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New Profoto Daylight HMI 800 Has Arrived at CSI Rentals

CSI Rentals celebrates the new year with lots of new rental equipment additions for professional photographers and videographers

Thanks to higher efficiency and light quality of Metal Halide technology, ProDaylight units are the ideal light for your HD videos. In addition, ProDaylight units are equipped with a state of the art cooling system which is designed to eliminate noises to make live sound recordings easier.
CSI Rentals is proud to welcome the new Profoto Daylight HMI 800

The new ProDaylight is designed for heavy-duty use, their metal housing, ballasts and all components are solid, reliable and withstand even the most demanding shooting situations. ProDaylight’s also have built-in Profoto’s “Air” radio remote capability, which gives the user the capability to activate or deactivate and dim 50% of the light. By using Profoto’s Studio software, a user can create and coordinate a multiple lighting setup, which includes numerous units of flashes and continuous lights from their computers.

Flicker-free electronic ballast with control of ballast frequency enables user to use ProDaylight in low frame to high frame per second video shoots.

ProDaylight is designed to produce higher efficiency and light quality for both photographers and videographers. They accept most of the Profoto Light Shaping Tools plus some new accessories that are dedicated to video productions

CSI Rentals has added the Profoto Daylight HMI to rental inventory of HMI and k5600 Joker Bug lights lights

As More and more photographers are required to shoot video. But it is not just a requirement; it is also an opportunity since they can make use of their existing knowledge of light shaping in a brand new setting. In a response to this, Profoto has created its most versatile Light Shaping Tool to date: The Cine Reflector.
The Cine Reflector is a hybrid Light Shaping Tool. It works with both flash lights and continuous lights. The Cine Reflector is also the world’s first modular reflector, which means that it fuses the movie industry’s popular PAR (parabolic) reflector with the classic Profoto Zoom reflector. In addition, five different types of lenses (including a Fresnel) provide an array of light shaping possibilities. This, combined with scrims, color filters and barn doors, offers photographers, DPs and gaffers unparalleled artistic freedom.

The built-in PAR reflector increases the light output by 1 f-stop. It can be used as it is, or in combination with the PAR lenses to adjust the beam spread. Use it to shoot HD videos or to create movie light effects.

The included Zoom reflector is a textured Open Face type reflector, which provides a crisp, even light. The beam angle can easily be adjusted in the range of 35-105° without the need for lenses, thanks to Profoto’s renowned Zoom function. Use it to shape your flash light with precision.

The Cine Reflector is an integrated part of Profoto’s comprehensive Light Shaping System. It works with all existing Profoto flash heads and continuous light sources. It is also equipped with a double layer housing to protect users from burns and to increase robustness. The housing provides an umbrella attachment, and a metal bracket is included for overhead mounting.

In summary, the unique Cine Reflector allows you to instantly transform your photo set into a video set. Use the reflectors individually or combine them with each other. Experiment with the different lenses, scrims and filters. There are hundreds of different combinations to explore, and the creative possibilities are just about endless.

The Profoto Cine reflector and Cine video production kit is also available fro rental in New York at CSI Rentals

CSI Rentals is also offering a special introductory price which will enable photographers and videographers to test drive the new Profoto daylight HMI 800 Cine kit with a discount of $100.00 for the first time rental of this light please enter the code Test Drive at check out to benfit from this offer

Profoto Daylight with Cine Reflector

Profoto Daylight with Cine Reflector production kit

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The New Android App for The Professional Photo Industry

There is always Something New at CSI Rentals, New Equipment, New Services, New Ideas, New Conveniences
In the past few months CSI Rentals has added many new lines to their wide equipment inventory including new DSLR Video Accessories & Lighting gear,
The latest hit is the New Android App which opens new doors for Android users to browse and also Reserve their equipment directly from their phone the new android app offers the exact same great services as the CSI Rentals I tunes App which has become the App of the photo industry!

Download The CSI Rentals Android App Here Free

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The New Apple I Pad 2 on your next shoot

The New Apple Ipad 2 is part of the photographic family

With all the great things you read and hear about the new ipad 2 with all its features for personal use, it has also become a great tool for professional photographers and digital techs for client previewing, downloading, organizing photos and Videos.

The CSI Rentals I Pad has been outfitted with lots of photographic downloads including the great Capture One Pro 6 which has been built to support the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch application called Capture Pilot™ that allows you to wirelessly view, zoom in on, and pan high resolution RAW, JPEG and TIFF images from leading DSLR and medium format camera systems.

More Details

CSI Rentals offers a introductory spacial by including a Ipad 2 with any Digital Capture Package rental

Apple ipad 2 now part of your photo shoot

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Welcome the NEW Panasonic professional 4/3″ large image video camcorder

Panasonic AGAF100 with Zacuto Crossfire

NOW IN RENTAL  

The AG-AF100 is the first professional 4/3″ large image video camcorder optimized for high-definition video recording. Targeted at the video and film production communities, the AF100 delivers the shallow depth of field and wider field of view of a large imager, with the flexibility and cost advantages of a handheld camcorder. The AF100 has the ability to use virtually any professional quality lens with the addition of an easily obtainable adapter.

The design of the AF100’s 4/3-inch sensor affords depth of field and field of view similar to that of 35mm movie cameras in a less expensive camera body. Equipped with an interchangeable lens micro 4/3″ mount, the AF100 can utilize an array of low-cost, widely-available still camera lenses as well as film-style lenses with fixed focal lengths, prime lenses, and zoom lenses

The Novoflex adapter for Nikon Lenses which enables to use all Nikon AF Lenses is available now , the adapter for Canon EOS Lenses is due to arrive in March which will open to a wide selection of Canon lenses as well as the Zeiss CP.2 Prime lenses 

Rent in now   

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Introducing the CSI Rentals App

We are proud to share the good news that we have completed development of the new CSI Rentals APP for I phone / I pad

The CSI Rentals App Is the first photography equipment APP with ability to Reserve your rental order direct from your i Phone or iPad

No need to wait till you get to the studio to prep for tomorrows shoot, now organize browse your equipment details get your instant quote and also reserve while on location, traveling, or just away from a computer.
Your new App offers the same services as our main rental web site www.csirentals.com which has become the professional photo industries number one source for online equipment ordering and also a great source of professional information being the only photo equipment rental web site featuring for each item
•Full Item Description •Item Images •Accessories listed per item
•Equipment Updates
•Special Offers
Much thought and effort was invested and tested by leading photographers and photo assistants to customize our app to fit the needs of the Professional photographers, Photo assistants and Digital techs

Our App is available FREE from the Apple iTunes store

Download it free today and enjoy using it

Your feedback is important to us

Please share your suggestions or comments about our App and website orders@csirentals.com

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Location and inventory expansion

We would like to share the great news of our inventory additions with the expansion of our location.

With the expansion of space at our New York City street level store which doubled our area enabling us to offer more special combo deals by almost doubling our inventory with great new arrivals in all of the following departments

HDSLR Video : CSI Rentals has become New York City’s leading source for DSLR HD Cameras, Lenses and video accessories, with the ever so fast growing technology in this area CSI Rentals features the complete line of follow focus rigs by Zacuto, Redrock and Genus with all accessories as Marshal monitors, LED Lights, Matte Boxes, Filters a vast selection of Audio gear, Glide Tracks, Stabilizers, Camera Support systems, Cranes, Dollies + Track , Sliders. With constant additions updated online at almost a daily basis.

Lenses: CSI Rentals offers a large stock of Canon, Nikon and Zeiss Lenses including the all new Zeiss CP.2 Compact prime lenses. Follow this link for detailed information

Digital Capture: At CSI Rentals we offer complete digital capture packages featuring Phase One P65+, P45+ P30+ medium format digital backs, with the most powerful Mac pro computer towers offering SSD Raid System, 24GB Memory Dual Operating systems Eizo monitors and for location Mac book pro laptops outfitted to optimum performance with all necessary software and many extras. See more info on digital capture packages

Lighting: CSI Rentals rents all different photography and video lighting options
Strobe: featuring: Profoto Pro Acute Studio and battery power packs, Pro 7A,Pro 7B2 and Pro 8A, and the Profoto D1 self contained with a large stock of all Profoto reflectors , accessories , light shaping tools including the Pro Giant 240 8’ umbrella we also feature Dynalite , Bronclor , Elinchrom , Hensel , Lumedyne and more see full list of strobe and lighting accessories
Hot lights: featuring: Tungsten open face and fresnel, HMI Fresnel and Jokers offering special lighting kits and electric tie in for larger fixtures more details
Cold light: featuring: Kino Flo, and LED Light panels more details
Grip: CSI Rentals stocks lots of grip and grip accessories including Stands, rollers , overheads, clamps, rigging gear , booms , special effects etc more details

Expendables: We now stock a complete line of photo shoot and production expendables including Seamless background, Foam board, Tapes, External hard drives and much more. Visit our expanded expendables sales dept

Combo discounts offered for combination of digital capture with Lighting Rentals

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Rent More Gear For The Budget


Rent Any DSLR-HD Camera A

And Get 25% Off All HDSLR Accessories

Limited time special online promotion  

Rent a Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 7D, Canon 1D Mark 4, 60D or Nikon D7000 
And Receive 25% off  all Follow Focus  Rigs – Sliders – Dollies – Cranes – Monitors
Matte Boxes – Filters – Audio – Led – Tripods – Memory Cards and Storage

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CSI Rentals: One Stop Shop Service

If you’re looking for professional photography equipment or photo equipment rental in New York that’s convenient, reliable and worry free, then look no further than CSIRentals.com. Their new One Stop Shop Service offers complete production services with one single phone call for your entire production. Whether you’re coming in from Los Angeles, Miami, Paris or Italy, one invoice will ensure that your shoot is pre-arranged and ready by the time you arrive. Their extensive production services include:

•               Lighting and grip equipment

•               Full digital capture equipment

•               Equipment van or truck

•               Production crew: photo assistants, digital tech, hair and makeup, catering, motor home, etc.

•               Studio booking

With pick up and drop off locations in both Manhattan and Williamsburg, 24 hour drop off, brand new inventory, drive through service and nationwide mail orders, nothing is more reliable, convenient and affordable. With Labor Day and Rosh Hashona right around the corner, CSI Rentals offers great holiday specials. Their Labor Day, Rosh Hashona and Fashion Week specials feature multiple day rentals for only one or three day rates. Register your user account today to receive 25% off your next rental. Convenient, reliable, professional customer service, extensive services available with one single phone call. What are you waiting for?

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Get Good at Photography With DSLR HD Camera Lenses

Photography can give us great insight into cultures across national, cultural and ethnic boundaries. A thousand words is nothing; a picture can instantaneously give an impression of an entire way of life. Whole books could be written on the cultural differences between Jalalabad, Afghanistan and Portland, Ore., but two opposing pictures can give a similar idea in just snapshots.

Getting good at photography takes time, like anything else. You have to develop an eye for lighting, framing and how the photo will turn out. Of course as you age, you will have a better idea of these qualities, especially if you take photos consistently. Professional photography equipment helps, and if you can’t afford it at first, try a digital camera rental NYC. This can make your life easier, since you get to use the high quality professional photography equipment you’ve always wanted to try, but never been able to afford.

After that it’s up to the photographer to give his own particular spin on what, and how, to shoot. Infrared? Black and white? Sepia? Whichever way you choose to take photographs, the DSLR HD camera lenses and professional photo equipment you use will make a difference.

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Color Photography and Professional Photography Equipment

William Eggleston

Color photography was once unheard of. Until the 1970’s, color was reserved only for the most special experiences. Today, at Princeton University Art Museum, you can view an exhibit called “Starburst: Color Photography in America 1970-1980.” It’s fascinating to think that even 50 years ago, color photography barely existed.

William Eggleston is one of the most dominant photographers in the show. His reputation has been vast ever since his debut show in 1976 at the MOMA. Alongside him, Steven Shore’s deadpan landscapes and Neal Slavin’s portraits capture a snapshot of America at a time before AIDS and crack.. These photographers depict America as it was, and demonstrate how we’ve come to where we are today.

Point. Click. Shoot. You need to practice if you ever want to reach the realm of Eggleston and Slavin. Do you want to get more out of your photography experience, but feel like you aren’t quite ready for professional photography equipment? You can try a digital camera rental NYC. That way you get a better sense of how to use that expensive professional photography equipment and the practice will make you a better photographer. And even if you don’t want to take pro pics, at least view the shots the new masters have taken.

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