At Procam Take 2, we provide digital cinematography and motion picture equipment rental, camera hire, kit hire, lighting hire, audio hire, grip hire and much more in London, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh and New York. We can deliver hired camera equipment all over the world.
EXPERTISE
Procam Take 2 is Europe’s leading camera, grip and lighting equipment rental facility. Across its 30-year heritage, PT2 has supported award-winning feature films, dramas, commercials, music videos and multi-camera live productions filmed in the UK and internationally.
COLLABORATION
On-going consultation is part of Procam Take 2’s service to all its clients. From the first call through to the delivery of equipment and crew, its highly-experienced rental team closely collaborates with you to provide bespoke solutions that suit your production needs.
COMMITMENT
Procam Take 2 is committed to setting the benchmark for exceptional service. As well as stocking the latest in camera technology, Procam Take 2's entire rental inventory of camera, grip and lighting equipment is thoroughly tested and rigorously maintained by its highly-trained team of engineers and technicians.
We recognise that every production is different with specific requirements, so each project we take on is afforded individual attention.
We also provide hands-on camera training and camera testing facilities at our headquarters, led by our professionals working in the industry. Come and prep your kit in our bespoke client test areas before you shoot for peace of mind.
We hire all of the best, cutting-edge cameras and lenses, including large-format and super 35mm equipment like the ARRI Alexa Mini LF, ARRI Alexa Plus, ARRI Alexa Mini, ARRI Amira, RED WEAPON 8K S35 HELIUM, Sony VENICE, Sony F55 (Sony PMW-F55), Sony FX9 (Sony PXW-FX9), Sony FS7 MKI and MKII, Canon C500 MKII, in addition to 16mm and 35mm film cameras such as the ARRIFLEX 416, ARRI SR3, ARRI 235, ARRI 435, ARRI LT and ARRI ST.
We hire out a wide range of spherical and anamorphic full frame and super 35mm lenses from leading manufacturers for rental, including Cooke lenses, Angenieux lenses, HAWK lenses, Leitz lenses and Zeiss lenses. Our most popular prime lens sets include the Cooke S4, Zeiss Superspeeds (High Speed T1.3), and Sigma High Speed Prime lenses. We also have vintage lenses available for hire including TLS rehoused Canon K35 prime lenses, Cooke Speed Panchro II (Cooke S2 primes) lenses, TLS rehoused Kowa Cine Prominars, and Zeiss Uncoated Primes.
Our grip hire equipment includes cranes, dollies, sliders, tripods, gimbals, Easy Rigs and jibs. Popular grip items available for rental include the Ronford 6ft Camera Slider, Matthews Doorway Dolly, O’Connor 2575 Tripod Head, Ronford Heavy Duty Tall and Short Legs, Chapman Super PeeWee Dolly, Easy Rig Vario 5 with Flowcine Serene, DJI Ronin 2 and MoVI Pro Gimbal.
In addition to the above, we also supply:
Procam Take 2’s Projects division plans, supports and executes large-scale productions in collaboration with some of the UK's top production companies and event organisers. The Projects department was established in 2016 to provide bespoke technical support to facilitate filming television programmes and live music events, focussing on acquisition through multi-camera cinematic camera formats and lenses. Our multidisciplinary team has a wealth of knowledge of technical and project management experience in managing production budgets and technical and personnel requirements for complex, award-winning shows.
Our multi-camera credits include the filming of Dermot Kennedy – Some Summer Night at The Natural History Museum, Niall Horan – Live at The Royal Albert Hall, Dua Lipa Studio 2054, Glastonbury Festival – Live at Worthy Farm, An Audience with Adele at The London Palladium and Later … With Jools Holland.
PT2’s outside broadcast vehicle fleet comprises the UK's largest cinematic facing double-expanding OB truck (OB1), a compact cine OB vehicle (OB2), and a mobile production office (OB3) - all equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and crewed by experienced engineers and technicians.
Procam Take 2's certified engineers are equipped with the facilities, knowledge, and expertise to maintain and repair commonly used grip and lighting equipment such as ARRI, Kino Flo, Sachtler, OConnor, Dedolight and Litepanels.
From troubleshooting to full repair, our team is ready to handle your enquiry, and we understand the fast-paced nature of the industry and the importance of quick turnaround times. We offer competitive pricing and ensure your equipment is returned clean and in excellent operating condition.
We offer repairs and servicing on a range of lighting products including HMI lights, LED lights, tungsten lights, lighting stands, as well as smaller lighting grip accessories such as magic arms and super K clamps. Our grip services include: tripod head and legs servicing and repair, pedestal servicing and repair, EasyRig servicing and repair, camera jib servicing and repair, camera dolly servicing and repair, and camera slider servicing and repair.
Visit our Service Centre web page to get a quote.
We can provide crew for your production shoot, ranging from a camera assistant to DOP, gaffer to lighting engineer.
+ Camera: DOP, Cameraman, Camera Assistant, Minicam Specialists
+ Lights: Lighting Director, Gaffer, Spark, Lighting Technician, Lighting Engineer
+ Sound: Sound Supervisor, Sound Recordist, Boom Operator
+ Grip: Jimmy Jib & Operator, Steadicam & Operator, Autocue & Operator, Grip
+ Specialist: Technical Director, Multi Camera Supervisor, Multi Camera Manager, Vision Engineer, Comms Engineer, DIT / Data Wrangler
+ Driver/Location Assistant
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Procam Take 2 headquarters is based in Park Royal, NW10 postcode, which covers the areas of Brent, Park Royal, Ealing, Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham. The site offers excellent transport links to M1, M4, M3 and M25.
We are conveniently located for all of London and the UK, only 13.2 miles (25 minutes) drive from Heathrow, 41.8 miles (1 Hour) to Stansted, and 32 miles (40 minutes) to London Luton Airport. 1.40 hours (84 Miles) drive to Portsmouth Harbour and 2 Hours (109 Miles) to Dover, making us highly accessible for European filming projects.
Bus
Located directly beside Central Middlesex Hospital, Procam Take 2’s Park Royal HQ is served by many bus services including:
Route 260 from White City to Golders Green
Route 187 from O2 Centre / Sainsbury’s (Finchley Road) to Central Middlesex Hospital.
Route 440 from Turnham Green Church to First Way (Wembley).
Route 224 from Alperton Sainsbury’s to Mitchell Way.
Route 226 from Ealing Broadway Station to Golders Green Station.
Route 228 from Chippenham Road, Maida Hill to Central Middlesex Hospital.
Route 487 from South Harrow to Willesden Junction.
Underground
Harlesden Station (Bakerloo Line and London Overground) is a 7 minute walk from Procam Take 2, with regular services to most areas of London. North Acton Station (Central Line) provides fast connections to Central London.
Overground / Rail:
Car
Parking is limited, and we encourage visitors to travel by sustainable modes. If you can only get here by car, please ensure your host has arranged a visitor space.
Cycle and Motorcycle
Anyone travelling to us by bicycle or motorcycle can park on site, with a secured bicycle rack – no booking required. Changing facilities and lockers are available.
Click here to see a map of our Procam Take 2 location, within 37 minutes (9 miles) to the hub of London.
Other Locations
We also have camera, lighting and grip equipment rental hubs in:
Equipment Deliveries and Collections
Procam Take 2 London can deliver cinematography equipment to a wide range of Greater London postcodes. Below is a list of Postal areas we regularly deliver to;
EC district:
EC1A EC1M EC1N EC1P EC1R EC1V EC1Y : Barbican, Clerkenwell, Finsbury
EC2A EC2M EC2N EC2P EC2R EC2V EC2Y : Moorgate, Liverpool Street
EC3A EC3M EC3N EC3P EC3R EC3V : Aldgate, Monument, Tower Hill
EC4A EC4M EC4N EC4P EC4R EC4V EC4Y : Fleet Street, St Paul's
WC district:
WC1A WC1B WC1E WC1H WC1N WC1R WC1V WC1X: Bloomsbury, Gray's Inn
WC2A WC2B WC2E WC2H WC2N WC2R: Covent Garden, Holborn, Strand
E district
E1: Mile End, Stepney, Whitechapel
E2: Bethnal Green, Shoreditch
E3: Bow, Bromley-by-Bow
E4: Chingford, Highams Park
E5: Clapton
E6: East Ham, Beckton
E7: Forest Gate, Upton Park
E8: Hackney, Dalston
E9: Hackney, Homerton
E10: Leyton
E11: Leytonstone
E12: Manor Park
E13: Plaistow
E14: Isle of Dogs, Millwall, Poplar
E15: Stratford, West Ham
E16: Canning Town, North Woolwich
E17: Walthamstow
E18: South Woodford
E20: Olympic Park, Stratford
N district
N1: Barnsbury, Canonbury, Islington
N2: East Finchley
N3: Finchley Central
N4: Finsbury Park, Manor House
N5: Highbury
N6: Highgate
N7: Holloway
N8: Crouch End, Hornsey
N9: Lower Edmonton
N10: Muswell Hill
N11: Friern Barnet, New Southgate
N12: North Finchley, Woodside Park
N13: Palmers Green
N14: Southgate
N15: Seven Sisters
N16: Stamford Hill, Stoke Newington
N17: Tottenham
N18: Upper Edmonton
N19: Archway, Tufnell Park
N20: Totteridge, Whetstone
N21: Winchmore Hill
N22: Alexandra Palace, Wood Green
NW district
NW1: Camden Town, Regent's Park
NW2: Cricklewood, Neasden
NW3: Hampstead, Swiss Cottage
NW4: Brent Cross, Hendon
NW5: Kentish Town
NW6: Kilburn, Queens Park, West Hampstead
NW7: Mill Hill
NW8: St John's Wood
NW9: Colindale, Kingsbury
NW10: Harlesden, Kensal Green, Willesden
NW11: Golders Green, Hampstead Garden Suburb
SE district
SE1: Bermondsey, Borough, Southwark, Waterloo
SE2: Abbey Wood
SE3: Blackheath, Westcombe Park
SE4: Brockley, Crofton Park, Honor Oak Park
SE5: Camberwell
SE6: Bellingham, Catford, Hither Green
SE7: Charlton
SE8: Deptford
SE9: Eltham, Mottingham
SE10: Greenwich
SE11: Lambeth
SE12: Grove Park, Lee
SE13: Hither Green, Lewisham
SE14: New Cross, New Cross Gate
SE15: Nunhead, Peckham
SE16: Rotherhithe, South Bermondsey, Surrey Docks
SE17: Elephant & Castle, Walworth
SE18: Plumstead, Woolwich
SE19: Crystal Palace, Upper Norwood
SE20: Anerley, Penge
SE21: Dulwich
SE22: East Dulwich
SE23: Forest Hill
SE24: Herne Hill
SE25: South Norwood
SE26: Sydenham
SE27: Tulse Hill, West Norwood
SE28: Thamesmead
SW district
SW1: Belgravia, Pimlico, Westminster
SW2: Brixton, Streatham Hill
SW3: Brompton, Chelsea
SW4: Clapham
SW5: Earl's Court
SW6: Fulham, Parson's Green
SW7: South Kensington
SW8: Nine Elms, South Lambeth
SW9: Brixton, Stockwell
SW10: West Brompton, World's End
SW11: Battersea, Clapham Junction
SW12: Balham
SW13: Barnes, Castelnau
SW14: East Sheen, Mortlake
SW15: Putney, Roehampton
SW16: Norbury, Streatham
SW17: Tooting
SW18: Earlsfield, Wandsworth
SW19: Merton, Wimbledon
SW20: Raynes Park, South Wimbledon
W district
W1: Marylebone, Mayfair, Soho
W2: Bayswater, Paddington
W3: Acton
W4: Chiswick
W5: Ealing
W6: Hammersmith
W7: Hanwell
W8: Kensington
W9: Maida Vale, Warwick Avenue
W10: Ladbroke Grove, North Kensington
W11: Holland Park, Notting Hill
W12: Shepherd's Bush
W13: West Ealing
W14: West Kensington
Outer London
BR: Bromley
CR: Croydon
DA: Dartford
EN: Enfield
HA: Harrow
IG: Ilford
KT: Kingston
RM: Romford
SM: Sutton
TW: Twickenham
UB: Uxbridge
WD: Watford