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Maximize Your Budget: Rent Essential Equipment Abroad (Important)

When planning a project that involves shooting in Japan, we highly recommend that international production teams rent essential equipment such as cameras and lenses in their home countries before traveling. There are two primary reasons for this advice:

  1. Cost-efficiency: Renting cameras and other core equipment in Japan can be considerably more expensive compared to Western rental dealers. Prices can be multiple times higher, and insurance coverage is often not as comprehensive.
  2. Shipping concerns: We suggest focusing on renting support equipment, lighting, and grip gear in Japan, as these items tend to be bulky and may incur substantial shipping costs. By renting only the necessary items that are difficult or expensive to transport, your production will save both time and money.

By following this strategy, you can maximize your budget and ensure a smoother production experience while filming in Japan.

Your One-Stop Solution for High-Quality Equipment Rental

At DFS Productions, we offer a wide range of equipment rental services to suit your production needs, exclusively available in combination with our crew dispatch services, such as Assistant Camera (AC) and Gaffer. The equipment categories available depend on the crew service you choose, ensuring a tailored approach to meet the specific requirements of your project.

Understanding that the variety of equipment directly owned by DFS Productions may be limited, our primary service model focuses on acting as an intermediary between you and a vast network of local rental dealers. This partnership allows us to facilitate access to virtually any type of production equipment you might need, significantly expanding the range of available options beyond what we hold in-house. Whether you're looking for the latest camera technology, specialized lighting equipment, or any other production gear, we are committed to securing it for you through our dealer relationships.

To complement our extensive dealer-sourced rental options, DFS Productions also offers a selection of in-house equipment. This curated collection of cameras, lenses, lighting, and grip gear is maintained to the highest standards and serves as a supplementary option, providing immediate solutions and filling any gaps in your equipment list. By leveraging both our own inventory and our ability to source equipment from dealers, we ensure that you have the flexibility and access needed to bring your vision to life, no matter the scale or specificity of your project.

Simple Reservation and Utilization Process

At DFS Productions, we streamline our equipment rental alongside crew dispatch services. Begin by providing a comprehensive list of required equipment. While our website lists DFS-owned equipment for reference, feel free to request any equipment beyond this list. Our team will then source your needs, leveraging our inventory and extensive network of rental partners.

After receiving your list, we'll offer a quote and manage all logistics—pickup, return, and on-site coordination—without needing upfront identification documents. Note, we may decline requests risking equipment damage or loss, aiming to keep the process efficient and focused on your production success.

Discounts for Long-Term Rentals

Benefit from our competitive long-term rental discounts on equipment owned by DFS Productions. We offer the following discounts for extended rental periods:

  • Rent for 7 days, pay for 5 days: When you rent equipment for a full week, you'll only pay for 5 days, receiving a 28.6% discount on the total rental fee.
  • Rent for 14 days, pay for 10 days: For a two-week rental, you'll only pay for 10 days, resulting in a 28.6% discount on the total rental fee.
  • Rent for 21 days, pay for 15 days: Enjoy a 28.6% discount on the total rental fee when you rent equipment for three weeks, paying for just 15 days.

These attractive long-term rental discounts will help you reduce your production costs while still benefiting from our high-quality equipment and services. Please note that these discounts are applicable only when renting equipment owned by DFS Productions, in combination with our crew dispatch services. Discounts do not apply to equipment rented through local dealers.

Comprehensive Insurance and Damage Policies

Our dispatched crew will manage the safety of the equipment during the shooting period. Therefore, insurance fees are generally included in the rental fees. However, we may refuse requests that pose a risk of damaging or losing equipment, and we ask that you follow our crew's instructions. For example, we will not accommodate requests to drop an expensive camera from a cliff.

Customer Support

For equipment usage and troubleshooting, our dispatched DFS crew will provide support.

Professional Equipment Rental for Your Japan-based Production

Flexible, High-Quality Gear Solutions in Osaka and the Kansai Region

Comprehensive Equipment Rental Options with Crew Dispatch Services

At DFS Productions, we offer a wide variety of high-quality equipment rental options when you choose our crew dispatch services. Our rental options are tailored to the specific services you require, ensuring you have access to the right gear for your project.

  • With AC services: When you hire an AC from DFS Productions, you can rent equipment from various categories, including cameras, lenses, lighting, grip, and other essential accessories. This ensures that your production team has access to the right tools for a smooth and successful shoot.
  • With Gaffer services: Hiring a gaffer from DFS Productions allows you to rent specialized lighting equipment to enhance the visual quality of your production. Our gaffers are knowledgeable about the latest lighting techniques and will help you achieve the desired look for your project.

DFS Productions is dedicated to providing you with the best possible equipment and crew options to ensure a successful and efficient production experience in Osaka and the Kansai region.

Equipment Rental List

The following list showcases equipment owned by DFS Productions, available for rent in conjunction with our crew dispatch services. It's important to note that this selection represents only a portion of the equipment we can provide. While we pride ourselves on maintaining a high-quality inventory of cameras, lenses, lighting, grip gear, and essential accessories specifically for AC services, our capabilities extend far beyond these items.

Our partnership with local rental dealers allows us to source virtually any piece of equipment not listed here, ensuring your production has access to the best and most suitable gear for every shoot. Whether you need specialized equipment not found in our inventory or additional units of listed items, we are committed to meeting your needs.

This list is provided for reference to give an overview of the types of equipment DFS Productions directly owns and typically provides. However, we encourage you to communicate any and all equipment requirements, regardless of whether they are listed here, so we can fully support your production's success in Osaka and the Kansai region.

With AC services

Camera Catagory
Type Item Name Quantity Item Number Price (1 day) accessories
Cinema Canon EOS C300 Mark II 1 C-001 $85 Monitor Unit, AC adapter , 2 x batteries, charger
Mirrorless Sony a7S Mark II 1 C-002 $25 4 x batteries, charger, EF lens adapter, on-camera Rode mic
Action GoPro HERO 8 BLACK 1 C-003 $15 4 x batteries, charger
360 GoPro MAX 1 C-004 $15 4 x batteries, charger
Lens Category
Category Item Name Quantity Item Number Price (1 day) accessories
Wide zoom Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L II 1 L-001 $25  
Normal zoom Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L II 1 L-002 $25  
Telephoto zoom Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L II 1 L-003 $25  
Macro prime Canon 100mm f/2.8L Macro 1 L-004 $20  
Wide prime Sony FE 28mm f/2 1 L-005 $5  
Telephoto zoom Sigma 150-500mm f5-6.3 1 L-006 $10  
Support Category
Category Item Name Quantity Item Number Price (1 day) accessories
Tripod Sachtler Tripod FSB6 1 S-001 $20  
Gimbal DJI RS2  (combo) 1 S-002 $40  
Hi Hat Manfrotto Hi Hat with 100mm Bowl 1 S-003 $10  
Slider Manfrotto Slider 1 S-004 $10  
Video Monitoring Systems
Category Item Name Quantity Item Number Price (1 day) accessories
On-camera recording monitor Shogun Inferno 1 V-001 $10 AC adapter, 4 x batteries, charger, 1x hdmi or BMC cables
SDI & HDMI Wireless Video Transfer System Hollyland Mars 400s Pro 1 V-002 $15 4 x batteries, 1x hdmi or BMC cables
Lighting Category
Category Item Name Quantity Item Number Price (1 day) accessories
LED Monolight Aputure COB 300D Mark Il 1 A-001 $35 1x stands, 1 x softbox
LED Monolight Smallrig 120D 1 A-002 $15 1x stands, 1 x softbox
LED Monolight Aputure LS 60X 1 A-003 $10 1x stands, 1 x softbox
Pocket-Sized LED Aputure AL-M9 2 A-004 $5 -
LED Light Panel Genaray SpectroLED Studio 500 Bi-Color 3 A-005 $5 1x stands per head
Spot LED Genaray Torpedo Portable Daylight 3 A-006 $10 1x stands per head 

With Gaffer services

Lighting Category
Category Item Name Quantity Item Number Price (1 day) accessories
LED Monolight Aputure COB 300D Mark Il 1 A-001 $35 1x stands, 1 x softbox
LED Monolight Smallrig 120D 1 A-002 $15 1x stands, 1 x softbox
LED Monolight Aputure LS 60X 1 A-003 $10 1x stands, 1 x softbox
Pocket-Sized LED Aputure AL-M9 2 A-004 $5 -
LED Light Panel Genaray SpectroLED Studio 500 Bi-Color 3 A-005 $5 1x stands per head
Spot LED Genaray Torpedo Portable Daylight 3 A-006 $10 1x stands per head 

At DFS Productions, we are committed to providing a seamless and professional experience for your film production needs in the Kansai region. From our comprehensive equipment rental options to our dedicated crew services, we're here to ensure your project is a success. Don't hesitate to reach out to us with any questions or to request a quote for our services. Let's work together to bring your vision to life in Japan.

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