Cameras

The Arri Alexa is redefining the limits of digital motion picture capture with ultra-fast workflows and image quality akin to 35 mm film. From major motion pictures and high end dramas to commercials, music promos and mainstream television, the Alexa suits a wide variety of applications and budgets.

The Alexa digital film camera shoots directly to Apple’s ProRes 422 and ProRes 4444 in order to allow instant playback and editing on Final Cut Pro.

ONSIGHT was the first company to place an order for the camera at NAB 2010. The Arri Alexa camera is now available to hire from HD camera hire experts ONSIGHT.

ONSIGHT's Arri Alexa HD camera hire package includes EVF, 5 x 32GB SxS cards, an Ultra Prime set (16,24,32,50,85) head & legs, mattebox, follow focus and a Panasonic 17”HD-LCD monitor.

For more information on Arri Alexa rental, call a member of the Camera Rental team at ONSIGHT on 020 7637 0888.

This new camera is expected to rival the popular 35mm digital choices.

Modeled on that format, the CMOS sensor has an image size of 24.6 x 13.8mm / 16:9. Compact, lightweight and versatile in different shooting situations, it is compatible with industry standard, third-party accessories. Other features, including clean image quality (available in high ISO/low light situations) and EF- or PL-mount configurations will be extremely interesting to see from Canon.  We welcome these to the digial cinematography market.

For more information, call a member of the Camera Rental team at ONSIGHT on 020 7637 0888.

This new camera is expected to rival the popular 35mm digital choices.

Modeled on that format, the CMOS sensor has an image size of 24.6 x 13.8mm / 16:9. Compact, lightweight and versatile in different shooting situations, it is compatible with industry standard, third-party accessories. Other features, including clean image quality (available in high ISO/low light situations) and EF- or PL-mount configurations will be extremely interesting to see from Canon.  We welcome these to the digial cinematography market.

For more information, call a member of the Camera Rental team at ONSIGHT on 020 7637 0888.

The RED Epic is extremely sophisticated so it was only a matter of time before we added this highly capable camera to our fleet.  A third the size of a RED One, the Epic can film resolutions from 2K (up to 300 fps) to 5K (up to 120 fps). 

ONSIGHT is very familiar with the RED brand to meet our clients' needs. The Camera Rental team has created a Stereo 3D shooting package, merging components of the EPIC and the Element Technica Atom rig. The result is a lightweight, high resolution set up.

For more information or to arrange a demo at our base at Shepperton Studios, call a member of the team on 020 7637 0888.

Further details can be found on this camera at the RED website.

The RED ONE is capable of recording resolutions of 4K (up to 30 fps), 3K (up to 60 fps) and 2K (up to 120 fps) capture, either directly to flash or to hard disk based digital storage. It features a single Super 35-sized CMOS sensor and a cinematography industry standard PL mount.

All of ONSIGHT's Camera Rental RED ONE hire fleet have been updated with the Mysterium-X sensor. This sensor has about the same active area as a Super 35 film frame masked to the 16:9 aspect ratio, allowing the same depth of field to be produced in conjunction with lenses designed to cover the 35 mm film format. 

ONSIGHT have plenty of experience with RED One camera hire and have helped plan and crew multi-camera RED live shoots. For more information, or to arrange a demo at our base at Shepperton Studios, call a member of the team on 020 7637 0888.

The ONSIGHT Production RED One camera hire package includes:

RED One camera

EVF

RED monitor

3 x 16GB cards

2 x 320GB RED drives

Ultra Prime set (16,24,32,50,85)

Head & legs

Matte box

Follow focus

Panasonic 17" HD LCD monitor

The ONSIGHT Basic RED One camera hire package includes:

RED One camera

EVF

RED monitor

3 x 16GB cards

2 x 320GB RED drives

Zeiss Super Speed set 18, 25, 35, 50, 85 

Head & legs

Matte box

Follow focus

Further details can be found on this camera at the RED website.

The Silicon Imaging SI-2K MINI combines a digital cinema class 2048x1152 resolution camera head and together with SiliconDVR recording software, IRIDAS color-management technology, and the power of CineForm RAW™, delivers a direct-to-disk raw recording platform with unprecedented image quality and shooting flexibility.

ONSIGHT's Camera Rental team have a lot of experience with this camera including Guy Ritchie's 'Take it to the next level' football ad for Nike, and T-mobile's flashmob 'Dance' ad shot in London.

The SI-2K MINI camera hire package includes a set of 16mm Ultra Primes and 1 Beyond DDR recorder.

The SI-2K MINI is available to hire from ONSIGHT, call the HD camera hire team on 020 7637 0888 for more information.

Further details on the SI-2K can be found at Silicon Imaging.

Here's Sony's new 3D shoulder camcorder with dual three 1/2-inch type Exmor CMOS sensors recording Full HD/SD, 3D or 2D.

Call us for more information on +44 (0)20 7637 0888.

The PMW-F3 is part of the CineAlta 24P family of digital cinematography products and its support for multiple frame rates includes a filmic 23.98P as well as S-Log workflows.

Sony’s Exmor™ Super35 CMOS sensor was designed with the benefit of two decades experience in Digital Cinematography, pioneering digital HD acquisition for feature films and broadcast TV through the legendary CineAlta product range. It brings a true ‘film look’ and superior image quality into reach for independent movies, pop promos, commercials and other applications, as well as making the PMW-F3 an ideal B-camera for high-end feature film production. 

The PMW-F3K is supplied with three high quality Sony lenses and an industry standard PL Mount adaptor providing compatibility with industry standard 35mm lenses. (Also available is the lens-less PMW-F3L.) 

Exceptional flexibility is a key feature of the F3 along with with multiple workflow options. XDCAM EX’s proven high-speed, intuitive workflow offers seamless integration with leading nonlinear editing software - as standard. In addition, a 10bit 4:2:2 HD-SDI output opens up hybrid recording possibilities with a variety of external recording devices. And from April 2011, a Dual Link HD-SDI option will enable 10bit RGB uncompressed signal output - ideal for the high-end film production. 

Super 35mm 4K CMOS sensor compact CineAlta camera records HD/2Kon SxS memory plus 16-bit RAW 2K/4K output.

Available now!

Sony AX-R5 external 4K RAW recorder also available.

For more info, call 020 7637 0888.

Super 35mm 4K CMOS sensor compact CineAlta camera records HD/2K/4K on SxS memory plus 16-bit RAW 2K/4K output.

Available now!

Sony AX-R5 external 4K RAW recorder also available.

For more info, call our team on 020 7637 0888.

Iconix Video, Inc. was founded on the development of high-performance, high functionality and small form factor POV (point-of-view) HD cameras which give creatives new and exciting opportunities when shooting HD.

ONSIGHTs' Iconix HD camera package includes a CCU, 2.8,4,8 lenses and 3 & 10m cables. For more information on this camera call a member of the HD camera hire team at ONSIGHT on 020 7637 0888.

Further details on this POV style camera can be found at Iconix. 

The AG-HVX200 P2minCam debuted as the first camcorder featuring Panasonic's P2 (professional plug-in) card, developed as a recording memory for professional systems. Because the core P2 products use no drive mechanisms, they provide superior resistance to impact, vibration and temperature change.

The AG-HVX200 inherits many of the functions of the popular AJ-HDC27, variable frame rate camera-recorder, which enhanced the production of movies and TV programs. The AG-HVX200's variable frame rate function responds to both slow and quick action. Its true 25p/50p progressive video, cine-like gamma curves and cinelike colour matrix capture images and scenes with the same look and feel as footage from a film camera.

Also able to record standard definition in the DVCPRO50, DVCPRO and DV formats, the AG-HVX200 supports image creation from the entire DVCPRO family of equipment straight into the IT enviroment. The standards for 1080 and 576 signals support 50i and 25p and for the 720 standard, P2miniCam supports 25 and 50 in progressive mode.

The Panasonic HVX200 P2 camera hire package is available from ONSIGHT on a 'four day week' and includes two 16GB P2 cards and a tripod.

For more information, or to arrange a demo at our W1 premises, call the Camera Rental team on 020 7637 0888.

Further details on the Pansonic AG-HVX200 P2 can be found at Panasonic.

ONSIGHT had the very first Panasonic Varicam on the UK’s hire market and at NAB 2008 placed the first orders for both of the new P2 variants of this hugely popular camcorder.

The Panasonic Varicam revolutionised the industry, creating an entirely new category in expressive image production. The AJ-HPX2700 is an entirely new Varicam that employs new CCD and several new valuable features. The new P2 HD Varicams record onto high-capacity P2 cards using any of three codecs: AVC-Intra 100, AVC-Intra 50 or DVCPRO HD. in AVC-Intra 100 mode, you get high-quality 10 bit/4:2:2 image recording with full sampling.

The P2 Varicam AJ-HPX2700 also supports 1080/59.94i, 1080/24p, 720/59.94p with HD multi-format recording. in 720p mode, the variable frame rate can be set anywhere from 1 fps to 60 fps (depending on the system frequency). Other image-enhancing features include Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC), 14-bit A/D processing, and a multi-gamma function including Film-REC.

ONSIGHT's 2700 P2 Varicam camera hire package comes complete with five 16GB P2 cards, a HD video zoom lens, tripod, hd monitor and a battery kit.

For more information on the P2 Varicam call the HD camera hire team at ONSIGHT on 020 7637 0888 or visit Panasonic.

ONSIGHT had the very first Panasonic Varicam on the UK’s hire market and at NAB 2008 placed the first orders for both of the new P2 variants of this hugely popular camcorder.

At the top of the P2HD camera-recorder line is the new AJ-HPX3700. Offering the 1920x1080 HD full-pixel recording and 10-bit/4:2:2 full sampling capabilities, the AJ-HPX3700 is ready to record movies, commercials and other high-end film and TV productions.

The camcorder offers HD-SDI output of 23.98PsF/24PsF video signals and high quality output of RGB 4:4:4 camera video signals via Dual Link connectivity, allowing connection to a variety of high-end video production equipment.

The Panasonic AJ-HPX3700 also features a variable frame rate function with a range from 1 fps to 30 fps (depending on the system frequency). Other image-enhancing features in this high-quality HD camera-recorder include Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC), 14-bit A/D processing, and a multi-gamma function including Film-REC. Recording options include AVC-Intra 100, AVC-Intra 50 or DVCPRO HD codec.

ONSIGHT's 3700 P2 Varicam hire package comes complete with five 16GB P2 cards, a HD video zoom lens, tripod, hd monitor and a battery kit.

For more information on the P2 Varicam call the HD camera hire team at ONSIGHT on 020 7637 0888 or visit Panasonic.

The Sony HDW-750P HDCAM camcorder can shoot at either 1080/25Psf or 1080/50i, maximising creative opportunities and control without sacrificing portability or battery life.

It is an extremely compact and lightweight design, with a robust and reliable construction. Adopting a 2.2 million-pixel FIT CCD, and Advanced Digital Signal Processing (ADSP), the camcorder ensures superb picture quality and low-power consumption.

The HDCAM camcorder features 10 bit processing and is also fitted with SD SDI and composite down convert options. Stop frame & time lapse and slow shutter options are also available.

The Sony HDW-750P hire package is available from ONSIGHT on a 'four day week' and includes an HD video zoom lens, HD monitor, tripod and PAG batteries.

For more information, or to arrange a demo at either Shepperton Studios or our W1 premises, call the HD camera hire team at ONSIGHT on 020 7637 0888.

Further details on the Sony HDW-750P can be found at Sony.

The Sony HDW-F900R camcorder represents the flagship model within the HDCAM line-up, and has been designed for productions such as drama, commercials and features where a 24P 'film-style look' is required. The HD CineAlta F900R is the successor model to the HDW-F900 which received a Primetime Emmy® Engineering Award back in 2004.

The camcorder features 12 bit processing and gives you the choice of shooting 23.98, 24, 25 or 29.97 progressive scan frames per second and 50i or 59.94i interlaced. The F900R camera has stop frame and time lapse options available and the HKDW-902R board enables HDSDI, SDI and composite monitoring outputs, even at 23.98P.

The Sony HDW-F900R hire package is available from ONSIGHT on a 'four day week' and includes an HD video zoom lens, HD monitor, tripod and and PAG batteries.

For more information, or to arrange a demo at either Shepperton Studios or our W1 premises, call the HD camera hire team at ONSIGHT on 020 7637 0888.

Further details on the F900R can be found at Sony.

Hire the Sony HXR-MC1P minicam from ONSIGHT. This is an easy to use 1080i compact camera system, consisting of a small camera head and a handheld controlling unit with LCD panel and recording function.

This tiny all-in-one camera system needs no extra equipment - simply take it out and start shooting. Also, the camera unit is splash-proof, allowing safe use in tough outdoor conditions, such as rain or when you are shooting near water.

Furthermore, the unique style of the HXR-MC1P enables users to record HD video in unusual conditions and from interesting angles, such as shooting a sports scene from the participant's point of view or a motor sport event from onboard a vehicle. Thanks to the built-in LCD panel on the main unit, users can play back and review their material immediately after it has been shot.

The Sony PDW-700 is the top-of-the-range Sony XDCAM HD camcorder recording HD images at up to 50 Mb/s onto 50GB Dual Layer Professional Discs and is another first for the ONSIGHT.

The Sony PDW-700 uses three 2/3-inch progressive CCD sensors each with full 1920 x 1080 resolution. The camera has 14 bit A/D conversion, 4:2:2 sampling and recording, and advanced digital signal processing and currently supports recording in 1080/25, 29.97 progressive scan frames per second and 1080/50i and 59.94i interlaced. 720P 50 and 59.94 frames per second will be available in September '08 once updates are released by Sony. Recording times are 95 minutes on a 50GB XDCAM disc and 53 minutes for a 23GB XDCAM disc.

Our Sony XDCAM HD PDW-700 camera hire package is available on a 'four day week' and includes:

HD video zoom lens

HD monitor

Tripod & batteries.

For more information, or to arrange a demo at Shepperton Studios or in our London W1 premises, call ONSIGHT on 020 7637 0888.

"Sony has sold the first UK unit of its XDCAM HD PDW-700 camcorder. Broadcast equipment hire and HD facility ONSIGHT has placed the order. The decision was made in response to a recent clamour from television production companies wanting to upgrade XDCAM projects to HD." Broadcast Magazine - February 2008

Further details on the Sony XDCAM HD PDW-700 can be found on the Sony website.

Sony's top-of-the-line XDCAM HD422 Series is being embraced around the world for its file-based recording capability utilizing high-capacity and highly reliable Professional Disc media. Thanks to its newly developed MPEG HD422 codec, the XDCAM HD422 Series provideshigh-quality video and audio recording capabilities, with an image resolution of 1920 x 1080 and eight-channel 24-bit uncompressed audio. Now, Sony is proud to announce a powerful new addition to the series - the PDW-F800 camcorder.

The PDW-F800 offers multi-format recording flexibility as standard - including SD recording and a frame rate of 23.98P in 1080 mode. The PDW-F800 camcorder builds on the features of the PDW-700 camcorder. Enhanced functions, such as Slow & Quick Motion (over-crank and under-crank recording), make the PDW-F800 ideal for cinema and TV drama productions, natural history, documentary, sport as well as ENG applications. 

The Sony XDCAM PMW-EX1 camcorder has two memory card slots and adopts the SxS PRO memory card for its recording media, which Sony and SanDisk Corporation jointly developed.

It is the first handheld camcorder to carry Sony's CineAlta brand with multiple frame rate recording capability such as 59.94i, 50i, and native 23.98P, as well being 1080i/720P switchable.

There is a choice of a 35Mb/s High Quality mode or a 25Mb/s, HDV 1080i compatible mode. To take advantage of this high performance recording capability, the PMW-EX1 uses an all-new imaging system consisting of three ½-inch type CMOS sensors, each with an effective pixel count of 1920x1080 to produce images in full HD resolution. In addition, there's a purpose-built Fujinon Professional HD ½-inch 14x lens and a unique dual focus ring mechanism offering full manual focus with markings.

ONSIGHT's Sony XDCAM HD PMW-EX1 hire package is available on a 'four day week' and includes 2 x 8GB SxS cards, tripod and batteries.

For more information, or to arrange a demo at either Shepperton Studios or our London W1 premises, call the Camera Rental team at ONSIGHT on 020 7637 0888.

Further details on the Sony XDCAM HD PMW-EX1 can be found on the Sonywebsite.

The PMW-EX3 follows on from the successful launch of the new PMW-EX1 and offers all the great features of the PMW-EX1 in a new semi-shoulder design.

Available to rent from ONSIGHT, The PMW-EX3 combines a state-of-the-art, non-linear XDCAM workflow with simply the best HD quality yet seen in a semi-shoulder camcorder. It is also the first semi-shoulder camcorder to carry the legendary CineAlta 24P brand with multiple frame rate recording capability such as 59.94i, 50i, and native 23.98P, as well being 1080i/720P switchable.

ONSIGHT's Sony XDCAM HD PMW-EX3 hire package is available on a 'four day week' and includes 2 x 8GB SxS cards, tripod and batteries.

For more information, or to arrange a demo at either Shepperton Studios or our London W1 premises, call the camera hire team at ONSIGHT on 020 7637 0888.

Further details on the Sony XDCAM HD PMW-EX3 can be found on the Sonywebsite.