Profoto D3: The studio workhorse for all your content production needs
Discover the Profoto Pro D3 flash, one of the most efficient flashes on the market with the power of 1250 Ws.
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Discover Direct Digital Manchester's Camera Test Rooms
Direct Digital Manchester offers a newly refurbished and fully serviced, purpose-built camera, lighting, demo, test, and prep rooms. Our facilities are designed to meet the highest industry standards, ensuring your shoots run smoothly and efficiently.Our Facilities
Which tape for your photography / cinematography task?
It may not be as exciting as state-of-the-art cameras or lighting gear, but adhesive tape is no less an important part of your kit - and is sometimes the difference between a successful or disastrous shoot.
Illuminate Your Vision with Nanlux Lighting from Direct Digital
At Direct Digital, we are more than just a rental service - we are a dedicated partner in your creative journey and are thrilled to announce the availability of a comprehensive range of Nanlux lighting equipment for hire.
How to simulate natural light for photography
Natural light may be beautiful (and free), but, sadly, it doesn’t care about our schedules. No matter how much you plead for the sun to stay, that golden hour is golden going, going - gone! But that doesn’t mean you have to pack up your kit and bide your time.
Essential equipment for shooting short films
Short films are the ideal medium for serious filmmakers to get some practical production experience without a giant budget or extensive commitments in terms of project length.
Vortex 8 from Creamsource - Now Available to Hire
New to our UK inventory is the Creamsource Vortex LED system.
Aputure LED Lighting Comparison: 600 vs. 300 vs. 1200
When it comes to professional LED lighting solutions for photography and videography, Aputure is a brand that stands out.
Capture Every Angle with the Canon CR-N500 and CR-N300 PTZ Cameras
In the world of professional videography and live streaming, having the right equipment can make all the difference in capturing stunning visuals and delivering a seamless production.
Aputure Infinbar PB12 Light Kit Now Available for Rent
Unleash Creative Lighting Possibilities with the Aputure Infinbar PB12 Rental Option
Eurovision 2023 preparations: The Do’s and Don’ts of Travelling with Camera Equipment
The excitement of travelling to a new location for a film or photography project can often be overshadowed by the stress of packing and transporting your camera equipment safely.
Cooke/TLS Speed Panchro 7 Lens Prime Set
The Cooke Speed Panchro series of lenses which we now hire has been a staple in the world of cinema for over 80 years. Originally released in the 1920s, these lenses have been used to capture some of the most iconic images in film history.
Tokina Full-Frame-PL T1.5 Prime Set
Direct Digital is a leading rental house for high-end digital equipment and lighting in the UK, and one of their most sought-after offerings is the Tokina Vista Full-Frame PL T1.5 Prime lens set.
LED vs HMI Lighting
Lighting is an essential aspect of any visual medium, whether it's photography, film, or video production. It can set the mood, highlight certain features, and enhance the overall visual experience.
Sigma Cine Full-Frame Prime Set
We have these stunning prime lenses available to hire from London and Manchester!
Designed to shoot 6K and 8K, The FF High-Speed Prime set allows filming of various cuts without making any changes to the lighting, taking cinematography to the next level of performance.
Easyrig Guide: Types, Applications, and Setup
The Easyrig has become an industry-standard solution for shooting for long periods of time in the film and photography industries. Designed to support camera operators with its simple ergonomic design, it comes in various models and sizes for different still and moving image applications.
Aputure LS 1200D Pro
New to Direct rental, the Aputure Light Storm 1200d Pro is the flagship Light Storm product and the brightest fixture in the Aputure and Light Storm lineup.
Velvet Kosmos Location
Exclusive to Direct Digital, the Kosmos 400 offers total control at your fingertips.
Summer Social & Open Day
Thank you to everyone that attended our 2022 summer social! The evening was a great success with workshops by Jake Hicks and the Greek catering went down a storm.
The Centrepiece of our set was an AirStream Bar lit with Velvet Kosmos, Rodlights and Panalux Sonara fixtures.
Exploring the Arri Alexa Mini LF: A Game-Changer in the World of Cinematography
In the ever-evolving world of cinematography, technological advancements have continuously revolutionized the way movies and TV shows are captured and brought to life on the big screen.
Nanlux Evoke 1200 LED
You might not have heard of the brand, but they have more than 30 years of experience in lighting and we think this is going to be very popular in 2022!
Apple Macbook Pro M1X
Our fastest Macbook Pro has arrived and is ready to hire!
With its Apple M1 Max chip with 10-core CPU, 32 core GPU and 16 core neural engine and 64GB unified memory this Macbook is well suited for both still and moving image workflow.
A Comprehensive Guide to the Canon EOS R Series Mirrorless Lens Range
Canon has been a prominent player in the camera industry for decades, and with the advent of mirrorless technology, they have embraced the new era by introducing the Canon EOS R series.
Fujifilm GFX100s
New to our UK offering is the latest Fuji GFX 100s camera body and a selection of popular lenses.
Astera NYX LED Light Bulb for Filmakers and Event Professionals
Recently added to our kit list is a set of the Astera NYX bulbs which are the first colour-tunable LED bulb for professional film, stage and event productions.
The ARRI Orbiter LED Point Source Lamp Head
ARRI’s new LED point source Orbiter ushers in a new era of digital lighting, a versatile lamp head featuring a range of changeable optics, a state-of-the-art ARRI Spectra six-colour light engine, innovative software, and much more.