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This Week’s Top 10 Deals for Filmmakers – Panasonic GX85, Tripod, Gimbals, SSD and More

February 13^th, 2019

This Week’s Top 10 Deals for Filmmakers – Panasonic GX85, Tripod, Gimbals, SSD and More

by Jakub HanFebruary 13^th, 2019

There are a couple of new, interesting deals for filmmakers available. We selected the best 10 offers of filmmaking gear from our partners’ online shops for this week – including a Panasonic GX85 set, a Panasonic 25mm lens, a tripod with fluid head, gimbals, an SSD and more.

Watch out – Two time-limited deals within this article expire tonight, February 13th, at 11:59 PM EST!

I went through the current deals on our partners’ websites and selected the top 10 offers currently available, which I think could be interesting for you. First, there are B&H offers listed for our readers based in North and South America and then, a couple of deals from our European partner CVP. By shopping at our affiliate partners’ stores you are supporting cinema5D through our buy links, as we get a small affiliate commission when a purchase is completed.

Now, let’s take a look at this week’s top 10 deals for filmmakers:

B&H: Panasonic GX85 with 12-32mm and 45-150mm Lenses and Accessories Kit – $500 Discount

The Panasonic GX85 features a 16MP micro four thirds sensor with 5-axis image stabilization (IBIS). The camera can record UHD 4K video at up to 30fps (100Mbps), as well as FHD video at up to 60fps (only 28Mbps though). It features an electronic viewfinder and a tilting LCD touchscreen. For this price, it might really be interesting for beginning filmmakers.

This discounted kit contains the camera body along with a Lumix G Vario 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 lens, the Lumix G Vario 45-150mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S. lens, a SanDisk 32GB SDHC memory card, the Ruggard Hunter 35 DSLR bag, and a 37mm UV filter.

Buy link: Panasonic GX85 with 12-32mm and 45-150mm Lenses and Accessories Kit ~~Was: $997.99~~ Now: $497.99 (Savings: $500.00)

B&H: E-Image EK60AAM Fluid Drag Video Head and Tripod – $70 Discount

According to its specs, this tripod offers lots of features for a small price tag. The maximum payload of the combo is 17.6 lb. The fluid drag tripod head has a sliding balance plate with a safety lock and spring-loaded counterbalance system. The tripod is a 75mm claw ball two-stage tripod with a mid-level spreader and a height range of 31 to 63″. It also offers removable anti-slip pads/spike covers and comes with a soft travel case.

Watch out – This deal expires tonight, February 13th, at 11:59 PM EST!

Buy link: E-Image EK60AAM Fluid Drag Video Head and Tripod ~~Was: $219.00~~ Now: $149.00 (Savings: $70.00)

B&H: Case Logic CPL-106 Medium Shoulder Bag – $15 Discount

There is a very interesting 50% discount on this bag from Case Logic. It can hold a camera body and 2-3 lenses or flash. There is an interior zip pocket, a memory card pocket with a flap, padded interior dividers, an exterior accessory pocket and two stretchable side mesh pockets. The bag also features a padded top handle, a removable shoulder strap and a built-in rain cover.

Watch out – This deal expires tonight, February 13th, at 11:59 PM EST!

Buy link: Case Logic CPL-106 Medium Shoulder Bag ~~Was: $29.95~~ Now: $14.95 (Savings: $15.00)

B&H: Axler Handheld Gimbal for Mirrorless Cameras – $400 Discount

This 3-axis motorized gimbal stabilizer from Axler supports loads up to 1.9 lb, so it could be used for lighter setups. It features a quick release plate and offset adapter, and can be used in inverted mode for low-angle shooting. Furthermore, there is a 5V USB output, which you can use for the included LED light. The gimbal is powered by three 18650 batteries, which provide 2 to 3 hours runtime.

Buy link: Axler Handheld Gimbal for Mirrorless Cameras ~~Was: $599.00~~ Now: $199.00 (Savings: $400.00)

B&H: Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH Lens – $100 Discount

This fast prime lens for micro four thirds systems has 50mm focal length (35mm equivalent) and an aperture range of f/1.7 to f/22. The optical elements include two aspherical elements and nano surface coating. There is a rounded 7-blade diaphragm and 46mm front filter thread. This lens could nicely complement the first deal in this article – the Panasonic GX85. The reviews on B&H are positive, so image quality should be pretty good too (given the price).

Buy link: Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH Lens ~~Was: $247.99~~ Now: $147.99 (Savings: $100.00)

B&H: Samsung 500GB T5 Portable SSD – $30 Discount

This Samsung 500GB SSD might be a perfect choice if you are looking for a fast recording medium for the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K or just a fast external drive for editing. It offers USB 3.1 type-C and type-A connections and up to 540 MB/s data transfer rate. The USB type-C & USB type-A cables are included in the package. The drive offers AES 256-bit hardware encryption, as well.

Buy link: Samsung 500GB T5 Portable SSD ~~Was: $127.99~~ Now: $97.99 (Savings: $30.00)

B&H: Core SWX NPF-970 6600mah L-Series Battery Kit – $21 Discount

Almost every filmmaker is using L-series batteries every now and then. There are countless devices using this standard, especially in the lighting area. This set of a TL-F970 battery (7.2V Li-ion, 6600mAh) and the BC-F970 charger with an LED indicator might come handy. The battery can also be used for Sony camcorders.

Buy link: Core SWX NPF-970 6600mah L-Series Battery Kit ~~Was: $80.00~~ Now: $59.00 (Savings: $21.00)

B&H: Lowepro DroneGuard CS 400 – $100 Discount

This rugged backpack can hold the DJI Phantom/3DR Solo or a similar drone. There is also place for a transmitter, a set of propellers, a flight battery and charger, as well as other accessories. It can be used as a backpack or hand-carried.

Buy link: Lowepro DroneGuard CS 400 ~~Was: $149.95~~ Now: $49.95 (Savings: $100.00)

CVP: Gudsen MOZA Air 2 – Free iFocus Motor Unit

The Gudsen MOZA Air 2 is a motorized gimbal for DSLRs, mirrorless cameras and pocket cinema cameras weighing up to 9 lb (4.2kg). It is powered with four high-rate Li-ion 18650 replaceable batteries, which give the MOZA Air 2 a maximum runtime of 16 hours. CVP now offers a free iFocus motor unit for easy wireless focus pulling. Valid with every MOZA Air 2 purchase (until the end of February).

Buy link: Gudsen MOZA Air 2 €531.48 (Savings: free iFocus motor unit)

CVP: Manfrotto Anti-Rotation Arm – over €6 Discount

This 15cm (5.9″) friction arm with anti-rotation attachments accepts interchangeable 1/4″ attachments – with 3/8″ adapter. It also includes a hex key for changing adapters. The anti-rotation system is compatible with Manfrotto products including the 055 series, 190 series, and 386B-1 nano clamp. The unique shape of the anti-rotation adapter allows the equipment to be securely interlocked, so the arm will not rotate anymore. It safely accepts payloads of up to 3kg.