Top Black Friday 2016 Deals For Filmmakers on All Budgets – Part 2

Black Friday 2016 continues with more exclusive deals and big surprises for all you fellow filmmakers out there. And, just when you thought that it can’t get any better, here’s another comprehensive list with more enticing specials for creative professionals and enthusiasts alike on all budgets. Apparently, online shopping is at another tipping point this year, so if you still haven’t made a decision what type of gadgets you need the most and missed some of the Black Friday deals thus far, here’s another fantastic opportunity to catch up. It’s worth to note that many of the specials below will run through today and Cyber Monday so you still have a chance to find exactly what you’ve been looking for.

First things first. You can instantly get the 3DR Solo Quadcopter with 3-Axis Gimbal for GoPro HERO3+ / HERO4 for merely $399 and save $600. For the price, you get a ready-to-fly bundle, featuring a pre-bound radio controller with dual joysticks and dedicated dials for operating the Solo Gimbal. In addition to the transmitter, there is a mobile app for iOS and Android devices that provide full control over the aircraft, gimbal, and even the GoPro itself. A mount is provided so that you can mount your smartphone directly to the transmitter.

3DR Solo Quadcopter with 3-Axis Gimbal for GoPro HERO3+ / HERO4 – $349.95 at B&H ($600 OFF)

• Capture Aerial Photos/Video with a GoPro
• Linear Tracking with Cablecam Mode
• Follow Me: Tracks Your Mobile Device
• HDMI Output on Transmitter
• Android and iOS Mobile Apps
• Video Game-Style Controls
• Return Home and “Safety Net” Modes
• Operate GoPro Through App
• Solo 3-Axis Gimbal Included

DJI Phantom 3 Professional Quadcopter with 4K Camera and 3-Axis Gimbal – $799.00 at B&H ($200 OFF)

• Gimbal Stabilized 4K Camera
• Camera Takes 12MP Still Photos
• 720p HD App-Based Monitoring
• Gimbal Control Dials on Transmitter
• GPS for Enhanced Stability and Failsafes
• Auto-Takeoff / Auto Return Home
• Vision Sensor for Indoor Flight
• Up to 23 Minutes Flying Time
• Intelligent LiPo Flight Battery
• Mobile Device Holder Included

If you’re looking for a compact mirrorless camera capable of shooting 4K video that’s packed with a plethora of professional video features, the Panasonic GH4 still offers the best bang for your buck. It’s the perfect time to pick up one for just $900.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera (Body Only) – at Amazon

• 16.05MP Digital Live MOS Sensor
• DCI 4K 4096×2160 at 24p
• UHD 4K 3840×2160 at 30p/24p
• Full HD up to 60p
• 3.0″ 1,036k-Dot OLED Touchscreen Monitor
• 2,359K-Dot OLED Live View Finder
• Support for 59.94p, 23.98p, 50p, & 24p
• 4:2:2 8-Bit or 10-Bit HDMI Output
• Magnesium Alloy, Weather-Sealed Body

Regarding cine lenses, here’s the Rokinon 24, 35, 50, 85mm T1.5 Cine DS Lens Bundle for Canon EF Mount that you can currently get for $1,699 while saving whopping $647. All four lenses share a T-stop range of 1.5 to 22, feature Canon EF lens mounts and cover full-frame sensors.

Rokinon 24, 35, 50, 85mm T1.5 Cine DS Lens Bundle for Canon EF Mount – $1,699.00 at B&H ($647 OFF)

• 24, 35, 50, 85mm Cine-Style Lenses
• Canon EF Mount
• Covers Full-Frame Sensors
• T1.5 to T22 Exposure Range
• Multi-Layer Coating to Reduce Flare
• Dual Side Focus and T-Stop Scales
• De-Clicked Aperture Ring
• Manual Focus and Aperture
• The lenses are suitable for shooting using available light
• No need to change lighting or camera settings when swapping lenses

The Cinetics Axis360 Pro Motorized Motion Control System and Slider currently sales for $599.94 ($300 OFF). It’s the perfect fit for most DSLR, mirrorless, and compact camcorders weighing 11 pounds or less offering two axes of motorized slide, pan, or tilt movements.

Cinetics Axis360 Pro Motorized Motion Control System and Slider – $599.94 at B&H ($300 OFF)

• For Motorized Slides, Pans, and Tilts
• Digital Stepper Motor
• Supports up to 11 lb
• Controller Unit with CineMoco Software
• Speeds up to 110°/s
• Incremental Steps Down to 0.03°
• 32″ Slider
• Mini Tripod Kit with Ballhead
• Two Quick-Release Clamps

 

Feiyu G4 Pro 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal Stabilizer for Smartphones – $229.99 at B&H ($70 OFF)

• Seamlessly Switch between Pan/Tilt/Roll
• Four-Way Joystick Controller
• Fits iPhone 4 to 7 Plus & Android
• Secure Quick-Release Mounting System
• High-Precision Brushless Motors
• Limitless 360° Panning
• 320° of Tilt / 100° of Roll
• Approximate 4-Hour Battery Life
• 3 Counterweights Included

 

And, a copule of items on the audio side.

• Records 4 Channels Simultaneously
• Camera & Follow-Focus Cage Mountable
• BWAV Format for NLE Compatibility
• Dual Built-In Omnidirectional Mics
• Dedicated Camera Output
• Slate Function
• Dual Record Function
• Limiter & High-Pass Filter
• Records to SD, SDHC, SDXC Cards

Zoom H5 Wedding Videographer’s Audio Kit – $599.99 at B&H ($210.00 OFF)

• Zoom H5 Handy Recorder
• Modular Mic and Input System
• Includes XY Microphone Module
• Four Simultaneous Inputs
• Polsen VHF Lavalier Wireless System
• Monitoring Headphones
• Battery or Phantom-Powered Shotgun Mic
• SDHC Card, Mic Flag, XLR Cable
• XLR Adapter Cable

 

Zoom H4n Pro 4-Channel Handy Recorder and Essential Accessories Kit – $264.41 at B&H ($20 OFF)

• H4n Pro 4-Channel Handy Recorder
• Zoom AD-14 AC Adapter
• WRW-H4N Custom Windbuster
• SanDisk 8GB SDHC Memory Card (Class-10)
• 6′ USB 2.0 Type-A to Type-B Mini Cable
• Includes Protective Case
• 2x AA Batteries
• Download License for LE Edit Software

 

Here are a few enticing deals regarding video editing and post-production process as well.

LG 27UD68-P 27″ 16:9 4K UHD IPS Monitor – $359.00 at B&H ($150 OFF)

• In-Plane Switching (IPS) Technology
• HDMI 2.0/DisplayPort 1.2/D-Sub Inputs
• 3840 x 2160 Resolution
• 5,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
• 350 cd/m² Brightness
• 178°/178° Viewing Angles
• 5 ms GtG Response Time
• 10-bit Color Depth
• FreeSync Gaming Mode
• Black Stabilizer

 

BenQ GL2760H 27″ Widescreen LED Backlit LCD Monitor – $129.00 at B&H ($40 OFF)

• 27″ LED Backlit Widescreen Display
• 1920 x 1080 Resolution
• 1,000:1 Contrast Ratio
• 170°/160° Viewing Angles
• 2 ms Response Time (GtG)
• 16.7 Million Color Support
• 72% NTSC Color Gamut
• D-Sub / DVI / HDMI Inputs
• Flicker-Free Technology
• Senseye Technology

Apple 13.3″ MacBook Pro (Space Gray, Late 2016) – $1,399.00 at B&H ($100 OFF)

• 2.0 GHz Intel Core i5 Dual-Core
• 8GB of 1866 MHz RAM | 256GB PCIe SSD
• 13.3″ 2560 x 1600 Retina Display
• Integrated Intel Iris Graphics 540
• 802.11ac Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 4.2
• 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) Ports
• 720p FaceTime HD Camera & Dual Mics
• 3.5mm Headphones Jack | Stereo Speakers
• Supports One 5K or Dual 4K Displays
• MacOS Sierra

 

Apple 13.3″ MacBook Pro (Space Gray, Late 2016) – $1,599.00 at B&H ($100 OFF)

 

• 2.0 GHz Intel Core i5 Dual-Core
• 16GB of 1866 MHz RAM | 256GB PCIe SSD
• 13.3″ 2560 x 1600 Retina Display
• Integrated Intel Iris Graphics 540
• 802.11ac Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 4.2
• 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) Ports
• 720p FaceTime HD Camera & Dual Mics
• 3.5mm Headphones Jack | Stereo Speakers
• Supports One 5K or Dual 4K Displays
• MacOS Sierra

Apple 27″ iMac with Retina 5K Display (Late 2015) – $2,049.00 at B&H ($250 OFF)

• 27″ Retina 5K IPS Display
• 5120 x 2880 Screen Resolution
• 3.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (Skylake)
• 8GB of 1867 MHz DDR3 RAM
• 2TB Fusion Drive
• AMD Radeon R9 M395 GPU (2GB GDDR5)
• 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
• Thunderbolt 2 + USB 3.0
• Magic Keyboard & Magic Mouse 2 Included
• Mac OS X El Capitan or macOS Sierra

 

Samsung 1TB 850 Evo 2.5″ SATA III SSD – $249.99 ($100 OFF)  (B&H, Adorama)

• 1TB Storage Capacity
• SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
• 2.5″ Form Factor
• Up to 540 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
• Up to 520 MB/s Sequential Write Speed
• Samsung MEX Controller
• 256-Bit AES Encryption
• TRIM Support
• 3D V-NAND Technology
• TurboWrite Technology

 

Samsung 500GB 850 Evo 2.5″ SATA III SSD – $129.99 ($50 OFF)  (B&H, Adorama)

• 500GB Storage Capacity
• SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
• 2.5″ Form Factor
• Up to 540 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
• Up to 520 MB/s Sequential Write Speed
• Samsung MEX Controller
• 256-Bit AES Encryption
• TRIM Support
• 3D V-NAND Technology
• TurboWrite Technology

 

Samsung 250GB 850 Evo 2.5″ SATA III SSD – $79.99 ($20 OFF)  (B&H, Adorama)

• 250GB Storage Capacity
• SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
• 2.5″ Form Factor
• Up to 540 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
• Up to 520 MB/s Sequential Write Speed
• Samsung MEX Controller
• 256-Bit AES Encryption
• TRIM Support
• 3D V-NAND Technology
• TurboWrite Technology

 

4TB G-DRIVE G1 USB 3.0 Hard Drive with Gobbler Software – $ 159.95 at B&H ($40 OFF)

• 4TB Capacity
• USB 3.0 Port
• Data Transfer Rate up to 165 MB/s
• AC Powered
• 7200 rpm
• Aluminium Enclosure
• Apple Time Machine Compatible
• Pre-formatted HFS+ for Mac
• Windows & Mac Compatible

LaCie 1TB Rugged Thunderbolt External Hard Drive – $ 129.99 at B&H  ($40 OFF)

• 1TB Storage Capacity
• 5400 rpm Rotational Speed
• 1 x USB 3.0 Port
• 1 x Integrated Thunderbolt Cable
• Bus Powered
• Shock, Dust, Water Resistant
• AES 256-bit Encryption

 

WD 2TB My Passport Pro Portable RAID Storage Drive – $199.00 at B&H ($50.00 OFF)

• 2TB Storage Capacity
• Attached 14″ / 35.6 cm Thunderbolt Cable
• Thunderbolt Interface
• Typical Data Transfer Rate: 233 MB/s
• Max. Data Transfer Rate: 10 Gb/s
• Formatted HFS+J for Mac
• RAID 0 & 1 Compatible
• Plug & Play Setup

 

As a quick reminder, you can still get the Special Black Friday DaVinci Resolve 12.5 Bundle by Alex Jordan that includes DaVinci Resolve 12.5 Grading & Editing Courses, DaVinci Resolve Practice (Plus 200 Stylistic LUTs) and the Lighting 101 Course as a free gift on top. Instead of shelling out $577, you can get all those courses along with all future updates alongside lifetime access for merely $99. The sales end Monday, November 28th 11:59pm Pacific Daylight Time (Las Vegas).

Can’t find what you are looking for above? There’s a ton of deals out there – use the links below to your favorite reseller. Make sure you also check out the special B&H Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deal Zone and get instant access to a slew of deals right away.

All in one: Shop B&H Black Friday Deals

All in one: Shop Amazon US Black Friday Deals

All in one: Shop Amazon UK Black Friday Deals

 

Click here to see our Top Black Friday 2016 Deals Part 1 post