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Sometimes the shot calls for a little more reach.The Canon FD 50–300mm T4.9 offers a broad focal range in a single lens,...
06/17/2026

Sometimes the shot calls for a little more reach.

The Canon FD 50–300mm T4.9 offers a broad focal range in a single lens, making it a practical choice for productions that need to move quickly between medium and long telephoto perspectives without changing glass.

Ideal for live events, sports, documentary work, wildlife, and narrative productions where distance, compression, and flexibility matter, it delivers the distinctive character of Canon FD optics across an expansive zoom range.

A versatile tool when getting closer isn’t an option. Where would you use this lens?

A versatile zoom can change the pace of a production.The Angénieux EZ Series was designed to bring the flexibility of a ...
06/10/2026

A versatile zoom can change the pace of a production.

The Angénieux EZ Series was designed to bring the flexibility of a zoom lens to a wider range of workflows, offering strong optical performance, consistent mechanics, and the ability to switch between Super 35 and Full Frame configurations.

Now available at Machina:
• EZ-1 — 30–90mm T2 (S35) / 45–135mm T3 (FF)
• EZ-2 — 15–40mm T2 (S35) / 22–60mm T3 (FF)

Together, they cover focal lengths commonly used across commercial, narrative, documentary, and branded productions, allowing crews to move quickly without sacrificing image quality.

A practical toolset from a company with a long history of cinema optics—built for productions that need flexibility without compromise.

Join us on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 4:00–5:00 PM for an open Ronin 4D Gear Showcase at Kinowerks.This one-hour ses...
06/03/2026

Join us on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 4:00–5:00 PM for an open Ronin 4D Gear Showcase at Kinowerks.

This one-hour session will feature a hands-on look at DJI's integrated cinema camera system, with one of our technicians walking through the platform's unique features, workflows, and production applications.

Whether you're curious about the Ronin 4D or looking to better understand how it fits into your next project, all are welcome to attend.

Check the Linktree in bio to RSVP.

When a lighting setup demands flexibility, the details matter.The Aputure Nova Dual Yoke expands what's possible with th...
05/29/2026

When a lighting setup demands flexibility, the details matter.

The Aputure Nova Dual Yoke expands what's possible with the Nova series, providing greater stability, control, and mounting flexibility for larger lighting configurations.

Designed to support more complex positioning and rigging requirements, it helps crews work efficiently while maintaining precise control over placement.

It's a simple addition that makes a meaningful difference when lighting plans become more ambitious.

Available through Machina.

05/22/2026

Every production has its own demands.

That’s why our camera inventory is built around flexibility—giving productions access to systems that scale from fast-moving documentary work to full cinematic builds.

Large format. Compact bodies. High frame rates. Modular workflows.
Tools designed to adapt to the pace and precision of modern production.

From ARRI, RED, Sony, Canon, and beyond, Machina keeps a wide range of camera systems ready for commercial, narrative, music video, live event, and branded work alike.

Because the right camera isn’t about excess.
It’s about choosing the system that best supports the image you’re trying to create.

05/15/2026

Diffusion changes more than the image—it changes the feeling behind it.

This latest filter comparison from Charlie, our Lead Rental Coordinator, takes a closer look at how subtle shifts in filtration shape contrast, halation, highlight rolloff, and atmosphere in-camera.

Featured:
• Tiffen Black Pro Mist 1
• Black Pro Mist 1/2
• Black Pro Mist 1/4
• Black Pro Mist 1/8
• Low Contrast 1/2
• Low Contrast 1/8
• Smoque 1

Every production asks for a different texture. Sometimes it’s clean and controlled. Sometimes it’s softness, bloom, and character.

The details matter—and filtration is often where the image starts to become intentional.

Sometimes it’s a stripped-down documentary build. Sometimes it’s a full cinema package with motion control, lighting, gr...
05/06/2026

Sometimes it’s a stripped-down documentary build. Sometimes it’s a full cinema package with motion control, lighting, grip, audio, and everything in between.

Machina was built to support both.

From cameras and lenses to filtration, support, lighting, grip, electric, audio, and production essentials—we keep the tools ready so creatives can stay focused on the work itself.

Quietly prepared. Production ready.

05/01/2026

Some lenses don’t chase perfection — they shape it.

Our Canon FD TLS Rehoused Lens Set takes vintage Canon glass and brings it into a modern workflow, thanks to True Lens Services (TLS). The result: gentle contrast, soft highlight roll-off, and a flare that leans more dreamy than distracting.

What’s in our kit:
• 14mm T2.9
• 15mm T3 Fisheye
• 24mm T1.5
• 28mm T2.1
• 35mm T1.5
• 55mm T1.3
• 85mm T1.3
• 100mm T2.1
• 135mm T2.1
• 50–300mm T4.9

PL-mounted, consistently geared, and built for set — vintage character, without the vintage headaches.

Clean when you need it. Dreamy when you want it.

Good audio travels well.From fast-turn interviews to two-person dialogue and run-and-gun content days, our wireless lav ...
04/22/2026

Good audio travels well.

From fast-turn interviews to two-person dialogue and run-and-gun content days, our wireless lav options are built to keep voices clear and setups simple.

Featuring:
• Hollyland LARK MAX 2-Person Wireless Mic Kit — compact, modern, and creator-friendly
• Sennheiser EK100 / SK100 G3 Wireless Lav Mic Kit (A) — field-proven reliability with classic pro workflow
• RODE Wireless GO II 2-Person Wireless Mic/Recorder Kit — flexible dual-channel audio with onboard recording

Different tools, same goal: clean sound, quick setups, fewer headaches.

Because nobody has ever said, “Don’t worry about the audio.”

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