Video Equipment

Where you can find equipment to borrow and what items we recommend for purchasing.

Equipment to Borrow

Albertsons Library

https://boisestate.libcal.com/equipment?lid=85

https://www.boisestate.edu/library/

1865 W Cesar Chavez Ln, Boise, ID 83725 view map

+12084261204

Boise State Help Desk at the Zone

https://www.boisestate.edu/oit/zone/equipment-checkout/

Interactive Learning Center (first floor)
1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725 view map

+12084264357

Boise State Center For Teaching and Learning (CTL)

https://www.boisestate.edu/ctl/resources/gadget-garage/
Riverfront Hall (rm 313)
1987 W Cesar Chavez Ln Boise, ID 83725 view map

+12084263289

Idaho Public Libraries

Find a library near you to determine what is available for a loan.

web: https://libraries.idaho.gov/idaho-library-directory/

Equipment To Purchase

Last updated 11/8/22

These recommendations are for those interested in higher quality productions. You could spend less or more, but these are options we feel you’ll be happy with for years to come.

See also Video Best Practices for more budget friendly solutions.

When choosing a camera, size does matter. Sensor size that is. At higher price points this is what makes cameras more expensive than others. Using the camera options below, the only real difference specs wise between the Canon R6 (Full Frame) and R7 (APS-C) is the sensor.

USED BY MULTIMEDIA TEAM
Canon C100 Mark II
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1086125-REG/canon_eos_c100_cinema_eos.html
$2699

Canon R6 Mark II
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1733214-REG/canon_eos_r6_mark_ii.html
$2499

Canon R7
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1707911-REG/canon_eos_r7_mirrorless_camera.html
$1499

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Canon M50
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1598389-REG/canon_4728c001_eos_m50_mark_ii.html
$599

Lenses

https://www.masterclass.com/articles/basic-photography-101-understanding-camera-lenses

Not all lenses work with every brand or model of camera. For example, a Nikon lens will not work well with a Canon or Sony camera, unless you have an adapter (and even then, not all features will work). Before buying a camera lens, check with the lens manufacturer to ensure that your chosen lens is compatible with your camera body.

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Canon RF L IS 24-70mm lens
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1502500-REG/canon_3680c002_rf_24_70mm_f_2_8l_is.html
$2399

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art Lens to Canon RF-Mount Adapter Kit
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1715822-REG/sigma_sigma_24_70mm_f_2_8_dg.html
$1400

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Sigma 15-35mm Art EF lens (best 15-35mm for the money, EF-Rf adapter needed)
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/967344-REG/sigma_18_35mm_f1_8_dc_hsm.html
$699

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Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1143786-REG/canon_0570c002_ef_50mm_f_1_8_stm.html
$125

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Ef-Rf Lens adapter
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1433717-REG/canon_mount_adapter_ef_rf.html
$99