Panasonic 16gig P2 card - $40 per day
Panasonic 32gig P2 card - $60 per day
(P2 cards are included, when hiring a P2 camera kit)

Sony 8GB SXS card - $25 per day
Sony 16GB SXS card - $40 per day
Sony 32GB SXS card - $60 per day
(SXS cards are included, when hiring a SXS camera kit, or EX30 combo unit)

Please add 10% insurance, and 15% gst

'SXS / P2 / XD - CARD & DISC READERS' VIA VTR LISTINGS ON THIS PAGE


Fuji DVC PRO tapesock is available for the HDX900 & VariCam
Fuji XDCam 23gig discs, or 50gig discs are available for the PDW700
Sony DVCam tapestock is available for the DSR450, PD170, PD150 & PC330

Please contact us for a current price -

Use the DMF2 for lens zoom control precision.

The DMF2 now features: programmable soft stops and a new speed control knob with a digital readout. The soft stop allows the user to automatically slow the zoom a programmed distance from its end of travel. This is especially useful when doing a fast 'snap zoom' or when the operator must operate the camera and control the zoom at the same time.

Niche Micro-Force kits travel with the 'Oppenheimer Panhandle System
(pictured) - which allows easy mounting of the Micro Force Unit to the tripod panhandle.

Connect the ERD servo zoom demand unit to the tripod pan handle. Gives the ability to pan & tilt the tripod, whislt zooming the lens.
For use with Fujinon 2/3 inch lenses.

Includes: 
Fujinon ERD Servo Zoom Demand Unit
Fujinon MCA-7 mounting clamp

Connect the SRD servo zoom demand unit to the tripod pan handle. Gives the ability to tilt and pan the tripod, whislt zooming the lens.
For use with 1/2 inch Fujinon lenses.

Includes: 
Fujinon SRD Servo Zoom Demand Unit
Fujinon MCA-7 mounting clamp

(4 available)

A small 5.6 inch, high-res lightweight HD monitor / Perfect for rigging off the camera. Use as a PMW-F3 viewfinder, or as a 1st AC monitor.

5.6 inch screen size
1280x800 native resolution
12 ounce weight
Inputs; HD SDI, HDMI, USB, Component, Composite
Output; HD SDI loop-through
Self-powering through on-board monitor

Includes: Small HD DP6 Monitor
Sunhood
2 x on-board batteries / Charger / AC
Screen Protector
BNC Cables
D-tap Cable
HDMI Cable
Noga Arm with hot-shoe fitting

(2 available)

The LH910 offers the highest resolution (1280x768) in it's 9" class. Combined with beautiful picture quality - and professional interfaces such as HD SDI, HDMI & 3G-SDI, the LH910 is a versitile and practical monitor for both studio and field applications.

Niche can offer a heavy duty bracket for positioning 2 x LH910 monitors side by side. This rig is then placed upon a c-stand or lightstand. Perfect as a directors / dop monitor station for 2 camera shoots.

HD SDI In x 2 (2x SDI loop-through)
HDMI In
Side by Side Display
RGB Waveform (in picture area), Vectorscope
Focus-in-Red, Pixel to Pixel Matching
3D Assist Function
Audio Level Meter, Headphone Jack
Tilt Stand
Power with V-Lock Batteries

Includes: LH910 Monitor
Manual
Tilt Stand
BNC Cables, HDMI Cables
V-Lock Batteries

(2 available)

Niche can offer a heavy duty bracket for positing 2 x LH900 monitors side by side. This rig is then placed upon a c-stand or lightstand. Perfect as a directors / dop, monitor station for 2 camera shoots.

High resolution of 1024 x 768-pixels
HD/SD multi-format compatibility
2 x SDI-in & 2 x Component inputs
4 - pin external DC power input
Sony V-Lock, or Anton Bauer Battery mount
Cine-Gamma (FILM-REC) compensation for HPX3000 / VariCam shooting
Approx 16.77 million colours
Built-in waveform (outside of picture area) / Marker options / Blue-only function / Underscan

Includes: Panasonic BT-LH900 8.4 Inch Monitor
Hood
BNC Cables
Giottos Ball Head or Camera Bracket, for C-stand or Cam mounting
Travels in Pelican case

(2 available)

The LH-80 offers a 7.9 inch wide LCD screen. A focus assist function lets this monitor serve as a viewfinder for HD cameras.

800 x 450 pixel resolution (the LH900 offers more resolution)
Multi-format capability
Focus - in - red function for easy focusing in HD
Approx 16.77 million colours
Built in waveform
SDI input x 1 / Composite input x 1
4 - pin external DC power input
Marker and blue-only functions
Option of V-lock or Anton Bauer batteries (low power consumption)

Includes: Panasonic LH80 LCD Monitor
Hood
BNC Cables
Manual
Giottos ball-head, or clamp - for cam or c-stand mounting
Travels in Pelican case

17 inch WXGA LCD panel with 1280 x 768 pixel resolution
Multi-Format options
Freeze-Frame function
Split-screen function (live input & freeze frame)
Multi Frame Marker options
Cine gamma (Film-Rec) compensation for HPX3000 & VariCam shooting
Colour temp selection
Amplified Stereo Speakers
2 x SDI inputs / 2 x component inputs
4 - pin external DC power input

Includes: 
Panasonic LH1700 Monitor
Hood
BNC Cables
Power Lead
Manuel
Travels in aluminum roadcase

Sony EX30 SXS VTR Deck with the Panasonic LH1700 Monitor (3 AVAILABLE)

Combining the Panasonic LH1700 Monitor, and Sony SXS VTR deck, this unit is used for on-set monitoring, recording and reviewing. View HD images live - record and review. Having a lightweght compact roadcase, (that one person can easliy lift) makes this a convenient and versatile unit.

Includes: 12v power option
Remote control
32GB SXS cards x 2
Manual

Panasonic LH1700 / Aja HD10MD3 Down-converter / Panasonic DMR-EH57 HDD/DVD Recorder

Combining the Panasonic LH1700 monitor, Aja down-converter and the Panasonic EH57 Hard-disk-drive recorder, this unit is used on-set for monitoring and recording and reviewing rushes. View HD images 'live' - record & review. Recording capacity is up to 160gig of down-converted SD video. This equates to 70 hours in Std mode, or 138 hours in Long mode.

Includes: 
Panasonic BT-LH1700 17 inch monitor
Aja HD10MD3 Down-converter
Panasonic EH57 HDD Recorder
Remote Control
This unit travels in a one-piece aluminum roadcase

Sony 9 inch field monitor
Switchable 4:3 / 16:9
Under scan / blue only
12v DC operation input

Includes: 
Sony PVM-9045 Monitor
Portabrace cover
Power lead
BNC cables
This monitor travels in a aluminum roadcase

The Element Technica shoulder mount is specfically designed for the Sony PMW-F3 camcorder. The foam shoulder pad is held by magnets and is quickly adjustable.
The ET baseplate provides excellent and comfortable balance on the shoulder for hand-held shooting. 15mm rods connect directly into the unit from both the front and rear. Niche can supply O'Connor or Vocas handle bars to compliment the Element Technica shoulder mount.

The Zacuto Universal Base-plate is used for the the Sony F3 & Panasonic AF102 camcorders, when a rod system is required for Matte-Box or Follow-Focus use.

This base-plate offers up/down & sideways movement for perfect camera positioning.

Various rod lengths are available
Zacuto lens supports 15mm & 19mm are available
Zacuto Y mounts are also available

4-Stage (19mm studio rod) Matte Box comprising -
3 x tray stages(combo 6.6x6.6/or 4x5.65 with tray inserts)
1 x rear 6" round stage for rotating pola

The MB28 is designed to accommodate lenses with a large front diameter, such as the Canon Cine 21x, or Optimo 24-290.

Includes: 
Arri MB28 Matte Box
Arri Quick-Release Plate / 19mm Rods
Top Flag
Side Flags
Soft Matte Set
Donuts - various

2-stage Matte Box (3-stage including 138mm round rear)

The MMB-1 is a new addition from Arri. Designed for light-weight cameras such as the Sony F3 and Panasonic AF102 camcorders. The 1st stage rotates. Side-mount and top-mount option both available.

Includes: MBB-1 Matte Box for 15mm rails
Top Flag
Pair of side flags
2 x 4x5.65 trays
Various donuts sizes

The ARRI MB20 is a robust and modular compact mattebox system that can accept wide lenses such as the Fujinon 13x4.5 - this MB20 can be attached to the camera rig, via 15mm or 19mm rods. This kit includes the Chrosziel Quick-relese baseplate with 19mm rods, offering more camera stability than a standard baseplate. Control flare with 4 x flags.

Includes: 
ARRI MB20 mattebox system
Bridge adaptor for 19mm rods
4x5.65 rotating filter holders x 2
4x4 filter holder x 1
Rear 138mm round filter holder
4 x flags
85mm, 95mm, 100mm donuts
Chrosziel Quick-release baseplate with 19mm rods
The MB20, Chrosziel baseplate, & rods travel in a aluminum roadcase

The ARRI MB20 (4x5.65) is a robust & modular compact mattebox that can accept wide angle lenses like the Fujinon 13x4.5 - the MB20 can be attached to the camera via 15mm - 19mm rods or a clip-on adapter. Control flare with 4 x flags. Change lenses with a swing-away bracket.
The Niche MB20 Mattebox kits also include a 'Chrosziel Quick-release baseplate with 19mm rods, offering more camera stability than a standard baseplate.

Includes: 
ARRI MB20 MatteBox (2 x rotating stages - 138 rear filter ring)
4x5.65 filter holders x 2
4x4 filter holder x 1
85mm / 95mm / 100mm donuts
85mm / 95mm / 100mm connectors for clip-on mode
Flags x 4
Clip-on adaptor
Swing away bracket
Chrosziel Quick-release baseplate with 19mm rods
The MB20 & Chrosziel baseplate / 19mm rods travel in a aluminum roadcase

This Chrosziel clip-on matte box is suitable for the Fujinon 13x4.5 wide-angle lens, eliminating any chance of vignetting.

Includes: 
Chrosziel 2-stage mattebox 4x5.65
Top flag
Lens donut

Standard housing suitable for standard lenses.

Includes: 
Chrosziel clip-on mattebox
(1 stage 4x5.65 horizontal / 2nd stage vertical 4x5.65 or 4x4)
Top flag
Lens donut

Tiffen Grads, Soft Edge set / 4x5.65 - .3, .6, .9
Tiffen ND Solids set / 4x5.65 - .3, .6, .9
Schneider Tru Pola / 4x5.65
Schneider Enhancer / 4x5.65
Schneider Clear / 4x5.65
Tiffen Black ProMist / 4x5.65 - 1/8, 1/4
(4x5.65 sets $75.00 per day)
(4x5.65 singles $30.00 per day)


Schneider or Tiffen Pola / 138mm round ($30 per day)
Schneider Pola / 6" round for MB28 Mattebox ($50 per day)
Schneider Tru Pol / 6" round ($50 per day)


Tiffen ND Solids set / 4x4 - .3, .6, .9
Tiffen White ProMist set / 4x4 - 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, full
Tiffen Pola 4x4
Tiffen Clear / 4x4
(4x4 sets $45.00 per day)
(4x4 singles $15 per day)

The new lightweight Arri follow focus designed for lightweight cameras such as the Sony PMW-F3 and Panasonic AF102. Includes focus point 'stop' and reverse direction for Nikon and Zeiss ZF lenses.

Includes: 
Bevelled marking discs x 5
Flexable short shaft (rats tail)
0.6 for Film Primes focus gear
0.8 for Fujinon ENG focus gear

Includes: 
Double sided CFF-1 Follow Focus Unit
Bridge for 19-15mm studio rods
Bridge for LWS 15mm rods
2 x Cine Gears (43 & 35 tooth)
1 x Fujinon Gear
1 x Canon Gear
10 x Discs
Zacuto Rats Tail

The FF-5HD makes working with video lenses easier through a longer swing arm, a lower gear ratio and a selection of video gears.
All Niche FF-5 follow-focus units are double sided.
All Niche cameras travel with Chrosziel lightweight supports to allow the use of 15mm rods - the FF-5 can be used in 15 or 19mm configuration.

Includes: 
ARRI FF-5 Follow Focus unit (double sided)
Adaptor for bridge plate - (allows the use of 19mm rods)
Marking discs x 4
Flexible short shaft (rats tail)
0.6 gear for Fujinon
0.8 gear for primes
Allen key & screwdriver
The FF-5 travels in a Pelican case

The 2065 fluid pan & tilt head features OConnor's stepless counterbalance system as well as ultra-smooth pan & tilt fluid drag designed for cine-style shooting. A collapsible counterbalance crank handle and numerical readout make counterbalancing the payload easy. OConnor's fluid drag system allows an extremely quick pan movement from one position to another, recoving instantly without any spring back. In other words, the Rolls-Royce of fluid head technology

Includes: 
OConnor 2065 Fluid Head (150mm bowl)
Ronford Heavy Duty Tall Legs
Ronford Heavy Duty Shart Legs
Ross West Spreaders
Hi Hat

Go hand-held with these OConnor handle bars (2 sets available)

Suitable for heavy payloads
19mm or 15mm use
Position handles to any position via the ball-joints
Easy and fast removal of handles (leave base upon the rods if desired)

Or if you prefer, go hand-held with Vocas

19mm or 15mm use

(3 sets available)

Includes: 
Sachlter 7+7 Head (or Sachlter Video 30)
Ronford Tall Legs - Heavy Duty (150mm)
Ronford Short Legs - Heavy Duty (150mm)
Ross West ground spreaders x 2
Hi Hat (150mm)
Hex cases available

The Sachlter Video 20 Head has a recommended payload of 20kg's.
Choose between...
Carbon fibre or aluminum Legs - lightweight or heavy duty
Off-ground or on-ground Sachlter spreader.
Travels in a Sachlter tripod tube.

The Video 18 has a recommended payload of 18kg's
Choose between ...
Carbon fibre or aluminum legs, lightweight or heavy duty
Off-ground, or on-ground Sachlter spreader
Travels in a Sachlter tripod tube

The Sachlter Video 15 has a recommended payload of 15kg
Choose between ...
Carbon fibre or aluminum legs
On-ground or off-ground spreader
Travels in a Sachlter tripod tube

The Sachlter DV8 tripod has a recommended payload of 8kg's
Choose between ...
Aluminum or carbon fibre legs
On-ground or off-ground spreader
Travels in a Sachlter tripod tube

We hire battery kits, usually to international crew, due to flight restrictions on batteries. We will hire batteries & chargers in any configuration - type or amount.

Niche can offer ...

Batteries -
Sony BPL95's, BPL60's, BPL65's,
Global Media Li95s, Li160s, Li190s,

Chargers -
Sony BCM-150 4BAY, Sony BCL-120 4BAY, Sony BCM-50 2BAY,

Power Adapters -
Sony AC-DN1 power adaptor, IDX Anton Bauer to V-lock.

Includes: TYPICAL Battery KIT:
Global Media Li95S x 6 / Global Media Li160S x 6
Sony BCM-150 4-bay charger
Power Lead
4-pin AC power lead
Battery kit travels in a aluminum roadcase

- Please enquire for rates on other battery / charger kits -

Includes: 
Kupo C - Stand / with Kupo (Quick Release) Turtle Base
Matthews C - Arm

The Kino Flo, Diva 400 light provides a 'soft' fluroscent light - usually used in interview situations to provide a soft flattering light to the subject - combined with the practicality of this light omitting zero heat, the Diva 400 is a true favorite. Features on-board dimmer, 2 lamp - 4 lamp switch, daylight or tungsten lamp option.

Includes: 
Kino DIVA 400 Light
5 x daylight lamps
5 x tungsten lamps
Gel Frame
400 Flozier
Silver Honeycomb
ARRI Stand
Power Lead
Travels in Kino Flo travel case (705x197x476mm) 5.4kg

Open-face 2000w light

Includes: 
Strand 2K light
ARRI lightstand
Power lead
Spare bulb
Travels in canvas carry case

The ARRI 650 PLUS FRESNAL tungsten spotlight, developed by computer aided design, provides the latest lighting technology. The excellent light performance as well as rigid design makes it ideal for indoor and outdoor applications.

Includes: 
ARRI 650 FRESNAL light & Barndoors
ARRI light stand - 3 stage
Gel holders
Spare bulb
Power Lead
Canvas carry case, or aluminum roadcase

The ARRI 300 FRESNAL PLUS tungsten spotlight, developed by computer aided design, provides the latest lighting technology. The excellent light preformance as well as rigid design makes it ideal for indoor and outdoor applications.

Includes: 
ARRI 300 Fresnal Plus Light
ARRI lightstand - 3 stage
Gel Holder
Spare bulb
Power Lead
Travels in canvas carry case, or aluminum roadcase

The Sachlter Reporter 75H is designed for on-board camera application. Offers a maximum 75w when powered from 12v block batteries. Also able to power from the camera via the Anton Bauer power connector. Powering off the camera requires using a max 35w bulb. The 75H has a built-in dimmer dial.

Includes: 
Sachlter 75H Reporter Light
Barndoors
25w, 50w, 75w bulbs
Anton Bauer Power Cable
Diff frame
12v block battery / charger, if required
Travels in a Pelican case

Small unit for handycam applications. 10watt or 20watt option.
Attach to camera via hotshoe mount.

Includes: 
Sony 20DW2 Video Light
Sony batteries x 3

With the evolution of the wireless Series 500, Sennheiser offers video professionals, high-quality state-of-the-art RF transmission systems with a high level of operational reliability and ease of use.

Includes: Sennheiser SK500 Transmitter pack
Sennheiser EK500 Receiver pack
9v Batteries (1st two included)
Sennheiser ME4 cardioid clip-on lapel mic
Sony Headphones
Manual
This 500 series radio-mic kit travels in a Pelican case

The ME66 is a shotgun microphone capsule designed for use with the K6 power module. It is especially suitable for reporting, film and broadcast location applications and for picking up quiet signals in noisy or acoustically live enviroments.

Length of ME66 & K6 is 315mm (XLR connector excluded)

Super-cardioid / lobar pick-up pattern
Highly directional
Low inherent self-noise
High sensitivity
Wide frequency response

Includes: Sennheiser ME66 Mirophone & K6 power module
XLR cables short & long
Sony headphones
Rycote mic holder
Sennheiser mic clamp
Foam & Fluffy windsheild
Spare AA battery
Screwdriver
The ME66 mic kit travels in a Pelican case

The ME64 is a cardioid microphone capsule designed for use with the K6 power module. It has a very wide range of applications including reporting, interviews, dubbing, live sound reinforcement and recording applications.
Niche uses the ME64 mic on several cameras as a camera mic.

A good choice for small camera applications as the ME64 & K6 is only 200mm long(excluding XLR connector)

Excellent directivity across whole frequency range
Very good feedback rejection
Effective rejection of incidental rear noise
High speech clarity
High maximum sound pressure level
Wide frequency range
Integrated pop filter

Includes: Sennhesier ME64 Microphone & K6 power module
Windshield Fluffy
XLR cables short & long
Spare AA battery
Sennheiser mic clamp
Sony Headphones
Screwdriver
The ME64 mic travels in a Pelican case

The TRAM TR-50 ia a professional lavalier microphone that answers the needs of the most demanding sound recording engineer. The extended frequency response range and omni-directional characteristics have been designed to satisfy the most stringent requirements in all professional audio fields, particularly film and TV production.

Nominal impedance; 3,000
Maximum SPL; -134dB
Current Drain (Micro A); 20-40
Operating Voltage; 1.5v

Includes: TRAM TR-50 lapel Mic Kit
Wind Sheild
Mic Holders x 4
Spare battery
XLR Cable
Headphones

3-stage boom poles available

The EX30 deck allows simple viewing of recorded material via the built-in LCD screen or to a connected monitor; dubbing to other formats/media such as HDV, XDCAM HD and HDCAM; and feeding nonlinear editing systems. In addition the EX30 can be used as a full HD recorder for event recordings - it can record HD signal outputs from a switcher. The deck is equipped with a wide array of interfaces including HD-SDI input and output, HDMI output, HD analog component, composite outputs and more.

Includes: 
Sony EX30 SXS VTR Deck
Sony 32GB SXS cards x 2
Remote Control
Cables / various
Power Cable
Instruction Manual

The PDW-U1 ia a compact, mobile and highly cost-effective drive for use with PCs. It can handle Professional Disc media (XDCam disc) recorded in both HD or SD formats, as well as the new 'dual-layer' discs. The PDW-U1 serves as an external PC drive via a common USB connection, and enables direct viewing access from a PC to material recorded on XDCam disc. The PDW-U1 can also be used as a source feeder for nonlinear editing systems.

Download the 'PDW-U1 (V2.3.0) Drivers for Windows & Mac' from the LINKS tab.

http://www.sonybusiness.co.nz
Resources > Support/Resources > Broadcast & Production

Includes: 
Sony PDW-U1 XDCam drive unit
Ac power adaptor
Power lead
USB Cable
Travels in Pelican case

The NanoFlash is a solid-state HD/SD recorder/player that utilizes the very high-quality Sony XDCAM 4:2:2 Codec to write native Quicktime, MXF (Video/Audio/Time-code), or MPG files onto Compact Flash media.

Record up to 280Mbps in I-Frame, Record up to 180Mbps in Long GOP
Record Progressive or Interlace
Record Off-Speed, Record Time-Lapse
SDI/ASI In and Out
HDMI In and Out

Includes: 
SanDisk EXTREME PRO 64GB Compact Flash cards x 2
SanDisk EXTREME PRO 32GB Compact Flash card x 1
Compact Flash card reader
BNC Cables
D-Tap power cable
Ball-head hot-shoe mount
Manual

A single slot SXS card reader for download of video.
For Windows & Mac OS.

Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0 compliant)

Includes: Sony SXS reader unit
AC Power Unit / Cable
USB Cable

A single-slot P2 card drive for fast reliable video off-load.

Supports all P2 card sizes, HD and SD shooting formats, HD and SD frame rates.
Compatible with - Mac OS X, Windows 7, Vista, XP,

Download the 'AJ-PCD2G USB Driver' for Windows or Mac,
via the 'P2 downloads' located on the LINKS tab.

Includes: Panasonic AJ-PCD2 P2 Card Drive
1 x USB Cable for data
1 x USB Cable for power (seperate power supply not required)

The Sony DSR-45P VTR deck with it's i-LINK interface allows sealess intergration into compatible DV-based editing suites. Analog component connectors allow the unit to accept and transfer high-quality video & audio.
Equipped with a 2-inch LCD monitor, the DSR-45 displays information including; audio level, system status, and the working video image.
Analog Component Input / Output
S-Video Input / Output
Composite Input / Output

Includes: 
Sony DSR-45P VTR Deck
DV Cable
S-Video Cable
Component Cable
Instruction Manual / Power Lead
Travels in Aluminium Roadcase

Niche BNC cables are made from Japanese manufactured Canare cable. We can supply BNC lengths from 0.3 metre - 50 metres. We will hire BNC cables on their own if required. Our cables are suitable for all HD applications.

All monitors include BNC cable.

Slave your external audio & camera timecode

Includes: 
Ambient ACC501 Master Controller
Ambient ACL203 Lockits x 4
Spare Cables,