Equipment

As an underwater cameraman based in San Diego, California, I am fortunate to have an incredible ocean ecosystem right in my backyard. Because of this, I own and maintain a wide variety of underwater and topside filming equipment so that I can be ready at a moment’s notice to capture unique animal behavior or take advantage of fantastic ocean conditions.

I make a special effort to keep up with the latest technological advancements but if I don’t have a piece of kit you’re looking for, we have pretty much anything you could possibly want to rent with major film industries nearby!

In addition to a network of boats and crew around California and Baja, Mexico, below is a list of the larger pieces of equipment that I own and operate.

If you have any questions about these or any equipment you don’t see on this list, please reach out at jeff.b.hester@gmail.com. Chances are I either have it or can rent it through my access to the Southern California film industry.

Questions?

Check out my Frequently Asked Questions or please reach out at jeff.b.hester@gmail.com.

  • • RED Rhino Raptor (S35 8K 120FPS)

    • RED VV-Raptor (FF 8K 120FPS)

    • RED DSMC2 Gemini (5K low light)

    • ZCAM E2-S6

    • Canon R5

    • Sony FX3

    Underwater Housings

    • Gates Deep Raptor Underwater Housing for RED DSMC3 and DSMC2 Bodies

    • Gates Deep Weapon Underwater Housing for RED DSMC2

    • Nauticam Universal Housing for Arri Alexa 35, Mini/LF, Sony Venice 2, RED DSMC2/3, Komodo/-X, and Phantom Flex; ability for surface or onboard control and monitoring

    • Nauticam FX3 Underwater Housing with Ninja Ultra Underwater Housing for ProRes Raw Capture

    • Gates Custom Polecam Housing for the Zcam Flagship Cameras

    • Ikelite Underwater Housing for Canon R5

  • • DJI Inspire 2 X7 w/ DJI Lenses (16mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm)

    • DJI Mavic 3 Pro

    • DJI Mavic 3 Cine

    • DJI M600 Pro

  • • Emotimo ST4 + Rhino Slider for 4-axis Motion Control Timelapse Work

    • Syrp Pan/Tilt Genie Mini

  • • Canon CN-E 15.5-47 (with close-focus modification) (PL)

    • Nikon 14-24 (F)

    • Canon 24-70 (RF)

    • Canon 70-200 (EF)

    • Nikon 17-55 (F)

    • Tokina 11-20 (EF & F)

    • Nikonos 13mm (with Gates adapter)

    • Nikon 70-180 macro (F)

    • Laowa 24mm probe (EF)

    • Laowa 24mm periprobe (EF)

    • Laowa 25mm 2.5x-5x macro (EF)

    • Laowa Aurogon Lenses

    • Canon 24-105 (EF)

    • Canon 16-35 (EF)

    • Sigma 14mm Art (EF)

    • Sigma 24mm Art (EF)

    • Sigma 50mm Art (EF)

    • Canon mp-e 65mm (super macro) (EF)

    • Sony 16-35 GM

  • • Seacraft Future 1000 Scooter with Airline Approved Batteries x 2 for Sled Configuration

    • Tusa Sav-7 Evo3 DPV with airline safe batteries

    • Panther Foxy Pro Jib

    • Ronford Baker F4 Fluid Head x2 (Marinized for Underwater Work)

    • Ronford Baker HD Legs

    • DJI RS3 Pro

    • 150mm Bowl Hi Hat

    • 150mm Bowl Baby Legs

    • DJI Ronin 2 Gimbal

    • Keldan 8X Video Lights x2

    • Light & Motion Nightsea Lights x3

    • Astra 6X Bi-Color x2

    • Aputure LS 600d pro (with variety of modifiers)

    • Nanlite PavoTube 4’ x4 with Underwater Housings (similar to Asteras)

  • • rEvo rebreather

    • DUI Drysuit x2, Fourth Element Drysuit

    • 2x Steel HP 100s, 3x 40cf pony bottles, 1x 30cf pony bottle, 1x Steel 72cf, 2x Aluminum 80s

    • Sidemount Diving Setup

    • Regulators, BCD’s, Dive Computers, Dive Fins, Freediving Fins, Pony Bottle Harnesses, etc.

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