Berkeley, United States
Chater Camera is a digital cinema camera rental startup based in the San Francisco Bay Area, offering a wide range of film production equipment including renowned brands such as ARRI, Sony, RED, Canon, Xelmus, Cooke, Kowa, Atlas, Zeiss, Blackwing7, Leica, NIKKOR, and Sigma. Established in 2007, Chater Camera specializes in 35mm optics rentals and serves not only the San Francisco Bay Area but also clients beyond this region.
The company's comprehensive range of equipment includes digital cinema cameras such as ARRI Alexa series, Phantom high-speed cameras, Sony models, RED cameras, and Canon C300 Mark III and C70. Moreover, Chater Camera offers a diverse selection of anamorphic, prime, and zoom lenses from various manufacturers, providing filmmakers with extensive choices for their projects.
Additionally, the startup also supplies a range of film production accessories including monitors, wireless video transmission systems, camera support rigs such as easyrig and gimbals like Freefly Movi PRO and DJI Ronin, showcasing its dedication to catering to the needs of filmmakers by offering a one-stop solution for their equipment requirements.
While details about the company's headquarters and latest investment are currently unavailable, Chater Camera's extensive inventory and specialization in high-quality film production equipment position it as a valuable partner for production companies, independent filmmakers, and cinematographers seeking reliable and top-tier gear for their projects.
