The Best Filmmaking Deals of the Week (4.9.20)
Headlining our Deals of the Week, save a whopping 50% on a massive accessory kit for the Panasonic DMC-G7 mirrorless camera.
This week in filmmaking deals: The deals are still hot with Samyang's manual focus cine lenses, including its 50mm T1.5 AS UMC VDSLR II lens that is $200 off right now. Also, you can save $70 on the Seagate 10TB Expansion Desktop external hard drive, and $30 on the Polar Pro SwitchBlade7 Super Suit Filter Kit, which is a 38% savings.
If you want to save big money on a camera kit, take a look at this deal on a Panasonic DMC-G7 mirrorless camera bundle, which includes the camera body, lens, mic, JOBY tripod, filters, extra batteries, and more for lesss than $500.
Finally, Adorama is running a special on a Z6 FX-Format mirrorless camera kit that saves you $400 on one of Nikon's more popular shooters.
Samyang 50mm T1.5 Cine Lens
In need of a cine-quality nifty 50? Take a look at the Samyang 50mm T1.5 AS UMC VDSLR II Manual Focus Cine Lens, which has a bunch of features that make it ideal for cine applications, like a max. aperture of T1.5, 8-blade iris, 9 elements in 6 groups, and focus and aperture control rings with pro-level gearing, the latter of which is de-clicked. Get it now for just $299.
Seagate 10TB Expansion Desktop External Hard Drive
If you're looking for more space to store your data and aren't concerned with portability, the Seagate 10TB Expansion Desktop external hard drive might be right up your alley. It has a max speed of 160 MB/s, fast data transfer with USB 3.0, and requires zero software installation—just plug it in and you're ready to go. It retails for $252, but you can get it now for just $182.
Panasonic DMC-G7 Mirrorless Kit
Want an entire camera package so you don't have to think about accessories? Then take a look at this kit for the Panasonic DMC-G7 mirrorless camera. Of course, you get the G7, which shoots 4K at 30fps, but you also get Lumix G Vario 14-42mm and 45-150mm lenses, a 64GB SanDisk Extreme PRO SDXC memory card, Marantz Audio Scope condenser mic, a Joby GorillaPod 3K kit, 46mm and 52mm multi-coated UV filters, as well as a cleaning kit, from ProOPTIC, and a Green Extreme Lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack (7.4V 1100mAh). That's a lot of gear, especially for only $498.
Polar Pro SwitchBlade7 Super Suit Filter Kit
Polar Pro SwitchBlade7 Super Suit Filter Kit for GoPro HERO7, HERO6 & HERO5
If you're bored of the images you've been capturing with your GoPro, you might want to take a look at the Polar Pro SwitchBlade7 Super Suit Filter Kit. Its 3-in-1 system allows you to capture 5X magnification macro shots, as well as add red or magenta filters when you're shooting in water and need to color correct. Get it now for just $50.
Adorama Deal of the Week
Another great bundle to add to the list. This Nikon Z6 FX-Format Mirrorless Camera Kit includes the camera body, a Nikon mount adapter FTZ, an 5" Atomos Ninja V touchscreen recording monitor, Zilr Hyper Thin High-Speed HDMI cable, NP-F970 and smart charger base and plate from Green Extreme, and a Flashpoint mini ball head with cold shoe. That's a lot of goodies for less than $2500.