User Guides

User Guides


Get familiar with the gear you rent from us. On this section you can find user guides for most of the equipment we carry, if you have any additional questions regarding a specific function contact us and we'll be glad to help out!

All user guides are copyrighted by each manufacturer and they are only provided here for our clients' convenience.


Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS
Canon 
The pinnacle in Canon's constant-aperture telephoto zoom lenses, the 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS produces incredible results.

Canon Speedlite 430EX II

Canon Speedlite 430EX II
Canon 
The Speedlite 430EX II is a powerful flash with a fast recycling time in a very compact and durable body.

Canon Speedlite 580EX II

Canon Speedlite 580EX II
Canon 
A powerful flash which provides fast recycling times and consistent color.

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II
Canon 
A fast lens that delivers superb optical performance, ideal for portraits, weddings and other low light conditions.

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon 
A compact and lightweight zoom lens that offers good performance and built-in image stabilizer.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS
Canon 
A notably updated version of Canon's popular 100mm Macro lens. Now an L-series and featuring Canon's newest Image Stabilization technology.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Body

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Body
Canon 
Compact and lightweight, the 5D Mark II provides 21.1 MP, Live View Mode, HD video capture, ISO sensitivity up to 25,600 & more.

Canon EOS 7D Body

Canon EOS 7D Body
Canon 
Designed for pros and semi-pros alike, the Canon EOS 7D is a high-performance digital SLR, that features 18MP, HD video recording & more.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon 
This lens improves upon its predecessor, one of the most acclaimed lenses in the Canon EF line.

Canon MR-14EX Macro Ring Lite Flash

Canon MR-14EX Macro Ring Lite Flash
Canon 
A compact flash specifically designed for macro shooting and loaded with features and capabilities.

Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S

Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S
Nikon 
This lens delivers delivers edge-to-corner sharpness, and is ideal for wide-angle shots of Landscapes and Scenery.

Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX
Nikon 
A lens designed for DX Format dSLR cameras, the 10.5mm is ideal to achieve unique visual effects, or when shooting in tight spaces.

Nikon SB-900 Speedlight

Nikon SB-900 Speedlight
Nikon 
A powerful flash unit that can work as a stand-alone flash, or as part of a wireless group.

Nikon 50mm f/1.4G AF-S

Nikon 50mm f/1.4G AF-S
Nikon 
With an f/1.4 maximum aperture, this lens allows for fast, accurate shooting with available light. Ideal for portraits.

Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G AF-S DX

Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G AF-S DX
Nikon 
The lens is targeted at professional and advanced amateur users who demand both high optical performance and wideangle focal zoom range.

Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G AF-S

Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G AF-S
Nikon 
The Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Autofocus Lens is a fast aperture standard zoom lens designed for photojournalism and general photography.

Nikon D300s Body

Nikon D300s Body
Nikon 
The D300s SLR builds upon the success of the D300 by adding HD Video Recording, 51-point AF system, 100% viewfinder accuracy, 7 FPS & More.

Nikon 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G AF-S DX

Nikon 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G AF-S DX
Nikon 
Designed for the APS-C sized sensor found on many Nikon cameras, this lens is ideal for landscapes or interior views.

Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR

Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR
Nikon 
A high-power zoom with vibration reduction (VR) that allows handheld super-telephoto zoom shooting in poorly lit conditions.

Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II AF-S

Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II AF-S
Nikon 
The newest version of Nikon's popular 70-200mm lens featuring an innovative and improved Vibration Reduction system.

Nikon 16mm f/2.8D Fisheye

Nikon 16mm f/2.8D Fisheye
Nikon 
A lens with a picture angle of 180 degrees (diagonal) and a fast f/2.8 aperture makes it ideal for low-light situations.

Nikon D90 Body

Nikon D90 Body
Nikon 
A 12.3-megapixel camera with a 3" LCD display, Live View, HD Video Recording capabilities and more.

Lensbaby Composer (Canon)

Lensbaby Composer (Canon)
Canon 
The Composer is based on a ball and socket configuration that delivers a smooth system for selective focus photography.

Lensbaby Composer (Nikon)

Lensbaby Composer (Nikon)
Nikon 
The Composer is based on a ball and socket configuration that delivers a smooth system for selective focus photography.

AlienBees Ringflash ABR800

AlienBees Ringflash ABR800
All Camera Systems
The ABR800 is a highly evolved, self-contained ringflash system. It is compact and easy to use with lenses up to 4 inches in diameter.

AlienBees B800

AlienBees B800
All Camera Systems
A self-contained studio flash unit, producing 320 true wattseconds and 800 effective wattseconds of power & 14,000 lumensecond of output.

PocketWizard Plus II

PocketWizard Plus II
All Camera Systems
The PocketWizard Plus II triggers lights or cameras within a range of 1600 feet of the transceiver. Note: You need at least 2 units.

PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver

PocketWizard FlexTT5 Transceiver
Canon 
This Transceiver Radio Slave is part of an ultra-versatile radio slave system, and is dedicated specifically to the Canon E-TTL II system.

PocketWizard MiniTT1 Transmitter

PocketWizard MiniTT1 Transmitter
Canon 
Part of an ultra-versatile radio slave system, the MiniTT1 is dedicated specifically to the Canon E-TTL II flash control system.

Sekonic L-358 Light Meter

Sekonic L-358 Light Meter
All Camera Systems
A user-friendly meter with advanced features. Accurate down to a 10th of a stop for both ambient and electronic flash light.

Glidecam 2000 PRO

Glidecam 2000 PRO
All Camera Systems
Lightweight, hand-held camcorder stabilizing systems allows you to shoot incredibly smooth and graceful shots.

Redrock Micro Captain Stubling

Redrock Micro Captain Stubling
All Camera Systems
A bundled kit designed to turn DSLR hybrid cameras into a video rig.

Redrock Micro DSLR Cinema Bundle

Redrock Micro DSLR Cinema Bundle
All Camera Systems
A comprehensive package for converting video DSLRs to useful cinema production tools.

Rode Stereo VideoMic

Rode Stereo VideoMic
All Camera Systems
True stereo X/Y recording in a compact, camera mountable microphone.

Rode NTG-2 Shotgun Microphone

Rode NTG-2 Shotgun Microphone
All Camera Systems
A condenser shotgun microphone designed for professional audio capturing in the field or indoors. Powered by a AA battery or +48V phanton.

Portable Background System

Portable Background System
All Camera Systems
A portable background system that can be set up in minutes, includes adjustable stand and one background muslin.

Shure SM93 Lavalier Microphone

Shure SM93 Lavalier Microphone
All Camera Systems
An omnidirectional, subminiature, lavalier condenser microphone designed for use in TV broadcasting, theater, and other applications.

LensAlign Pro

LensAlign Pro
All Camera Systems
A unique and accurate way to check the focusing performance of your camera and lens combinations.

Steadicam Merlin Stabilizing System

Steadicam Merlin Stabilizing System
All Camera Systems
A stabilizing system for small camcorders or DSLRs (up to 5 lb). This system utilizes a metal gimbal to achieve smooth camera movement.

7" LCD Field Monitor

7
All Camera Systems
The Marshall V-LCD70XP-HDMI is a durable, lightweight 7" LCD field monitor designed for use on both camcorders and video DSLRs.

DV PROMIX 3 Field Mixer

DV PROMIX 3 Field Mixer
All Camera Systems
This mixer features 3 balanced XLR female inputs with switchable phantom power. Output section features 2 balanced XLR connectors.

Matthews MASTER Car Mounting System

Matthews MASTER Car Mounting System
All Camera Systems
This kit uses the BH-20 ball head & 3 provided suction cups along with grip heads, rods and adapters to mount cameras weighing up to 40 lb.