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Equipment

Here you will find information on the core equipment available to Photography and Video students at the 鶹ӳ. For a full list of equipment please log into your SISO account. 


Nikon D7000 

The Nikon D7000 DSLR camera is a high definition camera in a considerably compact body. It has a DX-format CMOS 16.2MP image sensor with 2,016-pixel metering, 39 point AF focus points, a wide ISO span of 100-25,600 including 'H1' and 'H2', Choice of 12-bit or 14-bit NEF (RAW) recording in compressed or lossless compressed formatsand a D-Movie function that enables recording of full HD movies.Each kit is supplied in a case with SD Card and a 16mm to 85mm zoom lens.

Nikon D700 & D750

Both the D700 and the D750 DSLR cameras have Full frame sensors but Nikon D700 has a 12.0 MP and Nikon D750 has a 24.0 MP resolutionThe D700 is 6 years older than the D750 however it still has some better features such as:Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.72x vs 0.70x).Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/4000s) to freeze action.Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (8 vs 6 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.Other D700 features include:ISO Latitude 100 –25600, 3.0" LCD monitorThe D750 being a newer camera will of course have some upgraded features over the D700. Key features include:ISo Latitude of 50 –51200, 51 point Auto Focus, High Definition Video recording, 3.2” Articulate screen.Our kits come with case, memory card, SB800 (for D700) SB700 (for D750) Flash Gun and a 3 lenskit comprising of a 28mm, 50mm and 85mm lens.

Nikon Z5

The Nikon Z5 is being coined as ‘The Catalyst'. This camera is full-frame It features a powerful 24.3MP CMOS FX sensor and gives you the opportunity to explore 4K video footage recording. It's equipped with a precise and fast autofocus system that is able to accurately track your subject, sporting both eye- and animal-detection. This is accompanied by a powerful in-camera 5-axis VR image stabilisation that will keep your images shake-free and your video footage smooth. Key Features: 24.3MP CMOS FX-Format Sensor Portable and compact kit. A lightweight and weather-sealed body. 4K Video Footage Capture. An ISO range from 100-51200. 5-Axis In-Camera VR Image Stabilisation. Shoot at 5 times slower shutter speeds. 273-Point Hybrid Autofocus is fast and accurate. Precise Eye and Animal-detect AF Super-Sharp 3690k-dot EVF with real-time stats. Dual USH-II SD card slots. WiFi and Bluetooth Connection.

Nikon Z6

The Nikon Z6 is a full-frame mirrorless camera. It features a 24.5MP BSI-CMOS sensor, a hybrid AF system with 273 points and 90% coverage.Fеаturеѕ аn 100-51200 ІЅО wіth ЕХРЕЕD 6 іmаgе рrосеѕѕоr providing dеtаіlеd іmаgеѕ іn lоw lіghtіng wіth lіttlе tо nо grаіn аnd broud dуnаmіс rаngеBody design is similar to the D750 DSLRs and is fully sealed against dust and moisture.The Z 6 can shoot continuously at 12 fps with AE locked and 5.5 fps with continuous AF/AE. Photos are stored on an XQD card rather than SD CardIt features a 3.68M-dot electronic viewfinder and tilting 3.2", 2.1M-dot touchscreen LCD.It can capture 4K video for maximum resolution. You can use the same features for videos as you can for stills.The kit is supplied with case, memory card and 50mm Lens

Fuji GFX 50R

The Fujifilm GFX 50R has a 43.8 x 32.9mm 51.4MP CMOS sensor and uses G-mount lenses, with a crop factor of 0.79xIt uses the X-Processor Pro image processor and has an 117-point contrast-detect autofocus system. The body is compact and lightweight for a medium format camera housing a 3.2" tilting touchscreen and an ultra-high-resolution 3.69M-dot OLED electronic viewfinder with a magnification of 0.77x. The top plate has dials for exposure compensation and shutter speed, and utilises 'swipe actions' on the LCD rather than a traditional four-way controller.It's also capable of capturing Full HDvideo at up to 30pSupplied cased with memory card and fitted with a 63mm f2.8 R WR Lens.

Pentax 645Z

Тhе Реntах 645Z іѕ а рrоfеѕѕіоnаl mеdіum fоrmаt DЅLR wіth а lаrgе 51.4-mеgаріхеl СМОЅ ѕеnѕоr. It has а wаtеr-rеѕіѕtаnt, duѕt-рrооf соnѕtruсtіоn, оffеrѕ а wіdе ІЅО rаngе оf ІЅО 100-204,800, а tіltаblе 3.2" LСD, 3 fрѕ соntіnuоuѕ ѕhооtіng, duаl ЅD саrd ѕlоtѕ, аnd Full НD vіdео. We have 2 kits that each come cased with memory card and 3 lenses, a 35mm f3.5, 55mm f2.8 and 120mm f4.

Flash Guns

To provide you with a range and choice our Flashguns are the Nikon SB600, 700, 800 and 900 and the Nikon SB-80DX.

Flash kits

Flash kits are Bowens 200w and 250w and come in kits with 2 flash heads. Each kit is equipped with an umbrella, soft box, light meter and stands all stored inside a portable case.

LED Flat Panel Lighting

In addition to Flash photography you also have the option to light with LED Light panels. We have 2 size panels that can be booked out either individually or in kits of 3, supplied with stands andboth battery and mains power.

Sony Fx30 Kit

The Cinema Line series of cameras from Sony is designed specifically for visual storytelling, with features like S-Cinetone picture profile, Dual Base ISO, and Cine EI to provide beautiful cinematic images straight out of the camera. Drawing on decades of experience in the film industry, these cameras combine film industry expertise with state-of-the-art technology for outstanding image quality. The FX30 model, in particular, boasts advanced technology such as a back-illuminated Exmor R APS-C CMOS sensor, 6K oversampling, and BIONZ XR processing engine for stunning resolution and realistic color reproduction. With features like S-Cinetone and S-Log3, users can achieve a cinematic look without the need for post-production color grading.

Despite its compact and lightweight design, the FX30 is built to withstand long shoots and can be easily used with gimbals and drones. With its combination of film industry experience and advanced technology, the Cinema Line series from Sony is a reliable and versatile choice for any visual storytelling project.

Sony PXW Z90 and Z150

The PXW Z90 is the more compact of the two cameras here. The PXW-Z90V records in broadcast quality 4K footage in XAVC QFHD at 100Mbps, with responsive Fast Hybrid Auto Focus that tracks fast-moving subjects with ease. Up to 1000fps Super slow motion. Shoot, edit and view HDR content in HLG without the need for additional colour grading. The camera has great connectivity options with both HDMI and SDI.The slightly larger PXW Z150 was the world’s first professional camcorder to feature a 1.0 type stacked CMOS image sensor. This enables thecamera to have the ability to shoot at 120fps slow motion in Full HD and spectacular 4K recording. It also shoots brighter and a higher resolution and offers more bokeh with a shallow depth of field, allowing you to create beautiful, cinematic images.Recording ability is to variety of formats, frame rates, and codecs, the camcorder supports 100 Mb/s XAVC Long GOP recording of 4K UHD video at up to 29.97p, HD up to 59.94p, MPEG HD up to 59.94p, and AVCHD 2.0 up to 59.94p.As with most of our camera kits, these cameras will come supplied in a case with a Sennheiser Directional microphone with Pistol Grip and wind shield, Headphones, batteries, charger and mains supply. You also have the option to take a Manfrotto tripod included with your kit.

Sony PXW X160

The PXW-X160 has three 1/3-inch type Exmor™ CMOS sensors and records Full HD XAVC Intra and XAVC Long GOP, as well as MPEG HD 422 50 Mbps MPEG HD 420 35 Mbps, AVCHD and DV, making it ideal for a wide range of applications.In the Kit you are also supplied with a Sennheiser Directional microphone with Pistol Grip and wind shield, Headphones, batteries, charger and mains supply. You also have the option to take a Manfrotto tripod and Lavalier Radio microphones included with your kit

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Sony HXR-NX80 NXCAM Camcorder

The Sony HXR-NX80 NXCAM Camcorder is an ultra-light video camera with high-speed autofocus and an advanced fast hybrid AF system. Can capture 4K HDR videos via it's 1" Exmor RS CMOS sensor with 14.2MP. A 12x Zeiss optical zoom, an OLED viewfinder, and a 3.5" touchscreen LCD monitor are also available on this camera. Recording 4K in XAVC S, this camcorder includes S-Log3/S-Gamut3 functions for additional image control as well as built-in 2.4 GHz for multiple streaming options via RTMP/RTMPS protocols. Capture images with high-quality contrast and resolution using the 12x optical Zeiss zoom, and 18x 4K digital zoom (24x in HD). An ND filter is also integrated for greater exposure and depth-of-field control. This camera also supports Sony's Slow and Quick Motion for shooting HD video at variable frame rates that include 120 fps. With two SD memory card slots, you can have your footage recorded on both SD cards simultaneously or in relay mode to create a backup. Incorporated into the camera's body are such audio features as two 3-pin XLR audio inputs that support line, mic, and mic +48V (phantom power) for external microphones. It also has an in-built microphone that can be used when recording.