Specialist Hire Department

At Pike Pictures there is a vast bank of experience backing each and every shoot we undertake, with that in mind we are launching a hire department, a resource that you can call upon should you need specialist equipment to tackle whatever project it may be.

The Time Machine

The Time Machine ia a programmable controller and intervalometer for special photographic effects. It allows you to trip the shutter of your camera or fire an electronic flash at regular intervals (time lapse), at specific times of day, or in response to trigger events. These trigger events can be sound, light, motion, or electrical signals. A wide variety of sensors are available for use with the Time Machine.

Timelapse setup includes; Weather proof housing, A/C Power supply "Time Machine", Cabling & Sensors. And is available with or without a Canon 20D.

Universal Waterproof Housing

Universal Waterproof housing. Designed to take a variety of cameras. & Waterproof to 4m Ideal for use in 'wet' shoots or surface shooting in rough weather, kit includes ZigView viewer giving a live image to make framing in adverse conditions easier.

A useful addition to this housing is the Jet port system, an on-demand compressed air system that allows you to keep the front port totally clear of water during shooting.

Nexus 5D Housing

Nexus 5D Housing, waterproof to 60m. Available with a bespoke 'Split Level' dome port, uses the wide-angle and full frame sensor benefits of the Canon EOS 5D (also included in the kit, along with a Canon 16-35mm L lens) Other lens and port configurations are available. Click here to find out more information on the Nexus 5D.

Inon Z-240 waterproof strobes. Waterproof to 75m meters and a fantastic way of lighting shots both above and under the surface, each strobe has a guide number of 24m and come complete with modular arms and sync cables. They work as either master or slave units. Click here for more information on the Inon Z-240.