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Camera accessory manufacturer Tilta is running its annual End of Year Sale through January 5, featuring discounts of up to 20% off on production gear, including camera cages, wireless lens control systems, car mounting rigs, and matte boxes, plus clearance items marked down up to 70% off. The promotion includes reduced free shipping thresholds ($99 US, $199 international), triple reward points on eligible purchases, and exclusive gift-with-purchase offers across popular products. For the complete list of discounted products, please head here.
Tilta has structured the event around its core product categories, with percentage discounts varying by product line and special incentives designed to maximize value on complete rig builds.
Tilta is offering 20% off selected camera cage configurations for professional cinema cameras and mirrorless bodies. The Canon EOS C50 receives pricing reductions across its cage ecosystem, including both basic and power kit configurations. RED Komodo-X cages see similar treatment, with 20% off basic kits and advanced packages that integrate battery plates and monitoring solutions.
The company’s vintage-style cage line for the FUJIFILM GFX100RF drops in price by 20%, addressing the growing medium format video market. Leica Q3 travel kits similarly receive 20% discounts, continuing Tilta’s expansion into premium compact camera support.
Sony FX3 and FX30 cages are marked down 15% across lightweight, basic, and pro kit configurations. These represent some of Tilta’s most popular offerings, given the widespread adoption of Sony’s Cinema Line in documentary and commercial production.
Additional mirrorless support receives attention with 20% off configurations for the Canon EOS R5C, Panasonic S1R II, and various Nikon Z-mount bodies.
The larger Hydra Alien Pro system receives a 10% discount, a smaller percentage reduction that reflects its positioning as Tilta’s flagship car mounting solution. Even at 10% off, the Pro system represents a significant investment, with complete configurations running from $1,799.10 to $2,699.10, depending on included components.
Tilta’s Mirage Pro matte box lineup sees 10% discounting across configurations. The Pro series represents Tilta’s answer to traditional cinema matte boxes, offering 4×5.65-inch filter stage compatibility and clamp-on mounting. At reduced pricing, the system becomes more competitive against established options from ARRI, Bright Tangerine, and Chrosziel.
The Mirage VND matte box receives 15% off, a larger discount that reflects its more specialized application. Variable ND integration directly into the matte box addresses run-and-gun scenarios where filter swapping proves impractical, though this convenience comes with the optical compromises inherent to variable ND technology.
Tilta’s Illusion filter line, which includes Full Spectrum ND and diffusion options in 95mm sizing, receives promotional pricing between 20% and varied percentages depending on density and type. These filters compete directly with offerings from Polar Pro, PolarPro, and other third-party filter manufacturers in the sub-premium market segment.
Tilta’s Khronos system for iPhone filmmaking receives aggressive discounting, particularly on previous-generation compatibility. iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max kits see reductions ranging from 46% to 52% off on basic, advanced, and ultimate configurations. A free white mist filter accompanies these purchases, adding approximately $19 in value.
The newly released Khronos Lite system for iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max receives more modest treatment, with free universal mounts included rather than percentage discounts.
Khronos cases and lightweight kits span from $52 to $199, depending on configuration and iPhone model, with the heavier discounts applying to last-generation compatibility. For creators committed to iPhone as a B-camera or gimbal solution, the clearance pricing on iPhone 15 accessories presents substantial value.
Beyond percentage discounts, Tilta is tripling its standard reward points accumulation during the sale period. The company’s points system typically generates store credit for future purchases, effectively providing an additional 3-6% return depending on product category and customer tier status.
Free shipping thresholds drop temporarily to $99 for US orders and $199 for international shipments to Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Asia. Standard thresholds sit at $199 domestic and $299 international, making the reduced minimums meaningful for creators purchasing smaller accessory items or single-product orders.
Selected products include gift-with-purchase offers rather than direct discounts. The Lightweight Shoulder Rig includes free quick-adjust rosettes (approximately $36 value), while the Boulder 36-inch camera cart ships with variable gift options. The Nucleus-M full kit with hard case adds lifestyle gifts to the package.
Tilta’s most aggressive discounting applies to its archive section, where discontinued products and open-box inventory receive markdowns up to 70% off. This includes obsolete camera-specific cages for bodies no longer in active production, previous-generation follow focus motors, and accessories being phased out of the active catalog.
The archive section also includes cosmetically blemished products and customer returns that have been inspected and restored to working condition. These items carry standard warranty coverage despite the deep discounting, reducing risk for buyers.
For the complete list of discounted products, please head here.
Are you planning any Tilta gear pickups to round out your 2026 camera package? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments below!
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Johnnie Behiri is a documentary filmmaker with more than three decades behind the camera: he learned the craft in daily television news gathering, filmed for Japan's public broadcaster NHK, and spent eight years shooting and editing for BBC News. He joined cinema5D in 2011 and has co-owned and co-run CineD and MZed ever since. Johnnie writes many of CineD's camera reviews, co-hosts our weekly Focus Check podcast, and heads CineD's manufacturer relationships and product development.