HD Cinema is constantly evaluating new cameras and accessories for digital cinema production. We would like to hear from you regarding cameras that we are considering, or models that you think we should consider including:
Sony F65
Panasonic AG-3DP1
Vision Research Phantom HD high speed
Silicon Imaging SI 2K
available from our associate vendors:
Canon EOS C300 + C300 PL
Canon
EOS C500 + C500PL
Canon 5D MKIII
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our current camera inventory includes:
ARRI Alexa
RED Epic-X
RED ONE with Mysterium-X
Sony F3
Sony FS 700
Sony XDCAM EX1 and EX3
Panasonic 3DA1 for 3D stereo production
Canon HV20 with Ikelite underwater housing
Cine accessories available include:
PL Mount and 2/3" B4 lenses
Chrosziel matteboxes, Follow Focus units
Filters, Extended viewfinders, etc.
see details below
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RED Epic-X cameras
Up to 5K RAW recording,
23.98 to 120 frames per second in 5K
300 fps at 2K 2.4:1 framing
with 7:1 compression
13.5 stops of dynamic range or 18 stops with
HDR high dynamic range recording
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RED Epic-X
Titanium PL Mount
5" Touchscreen LCD
RED Pro EVF
RedMote
SSD drive module
RED Epic-X above package $ 420 per day
(2) 256 GB 1.8" SSD media $ 160
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The Alexa can record the high res 2K ARRIRAW format to an external recorder such as the Codex or S2, or a dual link 444 to a Sony SRW-1 HDCAM SR vtr.
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The Alexa camera one of the most popular cameras for Digital Cinema production.
The ARRI Alexa has a very high dynamic range imager and processor recording 13.5 stops of latitude.
Very high quality performance recording 1080p using Apple native ProRes 444 and ProRes 422 Quicktime format which allows a very easy post work flow as those files can be instantly ingested and edited into Final Cut Pro without having to transcode.
ARRI Alexa camera body with DTE (Direct to Edit)
EVF-1 Electronic Viewfinder
ARRI Digicine baseplate and Bridgeplate sled w/19mm rods
necessary handles, cables
above gear $ 600 per day
32GB SxS pro cards $ 30 ea |

HD Cinema now has several Sony F3 Super35mm sensor cameras in house for rental.

Sony CBK-RGB01 Dual Link and
S-log firmware upgrade
allows either 10 bit 4:2:2 or 10 bit 4:4:4 recording to an external recorder
Recording that format has been very expensive in the past, but the new Sony SR-R1 recorder will record on 1 TB SR memory cards.
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PMW-F3
Sony F3 camera body $250 per day
S-log Gamma Option $ 30
AJA KiPro Mini $ 60
32GB Extreme Pro CF card $ 10
16GB SxS memory card $ 10
(50 minutes each at HQ )
32GB SxS memory card $ 20
BP-U60 battery $ 10
BC-U1 battery charger $ 10
Nikon to F3 mount $ 35

With a factory built PL Mount, the F3 will utilize all the best cinema lenses available, but as it has a small flange focus depth it can mount many less expensive DSLR lenses from Nikon, Canon and others.

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RED ONE camera - RED MX now iso 800 with its Super 35mm sized 4K CMOS sensor records 4K, 3K, 2K or HD images in a RAW format as .R3D files.
The ability to use 35mm PL Mount film lenses allows the use of the finest optics available. A wide dynamic range and the cinematic selective focus that is found with film cameras is accessible with this digital camera.
with RED MX Mysterium-X
sensor upgrades
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Camera accessory pricing
see Lenses for PL Mount primes and zooms
Microforce zoom control $ 25
zoom motor $ 25
Mattebox with eyebrow:
Chrosziel Clip on $ 25
Chrosziel 450W $ 35
Chrosziel 415 $35
Chrosziel 805 swingaway:
2-stage $45
3-stage $55
Mattebox side wings $ 15
Filter selection each $ 10
Chrosziel follow focus $ 25
Chrosziel LWS (2) 15m rods $ 15
Zacuto Universal (4) 15m rods $ 15
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Camera support:
Tripods and Fluid heads
O'Connor 2575 fluid head $ 50
Ronford-Baker HD tall legs $ 25
Ronford-Baker baby legs $ 25
Mitchell Hi hat or Lo hat $ 10
Sachtler 25 fluid head CF tripod $ 50
Sachtler 20 head and CF tripod $ 40
Sachtler FSB-6 CF tripod $ 35
Sachtler DV4 CF tripod $ 25
Redrock Micro shoulder mount $ 25
ET Bridgeplate 19mm $20
ARRI 12", 18" or 24" Dovetail $20
ARRI LS9 19mm lens support $10
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Monitors
all monitors include HD SDI input

5.6" TV Logic with waveform $ 65
6" Astro LCD w/waveform $ 50
7" Marshall LCD $ 40
7.9" Panasonic LCD w/waveform $ 50
17" Panasonic LCD w/waveform $ 75
24" Sony LCD $ 100
25" Panasonic LCD $ 120
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Sony NEX FS700 Super35mm 4K Sensor
lens mounts for PL, Canon EF, Nikon, Sony E
$ 360 per day with 18-200mm zoom
call for more info
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Sony XDCAM EX1

Sony 0.8x wide angle adapter $20
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Sony PMW-EX1 and PMW-EX3
The Sony EX3 camera has the same 1920x1080 sensor, the same lens, and the same image quality as the EX1, but it has interchangeable lens mount for 1/2" and 2/3" broadcast and cine lenses, as well as the capability to genlock and slave time code for multi-camera shoots.
Sony EX1 $150 per day $ 450 per week
Sony EX3 $200 per day $ 600 per week
Fujinon 14x HD zoom lens
BP-U60 battery $ 10
BC-U1 battery charger $ 10
Zoe III remote zoom control $ 10
Libec ZC-9EX zoom control $ 10
77mm Polarizer $ 10
Call for other filters, matteboxes
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Sony XDCAM EX3

2/3" and 1/2" lenses Fujinon ACM-21 B4 adapter $50
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Sony EX1 and EX3
accessories pricing per day
3x day rate for one week

8GB SxS Pro memory card $ 5
16GB SxS Pro memory card $ 10
(50 minutes each at HQ )
32GB SxS-1 memory card $ 20
16GB Transcend SDHC card $ 5
(50 minutes each at HQ )
16GB San Disk Extreme SDHC $ 5
MxR SDHC card reader $ 5
60GB Sony PHU-60K disk drive $ 30
3 hrs HQ recording with Sony EX3
BP-U60 battery for hard drive $ 10
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Genus Hurricane 3D mirror rig
with Sony EX1 and EX3

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Canon HV20
HDV camcorder $50/day
HV20 with Ikelite underwater housing $ 75/day
includes wide angle lens adapter
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