Film & Video Production Equipment Rental in Calgary

the canon c500 mark ii, our industry workhorse cameras.

The Canon C500 Mark II is a powerhouse of digital cinema, offering exceptional image quality, versatility, and reliability — making it a go-to choice for high-end productions. Whether shooting branded content, commercials, documentaries, or music videos, this camera delivers cinematic results that meet broadcast and theatrical standards.

📸 Key Features:

• Full-Frame 5.9K CMOS Sensor
  Capture stunning, organic images with beautiful shallow depth of field and incredible detail. The full-frame sensor supports 5.9K RAW recording and oversampled 4K, resulting in ultra-sharp visuals with a rich cinematic feel.

• Canon RAW Light and XF-AVC Recording
  Offers flexible workflows with internal 5.9K Canon RAW Light or 4K 10-bit 4:2:2 XF-AVC recording, giving filmmakers robust options for post-production.

• Modular, Customizable Design
  Built with a flexible modular design, the C500 Mark II adapts easily to various shooting styles — whether handheld, gimbal, studio, or drone work. The user-swappable lens mount system supports EF, PL, and even B4 mounts, making it a future-proof investment for any creative scenario.

• Dual Pixel CMOS Autofocus
  Canon's renowned Dual Pixel AF provides reliable and smooth autofocus performance, perfect for solo operators and documentary-style shooting.

• 12G-SDI and HDMI Outputs
  Supports up to 4K at 60fps via 12G-SDI and HDMI, enabling high-resolution external monitoring and recording.

• High Frame Rate (HFR) Options
  Capture slow-motion footage with 120fps in 2K/HD and 60fps in 4K for dramatic effect.

• Built-In ND Filters and Dual CFexpress Slots
  Internal ND filters (up to 10 stops) and dual card slots for CFexpress media offer speed, reliability, and professional-grade workflow efficiency.

🎬 Why We Use them at Hemstock Films:

The C500 Mark II is our cinema workhorse. It delivers the color science, dynamic range, and reliability we need for everything from intimate interviews and natural-light documentaries to high-end commercial and music video work. With 15+ stops of dynamic range and Canon’s legendary color rendering, it ensures every project is captured with precision and artistry.

📂 Ideal For:

• Commercial and branded content

• Music videos

• Documentary filmmaking

• Corporate storytelling

Zeiss CP.2 Compact Prime Lens Set

Cinematic Versatility in Pristine Precision

At Hemstock Films, we shoot with a carefully curated set of Zeiss Compact Prime CP.2 lenses, prized for their cinematic character, robust mechanics, and exceptional optical quality. These professional-grade lenses bring consistency, clarity, and creative flexibility to every production — whether we're filming high-end commercials, music videos, corporate brand stories, or documentary narratives.

🎥 Available Focal Lengths in Our Kit:

• 21mm T2.9

• 28mm T2.1

• 35mm T1.5

• 50mm T2.1

• 85mm T2.1

• 100mm T2.1

• 135mm T2.1

🔑 Key Features:

• Full-Frame Coverage
  All CP.2 lenses in our kit offer full-frame sensor coverage, making them ideal for use with high-resolution cinema cameras like our Canon C500 Mark II.

• Consistent T-Stops and Color Matching
  The entire set is color-matched, minimizing color shifts between lenses and ensuring a seamless post-production workflow. The consistent T2.1–T1.5 apertures across key focal lengths allow for precise exposure control and creative depth of field.

• Robust Cine Housing with 300° Focus Throw
  Designed with true cinema mechanics, including long focus throws, solid gear rings, and smooth aperture control. These lenses are built to withstand demanding on-set environments while offering excellent tactile control.

• Minimal Focus Breathing & Sharp Optics
  Zeiss CP.2s are known for their edge-to-edge sharpness, low distortion, and negligible focus breathing — ideal for both handheld documentary shooting and precision-driven commercial work.

🎬 Why We Use Zeiss CP.2s:

These lenses deliver the clean, crisp cinematic look our clients expect — with a touch of Zeiss’s signature contrast and micro-contrast that makes images pop. Whether capturing an expressive close-up on the 85mm or a sweeping environmental wide on the 21mm, our CP.2 set gives us the freedom to tell your story with clarity and style.