Film Equipment You Didn’t Know You Needed | Moonshine Film
There is a certain kind of film equipment that does its job well...
and then there is the kind that changes the way you think about a shot.
At Moonshine Film, some of the most interesting tools in our catalogue are not necessarily the biggest, most expensive or most obvious pieces of equipment.
They are the pieces that let you do something different.
Let's dive into four unusual pieces of film equipment available to hire from Moonshine Film in London:
Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D: Ultra-Wide Without the Distortion
The Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D in PL mount is designed for filmmakers who need an extremely wide field of view without the exaggerated bending of straight lines that can make some ultra-wide lenses feel unmistakably “ultra-wide”.
You can get close to a subject while still retaining a huge amount of the surrounding environment, creating a sense of scale that is difficult to replicate with a more conventional focal length.
The combination is what makes it stand out:
12mm ultra-wide focal length
Full-frame coverage
PL mount
T2.9 maximum aperture
Very low distortion
Compact and lightweight enough to work well on handheld and gimbal setups
An ultra-wide cinema lens does not necessarily have to mean a huge, cumbersome camera build. The Laowa 12mm gives productions the opportunity to create an expansive image while keeping the overall setup relatively nimble.
The Laowa 12mm Zero-D is available to hire from Moonshine Film in London, either as part of a larger camera package or alongside other cinema lenses and production equipment. CLICK HERE to view more.
The Segway S2 Tracking Vehicle
Moonshine's upgraded Segway Ninebot S2 has been configured specifically for film and TV use, with off-road tyres and a custom speed modification.
The result is a compact tracking vehicle designed to help filmmakers capture moving shots without having to bring a much larger vehicle onto set.
Why a Segway for filmmaking?
Because traditional tracking solutions can quickly become complicated.
A vehicle can be too large. A dolly needs a suitable surface. Tracks take time to lay.
A gimbal operator on foot has obvious limitations when the subject is moving quickly.
The Segway offers another option. Its off-road configuration is particularly useful when the location isn't a perfectly smooth studio floor. And because Moonshine offers the unit for dry or wet hire, productions can choose whether they simply need the equipment or want to build it into a larger camera and operator package.
Moonshine also offers a Movi Pro Segway operator package, giving productions the option of combining the tracking platform with a professional camera stabilisation setup.
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The Laowa Probe Zoom: Put the Camera Where a Normal Lens Can't
Probe lenses are one of those pieces of cinema equipment that can completely change what is physically possible with a camera.
Instead of simply pointing a camera at an object, a probe lens allows filmmakers to explore spaces that would be difficult (or impossible) to reach with a conventional cinema lens.
Moonshine's Laowa probe zoom is particularly interesting because it combines the unusual geometry of a probe lens with zoom functionality. That means you can create macro-style, highly immersive shots while having more flexibility over framing and composition.
One of the biggest advantages of this kind of lens is the ability to make familiar objects feel unfamiliar.
A bottle can become a tunnel. A product can suddenly feel enormous.
If you are looking for a probe lens rental in London, Moonshine can supply the Laowa probe zoom as part of a wider camera package or alongside other specialist production equipment.
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Fujifilm GFX ETERNA 55: Large Format, But Built for Motion
The Fujifilm GFX ETERNA 55 is perhaps the least bizarre piece of equipment on this list.
But it might be the most interesting.
Fujifilm has taken its large-format imaging technology and built it into a camera designed specifically for filmmaking. At the heart of the GFX ETERNA 55 is a 44 × 33mm sensor, approximately 1.7 times the size of a conventional full-frame sensor.
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The GFX ETERNA 55 combines that large-format sensor with Fujifilm's colour science and a professional cinema workflow.
You also get features that make it much more practical for real-world production, including:
4:3 Open Gate recording, Over 14 stops of dynamic range in F-Log2 C, Dual base ISO of 800 and 3200, Built-in electronic variable ND, 20 Film Simulation modes, Film Simulation LUTs, PL lens compatibility, Anamorphic support, Super 35 lens compatibility, 8K recording up to 30fps, 4K recording up to 60fps, HD recording up to 120fps
Moonshine Film is offering the GFX ETERNA 55 for professional production hire from its Central London base, with the option to build a complete camera and crew package around it.
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