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 F35, Sony F23
Panasonic Varicam 2700, 3000 or 3700
RED Epic, RED Scarlet
Sony XDCAM PDW-700
Vision Research Phantom HD high speed
Silicon Imaging SI 2K
Iconix HD-RH1F
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our current camera inventory includes:
RED ONE 4K
Sony F900R, F900/3
Panasonic HDX900
Sony XDCAM EX1 and EX3
Canon HV20 with Ikelite underwater housing
Cine accessories available include:
Chrosziel matteboxes, Follow Focus units
Filters, Extended viewfinders, etc.
see details below
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RED ONE camera - a 35mm sized 4K CMOS sensor delivers 4K, 3K, 2K or HD images in a RAW format.
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 now accessible with this digital camera.
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Sony F900R and F900/3
HDCAM format cameras
An industry standard since 2002, the F900 is now more affordable than when it first was introduced.
Both R and /3 versions have the same image quality, however the R is 5.7 lbs lighter and 20% shorter in length.
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Panasonic HDX 900 and
Varicam DVCPro HD format cameras.
These cameras record to tape but with the P2 gear adapter the HDX900 can record to P2 cards.
The HDX 900 has the same image quality as the Varicam 27H and has some features not available on the Varicam, including the ability to record 1080/24p and 60i, pre-record 8 sec cache, time lapse capability and Firewire output.
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RED 4K basic camera package pricing
RED camera body $ 200/day
RED camera body, EVF Color Viewfinder,
RED LCD 5.6", (1) RED Drive 320GB
(4) RED batteries, (2) RED chargers,
(4) 8GB cards,
Handles, Rods, Tripod plate
above gear $ 450 per day $ 1,350 per week
see Lenses for more options:
(5) RED Pro Primes set (RPPs) T1.8 $ 200
25, 35, 50, 85, 100mm
(6) Zeiss Standard Speeds T2.1 $ 200
16, 25, 32, 50, 85, 135mm
RED 18-50mm T3 zoom
$ 75
Angenieux Optimo 24-290mm T2.8
$350
Microforce zoom control $ 25
Zoom motor $ 25
Chrosziel 415 or 805 mattebox $25 - $40
Mattebox side wings $ 15
Filter selection each $ 10
Chrosziel follow focus $15 - $25
call for upgraded package pricing
see more Cine accessories below
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Sony F900/3 and Panasonic HDX 900
basic camera package pricing
Camera+vf, Canon HJ11x4.7 wide zoom lens, Sony 14" CRT monitor or Marshall 7" LCD,
(4) batteries, charger, Sachtler 20 tripod
above gear $ 700 per day $ 2,100 per week
other ENG/EFP options:
Camera body + vf only call
Fujinon HA 13x4.5 wide zoom lens $ 175
Fujinon ZA 22X7.6 standard zoom lens $ 150
Fujinon HA 25x16.5 super telephoto lens $ 350
Microforce zoom control $ 25
Chrosziel 415 or clip on mattebox $15 - $25
Filters for lenses and/or mattebox $ 10
Chrosziel follow focus $15 - $25
Miranda DVC-800 HDSDI + downconverter $25
7" Marshall HD LCD monitor $35 - $50
see more monitor options in Cine package
Sachtler 20 head and CF tripod $50
call for upgraded package pricing
see Cine accessories below
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4K and HD cameras - monitors and support
all monitors include HD SDI input
6" Astro LCD w/waveform $100
7" Marshall LCD $ 50
7.9" Panasonic LCD w/waveform $ 85
14" Sony CRT monitor w/ HD SDI $ 50
17" Panasonic LCD w/waveform $ 85
20" Sony CRT monitor $100
24" Sony LCD w/waveform $100
Sachtler 25 fluid head tripod $ 50
O'Connor 2575 fluid head $ 50
Ronford-Baker tall legs $ 25
Ronford-Baker baby legs $ 25
Mitchell hi hat and lo hat each $ 10
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Panasonic HDX 900 cameras record
720 at 24p, 24pA, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p
1080 at 24p, 24pA, 25p, 30p, 50i, 60i
Apple Final Cut Pro can edit native DVCPro HD 4:2:2 files at 100 mbs using firewire drives.
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Cine accessories options
Canon 11x4.7 KLL Cine lens $ 200
Canon 21x7.5 KLL Cine lens $ 200
Microforce V+F2 zoom control $ 25
Heden or ZMG zoom motors $ 25
Zeiss Digiprime, Digizoom lenses call
35mm DOF adapter: Letus Ultimate $ 50
Chrosziel 415 or 805 mattebox $25 - $40
Mattebox side wings $ 15
Filter selection each $ 10
Chrosziel follow focus $15 - $25
Extended Viewfinder $ 25
Sony RM-B150 remote control "paintbox" $ 25
call for Cine package pricing
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Sony XDCAM EX1

Sony 0.8x wide angle adapter
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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 $175 per day $ 525 per week
Sony EX3 $250 per day $ 750 per week
Fujinon 14x HD zoom lens incl
BP-U30 battery incl
BC-U1 battery charger/AC incl
Sony VCL-EX0877 0.8x wide lens $ 25
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Sony XDCAM EX3

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

8GB SxS Pro memory card $ 20
(25 minutes each at HQ )
16GB SxS Pro memory card $ 40
(50 minutes each at HQ )
16GB SDHC card $ 5
MxR SDHC card reader $ 5
60GB Sony PHU-60K disk drive $ 75
3 hrs HQ recording with Sony EX3
BP-U60 battery for hard drive $ 15
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Fujinon ACM 21 B4 adapter $ 75
Zacuto base plate 15mm rods $ 15
Sachtler DV4 CF tripod $ 25
Sachtler FSB-6 CF tripod $ 35
Zacuto base plate 15mm rods $ 15 |
BP-U60 battery [ spare ] $ 15
BC-U1 battery charger [ spare ] $ 10
Recommended if you have 3 or more batteries
Zoe III remote zoom control $ 20
Libec ZC-9EX zoom control $ 20
77mm Polarizer $ 10
Call for other filters, matteboxes
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3D mirror rig by P+S Technik
with two Sony EX3s

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Canon HV20
HDV camcorder $50/day
Ikelite underwater housing $ 75/day
includes wide angle lens adapter
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Jeff Blauvelt attended a workshop in March 2009 taught by Florian Maier from 3D Consult. With a small team, Florian and P+S Technik developed a 3d mirror rig for stereoscopic recording.
Contact us at 310-434-9500 to here about what we can offer for 3D production and post.
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