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, Sony FS100, Sony HXR-NXRD1
Panasonic AG-3DP1
Vision Research Phantom HD high speed
Silicon Imaging SI 2K
Canon EOS C300 and C300 PL
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our current camera inventory includes:
ARRI Alexa
RED Epic-X
RED ONE with Mysterium-X
Panasonic 3DA1 for 3D stereo production
Sony F3 PL mount
Sony XDCAM EX1 and EX3
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 with Titanium PL Mount
5" Touchscreen LCD
RED Pro EVF
DSMC Quick Release system
19mm and 15mm rods
SSD drive module and reader
RED Epic-X above package $ 420 per day
(2) 256 GB 1.8" SSD media $ 200
  
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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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HD Cinema has received its first Alexa camera one of the most exciting 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 $ 700 per day
32GB SxS pro cards $60 ea |

Zeiss CP2 Compact Primes
change mounts PL + Canon

set of (5) $ 150 per day
25mm T2.9, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm T2.1
Zeiss 16mm T 2.1 distagon $40
Zeiss 135mm T 2.1 planar $60
(5) Zeiss Superspeeds MK III
18, 25, 35, 50, 85mm all T 1.3 $ 250 per day

(6) Zeiss Ultra Primes
16, 24, 32, 50, 85, 135mm T 1.9 $ 540 per day

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Zeiss LWZ2 Lightweight Zoom
15.5-45mm T 2.6
$ 250 per day

Angenieux Optimo DP zoom
30-80mm T 2.6 $ 180 per day
ARRI Alura Zoom
45-250mm T 2.6
$ 250 per day
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HD Cinema now has several Sony F3 Super35mm sensor cameras in house for rental.

Sony S-log firmware upgrade
allows 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 $270 per day
16GB SxS Pro memory card $ 20
(50 minutes each at HQ )
32GB SxS Pro memory card $ 40
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
RED Epic-X coming soon, our RED #s 245 and 246
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RED MX camera package pricing
RED MX camera body
w/EVF Color Viewfinder, RED LCD 5.6"
all necessary mounts and cables
Above gear $300 per day if a complete accessory package is rented
(4) RED batteries (2)RED chargers $ 50
Switronix hot-swat battery adapter $ 10
see Lenses for PL Mount primes and zooms
Microforce zoom control $ 25
zoom motor $ 25
Mattebox with eyebrow:
Chrosziel Clip on $ 25
Chrosziel 415 $40
Chrosziel 805 swingaway:
2-stage $50
3-stage $60
Mattebox side wings $ 15
Filter selection each $ 10
Chrosziel follow focus $15 - $25
Element Technica break out box $20
ET Bridgeplate 19mm or 15m rods $20
ARRI 12", 18" or 24" Dovetail $20
ARRI LS9 19mm lens support $10
for Steadicam
ET top plate +2" handle risers $15
AJA HD10MD3 downconverter $25
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Sony F800 camera pricing
Sony F800 w/ HDVF-C30RW color vf $550/day
(4) IDX lithium ion batteries + charger $ 80
Fujinon HA 13x4.5 wide zoom lens $ 175
Fujinon ZA 22X7.6 standard zoom $ 150
Fujinon HA 25x16.5 super telephoto $ 300
Microforce zoom control $ 25
Mattebox with eyebrow:
Chrosziel Clip on $ 25
Chrosziel 415 $40
Chrosziel 805 swingaway:
2-stage $50
3-stage $60
Mattebox side wings $ 15
Filter selection each $ 10
Chrosziel follow focus $15 - $25
Viewfinder extension $ 25
Sony RM-B150 cam remote "paintbox" $ 25
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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
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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 $ 35 |

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 incl
BP-U30 battery incl
BC-U1 battery charger/AC incl
BP-U60 battery $ 15
BC-U1 battery charger [ spare ] $ 10
Recommended if you have 3 or more batteries
Zoe III remote zoom control $ 15
Libec ZC-9EX zoom control $ 15
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 $ 15
(25 minutes each at HQ )
16GB SxS Pro memory card $ 30
(50 minutes each at HQ )
32GB SxS Pro memory card $ 60
16GB Transcend SDHC card $ 5
(50 minutes each at HQ )
16GB San Disk Extreme SDHC $ 10
32GB San Disk Extreme SDHC $ 15
MxR SDHC card reader $ 5
60GB Sony PHU-60K disk drive $ 50
3 hrs HQ recording with Sony EX3
BP-U60 battery for hard drive $ 15
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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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