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Today is Black Friday β whichΒ means there are a lot ofΒ great deals on gear available. Here’s aΒ quick roundup of the best Black Friday deals 2017 for filmmakers currently offered by B&H, which we deem most relevant for our audience. You are supporting cinema5DΒ by buyingΒ on B&H through our links.
This package includes the Canon EOS 5D Mark III camera body, External Hard Drive WD 4TB USB 3.0, SanDisk 64GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Memory Card and Lowepro Photo Hatchback 16L AW Backpack.
Was: $2,799.00Β Now: $2,099.00 (Savings: $700.00)
Link: Canon EOS 5D Mark III Body with Storage Kit
This set includes the Canon EOS 6D camera body, WD 4TB My Passport USB 3.0 Secure Portable Hard Drive (Black) and SanDisk 64GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Memory Card.
Was: $1,699.00Β Now: $1,199.00 (Savings: $500.00)
Link: Canon EOS 6D Body with Storage Kit
This kit includes the Canon EOS Rebel T6i (750D) camera with 18-55mm IS STM Lens, SanDisk 16GB Extreme UHS-I SDHC Memory Card, Ruggard Journey 24 DSLR Shoulder Bag (Black) and Corel PaintShop Pro 2018 Ultimate (DVD with Download Card)
Was: $899.00Β Now: $599.00 (Savings: $300.00)
Link: Canon EOS Rebel T6i (750D) DSLR with 18-55mm Lens Kit
One of the most popular mirrorless cameras among filmmakers, the Sony a7S II is on discount too. You can find our review here: Sony a7S II Review β First Impressions & Footage. There are also more deals on kits including this camera.
Was: $2,698.00Β Now: $2,398.00 (Savings: $300.00)
Link: Sony Alpha a7S II Mirrorless Camera Body
There is a very interesting deal on the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera (Body Only). This camera is very capable for filmmakers, especially in 4K and when it comes to in-camera stabilisation, it’s unmatched. You can find our review here: Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II real world review
Was: $1,999.00Β Now: $1,699.00 (Savings: $300.00)
Link: Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Body
There is also a limited discount on the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO Lens.
Was: $999.00Β Now: $799.00 (Savings: $200.00)
Link: Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO Lens
Another deal includes the Fujifilm X-T2 Mirrorless digital camera (Body only). You can find our review here: Fujifilm X-T2 Review β Real World Video Samples and First Impressions.
Was: $1,599.00Β Now: $1,499.00 (Savings: $100.00)
Link: Fujifilm X-T2 Mirrorless Camera Body
After releasing the new Hero6, the old GoPro flagship is on sale. Additionally you get a B&H Photo Video $50 B&H E-Gift Card.
Was: $399.00Β Now: $349.00 (Savings: $50.00)
Link: GoPro HERO5 Black
This discounted kit includes the HERO5 Session 4K Waterproof Action Cam, GoPro Head Strap + QuickClip and SanDisk 16GB Extreme microSD Card. Additionally you get a B&H Photo Video $50 B&H E-Gift Card.
Was: $339.00Β Now: $249.00 (Savings: $90.00)
Link: GoPro HERO5 Session Bundle
Hereβs a limited time offer on the Apple Macbook Pro (late 2016) with a significant discount. It only applies on a version with 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 Quad-Core, 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD.
Was: $2,399.00Β Now: $1,599.00 (Savings: $800.00)
Link: Apple 15.4″ MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (Late 2016)
Specifications of this discounted offer: 3.7 GHz Intel Xeon E5 Quad-Core, 12GB of 1866 MHz DDR3 ECC RAM, 256GB PCIe-based Flash Storage and Dual AMD FirePro D300 GPUs (2 x 2GB)
Was: $2,999.00Β Now: $1,899.00 (Savings: $1,100.00)
Link: Apple Mac Pro Desktop Computer (Quad-Core, Late 2013)
Another limited offer on the Apple 13.3″ Macbook Pro (late 2016) with a significant discount. Specifications: 2.0 GHz Intel Core i5 Dual-Core, 8GB RAM and 256GB PCIe SSD.
Was: $1,499.00Β Now: $1,149.00 (Savings: $350.00)
Link: Apple 13.3″ MacBook Pro (Late 2016)
This is an interesting deal on the 3-axis motorized gimbal from Zhiyun-Tech which can carry smartphones or action cameras till 7.8oz (220g).
Was: $139.00Β Now: $99.00 (Savings: $40.00)
Link: Zhiyun-Tech Smooth-Q Smartphone Gimbal
The Dracast LED1000 Bi-Color Light with V-mount adapter has a nice discount. There is oneΒ on the 30W version too, but the best deal available goes withΒ the stronger 60W version that offers 70% off.
Was: $795.00Β Now: $344.50 (Savings: $450.50)
Link: Dracast LED1000 Silver Series Bi-color LED Light with V-mount battery plate
Although we now have the Panasonic GH5, the GH4 is still aΒ very affordableΒ alternative for beginning shooters. Now available atΒ a discounted bundle with the RODE VideoMic for a lot less.
Was: $1,497.99Β Now: $897.99 (Savings: $600.00)
Link: Panasonic GH4 Body with RODE VideoMic Kit
The Panasonic G7 is an even cheaper camera than the GH4, but still offers good video quality in 4K. It is now on sale as a bundle with the stabilized Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II Lens.
Was: $797.99Β Now: $497.99 (Savings: $300.00)
Link: Panasonic G7 with 14-42mm Lens
Who needs gimbals? A mechanical stabilizer from the brand βSteadicamβ, for small cameras up to 2.27kg (5lbs) is also on sale.
Was: $599.00Β Now: $199.00 (Savings: $400.00)
Link: Steadicam Merlin 2
Hereβs the popular 3-axis gimbal stabilizer from Zhiyun-tech. It can carry cameras up to 1.8kg (3.9lbs).Β The sale is not huge, but thereβs a worthwhile discount.
Was: $649.00Β Now: $479.00 (Savings: $170.00)
Link: Zhiyun-tech Crane V2 3-axis Gimbal
The Sony A6300 mirrorless camera in a bundle with the 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens, the 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 OSS Lens, a 64GB SanDisk memory card, an extra battery and a shoulder bag comes atΒ an interesting price. While the image quality is amazing, keep in mind that the a6300 has the overheating issue which usually limits your recordings to under 3 minutes. Itβs worth eyeballing the Sony a6500 that comes without overheating.
Was: $1,348.00Β Now: $996.00 (Savings: $350.00)
Link: Sony A6300 Kit with 16-50mm and 55-210mm Lenses and more accessories
This popular zoom lens from Canon (EF mount) is now slightly cheaper as well, so it deserves a place in this list.
Was: $1,899.00Β Now: $1,699.00 (Savings: $200.00)
Link: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens
Finally hereβs a very handy LED light that Seb used on some of his productions (example) as a back light. Itβs not cheap, but very useful.
Was: $349.95Β Now: $289.95 (Savings: $60.00)
Link: Luxli Viola 5β³ On-Camera RGB LED Light
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Jakub Han is a freelance filmmaker based in Vienna. He is interested in new tech and trends in filmmaking and passionate about action sports and short documentaries. Jakub has over 10 years of experience with camera work and post-production.