Equipment

Cinema-grade gear in service of your image

A professional image starts with professional equipment. The studio shoots with gear from the film world, for visual quality that sets you apart.

Sony FX3 camera held in hand

Sony · Cinema Line

Sony FX3 — Cinema Line

The Sony FX3 is the most compact full-frame camera in Sony’s Cinema Line. It delivers the look of the brand’s cinema cameras in a body discreet enough for private spaces.

Built for video first: active cooling for long takes, an XLR audio handle, multiple mounting points and recording tally lamps.

Cinema capabilities

  • 12.1 MP back-illuminated full-frame sensor, optimised for video
  • Dual base ISO (800 and 12,800 in S-Log3): clean images even in very soft light
  • 15+ stops of dynamic range
  • 4K up to 120 fps for smooth slow motion
  • Internal 10-bit 4:2:2 recording (XAVC S-I All-Intra, XAVC HS and XAVC S)
  • 16-bit RAW output over HDMI to an external recorder
  • S-Cinetone for cinematic skin tones, S-Log3 / S-Gamut3.Cine for grading
  • In-body 5-axis stabilisation with Active mode
  • Fast Hybrid AF with face and eye detection
  • Built-in cooling fan: long recordings without overheating
  • XLR handle: two professional mic inputs, 24-bit audio
  • Focus breathing compensation with compatible lenses
Top panel of the Sony FX3
Sony FX3 with XLR handle and microphone

Our G Master lenses

Two lenses from Sony’s most demanding range, chosen for low light and intimate spaces.

Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM lens

Sony FE 24 mm F1.4 GM

A very bright wide-angle: at F1.4 you can film by lamplight or candlelight, with a soft background that isolates the subject — and can hide a recognisable setting.

  • F1.4 aperture, 11 circular blades for smooth background blur
  • 13 elements in 10 groups, including 2 XA and 3 ED
  • 0.24 m minimum focus distance
  • Fast, silent DDSSM motor
  • De-clickable aperture ring, ideal for video
  • 445 g, dust and moisture resistant design
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM lens
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM lens

Sony FE 16-35 mm F2.8 GM

The versatile wide zoom: 16 mm for small rooms and wide shots, 35 mm for tighter framing, with a constant F2.8 aperture.

  • Constant F2.8 aperture across the range
  • 16 elements in 13 groups, including 2 XA, 3 aspherical and 2 ED
  • Nano AR coating against reflections and flare
  • 0.28 m minimum focus distance
  • Dual DDSSM motors, internal focusing
  • 680 g, 11 circular blades
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM lens

What this gear means for you

Intimate light

Dual ISO and F1.4: natural low-light atmospheres without harsh lighting.

Anonymity through the image

Shallow depth of field and controlled shadows to melt a setting or silhouette into blur.

Discretion

A compact body and a minimal crew: a light, unobtrusive shoot.

A cinematic look

10-bit, S-Log3 and S-Cinetone: flattering skin tones and real grading latitude.

Leica M EV1 camera

Leica · M EV1

Stills camera: Leica M EV1

For photography, the studio uses the Leica M EV1: the first digital Leica M with a built-in electronic viewfinder, paired with the renowned Leica M lenses.

Handmade in Germany, compact and discreet, it is ideal for intimate sessions where the camera should be forgotten.

  • 60 MP back-illuminated full-frame sensor
  • Triple resolution: DNG or JPEG files at 60, 36 or 18 MP
  • 5.76-million-dot OLED electronic viewfinder (0.76x magnification)
  • Manual focus aids: focus peaking and magnification
  • Leica M lenses: Noctilux 50 mm, APO-Summicron 35 mm and 90 mm
  • 64 GB internal memory in addition to the SD card
  • 484 g body, made in Germany
Leica M EV1 with 50 mm lens
Dials and controls of the Leica M EV1

Our Leica M lenses

Three legendary lenses for portraits, soft light and intimate framing.

Leica Noctilux-M 50 mm f/0.95 ASPH.

Leica Noctilux-M 50 mm f/0.95 ASPH.

One of the brightest lenses in the world: spectacular background blur and candlelit portraits.

  • f/0.95 aperture
  • 8 elements in 5 groups, including 2 aspherical
  • 700 g, 60 mm filter
Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 mm f/2 ASPH.

Leica APO-Summicron-M 35 mm f/2 ASPH.

A razor-sharp apochromatic 35 mm that focuses down to 0.3 m thanks to the M EV1’s electronic viewfinder.

  • Apochromatic correction
  • 10 elements in 5 groups, 4 aspherical surfaces
  • Approx. 320 g, 39 mm filter
Leica APO-Summicron-M 90 mm f/2 ASPH.

Leica APO-Summicron-M 90 mm f/2 ASPH.

The portrait telephoto: tight, flattering framing while keeping a respectful distance.

  • Apochromatic correction
  • 5 elements in 5 groups, including 1 aspherical
  • Built-in hood, 500 g, 55 mm filter

Stabilisation, editing and storage

An end-to-end production chain: steady images, precise editing and protected files.

DJI stabilisation

Our motorised DJI gimbals deliver smooth camera movement, even in tight spaces.

  • 3-axis motorised stabilisation
  • Tracking shots, pans and moving shots without jolts
  • Compatible with the Sony FX3 and our lenses
  • Fewer retakes: shorter sessions for you

Editing: Final Cut Pro

Editing and colour grading are done in Final Cut Pro, Apple’s professional editing software.

  • Native support for the FX3’s S-Log3, with the camera LUT applied automatically
  • Full colour grading: colour wheels, curves, colour masks
  • Object tracking with face detection, to blur or mask a moving element
  • Multicam editing and magnetic timeline
  • ProRes, H.264 and HEVC exports tailored to each platform

Storage: SanDisk Extreme PRO

Your footage is copied to SanDisk Extreme PRO portable SSDs, built to withstand shoots.

  • 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection
  • Drop resistance up to 3 metres
  • IP65 dust and water resistance
  • Up to 2,000 MB/s for fast transfers
  • Forged aluminium enclosure

The rest of our kit

Lenses

Sony FE 24 mm F1.4 GM
Sony FE 16-35 mm F2.8 GM

Microphones

RØDE VideoMic NTG microphone

RØDE VideoMic NTG
A directional on-camera shotgun mic: clear, natural sound that isolates the voice from background noise.

Quality, in service of discretion

High-end gear, a minimal crew, a confidential approach.

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