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Sound Devices 688 Field Mixer/Recorder
£80.00
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Sound Devices have taken all of the accessibility and reliability of the 442 mixer and created the 688 recorder/mixer. Recording .wav or .Mp3 internally provides peace of mind to both the operator and production
Featuring an incredible twelve inputs and sixteen-track internal recording, the 688 far outstrips other mixer/recorder units in the field.
A new digital display make working with this unit under any conditions easy.
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Trost M100x50 2-Axis Slider
£120.00
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The Trost M100x50 2-Axis Slider combines both the Trost M50 & M100 sliders to create a highly versatile multi-axis slider with an increased range of camera tracking movement.
With the same payload capability as the M50 & M100 sliders, the M100x50 2-Axis version is compatible with a wide range of cameras & tripod systems, enabling it to comfortably handle anything from a Canon DSLR or Sony FS7 through to a heavyweight ARRI or Red Helium setup.
The slider is fitted with multiple mounting options for ease of rigging and stability. A low centre of gravity allows the slider to be used very close to the ground and it can be rigged underslung for even greater shooting capability.
If you require a single axis Trost slider, please view the product pages for the M50 & M100.
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Denz 35mm Pentafinder
£90.00
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A solid super-35mm format pentafinder for use with our range of PL mount motion picture lenses.
Supplied with balance plate to enable comfortable weight distribution when framing with heavy prime & zoom lenses. The ergonomic wooden handle allows this director’s viewfinder to be used extensively on the hottest and stickiest of sets.
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ARRI Amira
£300.00
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With the same Super 35mm sensor as the ARRI Alexa and a documentary style body, the ARRI Amira couples self-shooting flexibility with some of the best images on the market.
We aim to keep our cameras current and our kits of the highest spec, so all of our Amira units come with Arri's 4K UHD update as standard.
The ergonomic, solid design of the Amira allows you to shoot in even the most demanding of conditions whilst the post production team enjoys the ease of the camera's ProRes workflow.
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Latest Arrivals

Century Tilt-Focus Lens Set
£240.00
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Three way set of tilt-focus lenses designed for selective focus control and creative depth of field effects. Each lens features 8 degrees of tilt in any direction and 360 degrees of rotation. The set includes 24mm, 45mm & 90mm focal lengths.
Standard 0.8 lens gears enable focus & iris adjustments to be made in-shot. The Century Tilt Lens set are PL mounted and cover the Super 35mm (S35) format.
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Ronford Baker Adjustable Wedge Plate
£50.00
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A useful grip accessory for increasing the camera angle (tilt) and is commonly used in combination with a tripod head. Adjustable from 0° to 60° with secure locking at all angles and is compatible with cameras in almost any weight category. It can be used to achieve both a camera angle looking straight down as well as straight up at 90°
The base of the wedge plate is tapped with 3/8 threads for attachment to tripod heads & other rigging/grip. The sliding dovetail top plate enables further precise adjustments to be made to the camera position.
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Helmet Rig
£70.00
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A custom built, modular helmet rig which enables the camera to be mounted in a range of interesting & unique POV angles.
We would recommend using the helmet rig with smaller, lightweight cameras such as the Sony A7S II. It can also be used with the GoPro OMNI to create a 360° perspective.
The rig includes a V-lock battery plate which can be used to power on-board accessories such as a wireless follow focus and a wireless video sender. A set of moose bars are also included which can be used to provide additional stability for the wearer.
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Cooke S4/i 5-way Prime Lens Set
£500.00
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Cooke S4i lenses are one of the most popular prime lens choices for both film & digital cinematography applications. They are compact in size, feature the coveted ‘Cooke Look’ aesthetic and benefit from a consistent T2 aperture across the S4/i range.
Our standard 5-way set includes the essential focal lengths in the Cooke S4i range. All lenses in the set have the latest i/ Technology metadata interface which can be used to record lens parameters such as focusing distance, aperture, focal length and the serial number.
All lenses in the set are fitted with Imperial focus scales. We also stock several other individual lenses in the S4/i range including the 180mm and the 14mm.
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