Gear Locker Rentals

09/01/2026

Out of office alert! Sept 5th - Sept 15th.

08/31/2026

Clean dialogue is what separates a decent video from a rough one. The Sennheiser EW 112P G4 clips an ME 2-II omni lav on your subject, sends it from the SK 100 G4 bodypack to a camera-mount receiver, and feeds straight into your camera with the included 3.5mm or XLR cable. The automatic frequency scan finds a clear channel in about ten seconds, and each unit runs on two AA batteries, rated around eight hours. A solid pick for interviews, wedding speeches, council meetings, and corporate video around the Cariboo. Add the Zoom H5 if you want a separate backup track.

From $75/day
Williams Lake, by appointment
Build a quote: https://www.gearlocker.ca/product/sennheiser-ew-112p-g4-wireless-lavalier-system/

08/21/2026

Recording a podcast, an interview, or a live set? The Zoom H5 handles four tracks at once, two XLR/TRS combo inputs with 48V phantom power plus a swappable X/Y stereo capsule on top. It records 24-bit at up to 96kHz to a microSD card and runs on two AA batteries or USB, so you are not tied to a wall outlet. A practical pick for Cariboo podcasters, documentary crews, and anyone capturing sound at a hall or out in the field. Pair it with our wireless lav system and you have a full location audio kit.

From $35/day
Williams Lake, by appointment
Build a quote: https://www.gearlocker.ca/product/zoom-h5-rental/

08/20/2026

Our photography and filmmaking business is giving away some concert tickets! Go check it out!

🎟️ We're giving away 2 tickets to Default — live in Prince George!

Default's Fallout 25th Anniversary Tour is rolling into the CN Centre on Tuesday, Sept 22, with Wide Mouth Mason opening the night — and we have a pair of tickets with someone's name on them.

Want in?

Head to our website https://origin8studios.ca, and at the bottom of the page you'll find a magenta CONTEST button.

Once you're on the contest page, you'll find the GLEAM contest box — Like our ORIGIN 8 page there to enter. Following us on Instagram earns a bonus entry. And if you'd like our news and giveaways, sign up for the newsletter too — totally optional, but very kind of you 🙂

It takes about 20 seconds to enter and it's completely free. We draw the winner on Sept 1 — plenty of time to sort out your night before the show.

Share this post with all your friends!

Good luck!

08/07/2026

Ready to slow down and shoot real film? The Mamiya RZ67 Pro is a medium format legend, capturing 6x7 frames on 120 roll film. The negative is roughly 4.5 times the area of a 35mm frame, which is why the detail and smooth tones are so hard to fake digitally. The kit comes with the body, lens, and film back, so you just add a roll and a handheld meter. A favourite for Cariboo-Chilcotin portrait, wedding, and fine-art photographers who want a slower, more deliberate process.

From $75/day
Williams Lake, by appointment
Build a quote: https://www.gearlocker.ca/product/medium-format-film-camera/

08/05/2026

Your phone already shoots great video, it just needs to stop shaking. The DJI Osmo Mobile 6 is a foldable 3-axis gimbal that smooths out every walk-and-talk, reel, and event clip. A built-in extension rod gives you height and reach, and the battery runs about 6.4 hours on a charge. Perfect for Cariboo content creators, realtors, and small businesses making social video without a full camera kit. Add a wireless mic for interviews on the go.

From $20/day
Williams Lake, by appointment
Build a quote: https://www.gearlocker.ca/product/smartphone-gimbal-rental-osmo-mobile-6/

08/03/2026

Shooting a wedding where every detail matters? The Sony A7R V is our highest-resolution full-frame body, 61 megapixels that hold up to huge prints and heavy cropping. AI autofocus locks onto eyes and stays there, 8-stop in-body stabilization keeps handheld shots sharp, and it records 4K at 60fps when you need motion. Built for portrait, real estate, and commercial work across the Cariboo. Pair it with a fast prime and you are ready for anything.

From $195/day
Williams Lake, by appointment
Build a quote: https://www.gearlocker.ca/product/mirrorless-camera-rental-a7rv/

07/31/2026

This is the drone that flies like you're in the cockpit. The DJI Avata 2 is a first-person-view rig you pilot through goggles, diving through spaces a normal drone can't touch. It shoots 4K/60fps with a 155-degree ultra-wide look, and the combo comes with the goggles, motion controller, and three batteries so you can keep swapping and shooting. Built for action sports, music videos, and dynamic b-roll that actually moves.

From $120/day
Williams Lake, by appointment
Build a quote: https://www.gearlocker.ca/product/dji-avata-2-rental/

07/29/2026

Want aerial shots without the paperwork? At under 250g, the DJI Mini 3 Pro needs no Transport Canada drone certificate for Basic operations, so it's the easiest way to get in the air. It shoots real 4K/60fps, and the gimbal rotates for true vertical video that drops straight into Reels or Shorts. Light enough to toss in a bag for travel, real estate tours, or a weekend on the lake. Grab a fast memory card and fly.

From $100/day
Williams Lake, by appointment
Build a quote: https://www.gearlocker.ca/product/mini-drone-rental-dji-mini-3-pro/

07/27/2026

That box of paperwork you keep meaning to deal with? The Epson ES-500W II clears it fast. Load up to 50 pages in the feeder, scan both sides in one pass at 35 pages a minute, and save straight to searchable PDF. The flatbed handles photos, receipts, and bound pages that won't feed through. Good for small business records, tax season, or finally digitizing the family photo box.

From $30/day
Williams Lake, by appointment
Build a quote: https://www.gearlocker.ca/product/document-scanner-rental/