At Procam, we provide broadcast and cine equipment rental, video camera hire, kit hire, lighting hire, audio hire, crew hire and much more in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh and New York. We can deliver hired camera equipment around the world.
Procam is Europe’s leading digital cinematography and broadcast rental facility. For over 25 years, it has been providing kit and crew to many of the biggest broadcasters, production companies, event organisers and music productions throughout the UK and internationally.
On-going consultation is part of Procam’s service to all its clients. From the first call through to the delivery of camera equipment and crew, its highly-experienced Bookings team closely collaborates with you to provide bespoke solutions to suit your production needs.
Procam is committed to setting the benchmark for exceptional service. As well as stocking the latest in camera technology, Procam's entire inventory of camera and lighting equipment is fully tested and rigorously maintained by its highly-trained team.
We recognise that every production is different with specific requirements, so each production we take on is afforded individual attention.
We also provide hands-on camera training and camera testing facilities at our headquarters, led by our professionals working in the industry. Come and test your kit here before you shoot for peace of mind.
We hire all of the best, cutting-edge camera and lenses, including 4K, HD and UHD equipment like the ARRI Alexa Mini, ARRI Alexa, ARRI Amira, RED EPIC Dragon, Sony A7S, Canon C300 MKi and MKii, Canon XF305, Sony FS7, Sony F55 (Sony PMW-F55), Sony F65, Canon 5D, GoPro Hero 5 and other DSLR cameras.
We have a wide range of lenses for rental including Cooke lenses, Angenieux lenses, Leica lenses and Zeiss lenses. We hire the Arri Zeiss Master Primes, Zeiss Ultra Primes, Cooke S4i, Cooke S4 Mini Primes, Zeiss Super Speeds and Zeiss Compact Prime CP.2. Within Angenieux lenses, we have the Angenieux Optimo PL zooms including Optimo 15-40, Optimo 25-250, Optimo 24-290, Optimo 45-120.
Our grip hire equipment includes items such as the Freefly Movi M15 Gimble, Steadicam Zephyr, Glidecam, Libec Swift Jib 50 and the DJI Ronin MX Gimbal.
We can provide crew for your production shoot, ranging from a camera assistant to DOP, gaffer to lighting engineer.
+ Camera: DOP, Cameraman, Camera Assistant, Minicam Specialists
+ Lights: Lighting Director, Gaffer, Spark, Lighting Technician, Lighting Engineer
+ Sound: Sound Supervisor, Sound Recordist, Boom Operator
+ Grip: Jimmy Jib & Operator, Steadicam & Operator, Autocue & Operator, Grip
+ Specialist: DIT / Data Wrangler
+ Vision Mixer, Make Up Artist (with kit), Driver/Location Assistant
+ Full Project Management service available, get us involved in pre-production planning
+ Workflow Management including in house DITs
We also offer full-service consultancy with technical, crewing and project management that supports, plans and executes large-scale productions.
The Procam Projects team has multidisciplinary experience in managing production budgets for complex, award-winning shows. They provide the digital cinematography and multicamera hire required to put on multicamera productions. Wet camera hire goes directly though Procam Projects, who can provide a full service from rental to delivery.
Procam Projects offers bespoke PPUs, mini cams and car rigs, Pro Truck mobile gallery. Fixed rig and hotheads as well as audio equipment that can be personalised for your production needs.
Click here to see how we can provide for your production across the UK with Procam Projects.
Procam. Where the next generation of technical TV talent gets their start. Broadcast. Drama. Live. Factual.
Procam. Expertise. Collaboration. Commitment.
Procam. We don't just simply send out Kit & Crew
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WHERE IS PROCAM BASED?
Procam Manchester office is based in Manchester M11 2NB postcode. Welcomb Street in Manchester is in the North West region of England.
Well known landmarks close to Procam Manchester include The University of Manchester, Manchester Opera House, O2 Apollo Manchester, The Manchester Museum, Manchester Town Hall.
If coming to Procam Manchester from London, you can travel directly from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly. Train duration is 2h 8 min (5 stops).
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We are conveniently located close to Manchester City Centre. 2.5 miles (12 minute drive) from the city centre via A665 and A635, via Fairfield St and Ashton Old Rd/A635, or via A6 and Ashton Old Rd/A635.
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All the train stations are operated by Northern Rail
– Ashburys Train Station
Manchester, Greater Manchester, M12 5BY
– Gorton Train Station
Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 1WN
– Belle Vue Train Station
Manchester, Greater Manchester, M18 1AA
– Fairfield Train Station
Tameside, Greater Manchester, M43 6TT
– Ardwick Train Station
Manchester, Greater Manchester, M12 6LY
– Manchester Piccadilly Train Station
Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA
– Manchester Oxford Road Train Station
Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FU
If coming from Manchester City Centre via Manchester Piccadilly, you can take bus 219 from Piccadilly Station (Stop C) which will bring you to 13 stops to the Procam Manchester office.
Anyone travelling to Procam Manchester site by bicycle or motorcycle can park on site.
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PROCAM'S NEW WEBSITE
From the expansion of Procam’s range of services, camera and kit inventory and the creation of our new, specialised division, Procam Projects, to our custom-fitted HQ in West London’s Park Royal, Procam has seen tremendous growth in recent years. Following these developments, after much deliberation and conversation with industry professionals, from coordinators right through to line producers and HoPs, we decided that Procam's customers would also benefit from a design overhaul of our website, procam.tv.
Created with the user experience in mind, Procam's new website includes several features to help users navigate our extensive range of industry-leading equipment.
A streamlined menu navigation system allows users to discover the equipment they need quickly and easily, as well as browse for useful information regarding our pool of freelance crew members, our newest division, Procam Projects, and current job openings.
A new About Us section contains information on Procam’s history, investment in kit and crew, whilst highlighting our commitment to the broadcast hire industry and the next generation of technical television talent.
The new Procam Registration System enables you to go from search to hire faster than ever before. By registering for a Procam Web Account, you have access to a range of new features, designed to streamline your online experience. The bespoke registration system allows users to manage their kit list, create, name and save kit lists into folders, see all account information with one click and submit kit lists directly to Bookings.
Our goal for this new website is for it to become a beacon of information for our clients, both current and prospective, and will be regularly updated with the latest kit, helpful information, articles, and company announcements.
When submitting a Bookings request, be sure to mention that you’re a PMA member. As always, members will receive a discount on bookings. www.procam.tv
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ULTRA HD CONTENT
Procam is your natural partner for creating Ultra HD Premium content. We have the technical knowledge, practical skills and many years of experience with cutting edge technology to be able to provide expert consultation on the most appropriate production kit and HDR workflows.
The spacious and well-equipped test bays in Procam’s vast new headquarters in London Park Royal, are also the perfect place to come and test out different camera options and ensure you’re clued up on how to handle the intricacies of Ultra HD Premium production. You’ll also be able to discuss and demo the best route through to post production with our in-house workflow experts, prior to heading out on your shoot.
And Procam can provide advice on where to post your HDR content with the necessary experience to take your HDR rushes and truly bring them to life.
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Procam Manchester has supplied a mixture of broadcasting equipment wide range of Manchester post codes, below is a list of Postal areas we serve:
M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7, M8, M9, M10, M11, M12, M13, M14, M15, M16, M17, M18, M19, M20, M21, M22, M23, M24, M25, M26, M27, M28, M29, M30, M31, M32, M33, M34, M35, M36, M37, M38, M39, M40, M41, M43, M44, M45, M46, M60, M90
Top Tips For Recording Perfect Audio, From Our In-House Sound Recordists Thursday 12th September 2019
Top tips for recording perfect audio, from Procam's in-house sound recordists
