We’re excited to welcome a new face to the Aimimage camera hire team — Will, who brings with him a huge amount of rental experience, a deep love for lenses, and a filmmaking journey that started long before he ever stepped into a kit room. We sat down with Will for a quick Q&A to...
We’re always on the lookout for tools that combine classic optical character with modern usability. Our latest addition is a Canon FD S.S.C. prime lens set, expertly rehoused by True Lens Services to meet the demands of modern filmmaking. This seven-lens set includes the focal lengths 20mm, 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 55mm, 85mm, and 100mm, providing...
For decades, photography has been defined by one shape: the rectangle. From film negatives to digital sensors, the rectangular frame has been the canvas through which photographers capture the world. But what happens when you step outside that frame, literally? Enter the new AstrHori 6mm f/2.8 circular fisheye lens, which dares to ask: Is fisheye the...
Cinematographers, meet the next evolution of motion picture technology: the ARRI ALEXA 35 Xtreme, which is now available to hire from Aimimage. Building on the much-loved foundations of the original ALEXA 35 , the Xtreme takes everything filmmakers love, unmatched image quality, intuitive handling, and rugged reliability, and knocks it up a level. With faster...
When ARRI launched the Signature Zooms, they weren’t just filling a gap in the market, they were reshaping what cinematographers could expect from full-frame zoom lenses. Designed as companions to the acclaimed Signature Primes, the Signature Zooms combine optical performance, mechanical precision, and creative flexibility in a way that few other zooms can rival. We’re...
If you’re working on a shoot where direct access to your camera isn’t possible, think drones, cranes, tracking vehicles, or underwater rigs, the Semote controller system is exactly what you need. And good news: we’ve got it available to hire. We stock the Semote because it’s reliable, easy to use, and works across a wide...
When we talk about high-end monitoring and recording on set, few tools strike the balance between performance and flexibility like the Atomos Sumo 19SE does. This robust monitor/recorder is designed to meet the demands of professional filmmakers, DITs and production crews working in broadcast, cinema or live environments. Why the Sumo 19SE Stands Out With a...
If you work in film, TV, or live events, you know how important it is to send video wirelessly from your camera to a monitor, without the frustration of lag or dropped signal. The Teradek Bolt 6 XT is designed to do just that, and it’s now available at Aimimage. We’re going to run through...
The Tilta Hydra Articulating Car Mounting System is the latest piece of kit to land at Aimimage, so we thought we’d take a minute to introduce this nifty rig. The Tilta Hydra Articulating Car Mounting System is a high-end camera rig which is purpose-built for car-mounted shots. It caters primarily to filmmakers and content creators. The...
Get high-quality light anywhere, with the Aputure MC Pro, a lensed, tunable colour mini light. This lens can live in your backpack, mount on a camera or hide in a set. It’s incredibly versatile and portable, meaning you can carry light right in your back pocket. The Aputure MC Pro has just arrived at the Aimimage...
