Equipment Catalog
Sachtler Caddy Fluid Head
Combined with carbon fiber 2 stage legs and a light weight spreader. This head tilts up to 60 degrees. 100 mm ball A Sachtler Caddy fluid head is identical to a Video 18 series III.
Sachtler FSB-8 Fluid Head
The Sachtler FSB-8 fluid head is designed to work with mid-size camcorders. This head is the only in its class to feature Sachtler’s Snap & Go sideload mechanism which boasts an exceptionally large sliding range and 10-step counterbalance. This ensures extremely fine and fast balancing. Tripod and spreader included.
Sachtler FSB-6 Fluid Head
The Sachtler FSB-6 fluid head is designed to work with the handheld size of DV, DVCAM, HVX and HDV camcorders. This head is the only in its class to feature Sachtler’s Snap & Go sideload mechanism which boasts an exceptionally large sliding range of 120mm (4.7″) and 10-step counterbalance. This ensures extremely fine and fast balancing. Tripod and spreader included.
Cartoni Lambda 50
The Cartoni Lambda 50 nodal head is the only fluid head support that allows the camera operator to set the nodal position with any camera and pivot 360° on the focal plane of the camera. A multi-award winning camera support device.
Cartoni Lambda 50 3rd Axis
The Cartoni Lambda 50 3rd Axis adds the roll axis to the classic nodal head.
O’Connor CineHD Tripod
The Mitchell based O’Connor CINE HD tripod is the perfect choice for heavy payloads (up to 309 lbs) that must be supported in a safe and reliable manner.
Tango Swing Head
“Tango” or “Swing” means that you to rotate the picture +45° or –45° around the optical axis. In other words, you affect the angle between the camera and the horizon. This allows the camera operator to change the angle of the horizon.
Cartoni Dutch Head C20S
Creativity at your finger tips! The Cartoni C20S Dutch Head is perfect for video and 16 mm film cameras. Drag and counterbalance increments from 0-9, this head will support cameras up to 55 lbs. Equipped with a 35 mm touch and go plate, you can attach it to a Sachtler 9+9 in one click.
The Slider 4 Foot
The Slider 4 foot has a unique smooth stop index and adjustable tension brake; features you won’t find on any other camera movement system. This allows the operator to pre-set stop marks to control the camera’s range of motion. Mitchell based, but able to be configured in any orientation with multiple mounting options. The 4-Foot Slider has the option of being able to move the mounting from the standard center position to an offset position that extends the Slider’s reach. This feature comes in handy when shooting car interiors or tabletop, as it allows the camera to reach deeper into the car or farther across the table.
The Slider 6 Foot
The Slider 6 foot has a unique smooth stop index and adjustable tension brake; features you won’t find on any other camera movement system. This allows the operator to pre-set stop marks to control the camera’s range of motion. Mitchell based, but able to be configured in any orientation with multiple mounting options. The Slider 6 Foot has the option of being able to move the mounting from the standard center position to an offset position that extends the Slider’s reach. This feature comes in handy when shooting car interiors or tabletop, as it allows the camera to reach deeper into the car or farther across the table.
One Man Crew Slider
The One Man Crew from Redrock Micro is a 36″ motorized parabolic slider that lets you add cinematic motion to your video without needing a dedicated operator. The slider also features remote control functionality, letting you setup and control the slider from your mobile device using Redrock’s OMC Remote app.
Trost 2-Axis Slider
Only available from our Denver, CO office.
A new highly portable and stable slider from Trost. Macro photography, long lens shots, and extremely precise moves all become possible, potentially giving you new categories of production services to offer your clients. Trost sliders provide absolute stability for camera packages up to 560lbs. But a fully outfitted Trost weighs only 15lbs. This means that DSLR rigs work great, and a fully kitted RED or Alexa works even better.
JB Slider
JB Slider camera dolly
Only available from our Dallas, TX office.
camBLOCK Camera Motion Control
The camBLOCK camera motion control system is a 3-Axis system including Pan, Tilt & Dolly and now with the new Joystick Control. Lens control can be added as a 4th Axis if required.
P+S Technic Skater Mini Dolly
Fluid head is not included.
Rent the SKATER Mini Camera Dolly. At the height of only 2″, the SKATER Mini offers shooters the Low-Down in the latest camera supports.
The idea behind the SKATER Mini is fairly simple. It basically takes advantage of a friction tilt head on which tracking wheels are directly attached optimized for an extremely low camera position. Because the SKATER Mini is so small and lightweight it allows you to move the camera by yourself, giving you direct control over tracking shots in any direction, as well as all sorts of curved moves. You can precisely define any center of rotation at any diameter. It’s all your decision: whether you like to orbit around an object in front of the lens or make a curved move into a final product shot… Shots which normally require sophisticated rigging or even motion control can now be executed with almost no prep time.
Because the SKATER Mini is so small and lightweight it allows you to move the camera by yourself, giving you direct control over tracking shots in any direction, as well as all sorts of curved moves. You can precisely define any
center of rotation at any diameter. It‘s all your decision: whether you like to orbit around an object right in front of the lens or make a curved move into a final product shot …Shots which would normally require sophisticated riging or even motion control can now be executed with almost no prep time.
Doorway Dolly
If all you need is a simple stable camera tracking platform or you’re production is on a tight budget, our doorway dolly may be exactly the right tool. Rent MP&E’s doorway dollies all come with 4-wheel steering and side wings.
Matthews Western Dolly – AZ Only
Large stable platform camera dolly with pop-off wheels.
JL Fisher Model 10 Camera Dolly
Recognized as the industry standard, the JL Fisher Model 10 Camera Dolly is manufactured from the highest quality materials and components to meet the demanding needs of the motion picture, broadcast television, and video industries. This stable, reliable camera dolly offers operators versatile features and a wide variety of accessories. The Model 10 Dolly is smooth, quiet, and easy to use, with a reputation of being safe, well made, and low in maintenance.
JL Fisher Wheels – Troughs
Articulating skateboard wheels on troughs allow you to place a doorway dolly or JL Fisher Dolly on straight or curved track.
