Video equipment loans

The Educational Media team offer a small number of video cameras for loan to academic staff on a short-term basis, these range from 'GoPro' style action cameras to a 4K 'prosumer' type of camera.

Our media equipment loan service is aimed at academic staff who need to create media content for teaching materials to support lectures, practicals, and seminars. Video recording equipment includes cameras and webcams along with the required accessories such as tripods. microphones and lighting equipment are listed on separate pages.

The Educational Media team can be found in the Cruciform Building, on Huntley Street To make a booking please contact the team. The team are happy to advise you, however please note that it is advisable that all face to face meetings are by appointment only.

Video Cameras and Camcorders

The following is a list of cameras available, each camera is supplied with a relevant tripod or mini-tripod, battery, and SD memory card.

Model	Image	Links
These cameras require users to have a level of knowledge in video production.
Sony PWX-X70		Information about the Sony PXW-70 Operating Manual
Sony HD NEX-VG30H		Information about the Sony NEX-VG30H Manual Handbook
Canon LEGRIA HF G50		Information about the Canon Legria HF G50 Manual
Canon HD XA20		Information about the Canon XA20 Manual
Sony FDR-AX100E		Information about the Sony FDR-AX100E Manual
These cameras are simple to use and require only a rudimentary knowledge
Sony FDR-AX53		Information about the Sony FDR AX53 Manual
Sony FDR-AX43		Information about the Sony FDR AX43 Manual
Panasonic HC-V270		Information about the HC-V270 Manual
Panasonic HC-V160		Information on the HC-V160 Manual
DSLR Cameras
These cameras are suitable for both video and photographic production
Canon 6D		Information about the Canon 6D Manual
Sony RX10 1V		Information about the Sony RX10 MK4 Manual Online help
Action Cameras
These cameras have multiple uses and are great as a second camera if you need to set up different angles.
GoPro 4		Manual Quick Start
GoPro 6		Information about the GoPro Hero 6 Manual Quick Start
DJI OSMO Action Camera		Information on the DJI Osmo Action Manual
Compact Cameras (with video capability)
A compact camera is ideal for 'talking head' style videos, especially where a better quality result is required compared to using a webcam. They are mainly used for vlogging and can be very useful if filming whilst moving.
Sony A6500		Information on the Sony A6500 Help Guide  Manual
SONY ZV-1		Information User Start up Guide Online Manual
Panasonic Lumix LX100		Information on the Panasonic Lumix LX100 Manual (click on link below) sqt0375.pdf sqt0375.pdf
Canon G7X Mk1		Manual
Canon G7 X Mk111		Information on the Canon Powershot G7X MK 111 User Guide
Canon EOS M6 Mk11		Information on the Canon M6 MK11 User Guide
Canon S120		Information on the Canon S120 User Guide
Canon Legria Mini X		User Guide