About Us

DP, Cinematographer & Phantom high speed Cameraman Bill Mills offers camera, lighting, and production services for Florida, Georgia, the Caribbean, and the southeast. Our gear is constantly updating to manage the latest trends an we offer a variety of specialized services including the popular Sony FX9 and F-55 camera systems.

In addition to camera services, Bill is an experienced field producer and has managed numerous international productions for clients abroad who are not able to travel to the US due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions. We can offer a multi camera, quad split feature for Zoom monitored productions.

Our Sony PMW F-55 system is capable of capturing in 4k and traditional HD simultaneously and features a super 35mm sensor, PL or Canon EF mount, high frame rates, and a manageable workflow. The Sony PXW-FX9 features a full-frame, oversampled 6K Exmor R CMOS sensor that allows you to capture 4K images with cinematic depth of field.

For amazing motion control effects the Phantom 4K Flex can be coupled with the BOLT X system. Please inquire about special package rates for this incredible production tool.

Digital Cinema HD is strategically located between St. Petersburg's beautiful waterfront downtown and the amazing beaches of Ft. DeSoto and Pass-a-grille, just 25 minutes from Tampa's International Airport.

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

As an experienced international traveler, personnel and all gear is available for immediate global assignments.

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.

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 also offer the Sony FS-5 camera and the Sony A7S DSLR system. 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.

Bill is a certified FAA 107 UAS/Drone camera pilot and can provide a variety of aerial solutions ranging from the Phantom Four Pro Plus, Mavic Pro 2, and Inspire 2.

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. Our Sony Z90/Gates/OTS underwater package offers a sophisticated system for wireless underwater dialogue and direct recording from talent to camera.

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

We have been in the industry since 1992.