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Prosumer Camcorders

Panasonic AG-AF100

Panasonic’s AG-AF100 Micro Four Thirds Professional HD Camcorder represents an impressive leap forward in affordable, cinema-quality video imaging. Providing all the professional features expected in an interchangeable-lens camcorder–manual video and audio control, variable frame rates, HD-SDI and HDMI output, XLR inputs, timecode–the AG-AF100 plays its trump card with a large, 4/3″-type image sensor. At 13 times the size of comparably priced 1/3″ sensors (and almost 4 times larger than the 2/3″ sensors found in cameras costing more than twice as much), the AG-AF100’s sensor brings the richness of DSLR video into a professional form factor. Price: $4,795.00

Sony HDR-AX2000 AVCHD

Sony’s HDR-AX2000 makes for an impressive prosumer-level AVCHD camcorder. While not as decked out as the HXR-NX5U (its NXCAM pro counterpart), it’s a clear step up from its HDV predecessor, the HDR-FX1000. The camera’s ability to capture HD and SD video in AVCHD and MPEG-2 formats–and save it to solid state media–is only one of the traits distinguishing it from its tape-based forebearer. Full 1920 x 1080 HD video–which can be recorded at 60i, 30p and 24p–is another. The footage is saved to either Memory Stick PRO Duo or SD/SDHC cards, then easily downloaded to computer for editing via USB 2.0 interface. Price: $3,499.00

Sony NEX-VG10 Interchangeable Lens Handycam Camcorder

The Sony NEX-VG10 Interchangeable Lens Handycam is the first-ever large sensor video camera, merging the rich colors, enhanced light sensitivity, and shallow depth-of-field of video DSLRs with the shape, size, and functionality of a camcorder. That means no more rigging out your video-enabled DSLR with accessories that cost twice as much as the camera–and no more funneling your video through the tiny sensors and fixed lenses of camcorders past. Price: $1,999.99

DSLR Cameras

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

The Canon EOS 5D Mark II improves upon the EOS 5D by increasing the resolution by about 40% to 21.1 Megapixels and adds a Live View feature that allows users to preview shots on the cameras High resolution 3.0″ LCD display. It even incorporates the ability to record full motion HD Video with sound, so you can capture the action as well as superb images. Price: $3,299.95

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1

The Panasonic DMC-GH1 Digital Camera merges the very best of digital SLR technologies with advanced, next-generation HD video recording. Utilizing the Micro Four Thirds system, the camera design offers a 50% shorter flange spacing (mount-to-sensor distance), and a 6mm reduction in the size of the outer lens mount. This innovative, mirror-less design dramatically reduces the size and weight of the camera body and allows for the development of more compact optics. Price: $999.95

Canon EOS Rebel T2i

The Canon EOS Rebel T2i Digital SLR Kit w/ EF-S/18-55 IS incorporates a number of advanced pro-DSLR features in a compact and very affordable camera body. Driven by a DIGIC 4 image processor, the T2i contains a high-resolution 18.0 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, and can capture JPEGs, RAW (14-bit, Canon original), or RAW+JPEG stills at burst-rates of up to 3.7 frames-per-second. The EOS Rebel T2i can also capture full 1080p HD video with monaural sound, or stereo sound when using (optional) 3.5mm external microphones. Price: $849.99

Olympus E-P2 Pen

The Olympus E-P2 is cloaked in classic black, and this hybrid photo and HD movie camera boldly brings fun and simplicity back to SLR quality. It is part of the Micro Four Thirds (4/3) camera system that enables pro-quality still and video imaging abilities in a small, unassuming package. Along with a line of compact M.Zuiko digital lenses, the system is compatible with all existing 4/3-format fixed-prime and zoom lenses from 7mm through 800mm (114° to 1.5° AOV). Price: $731.29

DSLR Rigs

VariZoom VZ-WFF Wireless Follow Focus System

The Varizoom VZ-WFF is a wireless follow focus system consisting of a wireless focus remote, camera mountable receiver, and lens drive motor. The follow focus is designed to provide cinematographers with the most precise and comprehensive remote focus controller kit available. The package is equipped with a complete set of focus rings, making sure users have the flexibility they need. The 900MHz Wi-Fi link features eight selectable channels and can perform in below freezing temperatures. Price: $4,495.00

Redrock Micro DSLR Cinema Bundle

The Redrock Micro DSLR Cinema Bundle is the way to go when you’re ready to kit out your DSLR and shoot professional-level video. As amazing as today’s digital SLRs are at producing cinematic imagery, they’re often not the easiest to shoot video with. That’s where the DSLR Cinema Bundle comes in, providing you with a modular, tripod-mounted system that includes swing-away matte box, geared follow-focus, top handgrip, DSLR plates, support cage and quick-mounting rod clamps–all on a dual 15mm carbon-fiber-rod system that can be customized as needed. Price: $2,412.50

Zacuto Single Action

The Zacuto Single Action is a set of mini-rails and baseplate that attach to your tripod and allow for easy mounting of your video DSLR. In conjunction with the included Z-Focus, two universal Zipgears are cut to size to give you smooth, precise follow-focus ability over two lenses, while a quick-release plate lets you easily switch the camera between tripod and handheld use. The Single Action can also be upgraded for use on a shoulder rig. Additional Zipgears required for additional lenses. Price: $1,700.10

Marshall V-LCD651STX-HDMI-SL Lightweight On-Camera Field Monitor

Marshall’s V-LCD651STX-HDMI-SL 6.5″ Lightweight On-Camera Field Monitor excels at producing perfectly exposed images under bright sunlight and other high-ambient lighting. But its advanced Super Transflective technology is only part of the story. This 2.4MP display uses 10-bit processing and 4x oversampling to provide clear and colorful images that make it the ideal on-camera imaging aid, whether replacing a DSLR viewfinder or a camcorder’s small, built-in LCD. Price: $1,637.50

Redrock Micro microMatteBox Deluxe Bundle

The Redrock Micro microMatteBox Deluxe Bundle is a universal matte box system that accommodates any lens–whether camcorder, film camera, DSLR or 35mm lens adapter. With its convenient swing-away design, this cinema-grade lens attachment allows the use of 4×4″ and 4×5.65″ professional filters that can rotate 360° or be easily swapped out for different looks. Light spillage and lens flare are controlled by a top/bottom French flag and a pair of side wings that, like everything else on the microMatteBox, can be easily locked, adjusted or simply removed. Price: $995.00

Genus Superior Follow Focus System

The Genus Superior Follow Focus System is a flexible follow focus unit with a sliding bracket that allows you to easily change pitch gears of your camera or camcorder. Using the clamp-on quick bar release mechanism, you can detach the system without removing the other components from the rig. Price: $994.95

Zacuto Z-Finder Pro 3x

Zacuto’s Z-Finder Pro 3x optical viewfinder is a necessary tool for shooting sharp, stable video on DSLR cameras like the Canon 5D MkII, 7D, Nikon D90, D300s and others. Whether shooting handheld or on a tripod, the Z-Finder Pro turns your camera’s 3″ LCD screen into a clear, easy-to-focus viewfinder that lets you see your image in magnified detail even under the brightest sunlight. Just as crucially, the Z-Finder provides an extra degree of handling comfort and a crucial point of contact–between camera and eye–that adds stability to any handheld video. Price: $375.25

Beachtek DXA-5DA DSLR Cameras Passive Dual XLR Mic Adapter

The BeachTek DXA-5DA DSLR Camera Passive Dual XLR Mic Adapter provides professional audio results when capturing video with a DSLR camera. Connect the DXA-5DA to the microphone input of the DSLR camera and connect up to 2 mono microphones, or a single stereo microphone. Controls for volume and mic/line level operation are featured. The DXA-5DA may also be used with regular camcorders. Price: $329.00

Tripods, Stabilizers, & Rigs

Sachtler 0760 FSB-8 Tripod System

The Sachtler 0760 is a tripod system featuring the FSB-8 fluid head. This kit consists of a fluid head, tripod, spreader and carry case. This system offers Sachtler quality in a complete tripod system. Price: $3,436.00

Jony JONYJIB15N 15′ Jib with Rear Control Center

If you are seeking a high perspective or big crane move for your next 16mm or SD/HD project, consider the JonyJib2 15′ jib arm. Supporting payloads up to 35.0 lbs (15.9 kg), the telescoping octagonal boom sections are easily assembled thanks to a simple bolt-together design, and the whole assembly is supported on any heavy duty tripod with a 100mm mount. Price: $2,324.95

Libec TR320 Track Rail System with Dolly and Transport Case

Libec’s portable TR320 Track Rail System includes everything needed to get started doing cine-style dolly shots with your existing tripod and fluid head. The modular extruded aluminum track assembles quickly, may be expanded or reduced as needed, and breaks down easily for storage in the included transport case. The lightweight aluminum dolly is compatible with all Libec tripods, but may also be used with fluid heads directly mounted for extra-low camera perspectives. Angled rubber wheel trucks are self-centering and cushioned to glide over track joints seamlessly and quietly. Naturally, the system includes the iron-clad Libec three-year warranty as well as friendly, accessible technical support. Price: $2,079.95

Glidecam Glidecam 4000 PRO

Imagine a world in balance. Imagine smoothness, freedom and grace. With the Glidecam 4000 PRO your camcorder floats, always balanced, isolated from your hand’s undesirable motions. Now you are free to move with your camera panning, tilting, booming or running without any camera instability or shake. Lightweight, hand-held camcorder stabilizing systems allows you to shoot incredibly smooth and graceful shots, even while running up and down stairs or traveling over rugged terrain. And when it comes to normal shooting, like walking or moving the camera slowly around someone, the results are equally magical. Shot after shot, move after move, it delivers beautifully smooth and professional results. With the Glidecam 4000 Pro you no longer need a tripod or a dolly. Price: $994.95

CobraCrane 5033 Backpacker

The CobraCrane 5033 Backpacker is a single bar jib arm for small camcorders. This crane offers an 8′ reach when matched with a 5′ tripod and can sweep the ground for low angle applications. Price: $295.00

Bescor TH-770 High Performance Tripod System

The Bescor TH-770 is a high performance tripod system for mid-sized camcorders up to 15 lbs. It features lightweight portability and a camera plate with long travel. This kit comes with a tripod and head combo with a carry case. Price: $148.95

Sunpak VideoPro M2 Tripod with Fluid Head

The Sunpak VideoPro M2 is a tripod system for video camcorders up to 15.4 lbs. This tripod system offers a true fluid head, retractable spikes and quick release leg locks. Price: $119.95

Killer Camera Rigs That You Can Build

Killer Camera Rigs That You Can Build teaches you how to save a bundle on y our gear. Why rent or buy when Dan will show you how to build simple and effective rigs that you can use to keep your overhead low and your production high. You’ll learn how to build jibs, dollies, cranes, car-mounts, sandbags, tripods, and more. Price: $40.95

Lighting & Green Screen

Rosco LitePad HO LED Gaffers Kit

This is a Rosco LitePad HO 12 Light Gaffers Kit. It includes a variety of sizes of 6000°K LitePads with transformer power supplies. It also includes extension, splitter, and battery cables, mounting brackets, a dimmer, eggcrates, filter packs, gel swatchbook, and Pelican waterproof kit case. Transformers are available separately to use this kit with 240 AC voltage. See “Specifications” for each panel’s footcandle rating. Price: $2,870.95

Arri Softbank I Tungsten 4 Light Kit

This is an Arri 4 Light Arri Softbank 1 Kit. It includes barndoors, scrims, a softbox, light stands, bulbs, accessory kit, and a heavy duty wheeled case. Price: $2,750.89

Kino Flo Diva-Lite 400 Two Fluorescent Light Kit

This is a Kino Flo Diva-Lite 400 120 Volt Two Light System Kit. Kino Flo has revolutionized its award winning location lighting systems by creating the Diva-Lite 400 series especially designed for digital video capture. The Diva-Lite portable dimming soft lights bring Kino Flo’s advanced professional lighting to the digital video generation. Price: $2,574.88

Lowel Tota-Omni Core 44 Kit, LB-35 Soft Case

The Lowel Tota/Omni Core 44 Kit, LB-35 Soft Case features three of Lowel’s most popular fixtures. Compact, rugged and versatile, the broad-throw Tota-light can be used with its umbrella or gel frame and diffusion as a soft key light, fill light, or backlight. With its adjustable reflectors, it can be a smooth and even background light, or point it at the ceiling to raise the ambient (base) light level of a room. Tota-lights are also widely used for photographic copy work. Price: $1,019.99

Lowel DV Creator 1 Kit, LB-30 Case

This is a Lowel DV Creator 1 Kit, LB-30 Case. This three-light kit combines Lowel’s most popular tungsten-halogen fixtures with barndoors, an umbrella, gel frame, gels, flex arm, light stands and an LB-30 soft kit case. Price: $854.99

Impact Qualite 2-Light Soft Kit

Two lights, 2 stands, 2 softboxes. The Impact Qualite 2-Light Soft Kit has the basics you need for a wide range of photo assignments in the studio or on location. Start with 2 Qualite 300 focusing floodlights–each head gives you 300 watts of even light, with a beam from 21° to 40° and a cool-touch handle for aiming the light. The 8′ aluminum light stands are in 4 sections, with air cushioning, so if you forget to tighten a section, it will slooowly come down, giving you time to save your equipment from damage. Each Photoflex SilverDome small lightbox is 16 x 22 x 13″ (41 x 56 x 33 cm) and has a silver interior for a softening effect that will still produce specular highlights on reflective surfaces. Each softbox comes with a Smith Victor speed ring with which to attach it to the light head. Price: $424.99

Backdrop-Alley STDKT-20G Studio Stand with Chroma-Key Green Kit

The Backdrop Alley Background Studio Stand is a rugged and dependable system that can be used for both large and small groups – both in studio and on location. It is made from high-grade lightweight aluminum and will hold a 9′ role of paper. The Background Studio Stand is a large stand that measures 12 x 10.5″ (HW). Price: $174.95

Avenger A2033LCB Century C Stand with Sliding Leg

This is an Avenger A2033LCB Century Stand with Sliding Leg. The stand rises to a maximum height of 10.75′ (3.25 m). It has one sliding leg that can change height independently. This feature enables safe and stable use of the stand on stairs or other uneven surfaces. Price: $129.95

Impact Turtle Base Master Century C Stand

This Impact Master Century C Stand features a detachable “turtle” base that is easily removed to facilitate transportation. A light head can be mounted to the base directly with the aid of a stand adapter. Price: $98.95

Botero Collapsible Reversible Background Chroma-Key Blue Green

Botero Backgrounds are a result of many years of hard work and dedication to improving the products in order to guarantee the quality that distinguishes Botero from other sources. Price: $79.95

Professional Audio

Sennheiser MKH-70 Super-Cardioid Shotgun Condenser Microphone

The MKH 70 is a lightweight long shotgun microphone. Its excellent directivity is particularly suited to applications undertaken in difficult conditions, such as high background noise and distance microphone positioning. Its frequency-independent directivity prevents sound colouration from off-axis sound sources. Price: $1,749.95

Sennheiser Deluxe Shotgun Microphone Kit

The Sennheiser MKH-416 is the featured shotgun microphone in this kit. As standard in all Deluxe Kits, a universal shockmount, light weight boom pole with bag, universal hand grip, short and long right angled XLR cables are all included to provide the user with everything necessary for capturing audio for video, film and field production applications. Price: $1,559.95

Sennheiser ME66 Shotgun Microphone Basic Kit

This Sennheiser ME66 Shotgun Microphone Basic Kit (Custom) is available exclusively to B&H customers, and includes everything necessary to achieve professional results during indoor and location audio capturing. The kit includes the Sennheiser ME66 with K6 module, shockmount, shockmount grip, boompole, windmuff, microphone cables and a boompole case. The kit eliminates the guesswork involved with matching the right accessories with the ME66, and lets you get to work on capturing audio for video, sound design, ENG, and more. Price: $766.50

Audio-Technica AT-897 – Shotgun Condenser Microphone Basic Kit

The Audio-Technica AT-897 is the featured shotgun microphone in this kit. As standard in all Basic Kits, a universal shockmount, cabled boom pole, universal hand grip, and short and long right-angled XLR cables are all included to provide the user with everything necessary for capturing audio for video, film and field production applications. Price: $599.95

ATS-RAM BOOMPOLE CRADLE – Boompole Mounting Kit for Lightstands

The ATS Boompole Cradle Package attaches to standard light stands(C-Stands are recommended)with a 5/8″ stud, and allows hands free boom operation. Positioning of the boom can be adjusted via the Double Ball Joint. No additional hardware is required to mount it on the stand. Price: $74.95

General Brand Boompole Holder and Grip Head Kit

From B&H, this Boompole Holder and Grip Head Kit is comprised to provide sound engineers with the tools needed for hands free microphone boom mounting onto lighting stands. The kit is comprised of a boompole holder and grip head. Price: $58.95

3D Filmmaking

Panasonic AG-3DA1 Integrated Twin-Lens 3D Camcorder

Panasonic’s AG-3DA1 stakes its claim as the world’s first integrated twin-lens Full HD 3D camcorder. Using cutting-edge technology and design, the AG-3DA1 delivers a new level of portability and convenience to 3D image capture. Its dual lenses and 3MOS image sensors each capture 1080i/p or 720p video to their own SD/SDHC Memory Card, using Panasonic’s professional AVCHD format. Boasting frame rates of 24p, 25p, 30p, 50i/p, and 60i/p (60p in 720p only), as well as XLR audio, HDMI and professional HD-SDI outputs, the AG-3DA1 takes what was once a cumbersome 3D capture process and trims it down into a camera not much larger than a standard 2D camcorder. This combination of portability, state-of-the-art technology, and professional features allows the AG-3DA1 to affordably address the emerging need for 3D content in broadcast, industrial, and educational applications.

Ikan DUAL CAMERA 3D RIG

The ikan Elements Stereoscope is the perfect shooting platform for your next stereoscopic 3D video production. This tool allows you to mount two small to mid-sized cameras on an adjustable configuration utilizing 15mm rods and dual platforms to align the two image capture devices at precise distances to successfully shoot stereo 3D images. Price: $279.00

Rain Element Pro II 3D Turnkey System

The Rain Element Pro II/Adobe Production Premium CS5/Blackmagic DeckLink HD Extreme 3D Turnkey System is custom built by B&H to take your creativity to the next level. Built around a powerful desktop workstation, the system comes preinstalled with the Adobe Production Premium CS5 software suite and a Blackmagic DeckLink HD Extreme 3D capture card. Price: $6,594.95

Panasonic BT-3DL2550 25.5 3D LCD Video Monitor

The BT-3DL2550 25.5″ 3D LCD Video Monitor is a rugged, high-end production monitor offering a 1920 x 1200 display and the ability to monitor high-definition 3D video both in the studio or in the field. Its assortment of professional inputs–dual HD/SD-SDI, DVI, component, RGB–timecode display, and 8-channel audio metering provide the flexibility necessary for monitoring 3D footage directly from a Panasonic 3D camera, high-end NLE system, or any other professional interface. The included polarizing glasses let you view the footage in full 3D, using one of 3 types of input: simultaneous Left and Right signals (separated across two monitors), line-by-line alternating Left and Right signals, or side-by-side images on a single display. Price: $6,500.00

Panasonic TC-P54VT25 54 3D Plasma TV with 3D Essential Pack Kit

Take advantage of this limited time offer from Panasonic and get the 3D Essential Pack for free when you purchase the TC-P54VT25 VIERA 3D Plasma TV. B&H has bundled these two together for your convenience; the 3D Essential Pack includes 2 pairs of 3D glasses, and the Coraline 3D and Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs 3D movies. Price: $2,495.03

DSC Labs Fairburn 3-D – Maxi

The DSC Labs Fairburn 3-D – Maxi is a 3-D test chart for adjusting and aligning a wide range of 3-D cameras for precise setup and post processing. The Maxi features a white cross through the middle and a series of small crosses that act as horizontal and vertical alignment spires. The 3-D displays zoom rings and high contrast focus fans in the corners and in the center (as a zoomed-in focus aid) that are visible even in low light conditions. A hexagonal ChromaDuMonde color reference chart is also displayed in the center, which matches with the vector scope orientation. Price: $1,879.95

Blackmagic Design DeckLink HD Extreme 3D

The Blackmagic Design DeckLink HD Extreme 3D is a video-editing hardware, which features single and dual-channel SDI capture and playback for both regular 2D as well as new 3D stereoscopic workflows. It includes dual link 3 Gb/s SDI, HDMI, analog component/composite/S-video connections and 2 channels of AES/EBU audio in and out with a sample rate converter on the AES/EBU input as well as 2 channels of XLR professional analog audio in and out. It is the first capture card to include high speed 3 Gb/s SDI connections for 4:4:4 RGB, 2K film, and 3D; the 10 Gb/s super fast connectivity makes for superior real-time effects. The video formats can be instantly switched between SD, HD, and 2K up to 1080p60. This unit is compatible with NTSC and PAL formats. Price: $899.00

3D Movie Making – Stereoscopic Digital Cinema from Script to Screen

In 3D Movie Making: Stereoscopic Digital Cinema from Script to Screen, accomplished visual effects artist Bernard Mendiburu shows you how to join Hollywood’s 3D revolution with a primer to all the essential skills for live-action 3D from preproduction through distribution. Price: $49.95

Production Gear

Denecke TS-C Compact Time Code Slate – Color Clapper EL Backlit

The Denecke TS-C is a compact full featured smart slate, capable of reading, generating and displaying SMPTE/EBU time code. Its new compact size makes the TS-C ideal for documentary work, insert shots, or anywhere a big slate is too cumbersome. The TS-C jams to all standard frame rates, including 23.976 for HD. Price: $1,179.95

Pelican O450 Mobile Tool Chest with Drawers

The Pelican O450 Mobile Tool Chest with Drawers (Black) includes 6 removable shallow drawers, removable deep drawer and a top tray. It will accept a variety of other optional removable tool drawers, horizontal and vertical tool pallets will accept a variety of optional removable tool drawers, horizontal and vertical tool pallets and a top tray. The case has narrow slides to hold the optional drawers. Price: $517.99

Cavision VDL-11X 11x Large Rotating Director’s Viewfinder

The Cavision VDL-11X is a professional grade yet very affordable director’s viewfinder that covers just about any film and TV format. It features a durable aluminum construction with a 4 element coated optics design, and offers a full range of focal length and aspect ratio adjustments. Price: $378.95

Leatherman Charge TTi with Leather Case and Gift Tin

The Leatherman tool name has been synonymous with premium tools since they opened their doors more than 20 years ago. Why bother to buy an inferior personal tool when you can buy a Leatherman and know that it will withstand the rigors of studio and field use. Price: $101.46

Compucable General Purpose Electronic 37 Piece Tool Kit

The General Purpose Electronic Tool Kit (#ETKTD1) contains the essential tools necessary for general maintenance of electronic equipment. All tools are arranged in a convenient black vinyl zipper case. Price: $69.95

Pearstone SADC-711 Acrylic Dry Erase Clapboard with Color Sticks

The Pearstone SADC-711 is a production slate designed to be used with dry erase markers. The slate is made out of acrylic, with standard-size color clapper sticks and a writing surface of 7.5 x 11″. Price: $49.99

Pyle-Pro PMP50 Professional Piezo Dynamic Megaphone

The PMP50 Professional Megaphone / Bullhorn with Siren from Pyle-Pro is ideal for indoor and outdoor usage with its powerful piezo driver and light weight chassis. This 50W megaphone has an integrated siren plus a handheld mic. Price: $32.95

iPad and iPod

Prompter People Ultralight iPad Teleprompter

The Prompter People Ultralight iPad Teleprompter is easily readable to over 12′ and offers an iPad cradle or a cradle plus an iPad. It provides an adaptor for use with iPhone / iPod Touch. The unit is upgradeable to an 8″ LCD. Price: $598.95

Kensington PowerBack Battery Case with Kickstand and Dock

Looking for a case that does more than just protect your iPad? With Kensington’s PowerBack Battery Case with Kickstand and Dock you’ll get a true multi-tasker. The soft touch case keeps wear and tear at bay, while the built-in 4400mAh battery provides up to 5 extra hours of operation. An LED battery life gauge keeps you apprised of the remaining power. The case also features a 3-position kickstand for putting the iPad at just the right angle for typing, and portrait or landscape viewing. Additional features include access to the charge and sync port and built-in speaker deflectors. Price: $129.99

Kensington KeyFolio Bluetooth Keyboard and Case for Apple iPad

The Kensington KeyFolio Bluetooth Keyboard and Case for iPad (Black) consist of a folio case designed to protect the iPad, a wireless Bluetooth keyboard and a hands free stand. The durable synthetic leather cover with padded interior protects the iPad from bubs and bruises. The case provides full access to all controls and 30-pin connector. The adjustable hands free stand securely holds the iPad in landscape mode. The Bluetooth keyboard has rubberized keys that are spill-proof and includes iPad specific keys. Price: $99.99

Zacuto ZGRIP IPHONE CINEMA KIT

The Zgrip iPhone Cinema Kit is perfect for iPhone users shooting video. It includes the Zacuto Zgrip Iphone Pro with an articulating arm to hold the Z-Finder Pro. The Z-Finder Pro is not included with this product. The handgrip gives you a better and more stable point of contact. Price: $474.05

Zacuto Zgrip iPhone Jr

Zacuto’s Zgrip iPhone Jr. adds stability to videos shot with your iPhone’s camera. Simply snap the iPhone 3Gs into the Zgrip’s cradle, grab the handgrip, and you’re ready to shoot with a minimum of side-to-side jitter. If you need to lock your shot down, a 1/4 20″ thread lets you mount the zGrip onto any tripod. Smooth tilting and panning is only a drag adjustment away. Price: $65.55

Tavo Gloves for the iPod and iPhone

Winter brings many challenges, among those would be the daily fight you have with your iPod trying to use that little click wheel with your big fuzzy mittens. Well somebody felt your pain and has a solution: the (Large) Tavo Gloves. These ingenious gloves do double duty keeping your hands warm when you’re out and about and giving you the ability to control your iPod without freezing your fingers. Price: $29.95

Turnkey Editing Systems

Mac Pro Turnkey System with Final Cut Studio 3

The AJA Kona 3/Mac Pro Turnkey System with Final Cut Studio 3 is custom built by B&H to take your creativity to the next level. Built around the Mac Pro desktop workstation, the system comes pre-installed with Apple’s Final Cut Studio 3 editing suite. Price: $13,054.50

MacBook Pro – Final Cut Studio 3 Turnkey Editing System

The 13.3″ MacBook Pro/Final Cut Studio 3 Turnkey Editing System is custom built by B&H to take your creativity to the next level. Built around the 13.3″ MacBook Pro notebook computer, the system comes pre-installed with Apple’s Final Cut Studio 3 editing suite. B&H has upgraded the computer’s hard drive and RAM for superior performance. The G-RAID mini2 is included for external RAID storage, connecting via FireWire for maximum performance. You’ll also receive the computer’s original hard drive, now housed in an external USB 2.0 enclosure, for additional storage. Price: $2,946.95

iMac – Final Cut Studio 3 Turnkey Editing System

The 21.5″ iMac/Final Cut Studio 3 Turnkey Editing System is custom built by B&H to take your creativity to the next level. Built around the 21.5″ iMac computer, the system comes pre-installed with Apple’s Final Cut Studio 3 editing suite. The G-RAID is included for external RAID storage, connecting via FireWire for maximum performance. Price: $2,857.95

Avid Media Composer 5 Turnkey System

The Avid Media Composer 5 Turnkey System is custom built by B&H to take your creativity to the next level. Built around a powerful desktop workstation, the system comes preinstalled with the Avid Media Composer 5 film and video editing software. Price: $16,289.95

Rain Element Pro II – Adobe Production Premium CS5 Turnkey System

The Rain Element Pro II/Adobe Production Premium CS5 Turnkey System is custom built by B&H to take your creativity to the next level. Built around a powerful desktop workstation, the system comes preinstalled with the Adobe Production Premium CS5 software suite. The suite includes Photoshop CS5 Extended, Illustrator CS5, Flash Catalyst CS5, Flash Professional CS5, Premiere Pro CS5, After Effects CS5, Soundbooth CS5, OnLocation CS5, Encore CS5, Bridge CS5, Device Central CS5, and Dynamic Link. Price: $5,699.95

Sony Supermicro Pro Plus Computer Editing Workstation

The Supermicro Pro Plus Computer Editing Workstation from Sony is a turnkey editing workstation, preloaded with the Sony Vegas Pro Master Suite. You’ll be able to start editing video with ease, right out of the box. Windows 7 Professional (64-bit) is the installed operating system. Price: $4,999.00

Rain Solstice Pro – Sony Vegas Pro 9 Turnkey System

The Rain Solstice Pro/Sony Vegas Pro 9 Turnkey System is custom built by B&H to take your creativity to the next level. Built around a powerful desktop workstation, the system comes preinstalled with the Sony Vegas Pro 9 video editing software. Price: $2,592.95

Video Software

Adobe Creative Suite 5 Master Collection Software for Windows

The Creative Suite 5 Master Collection Software from Adobe includes all of the applications in Adobe’s Creative Suite series. Because of this, the Master Collection is up to almost any creative task: photo retouching, video editing, web design, page layout, sound mixing, 3D animation, motion graphics, and much more. Price $2,399.95

Avid Media Composer 5 Production Suite

Avid’s Media Composer 5 Production Suite is a professional nonlinear editing system that provides a comprehensive and powerful set of creative editing tools for even the most challenging film or video production. Long a staple of the motion picture industry, this fast, versatile software offers real-time HD editing, file-based workflows, cutting-edge features, and media management you can count on. Price: $2,394.95

Boris FX Boris Box Set

The Boris Box Set from Boris FX is a bundle of motion graphics software. This package includes award-winning compositing & effects capabilities, 2D/3D compositing, titling, paint, rotoscoping, and DVE technology. Purchase this selection of software as a bundle to obtain all the functionality of the individual products at a lower price point. Price: $1,869.95

Apple Final Cut Studio 3

The world of Apple Final Cut Studio 3 continues to grow at a phenomenal rate, with more than a million users and over 200 partners offering compatible plug-ins, control surfaces, I/O devices, and integrated systems. Apple has designed Final Cut Studio 3 to offer powerful new features, a wide range of enhancements requested by the worldwide community, and dramatically improved performance at an affordable price. Price: $799.99

Red Giant Magic Bullet Suite

The Magic Bullet Suite from Red Giant is a special package that includes the entire collection of Magic Bullet applications. Price: $559.95

Screenwriters

Save The Cat!

This ultimate insider’s guide reveals the secrets that none dare admit, told by a show biz veteran who’s proven that you can sell your script if you can save the cat! Price: $13.57

How Not to Write a Screenplay: 101 Common Mistakes Most Screenwriters Make

Finally, what may be the last screenwriting book a writer will ever need to buy! Written by a Hollywood screenwriter, How NOT to Write A Screenplay carefully identifies and examines the common mistakes screenwriters invariably make when writing a screenplay. Price: $11.53

Your Screenplay Sucks!: 100 Ways to Make It Great

A lifetime member of the Writer’s Guild of America who has had three feature films produced from his screenplays, Akers offers beginning writers the tools they need to get their screenplay noticed. Price: $13.57

Selling Your Story in 60 Seconds: The Guaranteed Way to Get Your Screenplay or Novel Read

Your career can be made in 60 seconds – if you make the right pitch! Master the Elevator Pitch, even when you’ve got less than 60 seconds. Get your screenplay or Novel read by the major power of Hollywood – guaranteed! Price: $10.36

The Dialogue – The Entire DVD Collection

THE DIALOGUE: Learning From the Masters is a groundbreaking interview series that goes behind the scenes of the fascinating craft of screenwriting. In these extensive in-depth discussions with savvy industry interviewers, 27 of today’s most successful screenwriters share their work habits, methods and inspirations, secrets of the trade, business advice, and eye-opening stories from life in the trenches of the film industry. Price: $162.95

Dramatica Pro

Got an idea for a novel or script, but don’t know where to start? Discover the secrets to great storytelling with Dramatica Pro, the only development software to receive four stars from Writer’s Digest magazine. Price: $211.64

Movie Outline 3

Designed by a produced screenwriter, Movie Outline 3.1 is an all-in-one development package that uses the simple technique of step-outlining to help build your story, characters and screenplay scene-by-scene, letting you focus on each key event of your script without losing sight of the bigger picture. Price: $134.68

Pre-Production

The Ultimate Scheduling & Budgeting Kit

The Ultimate Scheduling & Budgeting Kit – Developing an effective schedule and budget is essential to achieving the director’s vision with the available resources. Price: $139.95

The Budget Book for Film and Television by Robert Koster

The Budget Book for Film and Television – For first-timers, (and even non-first timers) budgeting is a crucial issue in film/television production. This book is a well-written guide through all the ins and outs of this most important phase of production. Price: $39.95

The Pocket Lawyer for Filmmakers

The Pocket Lawyer for Filmmakers: A Legal Toolkit for Independent Producers – Find quick answers to these and hundreds of other questions in The Pocket Lawyer for Film and Video, the next best thing to having an entertainment attorney at your beck and call. Price: $32.95

Filmmakers and Financing – Business Plans for Independents

Filmmakers and Financing – The first, most crucial step in making a film is finding the funds to do it. Let Louise Levison, who wrote the innovative business plan for “The Blair Witch Project,” show you how. Price: $29.95

Film Books

Art of the Modern Movie Poster: International Postwar Style and Design

Critically authoritative visually stunning and physically massive Art of the Modern Movie Poster is the first and last word on post-WWII film poster design. Showcasing fascinating examples from 15 nations this collection of more than 1 500 exemplary designs is a must-have for film buffs design and poster aficionados alike. Price: $47.25

The New Biographical Dictionary of Film: Fifth Edition, Completely Updated and Expanded

When this book was first published in 1975, it ignited arguments among many film buffs who disagreed with London-born critic Thomson’s strongly opinionated summations. This latest upgrade which includes 300 new entries promises to do the same. Price: $26.40

Star Wars Art: Visions

When Star Wars debuted in 1977, it revolutionized mainstream American filmmaking, transporting fans to new galaxies and introducing them to countless now-classic characters, aliens, planets, and starships. In the decades since, the Star Wars Saga has become a phenomenon impacting cultures across the globe. Price: $26.40

George Lucas’s Blockbusting: A Decade-by-Decade Survey of Timeless Movies Including Untold Secrets of Their Financial and Cultural Success

A comprehensive look at 300 of the most financially and/or critically successful motion pictures of all time—many made despite seemingly insurmountable economic, cultural, and political challenges—set against the prevailing production, distribution, exhibition, marketing, and technology trends of each decade in movie business history. Price: $19.79

Work in Movies? Are You Crazy!

Ever see any of these movies: Beauty Shop, Die Hard 2, or Demolition Man? Tim Cooney was working on the set of each one of those movies. He hobnobbed with dozens of those famous actors you have heard of; from enlightened souls to obnoxious jerks, he’s seen them all on the movie sets. Ever dreamed of being on a set and doing what he does? Ever dreamed of acting in a movie? Or working as a producer or director? Price: $18.96

Master Shots: 100 Advanced Camera Techniques to Get an Expensive Look on Your Low-Budget Movie

These are the really cool tricks and techniques of shooting that professional directors keep secret just for themselves to use. Why should they be given away for a few dollars? –John Badham, Director Saturday Night Fever, WarGames, Author, I’ll be in My Trailer Price: $16.47

The Year’s Work in Lebowski Studies

A massive underground sensation, The Big Lebowski has been hailed as the first cult film of the internet age. In this book, 21 fans and scholars address the film’s influences — westerns, noir, grail legends, the 1960s, and Fluxus — and its historical connections to the first Iraq war, boomers, slackerdom, surrealism, college culture, and of course bowling. The Year’s Work in Lebowski Studies contains neither arid analyses nor lectures for the late-night crowd, but new ways of thinking and writing about film culture. Price: $16.06

X Films: True Confessions of a Radical Filmmaker

Starred Review. Veteran West Coast indie filmmaker Cox examines ten of his films in this frank and refreshingly impartial retrospective. While readers will probably be most familiar with Repo Man, Sid and Nancy and Straight to Hell, Cox’s at-times bizarre perspective is reigned in with a funny, conversational style and eye for detail that propel all ten of these fascinating nuts-and-bolts essays. Price: $14.00

Blu-ray

50 YEARS OF JANUS FILMS (50-DVD box set)

An expansive collectors’ box set featuring fifty classic films on DVD and a lavishly illustrated hardcover book that tells the story of Janus Films through an essay by film historian Peter Cowie, a tribute from Martin Scorsese, and extensive, all-new notes on all fifty films, plus cast and credit listings and U.S. premiere information. Price: $650.00

Clint Eastwood: 35 Films 35 Years

In honor of Eastwood’s longstanding 35-year relationship with Warner Bros through Malpaso Productions, WHV is releasing this definitive DVD collection containing 35 classic Clint Eastwood films from the Warner library and highlighting the breadth and depth of his work — from Where Eagles Dare through Invictus. Price: $119.99

Terminator 2 (Six-Disc Limited Edition Set + Endoskull Bust)

Arnold Schwarzenegger returns as The Terminator in this explosive action-adventure spectacle. Now he’s one of the good guys, sent back in time to protect John Connor, the boy destined to lead the freedom fighters of the future. Price: $71.99

Alien Anthology

Brace yourself for a whole new breed of Blu-ray: Four powerful films…eight thrilling versions…in dazzling, terrifying, high-def clarity with the purest digital sound on the planet. Two bonus dics and over 65 hours of archival and never-before-seen content, including the totally immersive MU-TH-UR mode feature, makes this definitive Alien collection! Price: $69.99

The Mel Brooks Collection

It’s hard to imagine a more definitive Mel Brooks collection than what Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment has put together here. Well, maybe one that included The Producers. Or possible Mel Brooks himself. Price: $69.99

The Night of the Hunter (The Criterion Collection)

The Night of the Hunter—incredibly, the only film the great actor Charles Laughton ever directed—is truly a standalone masterwork. A horror movie with qualities of a Grimm fairy tale. Price: $36.99

The Goonies – 25th Anniversary Edition

From the imagination of Steven Spielberg, The Goonies plunges a band of small heroes into a swashbuckling surprise-around-every corner quest beyond their wildest dreams! Following a mysterious treasure map into a spectacular underground realm of twisting passages, outrageous booby-traps and a long-lost pirate ship full of golden doubloons, the kids race to stay one step ahead of a family of bumbling bad guys…and a mild mannered monster with a face only a mother could love. Price: $34.99

Goodfellas – 20th Anniversary Edition

Martin Scorsese’s 1990 masterpiece GoodFellas immortalizes the hilarious, horrifying life of actual gangster Henry Hill (Ray Liotta), from his teen years on the streets of New York to his anonymous exile under the Witness Protection Program. Price: $24.99

Other Cool Stuff

“Fast & Furious” 1970 Dodge Charger

The Charger that appears in the movie is now for sale for a tick under $130,000. Sure, sell your house for it. Your house can’t do a quarter mile in under 10 seconds. Price: $130,000

Star Wars Jedi Bath Robe

When a Jedi isn’t busy being a Jedi – gallivanting across the galaxy, negotiating trade disputes, or cutting the arms off of loudmouth bar patrons, they’re often found at home, relaxing on their easy-chairs and sipping on white-russians. It’s true. Nothing is more important to a Jedi than serenity. Price: $99.99

Stay Puft Caffeinated Gourmet Marshmallows

From the moment we saw that giant, smiling Destroyer of Worlds, our sweet tooth called out for revenge. Revenge for the bits of New York crushed. Revenge for the . . . ok, so not really revenge – we just wanted marshmallows. Price: $19.99

Fight Club Soap

Kropserkel is producing replica Fight Club soap “cast in useable soap and color matched with safe soap dye.” The site warns that the bars are “Absolutely not made in the same way they were in the film.” Price: $16.00

Canned Unicorn Meat

Excellent source of sparkles! Price: $11.99

Alfred Hitchcock Presents Music to Be Murdered By

An audio companion to the late-1950s/early-’60s TV show ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS, this compilation finds the legendary British director introducing listeners to appropriately dramatic and moody orchestral pieces with his signature morbid humor. Price: $11.08

Bacon Flavored Popcorn

Back in the day, Timmy’s grandma used to make the most delicious popcorn on the stove. She’d stick her monkey paw into a jar and pull out a big glob of bacon grease, stick it in a pot with the popcorn kernels, put on the lid, and shake shake shake as the popcorn pop pop popped. Price: $4.99