About Us

DP, Cinematographer & Phantom Cameraman/Tech Bill Mills offers camera, lighting, and production services for Florida, Georgia, the Caribbean, and the southeast. Bill can provide Ultra HD (4k) and specialized Vision Research/Phantom high speed cameras, as well as traditional HD camera systems and a wide array of specialized equipment.

Bill is now offering the latest in 4k/2k RAW acquisition with the new Sony PMW F-55 system. Capable of capturing in 4k and traditional HD simultaneously, the F55 features a Super 35mm sensor, PL mount, high frame rates, and a manageable workflow. Bill is also a qualified Phantom 4KFlex or MIRO (ultra high speed) operator and Digital Imaging Technician (DIT).

Digital Cinema HD is located adjacent to St. Petersburg's beautiful waterfront just 20 minutes from Tampa's International Airport and many beautiful waterfront/beach locations, but we also have a home base in Atlanta, Ga. So whether you're in Florida or Georgia Bill is available to assist with your production needs. In addition to Bill's services as a cinematographer we can also offer a selection of specialized production gear. Please call or email for a custom quote.

Bill welcomes mutually beneficial partnerships with producers, DP's, production companies, governmental agencies, and post production facilities.

As an experienced international traveler, personnel and all gear is available for immediate global assignments. Digital Cinema HD offers a variety of camera packages including the Sony Cine Alta PMW F-55, Phantom Flex or MIRO series, Sony FS5, Sony A7S, and Canon 5D Mark III.

We also offer a matched pair of new Canon Cinema Style PL or EF mount, 4K ready lenses in both the 15.5-47mm and 30-105mm range. Weighing only 4.5 lbs.each these remarkable lenses feature cine style focus marks and integrate with traditional camera accessories such as follow focus and zoom motors. If you'd prefer primes, Digital Cinema HD has a matched set of Canon CN-E Superspeeds in Canon EF mount. These can also be used with the Sony F55 via a EF to Sony adapter.

Other specialty optics include the Duclos 11-16mm PL super wide angle lens and a super sharp Canon 300mm telephoto prime. A high quality HDx2 Mark II B4-PL adapter is also offered to allow the use of traditional 2/3" HD lenses with the F55, RED Epic, Alexa, Phantom, or any PL mount Super 35mm style camera.

We recently added the super fast Sony FS5 camera and the Sony A7S DSLR system both offering a fast 3200 ASA in SLOG. Coupled with our Atomos Shogun monitor/recorder the system allows full 4K capture via the HDMI cable from either camera. This is an excellent choice to mount on our Letus Helix Camera Stabilizer system, which can also be custom fitted to RED Epics, Sony F55, and Canon cameras.

Underwater cinematography is another specialty offered by DCHD. Bill was honored with a coveted Edward R. Murrow/Video Feature Award as part of his topside and underwater cinematography services on a CBS/60 Minutes Special with Anderson Cooper in Cuba. A variety of packages include the Sony F55/Gates Housing, RED Epic/Gates, or Aquatica/Canon 5D kits.

DCHD offers a sophisticated system for wireless underwater dialogue and direct recording from talent to camera. We have also added daylight balanced underwater LED lights to our underwater kits. As a Master Diver and USCG Captain, Mills is experienced in multiple levels of above and under the water skills.

Digital Cinema HD provides crew acquisition and production services ranging from location management and scouting to marine and aerial production. DCHD maintains annual production insurance policies and can acquire or expedite location permits easily within the state of Florida.

We have been in the industry since 1986.