We are an independent camera and lighting equipment rental house based in London, UK. We supply cutting-edge creative tools to cinematographers, filmmakers and digital content producers.

Established in 2008 with just a single camera and two employees, over a decade later we have grown to where we stand today, with double digit numbers of both cameras and staff as well as facilitating several hundred client rentals every month.

For many of our clients we are their go-to, full service rental supplier who can precisely manage all aspects of their camera and lighting equipment requirements.

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The Camera Department.

We offer an extensive range of cameras, spherical & anamorphic lenses, accessories and grip equipment in our hire inventory.

With a focus on large-sensor, digital cinematography production, our equipment portfolio reflects the latest trends and most innovative technology for film, television and creative content production.

Whilst we could talk to you at great length about the minutiae of how we specify and configure our camera and accessory kits, we’ll just say that we are quietly confident you’ll be impressed when you open a Shoot Blue flightcase.

Some of the key manufacturers we stock include ARRI, Sony, Canon, Zeiss, Cooke, Angenieux, Fujinon & RED.

Lighting Rental.

Our dedicated film lighting rental department can supply anything from a simple three-point interview lighting kit through to a complete lighting package for a commercial, film or drama production – and just about everything in between.

Browse our lighting inventory and you’ll find not only the latest lighting fixtures, but a comprehensive range of stands, grip, textiles, power and electrical distribution.

We’re particularly convenient when you need to source both lighting and camera kit, being one of the few rental houses who can comfortably handle both requirements at once.

Popular lighting equipment brands we stock include ARRI, Litegear, Kino Flo, K5600, Dedolight, Matthews and Astera.

Seamless Technical Support.

Before every single hire, all equipment is thoroughly tested and checked to ensure that it performs flawlessly on your production.

We are able to perform many maintenance and repair procedures in-house, with several members of our technical team having specialist skills in areas such as lens engineering and electrical safety.

And when you are on location and using our equipment, you can rely on us for technical support around the clock.

The Shoot Blue Experience.

Just having the latest camera and lighting technology is not the whole picture. It’s our people who make the real difference when you choose to hire from Shoot Blue.

That is to say we’ll always strive to be friendly, responsive and enthusiastic when working with you. You can count on us for dependable advice and in-depth product knowledge.

We strongly believe that it’s getting these details right, that more often than not, matters just as much as the actual equipment in our warehouse.

Going That Extra Mile.

Time critical logistics are often an integral part of the production process. You can rely on our transport team to deliver your equipment order on time and to your chosen destination.

Our mixed fleet of delivery vehicles caters for all levels of equipment transport, whether its a single flightcase or a multi-vehicle load of cameras and lighting kit.

And for requirements further afield, we can take care of international shipping, carnets and customs clearance formalities.

Sustainability.

We are committed to minimising the environmental impact of our business and promoting sustainable working practices within the film and television production industry.

Some of the measures we have taken to reduce our environmental footprint include investment in electric delivery vehicles and using 100% renewable energy in our premises. View our Environmental Policy here

Shoot Blue is an accredited Carbon Neutral supplier on the BAFTA ALBERT sustainable production scheme and a signatory of the Green Pledge rental house initiative.

Our Clients.

Our client base extends across film and television production companies, broadcasters, creative agencies as well as many individual freelancers and crew.

We understand that every requirement is unique, and whether you are looking for just a couple of items or have a complex, large-scale production requirement, we will always work collaboratively with you to find the right solution.

Shoot Blue is a BBC approved rental supplier for camera equipment.

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And Finally.

So we’ve almost reached the end of our short introduction, but conversely, we hope that it might also be the beginning of a beautiful (equipment hire) friendship. If you are liking the sound of things so far and would consider trying us out for your next project, please give our bookings team a call on 0208 343 1260 or drop us an email: [email protected]

You can also find our online account application below.

Shoot Blue’s customer service is phenomenal and I would definitely recommend to a colleague.Their efficiency and professionalism is what you look for in a rental company and I have no doubt that I shall use them again in the future.5/5 and very reliable!
rlangmedia .
rlangmedia .
14:35 07 Nov 19
Great kit. Very helpful
Ian Stowe
Ian Stowe
20:00 07 Nov 19
I've worked with a half dozen rental houses in London over the past 5 years but I didn't know what I was missing until I started hiring from Shoot Blue. The staff perfectly balance professionalism and sensitivity. 10 stars if I could, and I plan on using Shoot Blue exclusively whenever possible.Thanks especially to Ivana and Adam!
Benjamin Leggett
Benjamin Leggett
07:16 02 Sep 19
Great rental house with fantastic service
chris steel
chris steel
14:19 07 Feb 20
Fantastic service. Genuinely helpful and a pleasure to work with. Stunning equipment, we were lucky enough to shoot on vintage anamorphic lenses. Highly recommended.
John Harrigan
John Harrigan
19:54 06 Feb 19
Shotblue is an amazing rental house which have loads camera and lighting stuffs. They are amazing friendly with even low budget projects. It was a nice experience to work with them. Definitely choose them!!!!!
Jessie Jing
Jessie Jing
12:32 18 Oct 23
Great partners to have and an absolute gem for filmmakers, production companies and studios! 🎥💎 The equipment selection is top-notch, and the staff is super helpful and friendly. Whether you're a pro or a newbie, they've got your BACK. Highly recommended!
Roy Kimani
Roy Kimani
10:06 05 Jul 23
We hired out some equipment from Shoot Blue over the weekend for a Smash Cut Studio short film in Bristol called ‘Dilettante’Shoot Blue were excellent throughout the entire process and the equipment was top notch and in perfect condition. No complaints and would happily use their services again!
James Goulden
James Goulden
13:10 23 Nov 23
Had a brilliant experience dealing with the Shoot Blue rentals team - everything was on time, well communicated, and we were satisfied with the performance of the kit on-set.
Sam Ainsworth
Sam Ainsworth
10:13 14 Jun 23
Shoot Blue are a fantastic rental firm with lovely staff and awesome equipment. They supported my recent commercial production very well indeed and I wouldn't hesitate to reccomend them to any size project. They deliverted and collected the kit as neccesary, modified the order when production requirements changed and generally helped the whole process go smoothly.
Harry Pill
Harry Pill
17:47 08 Jan 19
Have worked with Shoot Blue a couple of times now and they always do their best to accommodate the needs of the production! They are a lovely team and rental house-couldn't recommend more!
Jen Lim
Jen Lim
08:38 12 Oct 23