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Video Gear Rentals
Rent Professional or Consumer Video Gear For Your Next Shoot
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- Rent Prosumer & Consumer Cameras, Tripods
From $49.95
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- Rent Floor Stand or Camera-Mounted Lighting
From $19.95
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- Wireless Handheld, Lav & Shotgun
Mic's From $29.95
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- Video Mixers, Comm Systems & More
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Sony DSR-VX2100 Video Camera

Looking for a bright image even in dim conditions? The VX2100 is an outstanding low light video camera. Leave it in auto and it's ready to go, or set the iris, shutter, and zoom to manual for a signature shot. This camera is broadcast worthy at less than 4 lbs.
- 520 lines of resolution
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2 1/2" swivel LCD screen
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Mini DV tape stock
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12x optical zoom (48x digital)
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Steadyshot assist

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Sony HDR-FX1 HD Video Camera

High Definition has arrived at a price you can afford. Not only does the FX1 shoot 1080 lines of resolution, but it comes with a great Karl Ziess 12x zoom lens, the full array of manual controls and a brilliant 1.5" swivel LCD.
- 16x9 1080i format
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Switchable from high definition to standard definition
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Standard MiniDV tapestock
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Full manual controlled iris, white balance, zoom, and shutter
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Expanded view focus assist feature zooms in for a very tight focus
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Weight 4 lbs. 4 oz.

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Panasonic AG-DVX100B

This is the latest version of the Panasonic 24p/30p Mini-DV videocamera every filmmaker has wanted to get his hands on. The DVX100B has over 20 more features than the original "A" version. If you want the best 16:9 24p look at a reasonable price, this is your answer. Call to reserve early as this one rents quickly!
- 1/3" 3-CCD mini DV camcorder shoots in either 24fps (for a look and feel of the big screen), 30fps or 60 fps mode.
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The Leica lens offers superior imaging and a shooting distance down to 2 feet, virtually eliminating the need for a wide angle lens.
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Ultra slow servo driven zoom and high speed manual zoom control for maximum creativity.
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2 channel XLR audio inputs.

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Canon HF200 - High Definition Handheld Camcorder

This hand-held video camera is perfect for shooting a wide variety of events. The Canon HF200 is capable of shooting in full 1920x1080 resolution on its supplied SD Cards. With the supplied SD Cards you can shoot for hours. Transfer your recordings to your computer with the supplied USB cable. We are pleased to add this camera to our rental inventory.
- 4 - 8GB SD Cards supplied
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USB Connectivity
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Records in H.264 MPEG-4
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1920x1080 Resolution
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15X Optical Zoom
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2.7" Widescreen Display
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Please note: this camera does require iMovie Ver.8 or higher to transfer footage

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Basic MiniDV Video Camera

Rent this Canon ZR850 video camera for simple and affordable video creation. With this easy to use consumer digital camcorder you will be videotaping in seconds. The EASY mode and the joystick menu system are user very friendly. This Canon video camera produces vivid colors and sharp pictures in a very small package.
- Mini DV video format
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Digital still photos on SD memory card
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2.7" color LCD flip out display
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Selectable 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio
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Manual or auto control of white balance

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Manfrotto 055V Tripod with Manfrotto 501 Floating Head

Great for prosumer cameras or videocamera up to 13lbs. The Bogen Manfrotto Positive fluid movement provides exceptionally smooth control on pan and tilt movements.
- Pan: 360°
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Special Teflon-coated discs for smooth movement
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Seperate pan and tilt lock
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Center sliding column on tripod
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Three sections legs on tripod with tightening mechanisms

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Vinten Vision 11 Broadcast Tripod

This carbon fiber tripod with professional pan and tilt head is perfect for broadcast cameras.
- Perfect Balance with Digital readouts
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Backlit drag knobs
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Illuminated Levelling Bubble
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Lubricated Friction Drag System
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Maximum payload: 37.5 lbs

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Lowel Omni Lighting Kit

4 Omni Lights and stands with barn doors. Perfect for field videotaping. Wide focusing range makes them great for key or back lights. Comes in a hard shell case with wheels for easy transport.
- Tungsten halogen bulbs
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500 watts each
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8.2 amps each
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21 lbs in hardshell case
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Protective screens included

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Lowel Rifa Lite 66 Kit

This is a great set of soft boxes for casting a diffused light on your subject either as a key or fill. These lights are lightweight and easy to set up in less than 60 seconds
- Tungsten Halogen bulb
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Max 750 W lamp
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25" square woven glass fabric diffusion screen
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lamp centered in collapsible high temp silver aluminized fabric

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Flolight Microbeam 128

A great tool for any videographer on the move. This light fits in the accessory shoe of most camcorders and has a variable control to optimize the amount of light on your subject. High output compact LED light, 100W hot box equivalent output. This model last over 6 hours with camera batteries.
- 128 Ultra Bright 5600K LED's
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Comes with 2 batteries and charger
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Variable control from 10% - 100% power
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Only 1lb

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Sennheiser Evolution G2 Wireless Microph

Looking for wireless voice recording directly into your video camera? This kit offers either a lavalier (lapel) mic or a handheld mic transmitting to a camera mounted receiver. Crystal clear reception over a wide UHF frequency range. These mics are easy to use and very small.
- Auto scan searches for available clear frequencies.
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Extremely small clip-on microphone is almost invisible.
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Four preset frequencies ready for immediate use
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Both transmitter and receiver feature "low battery" indicators
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Transmission range: approximatly 490'

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Shotgun Microphone Sennheiser ME 66

Rent this awsome Sennheiser ME 66 short shotgun mic for field recording applications requiring low pickup from outside of the pickup direction. Maintain high sound quality as you move from windy streets to the studio. High sensitivity, wide frequency, directional microphone. Kit includes:
- ME66 shotgun microphone wtih K6 capsule
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10' Boom Pole
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Rycote softie windscreen
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25' XLR cable

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Beachtek Camera Mounted Audio Adapter

Mix two Microphone XLR inputs down to one mini jack audio output for a Professional sound at a consumer price! This model is specific for the Sony VX and FX series camcorders and mounts directly under the camera.
- Two balanced XLR Inputs
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One auxillary mini-jack input
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Dual MIC/LINE level switches
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Dual Trim Controls
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MONO/STEREO switchable

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Sony DSR-11 MiniDV/DVCAM VCR Deck

Don't wear out your camera to inport and export footage onto your computer. This DVCAM/miniDV deck is easy to use and very portable for field recording. Firewire and analog input/output cabability for great flexibility.
- Selectable DV or DVCAM recording and playback capability
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Use with either full size DV or mini DV tapes
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Plays both NTSC and PAL formats (does not convert)
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4 pin i.Link Firewire, S-Video and RCA input and outputs
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6.1 lbs

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Edirol V-4 Video Mixer/Switcher

Rent this video mixer/switcher for use in nightclubs, places of worship, theatres, and other live performances. The compact design of the V-4 gives you the freedom to make your video sources come alive.
- 2 - Svideo Inputs
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4 - RCA Video Inputs
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2 - RCA Video Outputs (Plus preview out)
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Midi in/out
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Very light - less than 4 lbs

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Sony 8 Inch PVM-8045Q Field Monitor

Super fine pitch portable field monitor for a great image anywhere. Operates with with AC or DC power sources. Rugged metal case with top mounted handle for easy transport. A/B switchable for two video inputs.
- 450 TV Lines
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Component inputs (Y/R-Y/B-Y or RGB or Y/C)
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Built in speaker for audio monitoring
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Accepts 4 color standards (NTSC / PAL / SECAM)
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A/B input switchable

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15 inch Tripod Mounted Teleprompter

Stop stuggling with que cards and do it like the pros with a professional teleprompter. Unit has everything you need but the camera. It can be modified for use with a prosumer type camera or a shoulder models. Unit Includes:
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15" bright LCD monitor, mirror and lens hood
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Bracket for camera and tripod mounting
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Vinten Vision 11 broadcast tripod

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Portacom Communications System by Anchor Audio

Need two way communications with camera operators. This is the most affordable and reliable setup available. comes is a lightweight carrying case and XLR cabling
- Portable 4 dual earpiece headsets and belt packs
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One base signal distribution box needs AC power
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XLR cabling included
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Weight: 21 lbs.

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Portable Backdrop Stand

This is a very lightweight, but durable frame unit for putting up a backdrop on location. The cross beam can support a 9 foot paper roll or a muslin drape.
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1 cross beam extendablet to 10 feet wide
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Rents with one paper roll or muslin

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Video Equipment Rental Equipment Delivery in the San Francisco Bay Area

Delivery prices vary by location. We often can deliver in less than 4 hours. Avista rentals delivers video cameras and video equipment rentals to San Francisco, San Jose, Walnut Creek, San Mateo, Oakland, Berkeley, Palo Alto, Fremont, Newark, Morgan Hill, Sunnyvale and other San Francisco bay area locations.
- Evening and weekend delivery available starting at $50/trip
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Ask about full service set-up
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Rent an AV technician starting at $50/hour for worry free operation

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Avista's San Jose office provides the following video production rentals and video camera rentals: 3 chip digital video camera rentals, camcorder rentals, HD video camera rentals, mini dv video camera rentals, camcorder tripod rentals, tungsten video lighting rentals, diffusion video lighting rentals, video camera mounted lighting rentals, shotgun microphone rentals, wireless lavaliere microphone rentals, wireless lapel microphone rentals, video mixer rentals, DV VTR VCR rentals, backdrop rentals, field monitor rentals, two way communication system rentals, video teleprompter rentals..
Northern California video production equipment and video camera rentals servicing: San Jose, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, San Rafael, Sausalito, San Mateo, Redwood City, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Fremont, Pleasanton, Walnut Creek, Livermore, Dublin, Danville, Newark, Marin, Alameda, San Francisco, SF bay area.
Avista Rents the following brand name video production equipment from our San Jose area Office: Sony DSR-vx2100 mini dv 3chip video camera rentals, sony HDR-FX1 HD mini dv 3 chip video camera rentals, Sony HVR-Z1U HD 3 chip mini dv video camera rentals, Panasonic AG-DVX100B 3 chip mini dv video camera rentals, manfrotto and bogen tripod rentals, lowel omni and rifa video light kit rentals, NRG Varalux video camera mounted rentals, sony DSR-11 mini dv vtr vcr rentals, videonix mx-1 video mixer rentals, sennheiser wireless lapel microphone rentals, sennheiser shotgun microphone rentals, portacom clearcom communication system rentals.
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