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SPORTS VIDEOGRAPHY

MOTORSPORT

A selection of video options to help capture the speediest of vehicles, fastest laps and most audacious overtakes. Send it! 

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Motorsport videography presents a series of interesting challenges before you even think about what model of camera you want to use. Where do you shoot from? Have you scouted the track beforehand and do you have a list of locations? When will you move? How heavy or light do you want to be traveling? The logistics of motorsport shooting requires carefully planning, patience, and the know-how to read the action and get into the right positions at the right times. With all that said, your kit choice is integral to the conversation. Whether you take a dedicated video camera, or a mirrorless hybrid, you'll probably be looking for resolution and dynamic range, the latest autofocus options, and the stability and support of a good tripod or monopod. We've tailored the below packages to give you a perfect little selection of options ticking all those boxes and more.

Logistically, motorsport shooting requires carefully planning, patience, and the know-how to read the action and get into the right positions at the right times. With all that said, your kit choice is integral to the conversation. Whether you take a dedicated video camera, or a mirrorless hybrid, you'll probably be looking for resolution and dynamic range, the latest autofocus options, and the stability and support of a good tripod or monopod. We've tailored the below packages to give you a perfect little selection of options ticking all those boxes and more. 

Option 1 - Panasonic GH6, Panasonic Lumix 35-100mm F2.8 Lens, Rode Videomic Pro+, Manfrotto Fluid Tripod and Head
Weekend from £129 - hire now!

Since the arrival of mirrorless cameras, Panasonic has been absolutely smashing it out the park for video lovers. The Panasonic Lumix GH5 reached unprecedented popularity for pros, vloggers and indie shooters alike, with sleek workflow and a rugged compact design along with a Micro Four Thirds mount for a vast choice of lenses. The GH6 builds on Panasonic’s previous successes with a few notable upgrades. The megapixel count is raised to 25 for added fidelity, and you get an expanded ISO with dual output gain. The showstopper features for many shooters will be the recording and focus performance, with the GH6 able to shoot in Apple Prores 422, and utilise an autofocus system 3 times faster than its predecessors.

Partnering this wonderful camera, the Panasonic Lumix 35-100mm F2.8 is perfect for wider establishing shots and decent reach too – remember, for micro four thirds cameras, focal lengths are double that of full frame 35mm sensors, so what you’re really getting here is closer to a 70-200mm. For audio, the Rode Videomic Pro+ is a fabulous shotgun mic with an automatic power down feature, and to stabilise things the Manfrotto Fluid Tripod and head offers grounding and smooth panning to boot. This package also includes 2 batteries and a memory card.

Option 1 - Panasonic GH6, Panasonic Lumix 35-100mm F2.8 Lens, Rode Videomic Pro+, Manfrotto Fluid Tripod and Head
Weekend from £129 - hire now!

The GH6 builds on Panasonic’s previous successes with a few notable upgrades. The megapixel count is raised to 25 for added fidelity, and you get an expanded ISO with dual output gain. The showstopper features for many shooters will be the recording and focus performance, with the GH6 able to shoot in Apple Prores 422, and utilise an autofocus system 3 times faster than its predecessors.

Partnering this wonderful camera, the Panasonic Lumix 35-100mm F2.8 is perfect for wider establishing shots and decent reach too – remember, for micro four thirds cameras, focal lengths are double that of full frame 35mm sensors, so what you’re really getting here is closer to a 70-200mm. For audio, the Rode Videomic Pro+ is a fabulous shotgun mic with an automatic power down feature, and to stabilise things the Manfrotto Fluid Tripod and head offers grounding and smooth panning to boot. This package also includes 2 batteries and a memory card.

Option 2 - Sony PXW-Z190, Manfrotto Advanced Fluid Tripod and Head
Weekend from £115 - hire now!

For a more conventional video shooting option, Sony’s PXW-Z190 provides a smorgasbord of features in a classic camcorder-esque form factor. Its surprisingly large sensor is capable of producing stunning 4k 60 frames per second footage, and its fixed lens offers up to 25x optical zoom so you can really fill your frame with faraway action. Autofocus includes face detection and built in ND filters provide image-adjusting options without the faff. Finally, this camera offers impressive streaming capabilities, allowing you to set up and broadcast straight to the social media or the cloud, without the need for a laptop or wireless video kit.

For onboard audio recording, this camera comes with a Rode shotgun mic and handy holder that screws on next to the handle, and you also get a Manfrotto Fluid Tripod and head, 2 batteries and a charger, and a memory card included too.

Option 2 - Sony PXW-Z190, Manfrotto Advanced Fluid Tripod and Head
Weekend from £115 - hire now!

Sony’s PXW-Z190 provides a smorgasbord of features in a classic camcorder-esque form factor. Its surprisingly large sensor is capable of producing stunning 4k 60 frames per second footage, and its fixed lens offers up to 25x optical zoom so you can really fill your frame with faraway action. Autofocus includes face detection and built in ND filters provide image-adjusting options without the faff. Finally, this camera offers impressive streaming capabilities, allowing you to set up and broadcast straight to the social media or the cloud, without the need for a laptop or wireless video kit.

For onboard audio recording, this camera comes with a Rode shotgun mic and handy holder that screws on next to the handle, and you also get a Manfrotto Fluid Tripod and head, 2 batteries and a charger, and a memory card included too.

Option 3 - Canon EOS R3, Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 Lens, Rode Videomic Pro+, Manfrotto Advanced Fluid Tripod and Head
Weekend from £262 - hire now!

Canon’s flagship R3 is a as exciting from a video standpoint as it is for stills. The fact-sheet is eye watering, but highlights include a stacked full-frame sensor capable of 4k 120 frames per second and a 5.7 million dot electronic viewfinder. If that wasn’t enough, this camera not only features subject tracking for people, animals and vehicles, but you can control the focus point by just looking at it with your eye thanks to Canon’s incredible Eye Control AF. 

Paired with this powerful camera, the RF 100-500mm 4.5-7.1 offers a vast focal range with amazingly sharp accuracy for a zoom lens. From wider establishing shots of the action to frame-filling close ups, you’re all set to capture every exciting moment of action. This package also includes the Rode Videomic Pro+ for audio, and the Gitzo Monopod with Fluid Head for stability and swift pans, and you also get 2 batteries and a memory card.

Option 3 - Canon EOS R3, Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 Lens, Rode Videomic Pro+, Manfrotto Advanced Fluid Tripod and Head
Weekend from £262 - hire now!

Canon’s flagship R3 is a as exciting from a video standpoint as it is for stills. The fact-sheet is eye watering, but highlights include a stacked full-frame sensor capable of 4k 120 frames per second and a 5.7 million dot electronic viewfinder. This camera not only features subject tracking for people, animals and vehicles, but you can control the focus point by just looking at it with your eye thanks to Canon’s incredible Eye Control AF. 

Lenswise, the RF 100-500mm 4.5-7.1 offers a vast focal range with amazingly sharp accuracy. From wider establishing shots to frame-filling close ups, you’re all set to capture every exciting moment of action. This package also includes the Rode Videomic Pro+ for audio, and the Gitzo Monopod with Fluid Head for stability and swift pans, and you also get 2 batteries and a memory card.

 

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