I've used the best cameras in Hollywood and these cinema camera deals are out of this world
These are the best cinema camera deals that will leave any filmmaker wanting to part with their cash this Black Friday!
With Black Friday nearly here, when we are scouring around for the best Black Friday camera deals we sometimes forget that actually some of the best cinema cameras are also given the Black Friday treatment. So you can really save a chuck of change on many deals on cinema cameras that can honestly help filmmakers have the upper hand when starting out their career or wanting to offer better visuals your their clients.
I've been incredibly lucky to have used some of the best cameras used in Hollywood productions from the likes of Arri and Sony - heck I even own my own Red cinema camera that was used to shoot The Hobbit. So I know a few things when it comes to cameras that are solely built for video production and I have searched the internet to bring you a list of deals that I generally believe are the best out there this Black Friday, and are only available from B&H.
Red Dragon-X Kit|was $19,950|now $9,950
SAVE $10,000 at B&H on this ready to shoot production package of the Hollywood-standard Red Dragon-X cinema camera that can shoot up to 6K at 75fps, and comes with the Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens, 2 V-lok batteries, Canon EF mount , 4.7" touch screen and
480GB Red Mini-Mag- this is a true ready-to-shoot package that is incredible value!
Blackmagic PCC 6K G2|was $1,995|now $1,595
SAVE $400 at B&H on this brilliant 6K Super35 camera that deliverers stunning footage along with a Canon EF mount to access a whole range of lenses - I think this is a great deal for the student filmmaker
Canon EOS C70 + FREE EF to RF adaptor|was $6,098.99|now $5,299
SAVE $799.99 at B&H This is one of the best Canon cinema cameras for those who dream about making their first Netflix documentary, compact, shoots DCI 4K and 180fsp in 2K - it is a beast, and now comes with an EF to RF adaptor that's a free accessory worth $599.99.
Blackmagic Design URSA Mini Pro 12K (PL)|was $6,385|now $4,999
SAVE $1,386 at B&H If you want the best resolution cinema camera on the market then this 12K camera is for you. Not only can it shoot 12K at 60fps, but it can also shoot at 8K slow-motion to an incredible 120fps, and 12K under 5K is an incredible deal!
Panasonic Lumix BS1H|was $3,497.99|now $2,497.99
SAVE $1,000 at B&H on this brilliant box style that I loved when I reviewed it last year. With its full frame 5.9K sensor this is the best do-it-all camera on the market, rig it up to a full rig or go streamline with just a lens handle and a monitor - $1,000 off is an insane deal!"
Sony FX9|was $10,998|now $9,998
SAVE $1,000 at B&H on this 6K full frame camera that is regarded as one of the best out there for commercial productions and solo filmmakers making their mark.
Now, we all know the world of video and filmmaking is an expensive hobby or career, and while some of these deals to the untrained eye might look very expensive - saving $1,000 is a real treat, and can certainly be used for one of the best on-camera monitors or even the best wireless follow focus - you name it these deals will give you a heap of cash spare to help you invest in other equipment that you will need to either start your filmmaking career.
While some of these cinema cameras are still twice the price of the best hybrid cameras on the market - the list above of the best 8K and 6K cinema cameras really are the best in the market today and have a really hefty discount that will certainly help any filmmaker starting out their career or solo filmmaker wanting that camera that will take their career to the next level.
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For nearly two decades Sebastian's work has been published internationally. Originally specializing in Equestrianism, his visuals have been used by the leading names in the equestrian industry such as The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), The Jockey Club, Horse & Hound, and many more for various advertising campaigns, books, and pre/post-event highlights.
He is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts, holds a Foundation Degree in Equitation Science, and is a Master of Arts in Publishing. He is a member of Nikon NPS and has been a Nikon user since the film days using a Nikon F5 and saw the digital transition with Nikon's D series cameras and is still to this day the youngest member to be elected into BEWA, The British Equestrian Writers' Association.
He is familiar with and shows great interest in street, medium, and large format photography with products by Leica, Phase One, Hasselblad, Alpa, and Sinar. Sebastian has also used many cinema cameras from the likes of Sony, RED, ARRI, and everything in between. He now spends his spare time using his trusted Leica M-E or Leica M2 shooting Street photography or general life as he sees it, usually in Black and White.