Shorthand Camera is an Austin Texas based camera rental house. We offer high end cinema cameras, cinema lenses, and a wide selection of professional camera accessories. We have a 2 camera prep bay, pick up and drop off room, and industry professionals ready to assist you in selecting the right gear for your shoot. Call us at (855) 442-2637 to get a quote.
BROWSE OUR GEAR
FEATURED RENTALS
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KODAK SUPER 8
Brand new Super 8 camera from Kodak, modernizing an analog format
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Cooke SP3's
Tough yet lightweight and compact lenses that cover Full Frame, and are color matched to the Cooke Speed Panchro’s
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Sony BURANO Kit
The Burano, Sony’s new full frame cine camera. With Fast Hybrid AF, Dual Base ISO, and Venice color.
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Mercury Anamorphics
New Atlas Mercury Anamorphics, full frame 1.5x with amber flare and small housings.
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Alexa 35 Kit
The Arri Alexa 35 is the flagship s35 camera, with 17 stops of dynamic range, 4.6k ALEV 4 sensor, and incredible low light capabilities
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Cooke S4 Primes
Known for the “Cooke Look,” the lightweight, fast Cooke S4’s are the quintessential Super 35 prime for cinema production.
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Prep Space
1-2 Camera prep bay with focus chart, work bench, tools, and full catalogue of equipment. Easy access to loading bay
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Laowa Pro2be Lenses
Now with three possible modules: a straight “Direct View” module, a “periscope” module and a new 35° module.
All of our gear is serviced regularly, including testing, cleaning, and inspecting after every shoot. Contact us today to discuss your shoots needs, schedule a camera and lens test, or request a quote.