height, it measures 77 cm when fully folded. By pulling the two red levers, you can extend it to a maximum height of 153 cm / 60 inches. If you need to go low to the ground, you can quickly spread the legs thanks to the Smart Spreader and go as low as 50 cm / 19 inches. At the bottom of the tripod legs, there are integrated spike feet for shooting on uneven terrains. Also, the tripod comes with newly design rubber feet.
There are no words on pricing from Cartoni except that it should be “surprisingly affordable” and will ship by the end of this year.
Cartoni MAXIMA 5.0
Amongst the new products, there is also a new 5.0 version of the famous MAXIMA tripod head. These MAXIMA Flat Mitchell / 150mm bowl base tripod heads are mostly used on feature films and high-end projects. The MAXIMA 5.0 features Cartoni’s patented counterbalance and can support a payload from 0 kg up to 50 kg.
The great thing with MAXIMA tripod heads compared to O’Connor ones, for example, is that all the controls are on the operator side (and the locks/knobs are silent). The rather long and sizeable sliding camera plate on top of the tripod head is compatible with ARRI, Sony, and O’Connor ones. The head comes with a telescopic pan bar and a short front pan bar.
No words on pricing from Cartoni yet, but these MAXIMA tripod heads are usually aimed at rental houses as they are in the $10.000 range. The MAXIMA 5.0 will be available at the end of the year.
Cartoni Master 25 and S200
A much more affordable tripod head has also been announced, the Cartoni Master 25. This lightweight tripod head has a payload capacity of up to 30 kg / 66 lbs. It will be available in black & gold design and grey anodized aluminum.
Finally, there is a new set of sticks aimed at sport and event shooters, the Cartoni Sport 200 tripod legs. It is made of aluminum, and the legs are angular, which should provide better sturdiness compared to standard tubes. The S200 weighs 10.5 kg / 23 lbs and can support every camera packages on the market with a payload capacity of up to 200 kg / 441 lbs. It accepts classic Mitchell flat base tripod heads.
No words on pricing on any of these products, but they should ship by the end of the year. We will make sure to take a closer look at all of Cartoni’s new products during IBC 2019.
What do you think of this new RED LOCK tripod legs? Have you ever used a Cartoni MAXIMA tripod head? Let us know in the comments down below!
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:
B&H Buy link: Aputure Light Storm C300d LED Light Kit with V-Mount Battery Plate 
B&H Buy link: Atomos Ninja Inferno 7″ 4K HDMI Recording Monitor 
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.
B&H Buy link: DJI Ronin-S 
B&H Buy link: Dracast LED500 Pro Bi-Color LED Light with V-Mount Battery Plate 
B&H Buy link: Feiyu AK4500 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal 
B&H Buy link: Litepanels Astra 6X Bi-Color LED Panel 
B&H Buy link: Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel Aluminum Tripod with 494 Ball Head 
B&H Buy link: Manfrotto 608 Nitrotech Fluid Video Head and Aluminum Twin Leg Tripod with Middle Spreader 
B&H Buy link: Manfrotto Nitrotech N12 & 545B Dual-Leg Tripod System with Half Ball Adapter & Bag 
B&H Buy link: Moza Air 2 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal 
B&H Buy link: Moza AirCross 2 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal 
CVP Buy link: Rotolight NEO 2 LED Light Kit 
B&H Buy link: SmallHD 5.5″ FOCUS OLED Monitor – SDI 
On B&H the HDMI discounted version is base only.
B&H Buy link: SmallHD 5.5″ FOCUS Base OLED Monitor – HDMI 
B&H Buy link: SmallHD 502 Bright Bundle 
B&H Buy link: SmallHD 503 UltraBright Bundle 
B&H Buy link: SmallHD 702 Bright On-Camera Monitor 
B&H Buy link: SmallHD 703 UltraBright Bundle 
B&H Buy link: SmallHD 703 Bolt Bundle 
B&H Buy link: Sound Devices MixPre-6 6-Channel / 8-Track Multi-Track Field Recorder 
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 
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.
CVP Buy link: Zacuto Gratical Eye EVF 
B&H Buy link: Zacuto Gratical HD Bundle for Canon C200 
B&H Buy link: Zacuto Gratical HD Bundle for Sony FS7 II 
B&H Buy link: Zhiyun-Tech Smooth-Q2 Smartphone Gimbal 
B&H Buy link: Zhiyun-Tech WEEBILL LAB Handheld Gimbal 
B&H Buy link: Zhiyun-Tech CRANE 3 LAB Handheld Gimbal 
