Panasonic Cinema VariCam LT 4K S35

VariCam LT 4K S35 Cinema Camera – Price Drops From $16,500 to $14,500

2018-08-23
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B&H has decided to lower to price of the magnificent and most popular cinema camera, the Panasonic Cinema VariCam LT 4K S35 from $16,500 to $14,000.

Panasonic Cinema VariCam LT 4K S35

Instant saving of $2000

Once in a while there is a deal worth mentioning.  

After a short research, by digging in B&H website, we have stumbled upon this gem, which means an instant saving of $2000 on this great product, the VariCam LT cinema camera. 

It’s important to note that we do not get any commission on this deal nor any partnership with B&H!  We write about it because we believe it’s a good deal and filmmakers should know about it. 

A few words about the VariCam:

Panasonic’s Cinema VariCam LT 4K S35 is a single Super 35-sized sensor digital cinema camera with a lightweight magnesium body and interchangeable lens mount. It shares the same sensor as the Varicam 35, which features dual native ISO ratings of 800 and 5000. The camera is capable of capturing 14-stops of dynamic range when using V-Log and recording up to 60 fps at 4K, and up to 240 fps at 2K.

Product Highlights

  • Single Super 35mm MOS Sensor
  • Interchangeable Stainless Steel EF Mount
  • Dual Native ISO 800/5000
  • 14 Stops of Dynamic Range with V-Log
  • 4K Up to 60 fps, 2K/HD Up to 240 fps
  • Simultaneous Dual Codec Recording
  • Selectable Gamma Curves
  • Removable IR Cut Filter
  • AVC-Intra, ProRes
  • 3.5″ LCD Control Panel

We contacted B&H about the validity regarding this deal. Their comment: “The price drop is recent and may end at any time”.

The price drop is recent and may end at any time

So there you go. A reasonable price for a well respected cinema camera! BTW, we wrote an article about the new release of the amazing LUTs especially for this camera.

Did you get the chance to shoot with the VariCam LT? Are you familiar with more deals like this one? Let us know so we can spread the word to other filmmakers.

Yossy is a filmmaker who specializes mainly in action sports cinematography. Yossy also lectures about the art of independent filmmaking in leading educational institutes, academic programs, and festivals, and his independent films have garnered international awards and recognition.
Yossy is the founder of Y.M.Cinema Magazine.

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