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Canon EOS 5D MarkII
The Canon EOS 5D Mark II was introduced with little fanfare until Vincent Laforet shot the video short, Reverie. Seemingly overnight, filmmakers saw the potential of the full-frame DSLR for video image capture. We were the first rental house in NYC to offer the 5D for videography. We saw our units used on SNL, numerous commercials, music videos, documentaries and independent projects.
The 5D has a 21.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor, an ISO Range of 100-6400 (expandable to ISO L: 50, H1: 12800 and H2: 25600), plus Auto Lighting Optimizer and Peripheral Illumination Correction. It can shoot up to 3.9 fps, has 9 AF points plus 6 AF assist points, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots/VGA) and a rugged build.
Canon EOS 5D MarkIII
Features 61-Point High Density Reticular AF and an extended ISO range of 100–25600 (expandable to 50 (L), 51200 (H1) and 102400 (H2). A newly designed 22.3 Megapixel full-frame Canon CMOS sensor, Canon DIGIC 5+ Image Processor, and shooting performance up to 6.0 fps provide exceptional clarity and sharpness, even when capturing rapidly-unfolding scenes. Additional technological advancements include High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Multiple Exposure mode-all.
The MarkIII can export clean, uncompressed HDMI output to an external recorder, while still being able to record to internal CF or SD cards and monitor the video on the rear LCD display.
Blackmagic Design Ursa Mini Pro 4.6k
"Retaining the familiar form factor of the original URSA Mini, Blackmagic Design's URSA Mini Pro 4.6K Digital Cinema Camera brings expanded control set and increased functionality.
The most noticeable difference is the addition of external camera controls. No longer will menus have to be accessed to change exposure settings, activate slow/fast motion, or engage focus assist or other functions."
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
The Canon EOS 5D Mark IV is the latest version of the most popular DSLR we have ever rented. Compared to the Mark III, it has 8 more megapixels, 1 more fps continuous shooting, a whole new sensor with extended dynamic range, built in Wifi and GPS, a touch screen display, and now supports 4K video recording. This camera can shoot 60fps at Full HD compared to its predecessor which shot 60fps at 720p. It also introduces 120fps recording at 720p.
Canon EOS C100
This is the compact version of the C300 and takes SD cards. Canon included its CLOG Gamma for superior color and has added an advanced dual pixel Auto Focus system!
Canon EOS C200
Canon's Cinema RAW light offers the least expensive way to record raw video. You have a choice of Cine 4K, Ultra HD & full HD. The 13 stops of attitude, ISO range of 160 to 25,600 and the, much-praised, Dual Pixel autofocus system make the C200 a formidable creative tool.
Canon EOS C300
This is the most popular B camera for TV show and feature films. Its image quality, ruggedness and features have made it the favored camera for VICE News. It shoots 50 Mb/s meeting current broadcast standards. With a native ISO of 850 and capable of 80,000 ISO, the C300 is ready for all lighting scenarios.
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 Mirrorless MFT
At the heart of the camera is a 20.3MP Digital Live MOS sensor and a newly developed Venus Engine processor, which both offer dramatically improved processing times over its predecessor. This enables the ability to record 4K video at up to 60 fps, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording with select settings, Full HD video at up to 180 fps, 12 fps continuous shooting, and sensitivities up to ISO 25600. Also, the camera features built-in 5-axis sensor stabilization, which can work with certain lenses to activate Dual I.S. 2 for highly effective shake correction that can compensate for up to 5 stops of shutter speed. Other improvements include a speedier and more accurate Advanced DFD autofocus system that can lock on in just 0.05 seconds, as well as 6K PHOTO at 30 fps and 4K PHOTO at up to 60 fps.
DJI Osmo with X5R Camera
12.8 stops dynamic range for enhanced highlight and shadow detail
H.264 and Cinema DNG RAW video recording
Records video and stills to micro-SDHC/SDXC cards or SSD Drives. A 512GB SSD flash drive is included
Single shot or take bursts for 3, 5, or 7 frames
Time-lapse mode captures photos at stepped intervals between 3 and 60 seconds
Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual exposure modes
Canon C300 Mark II EF
The C300 Mk 2 is the an updated version of our most popular camera, the C300. It shoots 4K, has a number of ergonomic improvements and can shoot HD at up to 120 fps. The camera can also shoot proxy files to an SD card and has Canon's new Canon Log 3 color science. Canon claims this camera has 15 stops of Dynamic Range, 3 stops greater than its predecessor.
Canon EOS C500 Mark II
(4) 512 GB CFexpress cards
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Mirrorless MFT
The Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S is optimized for movie recording and low-light performance. Revolving around a 10.28MP Digital Live MOS sensor, DCI and UHD 4K video recording is possible at up to 60p and the large individual pixel size also affords impressive low-light performance to an extended ISO 204800, along with Dual Native ISO technology at ISO 400 and ISO 2500.
Canon XF100
When size or cost are a factor, this is a terrific camera for events and documentaries. It provides 4:2:2 color sampling, 50 Mb/s and has an HDMI output for monitors and recording.
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Mirrorless Camera
with (3) batteries 512GB memory
Sony Alpha a9 Mirrorless Digital Camera
(2) 128GB cards, (3) batteries
High-speed continuous shooting at up to 20fps, blackout-free shooting, AF/AE live-view tracking, shutter speed up to 1/32000, silent vibration-free Anti-Distortion shutter, sensitivity up to ISO 204800 and advanced 4K movie.
24.2-megapixel 35mm full-frame stacked CMOS sensor with integral memory
BIONZ X™ processing engine
High-speed continuous shooting of up to 20fps with AF/AE tracking
693-point wide-area phase-detection AF
5-axis image stabilization with effectiveness equivalent to 5.0-stop slower shutter speed
DJI Osmo
The Osmo is a handheld 4K camera built onto a single handle 3-axis gimbal stabilizer. It uses the same camera from the DJI inspire 1 drone, which is capable of 4K video at 24 fps or 120 fps at FullHD. It also takes 12mp JPEG or DNG RAW stills. The camera and gimbal are powered by proprietary rechargeable lithium battery packs. The handle has camera control buttons including pan and tilt and a wifi device can be used to monitor the shot and update settings via the DJI GO app. The footage is shot to a microSD card which is inserted into the side of the camera.
DJI Osmo+
Get closer to your subjects than ever before with the DJI Osmo+, DJI’s first handheld gimbal with an integrated zoom camera. A 7× zoom, consisting of 3.5× optical and 2× digital lossless zoom, gives it a focal length ranging from 22mm to 77mm without sacrificing HD quality. This gives you more control over your composition than ever before.
DJI Osmo With X5 Camera
This version of the Osmo features an upgraded camera capable of DCI 4K video, 16 MP stills, over 12 stops of dynamic range, and a micro 4/3 interchangeable lens mount. Included in the rental here at Hello World is a 15mm f/1.7 lens. This camera also shoots to microsd cards and uses the same Osmo 3-axis gimbal and DJI GO app.
Panasonic AU -EVA1
Panasonic AU-EVA1 Compact 5.7K Super 35mm Cinema Camera. The 5.7K sensor is used to super-sample internal recordings, resulting in higher resolving images with less noise and artifacting. Dual Native ISO. The standard native ISO is 800, which works for most production situations, ISO 2500 when working in dim scenarios.
Sony a7R III
With a full-frame 42.4MP Exmor CMOS sensor, the Sony a7R III offers 10 fps continuous shooting rate along with improved autofocus performance. The AF System employs a combination of 399 phase-detection points and 425 contrast-detection areas for quicker acquirement of focus, and also maintains focus on subjects more effectively.
Moving to an even higher resolution realm, the Sony Alpha a7R IV continues the noteworthy series of highly capable full-frame cameras, characterized by impressive stills and video performance and versatility. This fourth edition of the a7R sees the inclusion of an updated 61MP Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor and enhanced BIONZ X image processor, which afford impressive imaging results with marked smoothness, a 15-stop dynamic range, and, of course, speed. Up to 10 fps shooting is possible along with the ability to record UHD 4K30 video, both with support for Real-time Eye AF and Tracking AF technologies. The revised sensor design uses a Fast Hybrid AF System, with 567 phase-detection autofocus points, for notably fast and accurate focusing performance. Despite being such a high-resolution sensor, it is also distinguished by its flexible native sensitivity range from ISO 100-32000 for working in a variety of lighting conditions. Additionally, benefitting both stills and video operation, the a7R IV retains the 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE sensor-shift image stabilization, which is effective to minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to 5.5 stops.
Balancing the imaging merits, the a7R IV also sees an updated physical design with more robust weather sealing to suit working in especially harsh weather conditions. In terms of usability, the OLED electronic viewfinder has been boosted to an impressive 5.76m-dot resolution for clear viewing and the 3.0" rear tilting touchscreen LCD has a high 1.44m-dot resolution for crisp playback, live view shooting, and menu navigation. Dual SD card slots are both UHS-II-rated for faster performance and the inclusion of a USB Type-C port permits tethering and quick in-camera battery charging. Additionally, built-in Bluetooth and both 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands afford wireless transferring and remote camera control from linked mobile devices.
Dedicated Accessories from Sony
Complementing the camera body is a trio of accessories to increase battery life and enhance audio recording capabilities when shooting video. The VG-C4EM Vertical Grip is the dedicated battery grip, which accepts up to two more NP-FZ100 batteries for extended shooting times. Its ergonomic design also enhances handling when shooting in the vertical orientation.
For improved audio recording, and making use of the a7R IV's updated Multi Interface Shoe and digital audio interface, there is the ECM-B1M Shotgun Microphone, which delivers a digital audio stream directly to the camera for cleaner quality with low noise. For even more advanced audio control, there is also the XLR-K3M XLR Adapter Kit, which is a dual-channel digital XLR audio adapter for connecting external microphones to the camera while still benefitting from the digital audio interface.
61MP Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor and BIONZ X Image Processor
Featuring a back-illuminated design, the full-frame 61MP Exmor R CMOS sensor works with the BIONZ X image processor to offer impressively high-resolution stills and video while minimizing noise, improving speed, and achieving a wide 15-stop dynamic range. This sensor structure works with gapless on-chip lens design and an anti-reflection coating, as well as eliminating the optical low-pass filter, to improve light collection and enhance detail. Also, the copper wiring layer dramatically improves data transmission speed for creating 14-bit, high-resolution 61MP stills with a native sensitivity range from ISO 100-32000, which can be further expanded to ISO 50-102400. Also, it enables internal UHD 4K video recording with a wide 14-stop dynamic range using either the full width of the full-frame sensor or an APS-C-sized area. The BIONZ X processor also works in conjunction with a high-speed front-end LSI to realize faster processing times along with the ability to capture this impressive 15-stop dynamic range with smooth tonal rendering.
The sensor and processor combination also avails fast continuous shooting at up to 10 fps at full resolution, for up to 68 consecutive frames, with full-time AF/AE.
Fast Hybrid AF System
An updated Fast Hybrid AF system now employs a combination of 567 phase-detection points, which cover approximately 99.7% of the height and 74% of the width of the frame, along with 425 contrast-detection areas for reliable and quick autofocus and subject tracking performance. This focusing system also achieves especially quick speed and reliable tracking, as well as enhanced low-light focusing response down to -3 EV. The use of phase-detection points also enables the use of A-mount lenses via the optional LA-EA3 or LA-EA1 lens mount adapters with full continuous AF/AE tracking compatibility.
The apt focus system also lends itself to a variety of focusing functions for refined accuracy, including Lock-on AF, which maintains focus on moving subjects throughout the use of a configurable frame that is set over the desired moving subject, and Expand Flexible Spot, which employs neighboring focus points to retain focus on moving subjects even if the originally selected point loses focus. Additionally, Eye AF can be used to base focus on recognized human subjects' eyes for portraits and is available in both AF-S and AF-C modes, for both stills and video. Eye AF can be used when photographing animal subjects, too, with any focusing mode when shooting stills. Autofocus can also be used in conjunction with the Focus Magnifier function for critical focus when homing in on minute subject details. The rear touchscreen can also be used for Touch Focus control, and a Touchpad Focus Control mode lets you use the rear screen intuitively while keeping your eye to the viewfinder.
Body Design and Built-In Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
An updated UXGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF is featured and has a 5.76m-dot resolution for bright, clear viewing in rich detail, and a dedicated High quality setting enables a 120 fps refresh rate for especially smooth playback of moving subjects.
In addition to the EVF, a 3.0" 1.44m-dot rear LCD is also available, which has a touch panel design for intuitive operation and focusing control. The screen also tilts upward 107° and downward 41° to benefit working from high and low angles.
Magnesium alloy chassis assures rigidity, durability, and stability while remaining lightweight. The lens mount has also been improved to better support heavy lenses and the grip rigidity has been improved for more comfortable hand-holding.
Extensive weather-sealing, including enhanced sealing around the battery cover, terminal cover, and chassis joints, has been employed to resist dust and moisture for reliable operation in harsh weather conditions.
Using the same NP-FZ100 battery as its predecessor, the a7R IV's battery life is rated for approximately 530 shots per charge with the EVF or 670 shots with the rear LCD.
Dual SD memory card slots allow for flexible file saving and handling and can be configured to partition raw and JPEG files or can be used for overflow recording. Both of the card slots are rated to support UHS-II memory cards for faster transfer speeds.
Integrated PC sync terminal for wired flash sync with strobe packs or wireless radio remotes.
A USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port has been added, in addition to a micro-USB port, for faster, more reliable tethering support. The USB Type-C connection allows the camera to be charged from the host power source while connected.
Updated Multi Interface Shoe supports working with the optional ECM-B1M Shotgun Microphone or XLR-K3M XLR Adapter Kit, which provide improved, clear audio recording sound by sending a digital audio signal to the camera, opposed to an analog signal.
The a7R IV also features a 3.5mm microphone input jack for compatibility with external microphones.
Built-in Wi-Fi enables the a7R IV to instantly share imagery to mobile devices for direct sharing online to social networking, via email, and to cloud storage sites. Support for both 2.4 and 5.0 GHz bands also enables wireless tethered shooting support. NFC (Near Field Communication) is also supported, which allows for one-touch connection between the camera and compatible mobile devices; no complex set-up is required. Once connected, the linked mobile device can also display a live view image on its screen and remotely control the camera's shutter.
Bluetooth connectivity allows for location data acquisition.
Sony PXW-FS7 XDCAM Super-35 Camera
This camera is ready for terrific handheld shooting out of the case. 4K internal recording, 180fps at 1080, Native ISO 2,000, 14 stops of latitude
Sony PXW-FS7M2 XDCAM Super 35 Camera System
Sony has improved on the original by adding two important features. The most notable is an Electronic Vari ND Filter which is an LCD layer placed between the sensor and the lens-mount. The strength of the filter can be assigned to presets or dialled in via the “Variable” wheel on the side of the camera. This allows you to keep the same aesthetics while changing the amount of light that hits the sensor during a scene.
Sony has also added an E-Mount Lever Lock – A New Locking Mechanism. The E-Mount is a great lens mount. However, it was made for stills photography lenses, and lacks stability and a rotation-less locking mechanism. Sony addressed both issues with the new E-Mount Lever Lock.
