Whether you’re a producer sourcing a full camera package, a DOP building a kit list, or a first AD trying to work out what you actually need — finding the right film equipment rental London productions rely on matters more than most people realise. The wrong house and you’re chasing kit on the morning of a shoot. The right one and everything just works.
This is a practical guide to hiring film equipment in London — what to look for, what to ask, and how Hi-Ten works.
Film Equipment Rental London — What to Look for
Not all rental houses are equal. The things that actually matter on a live production are stock condition, turnaround speed, and whether the people you’re dealing with understand how a set works.
Hi-Ten is based at Grove Park Studios in Chiswick, West London. That means same-day collection is genuinely possible for productions shooting in Central, West, and South London — and our team are film people, not just warehouse staff.
All camera bodies, lenses, and accessories are checked, cleaned, and tested between every hire. If you need kit prepped to a specific standard or have unusual technical requirements, contact us before you book and we’ll make it work.
Camera Hire London
We stock a range of cinema cameras suitable for features, commercials, documentaries, and broadcast productions. Current camera hire options include bodies suited to high-end narrative work through to fast-turnaround commercial shoots.
Not sure which camera is right for your project? That’s a conversation we’re happy to have. The right choice depends on your format, your lens set, your post pipeline, and your budget — and getting it wrong costs more than a phone call.
Browse our full camera hire range. https://hi-ten.co.uk/cameras/
Lens Rental London
Lenses define the look of a production more than almost anything else. Our lens rental stock includes:
Cooke S4/i Prime Lenses — available as a full set. The Cooke look is one of the most distinctive in cinema — warm, organic, and flattering on faces. A go-to for drama and high-end commercial work.
Canon CN-E Cinema Prime Lenses — sharp, consistent, and versatile. Available in a full set from 14mm to 135mm.
Zeiss CP.3 Compact Primes — an excellent choice for productions that need cinematic quality at a more accessible price point.
Anamorphic Lenses — available for productions that want the widescreen cinematic format with characteristic horizontal flares and oval bokeh.
Browse our full lens hire range. https://hi-ten.co.uk/lenses/
Lighting, Grip and Audio
A camera package is only part of what a production needs. Hi-Ten also stocks lighting, grip, power, audio, and monitoring equipment — so you can build a complete kit list in one place rather than splitting across multiple houses.
Browse lighting hire, grip hire, and audio hire. https://hi-ten.co.uk/lighting/
How the Hire Process Works
1. Build your kit list — use our Kit List Generator to select the equipment you need and download a PDF.
2. Choose your dates — let us know your shoot dates so we can confirm availability.
3. Get a quote — submit your list and we’ll come back with pricing. Productions with ongoing needs can apply for a production account.
4. Collect or receive your kit — based at Grove Park Studios, Chiswick. Delivery across London available.
Get in Touch
If you’re prepping a production and want to talk through your kit requirements, get in touch directly.
Call: 020 8746 9422
Email: enquiries@hi-ten.co.uk
Location: Grove Park Studios, Chiswick, London
