Camera Ambassador

Camera Ambassador A full service rental house based in Chicago. Camera Ambassador’s provides filmmakers and artists with the tools they need for their craft.

Whether you are shooting 4K video for cinema, or 720P for Internet streaming, Camera Ambassador will help you find the right tools.

Our Flanders Scientific, Inc. XMP270 is a 26.5” UHD resolution, QD-OLED HDR reference monitor designed for color-critica...
09/03/2026

Our Flanders Scientific, Inc. XMP270 is a 26.5” UHD resolution, QD-OLED HDR reference monitor designed for color-critical applications in both production and post-production environments. With our built in 26v plate you can power this exclusively with a gold mount battery. If using with our Bolt 6 LT Teradek systems, power can pass through the Teradek | Creative Solutions for a super portable operation for those on the go productions. The XMP270 is particularly well-suited for HDR and SDR monitoring needs, including Dolby Vision mastering. Check it out for your next production.

The Teradek Bolt 6 LT Max is a high-performance wireless video system that allows for the transmission and reception of ...
09/01/2026

The Teradek Bolt 6 LT Max is a high-performance wireless video system that allows for the transmission and reception of video signals with a range of up to 5,000 feet! It supports UHD 4K30 HDR video with 10-bit 4:2:2 HDR and features a bright OLED display. The system features improved metadata, range, and compatibility over its predecessors, and it supports HDMI/SDI cross conversion. Our base kit includes one transmitter, one receiver and an Array Antenna, with the option to add on more receivers as needed! And each unit comes with a gold mount plate for a high-capacity power option. This system must be paired with Bolt 6 LT Max units to achieve the mentioned specifications, but is cross-compatible with other Bolt 4K and Bolt 6 devices! Give us an email to see if this is a good fit for your next project. [email protected]

Our ARRI Enso set is one of the most flexible and forward-thinking sets of lenses out there. Designed from a similar bas...
08/26/2026

Our ARRI Enso set is one of the most flexible and forward-thinking sets of lenses out there. Designed from a similar base look as Signatures; Well-resolving and high contrast with intentional and specific aberration, meant to dial in evocative and textural imagery while maintaining the resolution and performance you might need for contemporary exhibition, they really shine when you add their proprietary vintage elements to the back. The elements are more than diffusion filters, they’re bespoke glass elements designed to fundamentally alter a lens’s character, not just add diffusion.Email us at [email protected] to set up a test.

Next week we are cohosting Lights Camera Afro. A hands-on textured hair masterclass for Chicago film crew, HMU artists, ...
08/20/2026

Next week we are cohosting Lights Camera Afro. A hands-on textured hair masterclass for Chicago film crew, HMU artists, and advocates. Learn cornrowing, braiding, and on-set care.

For the first time in Chicago, the local film community is coming together for an immersive, hands-on exploration of inclusivity and craft on set.

We are super excited for this one. Please bring a refillable water container to stay hydrated throughout the day. Light refreshments and all mannequin heads, styling tools, and practice materials will be provided on site.

Link In Our Bio to Sign Up.

Thanks to everyone who came out tonight to celebrate the start of XL Film Festival with a panel hosted by Jaime Black of...
08/20/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out tonight to celebrate the start of XL Film Festival with a panel hosted by Jaime Black of Dynasty Podcasts featuring Adia Ivey Sanicole Jessica Tolliver Eric Almond

This panel brings together talents from Chicago’s film communities to speak on building a successful creative team to br...
08/03/2026

This panel brings together talents from Chicago’s film communities to speak on building a successful creative team to bring your film to life!

Filmmaker Adia Ivey, Director Eric Almond, Writer and Director Sanicole, and DP Jessica Tolliver share best practices for team-building from their own careers, including finding creative collaborators, developing impactful industry partnerships, crafting a successful film operation in Chicago, and more.

This free panel is presented by Camera Ambassador and Dynasty Podcasts and serves as a kickoff to this year’s XL Fest.
RSVP WITH THE LINK IN OUR BIO!!

07/17/2026

Happy Fridayyy from your Home Sweet Rental Home.

🎬 Just in case you missed Filmscape Chicago this year and didn’t get your hands on one of the 2026 Camera Ambassador tot...
07/09/2026

🎬 Just in case you missed Filmscape Chicago this year and didn’t get your hands on one of the 2026 Camera Ambassador totes bags, be sure to ask about them at your next prep! 👜 We have been loving seeing these in the wild these last few weeks! This year, we partnered with the incredible Grey Vanderwoude who designed the stunning front for the bag. Support your local rental house and carry your batteries, scripts, fruit snacks, and more with this handy tote. See you at prep!

07/09/2026

Caught up with some of our friends around the shop to get their take on a few things? What are your answers? Put them down ⬇️⬇️ in the comments.

🎉ONE WEEK OUT! We are so excited to be partnering with Jay Holben to bring such a cool class to our community. Drawing f...
06/19/2026

🎉ONE WEEK OUT! We are so excited to be partnering with Jay Holben to bring such a cool class to our community. Drawing from his years of experience as a Director and cinematographer as well as his landmark works The Cine Lens Manual and The Director’s Guide to Everything, Jay will guide attendees through the creative and analytical work of preproduction — exploring how choices in lenses, filtration, and camera systems can be harnessed not just technically, but expressively, in service of story. 🎬

This is not a gear seminar; it’s a conversation about how the most intentional filmmakers build a cohesive visual identity before the camera ever rolls. Whether you’re a director developing your eye, a cinematographer deepening your craft, or a writer considering how their words might be transformed into moving images, Script to Screen offers a rare opportunity to think seriously about the images that you make and why you make them.

*This class is designed for working proffesionals with a firm base of experience rather than an entry-level course.*

RSVP for free at the link in our bio.

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2425 W 14th Street
Chicago, IL
60608

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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(773) 791-6522

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