SONY EQUIPMENT RENTAL

SONY - THE COMPANY

• In 1960, they moved to the United States of America and launched their first portable televisions, which were very light. In 1966 they opened a building in the most elite area of Tokyo, Ginza. In 1970 Sony became the first Japanese company to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. In the same year, they joined forces with the American company CBS, which also had offices in Japan, and renamed themselves CBS/Sony Records Inc.

• In 1988 they bought CBS Records Inc. and in the same year changed its name to Sony Music Entertainment Inc. In the same year they bought the American company Columbia Pictures Entertainment Inc. and changed its name to Sony Pictures Entertainment. In 1996 they founded Sony Communication Network Corporation and created S-net, a Japanese internet service provider. In 1998 they set up a Sony finance company, which they called Sony Assurance in 1999.

• In 2001 they established their own bank, Sony Bank Inc. In 2004 they founded Sony Financial Holdings Inc., a Japanese holding company for the financial services business, and in 2007 this company was listed on the Japanese stock exchange. And it has not stopped launching different technology-related companies up to the present day.

SONY CAMERAS, MONITORS AND LENSES HIRE

MASARU IBUKA - SONY FOUNDER

• Sony Born in 1908 in Japan. He was nicknamed the great inventor at Waneda University where he graduated in 1933. He then started working in a film processing company. During the Second World War he started to manufacture military equipment.

• After the war it occurred to him that Japan needed a big technology company, and that is when he started his company. He died in 1997 after creating one of the world's leading technology and electronics companies.

SONY - CINEMA'S CONTRIBUTIONS

• In 1982 they released the BVW-1 model, which was a 1/2-inch integrated Betacam camera/VTR that was made for professional analogue-based broadcast use. In 1994 they brought out the DVW-700 model, also an integrated Betacam camera that was made especially for professional broadcast use. In 1997 they revolutionised the camera world with their HDW-700 model as it was the first camera capable of recording in HD.

• In 2000 they introduced the HDW-900 camera, which was developed to meet the demands of Hollywood at the time. In the same year they also released the MSW-200 which was capable of storing video data up to 50mbs. In 2008 Sony manufactured and released the back-illuminated CMOS image sensor that is used in most of the world's film cameras.

• The year 2012 was a big year for Sony in the world of cinema as they released several highly praised camera models such as the FS65 camera which comes with a single-chip 8K CMOS image sensor with 20 megapixels. This camera was a total revolution as it gave the highest image resolution in the film industry. The camera model PMW - F55 and the HXR-NX3D1J were also released.

• In 2014, the PXW-FS7 interchangeable lens XDCAM™ memory camera model equipped with a Super 35mm 4K CMOS image sensor was released. And 2018 saw the release of its most acclaimed camera to date, the Venice model and recently the Sony Venice 2, which we have for rent at Chameleon.

RENT SONY CAMERAS

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Camera rental Sony Venice 2

• The Sony Venice 2 rental camera offers two 36x24 mm full frame image sensors, specially manufactured for high-end cinema. Each sensor provides excellent sensitivity, latitude and colour reproduction and these sensors are interchangeable without any additional firmware. It is a very versatile camera offering different HD, 4k, UHD and 6K resolutions. It uses PL and E-mount mounts and has a camera body weight of 3.9Kg.

Camera Rental Sony Venice

• This camera has a 36x24mm 6K Full Frame sensor with 15 stops of dynamic range. It can use both anamorphic and spherical lenses. This camera has an E-mount hidden behind the PL mount. This way we can achieve that the camera can be fully equipped. The Venice camera for rent has a resolution of up to 6K.

Sony F55 camera rental

• This camera has an S35 image sensor capable of recording 2K and 4K and HD resolution images via a built-in SxS card recorder. It can capture up to 240 frames per second. The F55 rental camera carries FZ, EF and even PL mounts and has a camera body weight of 2.2Kg.

Sony PMW-F5 camera rental

• The PMW-5 camera for rent, belongs to the Cine Alta range, the maximum resolution it allows is 4k, but at 2k it can record up to 240 frames per second, the internal recording capacity is high definition. The camera mount is FZ, but it has an adaptor to PL. The cards used are SxS Pro.

Sony Burano Camera Rental

• Introducing the groundbreaking Sony BURANO, the latest addition to the renowned CineAlta family. Crafted specifically for digital cinema, this cutting-edge camera features a sensor that aligns seamlessly with the acclaimed color science of the VENICE 2. Tailored for solo filmmakers and nimble production crews, the BURANO delivers breathtaking image quality without sacrificing portability. It’s the ultimate fusion of cinematic excellence and unmatched agility—designed to elevate your storytelling while offering the freedom to move effortlessly on set. Prepare to capture every moment with a tool that puts creativity and performance in your hands!

Sony PXW FX9 camera rental

• The FX9 camera rental uses E-mount. It captures 180 frames per second in HD and 60 frames per second in 6k. This camera features the first electronic variable density filter. It offers a dynamic range of 15 stops.

Sony FX6 camera rental

• The Sony FX6 camera for rent, uses E-mount. It records 180 frames per second in HD. It has a 4k cinema resolution. The sensor is a 4k full-format Exmor CMOS sensor. The Sony FX6 camera has a dynamic range of 15 stops.

Sony FX3 Camera Rental

• The Sony FX3 is a compact, lightweight camera designed for solo shoots, travel shoots, and as an ideal B-camera. Part of Sony's Cinema Line, it offers numerous improvements over its predecessor, the Sony Alpha. This portable Cinema Line camera retains all the high-quality imaging attributes expected from this class while featuring a streamlined, cage-free design that allows for direct attachment of various accessories.

Sony PXW-FS5 camera rental

• The FS5 rental camera is very light and small, with a body weight of only 0.83kg, making it the ideal camera for use on mobiles or drones. It is E-mount, but with adapters, we can put PL or EF. It has a sensitivity of 14 stops and a resolution up to 3840 x 2160.

Sony PXW-FS7 camera rental

• The FS7 rental camera weighs 2kg. With a dynamic range of 14 stops and a resolution of up to 4k. It uses E mount, but with adapters, we can put EF or even PL. The FS7 camera records up to 180 frames per second and in 4k it allows up to 60 frames per second.

SONY SPHERICAL LENS RENTAL

Sony 100-400mm 4.5-5.6 GM OSS rental

• The Sony 100-400mm 4.5-5.6 GM OSS spherical lens for rent has a built-in autofocus function so you can capture sharp images of whatever you need, even if it's on the move. This spherical lens has a focal range of 100-400mm and a filter thread of 77mm. It has a 9-blade diaphragm and uses E-mount.

Rental 16-35mm 2.8 GM

• The 16-35mm 2.8 GM spherical lens for rent has an 11-blade diaphragm, thanks to which the aperture always remains very rounded. On the barrel there is a focus hold button so that you can customise every shot. It uses an E-mount. It weighs only 0.68kg. It has an 82mm filter thread.

Sony 24-70mm FE 2.8 GM rental

• The 24-70mm FE 2.8 GM spherical lens for rent has a 9-blade diaphragm. It has an E-mount. It has a filter thread of 82mm. It works very well in areas with moderate light, so it is preferable that if we use it outdoors, the day is cloudy. It has a weight of 0.8kg. Its focal range is 24-70.

Rental FE 35mm 1.4 GM

• The Sony FE 35mm 1.4 GM spherical lens for rent has a filter thread of 67mm. It has an 11-blade diaphragm. It totally outperforms its predecessor in optical performance and is much lighter with a weight of only 0.52kg. Its mount is E-mount. Its focal range is 35mm.

Rental 50mm 1.2 GM

• The spherical 50mm 1.2 GM lens is designed by Sony for its full frame mirrorless system. It has a 72mm filter thread and a focal range of 50mm. It has an 11-blade diaphragm, this allows you to highlight what you need and leave the background softly out of focus. It has a weight of 0.78kg.

Rental 85mm FE 1.4 GM

• The 85mm FE 1.4 GM spherical lens for rent, designed by Sony for E-mount mirrorless digital cameras. It can work in low light conditions. It has an 11-blade diaphragm. This spherical lens weighs 0.82kg. It has a filter thread of 77m and a focal range of 85mm. It uses E mount.

Rental 135mm FE 1.8 GM

• The 135mm FE 1.8 GM spherical lens for rent is distinguished by its elegant design. It has an 11-blade diaphragm. It has a focal range of 135mm and a filter thread of 82mm. This spherical lens is made of magnesium alloy, so that it weighs only 0.95kg. It uses E-mount.

Rental 12-24mm 2.8 GM

• The 12-24mm 2.8 GM spherical lens for rent has a 9-blade diaphragm. It has a Nano AR II coating that serves to help eliminate ghosting, flare and reflections. This spherical lens has a focal range of 12-24mm and weighs only 0.84kg.

Rental 70-200mm 2.8 GM OSS

• The 70-200mm 2.8 GM OSS spherical lens for rent, works better in dim light than in bright light and if it is outdoors, it will work better if the day is cloudy. This spherical lens has a 77mm filter thread and a focal range of 70-200. Its diaphragm has 11 blades. It uses E mount.

Rental 600mm FE 4 GM OSS

• The 600mm FE 4 GM OSS spherical lens for rent is made for use on E-mount cameras. It has an 11-blade circular diaphragm. It has a Nano AR II coating that helps to eliminate flare and ghosting. The focal range of this spherical lens is 600mm and it has a filter thread of 405mm. It is ideal for sports and nature photography.

Rental Sony FE 24mm 1.4 GM

• The FE 24mm 1.4 GM spherical lens for rent has a lightweight and robust design, ideal for nature photography and can be taken anywhere as it weighs only 0.44kg. This spherical lens is for use on E-mount cameras. It has a focal range of 24mm and a filter thread of 67mm. It uses an 11-blade diaphragm.

Sony 100mm FE 2.8 GM OSS rental

• The 100mm FE 2.8 GM OSS spherical lens for rent has a unique and elegant design. It is for use on E-mount cameras. It has a focal range of 100m and a filter thread of 72mm. This spherical lens has an 11-blade diaphragm. The total weight is 0.7kg.

SONY MONITOR RENTAL

Sony Trimaster Oled 17" PVM-A170 Rental

• The Sony Trimaster Oled 17" PVM-A170 monitor for rent, offers the possibility for the director to have a wider viewing angle. It is very comfortable to carry with a weight of 4.2kg. It is the ideal tool for group viewing. It has a resolution of 1920 x 1080. Thanks to the Oled technology, we can see a very true black.