Production Equipment Rental House

Resources

• Patron Portal Tutorial

  Patron Portal Tutorial: This tutorial will show you how to reserve equipment using our online reservation system, WebCheckout.

• Rental House Equipment Tutorials

  Rental House Equipment Tutorials: Our Rental House Technicians walk you through the basics of our most popular equipment.

  • Canon XA10
  • Canon 60D
  • Sound Devices MixPre 3
  • RED Gemini
• Lens and Filter Safety Protocols

  Protect Your Lenses!

  – A crewmember must have an eye on the camera case and lenses at all times

  – Be very cautious when filming in windy situations, as dust may land on the lens or enter the camera body via the area where the lenses attach.

  – Slow and steady = safe equipment

  How to Swap a Lens

  1. At all times, a crewmember must hold the tripod steady while changing lenses
  2. Turn off the camera
  3. Remove the matte box from the rods, place in camera case
  4. Press down on the button on the camera body, rotate the lens counterclockwise until the lens releases, and remove the lens from the body
  5. Another crew member takes the lens with two hands and places lens caps on both ends
     a. NOTE: When handing off a lens, always use two hands. Cup the front element of the lens in your palm (without touch the front element itself) with a second hand holding the body of the lens. Place the lens face down in the other crew member’s palm, and do not let go until they acknowledge that the lens is secure with the verbal confirmation, “Got it.”
  6. Place lens into camera case gently.
     a. Ensure that all caps are on tightly before putting lens in the case.
  7. Take the new lens and remove lens caps. Leave them in the case to avoid losing them.
     a. Do not leave the area between the lens and the sensor exposed for long periods. Whomever is stabilizing the tripod should cover the sensor with a hand or a lens cap while changing lenses
  8. 7. Check the back of the lens for any dust. Any dust may affect image or damage sensor.
     a. If dust is present, blow gently from the side of the lens to remove, careful not get any moisture on the lens.
  9. Align lens using white or red dots.
  10. Rotate lens clockwise until a “click” is heard.
      a. Do not force the lens onto the camera
  11. Apply gentle pressure to the lens from multiple angles to ensure it is locked in place
  12. Check the front of the lens for fingerprints or dirt
      a. If front or rear elements need cleaning follow the included protocol.
  13. Return matte box to its position in front of the lens and turn on the camera

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  How to Clean a Lens

  If you ever need help, please come to the Rental House and we can assist you in cleaning the lens.

  1. Using a rocket blower, hold blower at an angle to blow dust off of the surface of the lens
     a. Do not use forced air or hold blower vertical to lens, as this could damage the lens
  2. Use a clean, microfiber lens cloth, and spray Panchro lens cleaner once onto cloth
     a. Do not spray lens cleaner directly on lens.
  3. Starting from the center, move in small, gentle circles, moving to the outside of the lens
  4. Replace lens caps

  How to Install a Filter in the Matte Box

  1. Remove the filter holder from the matte box (you may need to loosen the small rotating knob on the filter holder to remove it easily)
  2. Carefully remove the filter from its bag, holding it by its edge
  3. Pull outwardly on the pin that is on one side of the filter holder. This will open up space for the filter to fit into the holder.
  4. Gently place the filter into the filter holder, and release tension from the pin
  5. Check the filter for any fingerprints or dirt.
     a. If filter needs cleaning follow the included protocol for lens cleaning
  6. With the knob facing upwards, gently slide the filter holder with the filter attached into the slot in the matte box.
     a. Do not force the filter holder into the matte box slot
  7. Twist the filter holder’s knob to secure the filter holder in place
• Recommended Accessories by Camera Type

  Camera	Tripod Recommended	Lenses Recommended / Allowed	Other Accessories
  Canon 60D	Manfrotto Intermediate Tripod	N/A	N/A
  Canon 6D	Sachtler Ace, Medium / Large Manfrotto	Canon L Lenses, Canon Zoom Lenses, Rokinon Cine Lenses	Zacuto DSLR Kit
  Canon 5D Mark II and IV	Sachtler Ace, Medium / Large Manfrotto, Sachtler Mid-Level	Canon L Lenses, Rokinon Cine Lenses, Canon Zoom Lenses, Sigma Art Lenses, Zeiss Milvus Lenses, Zeiss Contax Lenses	Zacuto DSLR Kit
  Blackmagic Cinema Camera	Sachtler Mid-Level, Sachtler Ace	Canon L Lenses, Rokinon Cine Lenses, Canon Zoom Lenses, Sigma Art Lenses, Zeiss Milvus Lenses, Zeiss Contax Lenses, Canon Cine Lenses	Zacuto Camcorder Kit
  Canon C200	ONLY Manfrotto 509HD	Canon L Lenses, Rokinon Cine Lenses, Canon Zoom Lenses, Rokinon Cine Lenses, Sigma Art Lenses, Zeiss Milvus Lenses, Zeiss Contax Lenses, Canon Cine Lenses
  RED Gemini	ONLY Manfrotto 509HD	Canon L Lenses, Rokinon Cine Lenses, Canon Zoom Lenses, Rokinon Cine Lenses, Sigma Art Lenses, Zeiss Milvus Lenses, Zeiss Contax Lenses, Canon Cine Lenses	IDX V-Mount Batteries, Small HD Focus Monitor (as a handheld monitor)
  Canon XF 705	Manfrotto Intermediate Tripod, Medium / Large Manfrotto, Sachtler Ace, Sachtler Mid-Level	N/A	N/A
  Canon XF 200	Manfrotto Intermediate Tripod, Medium / Large Manfrotto, Sachtler Ace, Sachtler Mid-Level	N/A	N/A
  Canon XF 300	Manfrotto Intermediate Tripod, Medium / Large Manfrotto, Sachtler Ace, Sachtler Mid-Level	N/A	N/A
  Canon XA10	Manfrotto Intermediate Tripod, Medium / Large Manfrotto	N/A	N/A
  Canon Vixia	Manfrotto Intermediate Tripod, Medium / Large Manfrotto	N/A	N/A
  Canon T2i	Manfrotto Intermediate Tripod, Small Manfrotto Tripod	N/A	N/A
  Canon 77D	Manfrotto Intermediate Tripod, Small Manfrotto Tripod	N/A	N/A

• Canon Learning Center

  Canon Learning Center: This website features video tutorials and resources to help patrons learn about and get the most out of our Canon cameras.

  • Canon 77D
  • Canon 5D Mark IV
  • Canon C200
  • Canon XF200
  • Canon EF Lenses