Where to rent IDX or AB power system in LA

Miklos Philips · June 25th, 2006, 12:38 PM

Anyone know where I can rent a power system, either the IDX or the Anton Bauer in the LA area for the HD100? I have a multicam shoot and need mucho power for the 2nd camera. I have mine covered with an IDx system. Thanks!

Jack Walker · June 25th, 2006, 12:59 PM

Hollywood Studio Rentals (small, friendly, helpful, cater to HDV)
http://www.hollywoodstudiorentals.com/

EVS (similar, a bit larger, cater to HDV)
http://www.evsonline.com/equipment_rentals/index.shtml

I have usually gone to the first for my needs. Both have excellent reputations.

Another well known one, and a more high end one is Abel Cine:
http://www.abelcine.com/store/home.php
(They are no longer in Burbank, but now in L.A. Call them for correct address if you go there -- don't use the address off a third party website... it is probably wrong, not having been changed)

All of these are excellent. Prices might be slightly better the first one.

There are many places in Burbank/North Hollywood/Los Angeles/Hollywood, etc., so others should have names they have used.

Paolo Ciccone · June 25th, 2006, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Miklos Philips

Anyone know where I can rent a power system, either the IDX or the Anton Bauer in the LA area for the HD100? I have a multicam shoot and need mucho power for the 2nd camera. I have mine covered with an IDx system. Thanks!

Hey Miklos. I had the opportunity to talk at lengh with Ron Ayers of AbelCine and I'm impressed by their attitude, the type of gear that they have. I recommend the company.

Scott Jaco · June 28th, 2006, 11:19 PM

Yeah, I feel ya!

I just bought my 3rd IDX E7s. (Actually the first one was free w/ the IDX Promo)

I'm doing a lot of 8hr shoots which I could handle w/ 2 batteries but then factor in the X3 light and it just seems to be cutting a little close, I just shelled out an extra $190 for another one. OUCH!

June 25th, 2006, 12:38 PM	#1
Miklos Philips Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 104 Images: 12	Where to rent IDX or AB power system in LA - help! Anyone know where I can rent a power system, either the IDX or the Anton Bauer in the LA area for the HD100? I have a multicam shoot and need mucho power for the 2nd camera. I have mine covered with an IDx system. Thanks! __________________ ........................... Miklos Philips Producer-Director Point Zero Pictures http://www.pointzeropictures.com

June 25th, 2006, 12:59 PM	#2
Jack Walker Trustee Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Burbank Posts: 1,811	Hollywood Studio Rentals (small, friendly, helpful, cater to HDV) http://www.hollywoodstudiorentals.com/ EVS (similar, a bit larger, cater to HDV) http://www.evsonline.com/equipment_rentals/index.shtml I have usually gone to the first for my needs. Both have excellent reputations. Another well known one, and a more high end one is Abel Cine: http://www.abelcine.com/store/home.php (They are no longer in Burbank, but now in L.A. Call them for correct address if you go there -- don't use the address off a third party website... it is probably wrong, not having been changed) All of these are excellent. Prices might be slightly better the first one. There are many places in Burbank/North Hollywood/Los Angeles/Hollywood, etc., so others should have names they have used.

June 28th, 2006, 11:19 PM	#4
Scott Jaco Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 471	Yeah, I feel ya! I just bought my 3rd IDX E7s. (Actually the first one was free w/ the IDX Promo) I'm doing a lot of 8hr shoots which I could handle w/ 2 batteries but then factor in the X3 light and it just seems to be cutting a little close, I just shelled out an extra $190 for another one. OUCH!