Video Equipment Rentals From The Leading Rental Companies In Edmonton

Photography is an art that ventures deep into the nature of things to bring out a beautiful perception of the subject through use of various colours, dimensions and angles. A prominent profession today, Photography requires a clear idea, an eye for beauty and passion for the craft. However, great pictures cannot be taken without the use of technical gadgets and upgraded equipments which have been designed and invented to improve and elevate the scale of a photograph, such that every kind of photography themes can be generated and brought to life. But, every great creation requires paying a price and the price that professionals or beginners in this profession has to pay in order to click commercial-grade ad-quality photographs is quite high. A variety of complementary photography equipments are sold today in the leading electronic stores, but their expenses are quite high. Therefore renting appears as a convenient option. Edmonton in Canada, has some significant photography companies offering high quality equipments for rent, at budget-friendly prices. Let’s take a look at the varied equipments that passionate shutterbugs can rent to excel in their projects.

Camera

RED EPIC PACKAGE - Capturing images of Ultra HD 5K RAW through this camera, is a privilege. If you are thinking of opening your own company or working on a high-paying project, this camera offering frame rates up to 300fps would empower your objective. The rental packages commonly include:

• A RED EPIC M body along with a DSMC AL Canon F Mount

• 240 GB RED MAG

• RED station

• 153 WH RED Brick batteries with charger

• A 5” RED touch monitor

• Case

CANON 1DX PACKAGE - Technologically equipped and cutting-edge, this camera comprises of a full frame 18mp sensor, a super fast frame rate up to 12 fps and great weather protection. Hence, shoots can be conducted anywhere indoors or outdoors without any inconveniences. The dedicated processor integrated within the camera offers noise reduction facilities, which makes it ideal for photo shoots of high ISO in noisy locations. Weddings or any other events where lighting is less than perfect, photography sessions don’t quite turn out to be professional. The Canon IDX works perfectly under such conditions. A rental package of this camera ideally comprises of the following:

• Canon 1 DX body

• LP E4N batteries and chargers

• 32GB CF Card

• Camera bag

CANON 5D3 PACKAGE - This is one of the most popular photography cameras. Its 22MP resolution is perfect for a second shooter camera or a backup camera. Commonly used for video production and commercial photography, the equipment is lightweight and extremely flexible. It has the capacity to record 2K HD up to 30 fps. Rental charges for this photography equipment is generally less, which makes it the go-to for small products and small-budget projects. The common equipments include:

• 32GB SD card

• LP E6 batteries and charger

• Camera bag

Camera Lenses

CANON 24-70MM F2.8L USM ZOOM LENS - The L series have always been known for their outstanding lenses. A large aperture, stretching as long as its focal length, is offered by the lens. The product is highly reliable as sharp and clear images can be obtained out of it. For rental purposes the package includes:

• Canon 24-70 mm f2.8L lenses

• Canon lens hood

• Black and white UV filter

CANON 16-35MM F2.8L II LENS - This ultra wide angle zoom lenses by L series is the dream lens any photographer would be glad to use. Its focal length long aperture is the most appreciated feature. Its rental package include the following:

• Black and white UV filter

• Canon 16-35mm f2.8 II lens

• Lens hood

CANON 70-200MM F4L LENS - Extremely compact and comprehensive this lenses packs in all the right elements and keeps off everything that it does not desire. The lens is lightweight and thee telephoto zoom is great for doing scenic photoshoots. USM autofocus motor ensures faster and more perfect photographs.

CANON EF 180MM F3.5L MACRO - A macro lens for all seasons and for all purposes. This lens ensures perfect macro-shot capturing from a certain distance, so as to not disturb the subject. Best for wildlife photography. Its sharp focus ensures crisp and high quality images. Its rental package packs in the following:

• Canon EF 180mm f3.5l macro lens

• Lens hood

Photography Lighting Kit

PROFOTO COMPACT R600 - An analog 600w flash along with a 250w modeling light is integrated within the equipment. There is a simple pocketwizard transmitter fixed along with an antenna. A highly professional lighting equipment, the light kit also has a number of light modifiers fixed. Pocket wizards and Power Packs are also present. The entire rental package includes:

• An AC power cord

• The Profoto compact R600 light

• A zoom reflector

• Light stand

VISUAL BUDDHA BI-COLOR LED - This bi-colour LED flood lights are highly color consistent and has softer light output that all other LED lights in the category. A handful of high quality professional equipment, the light has a diffusion panel that offers dimmable effect from 0.100 and a color temperature that varies from 3200-5600 degree Kelvin. The RED BRICK V-lock battery fitted inside work up to 4-5 hours. Let’s see what the video equipment rentals offer.

• Diffusion panel

• Visual Buddha bi-color LED panel

• AC power cord

• A sturdy light stand

LITHIUM BATTERY PACK - A vagabond mini lithium battery pack of 120V is the right the right thing you will require for your first photoshoot. This portable power bank is the perfect addition for your Profoto Compact flash unit. A 4-5 hour long photo shoot will do with this equipment which offer close to 600 flashes. A perfectly light and powerful pack.

SEKONIC L 758-DR LIGHT METER - This professional grade equipment is an essential part and parcel of an entire photography equipment package. Those who wish to rent photography equipment should know more about this light equipment in order to pull every project to perfection. A high accurate and combination light along with a spot meter light, this package serves multiple roles. It would intrigue you to know that it has also got a built-in pocketwizard trigger.

POCKET WIZARD MINI TT 1 - For photo shoots that require multiple flashes, this equipment would be great for long shoot hours. A must for Canon cameras.

• Light Modifiers In Photography

PROFOTO 4X6 RFI SOFTBOX - This softbox has been designed for professional levels jobs where there is no scope for mistakes or compromises. It produces very soft diffuse light to span a large area. The modifier is also a recessed front that accepts a range of available grids.

PROFOTO 3X4 FT RFI SOFTBOX - If you have a moderately spacious area and the above option would seem too much for it, then this light modifier would be apt. It has been designed mainly to facilitate portrait shoots. A recessed front integrated within it, helps in accessing numerous range of available goods.

PROFOTO 1X6 RFI SOFTBOX STRIPLIGHT - This professional level strip light ensures that perfectly even, long and soft edged highlights can be created. Products shoots and the fashion industry finds this modifier very handy.

CHIMERA 1X1 SOFTBOX FOR LED PANEL - These aluminium framed softboxes add a new level of diffusion creating incredibly soft and sober light quality that can be expected of an LED. The diffusion of the light can be made smooth and easy by simply removing the reflector.


PROFOTO WHITE SOFTLIGHT REFLECTOR - The Profoto softlight reflector has found its application mainly in fashion photography. The reason being it's flattering wraparound light and the glorious impact it creates. The light is soft and easy on the eye. To better the effect a diffusion cover can also be used.


PROFOTO 25° SOFTLIGHT GRID - This is used mainly as a softlight reflector. This grid fits perfects within the soft light reflector making it easier to control the spread of light. The modifier focuses the light in the center without compromising any bit on its soft quality.


PROFOTO BARNDOORS - They form the zoom reflectors. You can control the lighting effect from spilling on the unwanted areas.


PROFOTO FILTER HOLDER - This filter is used along with the zoom reflector. Some colored filters and diffusion filters can also be added for better effect. You can also install grids.

Support and Stabilization Kit In Photography


ALAN GORDON CINEMA CAGE - If you are using a Canon 5D3, then this support kit will ensure better grip and hand-held filming. This handy professional cage contains RED handles, HDMI locks, ¼ - 20 hard mounting points for installing other accessories. It ensures that the camera is solidified into a single modular unit for better mobility. the cage along with RED handles are provided in the total kit.


GLIDE GEAR DOLLY - For those typical dolly/slider shots, this is the only dolly which is popularly used. An 8ft track is best for mounting even heavier cameras like RED. The rental package comprises of the 8ft track, glide gear dolly and a case.


PICCO MICRO DOLLY - The best feature of this dolly is its 484RC2 ballhead. Attempting to take a quick cinematic footage with smaller cameras? This gadget is your go-to. Perfectly designed for bare-bones Canon 5D3 and perfect for HERO. The adjustable arcs function smoothly at every axle. A rental package will have the ball head, picco dolly and a case.


INDURO PRO PHOTO TRIPOD - This aluminium pro photography tripod has a Manfrotto 468 MGR C3 ballhead which is hydrostatic With a height of 67” and 22lb max load, this tripod has twist lock legs. The rental package will include the ballhead, the tripod and a case.


SACHTLER C-STAND - Used for a widely range of purposes, this stand is designed to sustain heavier weights and for shoots in highly windy locations.


ARRI LIGHT STANDS - Collapsible and lightweight stands used as reflectors, scrims etc. They are not only sturdy by also portable at the same time.


PORTA BRACE SANDBAG - They are simply heavy weight sand bags with non spilling enclosures to avoid spillage. The material used for manufacturing this is Cordura nylon.


Though there are several rental places in Edmonton where you may find these products for cheap, Chris Bernard Photography will provide you assurance of quality too!