Gear

Canon EOS C100

An affordable video production camera offering a unique combination of professional HD imaging, compact design and lens versatility, the user-friendly C100 is ideally configured for single person use. The kit includes: 2 x Battery Pack BP-955 (9.5hrs continuous shooting), 2 x 32GB SDHC memory cards (5.8 hours recording), charger, handle unit, AC Cable x1, DC Cable, Data Import Utility Ver. 1.0

Lenses are not included in the kit but can be hired at 20% off the normal hire rate when bundled with the Canon C100.

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Rates24 HrWeekendWeek
Full rate200300800
Member (emerging)100150400

SONY PMW-EX1 HD Camera

2 EX camera kits are available.  A high definition camera that records onto SxS Pro 8GB memory cards. Kit 6 has 2 cards, Kit 7 has one card. Each card records up to 38 minutes of High Definition footage. Kit 6 has an 800/400 firewire cable. The EX records broadcast quality footage.  A wide angle lens is available on request. Each kit has a NTG1 microphone mounted.

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Rates24 HrWeekendWeek
Full rate$160$240$640
Member (emerging)$80$120$320

Canon 60D DSLR Camera Kit

Recording high definition footage on memory card using lenses to provide a 'filmic' look as well as capturing still images.
Kit includes: Canon EF 50mm F1.4 USM Lens, Battery Grip with 5 x LPE6 LI-ION Batteries, 3 x Sandisk SD 16GB Video Card, Rode Video Mic Pro, Manfrotto 323 Tripod Plate (fits the DS20 Miller tripod only).  Intervalometer available on request.
Additional lenses can be hired - the Canon Prime lens kit, 70 -200mm and the 16 -35mm.

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Rates24 HrWeekendWeek
Full rate$100$150$400
Member (emerging)$50$75$200

Go Pro Helmet Hero

GoPro’s HD Helmet HERO kit includes HD camera, waterproof housing, helmet strap, 16GB SD card and cables. Record up to 2.5 hours on a single charge and up to 4.5 hours total on the 16GB SD card.  In addition to HD video, this digital action sports helmet cam also shoots 5MP still photographs at 2/5/10/30 or 60 second intervals. Suction cup mount available on request. Self-adhesive mounts for mounting the camera to helmets (or other flat/curved surfaces) can be purchased at WAT for $10 per mount.  Check out the specs here.

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Rates24 HrWeekendWeek
Full rate$20$30$80
Members (emerging)$10$15$40

Canon Legria HV40 HDV Camera

Using miniDV tapes, this is a great camera for travelling light or for those just starting out.
Requires IEEE1394 Firewire port to transfer footage to PC or Mac.

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Full rate$50$75$200
Members (emerging)$25$37.5$100

HD Mino Flip Cameras - 8G/2 hour

We have 9  flip cameras available for hire.

The MinoHD (3rd gen) records 720p (1280x720), 16:9 Aspect Ratio at 30 frames per second (constant bit rate, progressive scan), H.264 video compression, AAC audio compression, .mp4 file format. This is a great camera for people not wanting to learn how to operate a biger camera, or just looking for a cheap option for simple video recording.

Offering package deals to schools. Please enquire.

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Rates24 HrWeekendWeek
Full rate$20$30$80
Members (emerging)$10$15$40

Monitor 8" Deluxe Kit

The Ikan monitor V800HDMI 8" HD LCD MonitorDeluxe Kit is fully equipped to handle all your HD needs. It features Component HD inputs and outputs. It supports all the major HD formats like 1080i, 720p, and 480p. With its Composite and S-Video inputs it also supports standard definition 4x3 and 16x9.  The kit includes built-in support for "L" series batteries. This means that you can use your extra Sony camcorder batteries to power this monitor in the field. A Sony battery and extra charger is also included in the deluxe kit, providing up to 2hrs battery life. High Definition & Standard Definition. HDMI cable included in the kit.

10inch Monitor Arm available on request.

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Rates24 HrWeekendWeek
Full rate4060160
Members (emerging)203080