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Contrast Cine

Contrast Cine is Nashville’s one-stop shop for film equipment rentals. Proudly offering a communal space to prep, explore & grow as a filmmaker.

Specializing in cinema cameras, lenses, LED lights, grip trucks, and the region’s most curated vintage lenses.

10/07/2025

SONY BURANO v2 FIRMWARE + NEW OLPF

Sony dropped a major Burano update with improvements driven by user feedback.

For anyone wanting an upgrade from the FX6 — with higher-end codecs, new frame rates, and proper anamorphic tools — this update gives the Burano new life.

Our Buranos now feature the newly replaced optical low-pass filter, eliminating IR pollution issues.

Just like the Venice, on-screen display text no longer overlays your image.

Highlights:

Shoot S35 4:3 true anamorphic at 4.3K up to 60fps, with a new 1.8x desqueeze.

Record high speed FF crop 3.8K 16:9 up to 120fps, and S35 1.9K 16:9 up to 240fps.

Enable high image stabilization with any cinema lens in FF crop 6K.

Record 24fps in X-OCN 16:9, with proxy recording now supported at 24p.

Improved image quality, autofocus, and overall responsiveness.

This firmware finally brings the Burano into its own class — ready for prime time.

09/30/2025

DP makes our Ember high speed camera look good in the wild West with the new Leitz Hektor Primes.

This project captured a behind the scenes look at the latest project from George Clooney and Rande Ge**er.

BTS stills and motion: .willson

Production partners: , ,

Leitz shout outs: , ,

09/29/2025

BLAZAR MANTIS 1.33X ANAMORPHICS

25mm T2.4
35mm T2.0
50mm T2.0
75mm T2.0
100mm T2.4
Interchangeable PL & E Mount

These compact and affordable full frame anamorphics have an innovation most closely associated with Vantage Film's Mini Hawks.

But unlike the Mini Hawks (hybrids built on spherical optics only) the Blazar primes are really anamorphic.

In addition to the cylindrical anamorphic elements, the Mantis sport a functional oval iris. What’s often dismissed as “anamorfake” is taken further, giving these 1.33x anamorphics the elongated bokeh look usually reserved for 2x glass.

When it comes to the 1.33X stretch, we should clarify that desqueezing at 1.4x in post feels more accurate and flattering to our eye.

The flares are warm and soft, blooming with pleasing complexity but never veering into harsh streaks. Close focus impresses too: 1.25 ft on the 25mm, 2.2 ft on the 75mm & 100mm.

For such small, fast, lightweight, full frame anamorphics, it's hard to ignore how good these look.

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09/17/2025

BLAZAR MANTIS 1.33X FULL FRAME ANAMORPHICS

25mm T2.4
35mm T2.0
50mm T2.0
75mm T2.0
100mm T2.4

First prep with our new .official Mantis primes by .

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09/09/2025

P+S TECHNIK SKATER MINI DOLLY

We brought Tennessee the Snorricam. Now introducing another specialty camera movement tool, the Skater Mini.

Designed in 2004, this rare piece of German engineering lets you lock in a perfectly smooth, repeatable radius around whatever’s in front of your lens.

Small but mighty, the dolly can carry full-size cinema cameras and lenses, like our P+S Skater Scope or Laowa & DZO probe lenses.

Built for food & product cinematography, the Skater Mini fits where most dollies can’t. Slide it down a kitchen counter, bar, conference table, desk, or even add a flat surface inside a car.

Envision new stylized moves where the lens coasts millimeters off the surface...like a bottle sliding down a bar, orbiting a plate of food, or tracing the contours of a dashboard.

The Skater Mini is bite-sized motion with a big payoff.

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09/03/2025

COOKE 2X ANAMORPHIC/i SPECIAL FLARE 7 LENS SET

The perfect anamorphic lenses. There’s not much more to say.

We’ve leaned into rare vintage anamorphics over the years, but the Cooke Anamorphic/i 2x Special Flares are the ones cinematographers keep returning to.

They’re consistent and dependable, yet still deliver that unmistakable Cooke artistry.

Light coatings make flares effortless, and the 65mm Macro reaches close focus at only 1'6".

Sometimes the classic choice is the right one.

25mm T2.3
32mm T2.3
40mm T2.3
50mm T2.3
65mm Macro T2.3
75mm T2.3
100mm T2.3

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08/27/2025

TILTA NUCLEUS M II WIRELESS FOLLOW FOCUS

took its time between V1 and V2 of the Nucleus, and it was worth the wait.

The new Nucleus M II has smaller motors with more torque, stronger signal, less delay, and now up to four channels - adding control for accessories like a variable ND or rota pola filter.

The old clunky menus are gone, replaced with a sharp touch screen interface. Electronic marking disks and screen readouts give instant reference for focus distance, lens choice, and T-stop.

The hand unit has been reworked with better mounting options, adjustable dampening, a reversible focus wheel for left or right-handed pullers, and a clean way to save lens profiles.

You can even color-code motors, adjust camera ISO / white balance / RSS and control products like our RS4 Pro.

Truly a feature-packed system for DP's, operators, and AC's alike.

08/21/2025

LINDSEY OPTICS REAR MAGNETIC PL TO LPL ADAPTER + ND FILTERS

Sometimes the little accessories make a big difference. This PL to LPL adapter lets you use Impression Filters with any PL lens.

That means a modern workhorse zoom like the Cabrio 19-90 can get vintage character from a +330 Impression Filter, adding highlight bloom and smoother bokeh for a beauty look.

For compact builds, the adapter also accepts rear magnetic NDs, giving you exposure control without a matte box. Great for gimbals or handheld work with cameras that lack internal ND.

You can even use the empty magnetic mounts to experiment with custom fabrics and materials for diffused or obscured shots. Just stretch it on and snap it in.

Love seeing Lindsey Optics keep pushing clever, practical tools like this!

07/17/2025

We're one of Tennessee's few .lighting dealers! So if you want exceptional prices for projects big or small go to our website for a quote. Local pickup or shipping available.

06/11/2025

X-TRACT 18–28MM T8 PROBE ZOOMS

Introducing the first-ever probe zoom lenses!

Choose between a direct view or 90° periscope. Both are parfocal and hold a constant T8 across the range.

Full-frame PL coverage, 6mm close focus, and up to 2.1:1 magnification.

The lenses are sharp, with minimal distortion & focus breathing. Their waterproof and anti-fog protection makes them safe in extreme environments and wild setups.

Spin the barrel freely with 360° roll via motorized control.

Time for a probe zolly? We think so!

Check out the last frame for BTS on how we shot the 360 spin around the lens using the 90° periscope.

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03/02/2025

PROAIM SPINHAWK

Dutch tilts and full 360° rolls have traditionally been clunky, complicated, and expensive. The Proaim Spinhawk makes these stylish moves more accessible and repeatable.

Designed for mirrorless and smaller box-style cine cameras up to 22lbs, it’s similar to a legacy system like the Cartoni Lambda, but with a simpler setup and single-axis movement.

At 26lbs, the Spinhawk works best when mounted on a high-capacity tripod like an 2575. Or even better...on a Fisher dolly or cine slider. Time to spin your face off!

📸 David Martinez

01/30/2025

ARRI ULTRA PRIME 8R 8MM T2.8

New to the lineup — the rare and legendary Arri Ultra Prime 8R!

This is one of the widest S35 rectilinear lenses ever made, with an 8mm field of view and zero distortion.

Rectilinear lenses are the opposite of a fisheye lens. They use specialized optical elements to counteract barrel distortion to keep straight lines straight and render faces naturally.

Perfect for dynamic closeups, immersive cinematography, and those signature ultra-wide shots to make the world feel larger than life.

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1015 W Kirkland Avenue, Ste 312
Nashville, TN
37216

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+18332687278

Website

http://www.contrastcine.com/

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We believe “cinematic” relates to the constant search for evocative imagery. The definition changes. The gear changes. But the search always remains to discover special tools that create visual energy & emotion. We’re forever a part of that search for inspiration.