Welcome to The Dog House
Home of Mad Dogs Television
We sniff out quality broadcast equipment and professional crews for all your television broadcast, corporate and video content needs.
Our highly obedient & trained pack can guide you when planning your next TV documentary, lead you through equipping your video production & dig up the top dogs to go on location. To our clients, Mad Dogs really are productions best friend.
Our constant reinvestment in the latest technology ensures we can provide you with top quality equipment. We have an extensive range of cameras, grips, minicams, lighting kits, sound equipment, data wrangling kits and much more! We stock broadcast cameras including Sony’s flagship ranges with the Burano, PXW FX9, ILME-FX6 & ILME-FX3 as well as PXW-FS7 mk2 & PXW Z750 for 4K production.
We also have smaller cameras for quality on a budget including the PXW Z280, PXW X70, Insta360 X4, Blackmagic Micro Studios Cameras and GoPros available for hire. Feel free to browse around and have a look at what we have to offer and find out more about us. If you would like any more in depth information or have a specific enquiry please get in touch.
You can contact us by email [email protected] or give the dog a bone on 02380 813847
Popular Equipment
Canon CN7x17 Cinema Servo Zoom Lens
£200.00The mighty CN7 is a fantastic super 35 cinema servo zoom lens with a focal length of 17 to 120mm. Designed for 4K filming this is one of the highest quality “ENG” style lenses making it perfect for on the shoulder filming. Similar to the HJ lenses on B4 cameras the build in servo zoom allows smooth reframing whilst on shot and its size and weight allow for precise and balance operation. Fully compatible with FS, and FX cameras when used with sensor crop.
Sony ILME-FX3 Camera Hire
£120.00The Sony FX3 is the perfect companion camera to almost anything in the Sony Range, from FS7, FX6 and FX9. Featuring the same sensor at the Sony FX6 and unmatched low light performance this camera really does prove that good things do come in small packages. Featuring S-Log, S-Cinetone, XAVC-I recording, 4K sensor this compact camera has all the specs to make it a perfect B-Roll, AP, or 3rd camera for your next production.
And we haven’t gotten to the FX3’s part trick yet, it’s ludicrous low light performance. With an ISO up to 409600, 15+ stops of dynamic range this camera can almost see in the dark!
Canon 2x Extender EF Mount
£15.00Does what it says on the tin.
With a Canon Extender EF 2x iii Increase your lens focal length by 2x without sacrificing image quality. Compatible with our canon ef 70-200mm f/2.8 l is ii usm and Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Sony PXW X70 Camera (with night vision)
£55.00The primary appeal of the PXW-X70 is the ability to shoot IR Nightvision in 4K. Secondly it makes for a quality “diary cam” with 1 inch sensor, Two XLR audio inputs and full auto option for in experienced operators.
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Prime Lens
£35.00The Canon EF 50 mm f/1.2L USM is an outstanding low-light performer. A top quality lens that allows an operator fine creative control over focusing and depth of field.
Sony PXW Z280 Camera
£120.00The PXW Z280 is the Rambo survival knife of cameras! Designed for journalism, you can run and gun and shoot from the hip with this swiss army camera. Fast, lightweight and precise, it is the perfect news gathering camera
Sony 135mm f1.8 G Master Prime Lens
£60.00Ready to take your shoots to the next level? Whether you’re shooting in the studio, at a wedding, or on location, we’ve got the perfect lens for you.
Panasonic Lumix 14-42mm Zoom Lens
£25.00The self raising pancake know as the LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
It is the servo zoom option for mirco four thirds that comes in at under 100g and has a 35mm camera equivalent of 28-84mm
Friendly local support
Every booking is handled personally by a dedicated member our team. From start to finish we’re hands on to ensure we provide the right kit for the job. We pack each kit as if we were using it, to ensure everything you need on location is in the bag ready to go.
Getting you to location
We offer support forr out crews flying out of the UK. Delivering to and collecting from the airport. We'll help your team with getting everything to the airport, checked in and the crew though security. Packing for travel is our forte! Reducing your excess baggage and saving money! We help take the stress out of international projects for crew and production.
In house technicians
Our ability to maintain and repair our equipment in house means we can ensure every hire goes without a hitch. Or if something does need repairs, we can fix it in house to keep costs down and pass the savings onto you! We also offer in house serving and repairs of your equipment too! Our contacts within the industry mean we can source original parts for spares, or make suggestions for the right people to go to for specialist advice and servicing.
Professional crew
Our crews are all broadcast professionals and we cover a broad range of skills to suit your requirements. Our crew include Camera operators and Sound recordists as well as DITs, Drone, Jimmy Jib and Gimbal operators. Minicam riggers, Timelapse specialists and Technical supervisors.
Our address
Maddogs Television
The Dog House
Pound Lane
Copythorne
SO40 2PD
Office hours
- 9am - 5:30pm