We have found the most cost-effective gems for filmmakers, which include a decent entry-level camera (Nikon Z6), a high-quality screen (Dell UltraSharp 27), an editing machine (Lenovo 15.6″ Legion Y540) and an award-winning cinema camera (the ALEXA Classic). Check out those items down below.

Nikon Z6 Kit as a perfect starting point

As we are all waiting for the ProRes RAW capabilities (will be announced very soon), the Nikon Z6 constitutes a decent alternative for junior filmmakers. Read those articles to learn more about this series of mirrorless cameras.

The Nikon Z 6 offers video recording with N-Log gamma and UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) using either the full-frame area or a DX crop area in 30p, 25, or 24p frame rates. Full HD 1080p video recording is also supported at up to 120p for slow-motion playback, and video files can be saved to the in-camera memory cards or as an uncompressed file (10-bit) to an optional external recorder via HDMI out.

Price: Was $2,244. Now: $1,697. Buy it on B&H 

Dell UltraSharp 27″ 16:9 InfinityEdge IPS Monitor

The Dell UltraSharp 27  has a 2560 x 1440 QHD display, with 1.77 times more screen space compared to a Full HD, for crystal-clear imagery. The screen has a 99% sRGB coverage, and thus is suitable for handling color-sensitive work. Furthermore, it comes factory-calibrated so you won’t have to fuss around with the settings.

This monitor can handle vast color grading tasks as a primary or secondary screen.

Price: Was $719. Now :$299. Buy it on B&H

Lenovo 15.6″ Legion Y540: Editing machine

Armed with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU, the Lenovo 15.6″ Legion Y540 can be utilized as your weapon of choice to most NLE challenges.

The system is powered by a 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7-9750H Six-Core processor. It also has 16GB of 2666 MHz DDR4 RAM, a 1TB PCIe M.2 SSD, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and built-in stereo speakers from HARMAN that are Dolby Atmos certified.

The 15.6″ IPS anti-glare display features a Full HD 1920 x 1080 screen resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio. The 144 Hz refresh rate helps reduce motion blurs and screen tearing. Visuals are handled by the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics card with 6GB of GDDR6 VRAM.

Price: Was $1,600. Now :$1,200. Buy it on B&H

Certified Pre-Owned ALEXA Classic EV

Last but not least, for those who want an award-winning camera without breaking the bank, there is an option to buy this used ALEXA Classic EV. Although this ALEXA has about 5800 hours of operation, it has been undergone a comprehensive quality validation by ARRI since it categorized under its CPO (Certified Pre Owned ) program. A one year warranty from ARRI covers the camera. Go here to read more about the CPO program. 

Price: $9,800. Visit the CPO page to learn more. 

Wrapping up

The deals above offer substantial discounts for filmmakers. We’ll continue to find bargains for you no matter if you’re a beginner or advanced in the filmmaking business, so stay tuned for more offers and deals.