It’s faster! No more running around contacting photographers through sketchy sites or inactive Facebook groups. Hire video cameras from other filmmakers directly. You can find available equipment in your area through our site. Want to hire a camera for one day? No problem. Even if it’s a spontaneous impulse. It’s safe! All equipment shared through Wedio is insured to the tune of €40,000 - no matter the time or place. All our lenders are ID verified and are rated by other members of the camera sharing community. There is full transparency in all rentals done through our site. It’s personal! Have a wildly specific question about your video camera? What lenses to use? What rig is appropriate? By hiring through Wedio you’ll get in touch with other photographers and filmmakers who can help you out. Cinema cameras For some, a cinema camera must have a minimum resolution and data rate. Some require an avalanche of controls or a particular colour gamut. Others will expect their cinema camera to have a specific look and shape. One thing that seems to be a reoccurring requirement is that a cinema camera must capture the highest possible overall image quality. The most important parameter here is the dynamic range. A wide dynamic range will not only allow you great freedom in post-production; it will also make your images usable for modern HDR displays. Because of all these required features, cinema cameras will usually be built for pure pro-performance, and you need to take that into consideration in terms of skills and budget. Mirrorless cameras The mirrorless camera has multiple advantages, and more production houses will be putting their time and efforts into new and upgraded versions of this camera in 2021. A mirrorless camera offers you the option of an electronic shutter, this allows you to shoot silently and at a faster rate. A mirrorless camera will also contain a physical shutter, yielding better results. They also come with all sort of cool bonus features – real hocus pocus kind of features; manual focusing guide and focus peaking, to mention a few. Mirrorless cameras can vary greatly when it comes to quality, and even the best EVFs are nowhere near as good as optical (DSLR) viewfinders when it comes to clarity. DSLR cameras Whether you're a newbie or a veteran, a DSLR is worth considering. DSLR stands for "digital single-lens reflex" camera. There is a mirror inside the camera, reflecting the light coming from the lens. This light is then reflected into a viewfinder, giving you a clear sight of what's in front of the camera. When it comes to a DSLR, its most significant advantage is that it allows you to see the scene or the subject you're going to shoot in real-time. It can be a great choice due to its robust, high-quality design which allows it to have a long lifespan. The DSLR camera has its pitfalls too. While it creates incredible images and has a range of superb features, it can be heavy and bulky to walk around with. Camcorder If your main focus is to shoot video, a camcorder is a solid bet. Camcorders are specifically designed for video recording and can produce exceptional video quality. They can zoom and focus really well, often with a defined AF system. It fits your hand comfortably and is likely to feature hand-shake detection or stabilization software. It's worth noting that when it comes to recording in low light video, a camcorder may not be ideal as many have smaller sensors. If you're a photographer who just enjoys taking the occasional "family trip" photo, stills will not be the camcorders forte. Medium format cameras A medium format is any sensor-size exceeding the full-frame size of 24mm x 36mm. The colouring, dynamic range, clarity, and depth of field in a medium format camera is astonishing. In fact, medium format is known for its ability for creating almost life-like imagery and stunning colour. Its large sensor also allows for a wider dynamic range, which will preserve details that are often lost in the highlights and shadow areas of your image. What's great about a medium format camera is that it will give you the flexibility (music to a creator's ears) for creative format ratios. This means that if you're looking to shoot within a specific aspect ratio to maximize your creative vision, the medium format cameras are a great way to go. 360-degree cameras This lets you capture 360 degrees of your view both in video and still form. This type of camera works great because it doesn't require much effort, since it will always be pointing in the right direction – get it? Because it's 360–degrees. They now come with impressive image stabilization. They've been added "over capture" which will open up a world of possibilities... to the infinity and beyond… you can frame your shot in post, slow down or speed it up, and insert pans and zooms. Most 360-degree cameras are wireless, tiny, and very easy to store & carry around, making them the perfect tool to have in your arsenal. You should know that it's not possible to change lenses on this type of camera, and it comes with a very modest sensor size of 1/ 2 3". So, creativity is the keyword here – not quality.