HDV CAMCORDER
New CMOS Chip for extended dynamic range! 1080i HDV with 24 or 30P progressive scan capability.! Balanced XLR Inputs. 2 selectable gamma curves. Analog HD output.

SONY HDR-V1U
RATES: $200/DAY $600/WEEK

LENSES AND ADAPTERS

WIDE ANGLE CONVERTER
90mm OD, Bayonet Mount.
$50/DAY $150/WEEK

Matte boxes, filters and focus controls are available for almost every configuration of this camera! Please call or email with questions about specific items or shooting situations!

MONITORS

All monitors have “BLUE ONLY” function for on-set calibration. Outdoor kits available upon request.

SONY PVM 20L5 20" MONITOR
AC Only. Accepts Analog HD, or SD via composite and Y/C.
$200/DAY $600/WEEK

SONY PVM-14L5 14" HD MONITOR
Accepts Analog HD, or SD via composite and Y/C.
$150/DAY $450/WEEK

SONY BVM-D9H6U 9" MONITOR
AC or 12V DC. Accepts Analog HD.
$150/DAY $450/WEEK

TV LOGIC 17" MONITOR
AC or 12V DC. Accepts Analog HD, as well as composite SD.
$200/DAY $600/WEEK

MARSHALL 8" SUNBRIGHT MONITOR
AC or 12V DC. Proprietary coating allows use even in full sunlight! Please specify Accepts Analog HD.
$200/DAY $600/WEEK
ADD BATTERY POWER $50/DAY $150/WEEK

PANASONIC 8" MONITOR
AC or 12V DC. Waveform display. Accepts Analog HD as well as composite SD.
$125/DAY $475/WEEK
ADD BATTERY POWER $50/DAY $150/WEEK

MARSHALL 7" MONITOR
AC or 12V DC. Draws 1.5 amps @12v. Please specify Accepts Analog HD.
$75/DAY $225/WEEK
ADD BATTERY POWER $50/DAY $150/WEEK

CAMERA SUPPORT

VINTEN VISION 3 TRIPOD SYSTEM

75mm Ball Tripod Head with standard legs and sliding plate.
$35/DAY $105/WEEK

TURTLE RIG X (aka EASY RIG)
Vest and camera harness system designed to lighten the camera operator’s load, especially for long days shooting handheld. Especially helpful in dangerous situations in which the operator may need additional support or both hands for safety– on a boat or hiking a narrow high path. Holds cameras up to 8 lbs.
$65/DAY $195/WEEK

STEADICAM FLYER
Steadicam vest and arm system. 12V DC Operation via IDX V-Mount batteries, included. Lightweight system ideal for DV and HDV cameras. LCD monitor. Holds camera mass between 5 and 13 lbs. Includes training video.
WEEKLY RENTALS ONLY - $400

INTEL-A-JIB
Jib arm and remote head. Up to 10’ reach. Mitchell base.
$500/DAY WEEKLY / MONTHLY RATES AVAILABLE

VTRs

SONY HVR M10U VTR PLAYER / RECORDER
AC or DC operation! Plays 50i and 60i footage – PAL and NTSC! Firewire and composite input and output. Small shell tapes only

$75/DAY $225/WEEK


SONY HVR M15U VTR PLAYER / RECORDER
AC operation only. Firewire and composite input and output. 2 hour record time for mastering long form HDV projects.
$100/DAY $300/WEEK

CANON HV10 PLAYER / RECORDER
AC or DC operation. Firewire input and output only. The only VTR for Canon’s 24F or 30F HDV formats. Also a great handycam!
$50/DAY $150/WEEK

RECOMMENDED ADD-ONS

LITE PANELS ON-BOARD LED LIGHT FIXTURE
Includes battery power! Great for use in low-light or unpredictable situations. Dimmable! Daylight balanced!
$50/DAY $150/WEEK

CANATRANS WIRELESS VIDEO TRANSMITTER
Wireless video! Includes 7” SD LCD monitor and battery power. Ideal for handheld use in fast paced environments.
$100/DAY $300/WEEK
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