An anchor point for the community, where hospitality and support can take many forms, our production spaces are open and accessible to members, fostering creativity and the exchange of ideas. The centre supports artists from all disciplines in the creation and production of photography at every stage (cameras, digitization, micro-publishing, workstations, and digital printing).
For any questions or equipment reservations, please contact the production team at production@vuphoto.org or 418-640-2585, ext. 1.
Please note that all our equipment is insured, even when borrowed for outside use.
Please note that the schedule of production spaces will vary during the 2026 summer.
Access to production workshops during the summer of 2026:
From July 6 to 26, our production spaces are open for rentals (scanners, darkroom and photography equipment), from Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 4 pm. A great opportunity to pursue your projects in our creative spaces. The printing service will be closed during this period.
The production spaces will be closed from July 27 to August 9.
On Site
Digital Printing
For digital printing projects, an experienced technician advises and supports the artist throughout the process.
Archival quality large-format printing on a variety of media.
Darkroom and chemical store
The black-and-white darkroom is equipped with two 4×5-inch Omega D5500 enlargers with Ilford Multigrade 500 H heads and lenses, as well as all the accessories needed to produce prints up to 11×14 inches. For developing, tanks and a film dryer are also available.
Micro-publishing space
Members have access to our specialized equipment to work on their photobook dummies. The production team assists members with the initial stages of using the equipment.
Negative scanner
Hasselblad Flextight X5
Recognized as the best professional scanner, the Flextight X5 offers unmatched quality and remarkable speed. Compatible with 35 mm, 120, and 4×5 formats, it scans without glass between the film and the lens for optimal sharpness, with resolutions up to 8000 dpi.
20$/hour
100$/day
300$/week
Flatbed scanners
Epson 1000XL (12 x 17 in.)
Accurate and versatile, the flatbed scanner is ideal for creating digital contact sheets and scanning large-format prints or documents with a resolution of up to 2400 dpi.
10$/hour
50$/day
150$/week
Workstation
Workstation with Eizo monitor including Adobe software suite.
10$/hour
50$/day
150$/week
Cutting tools
Rotatrim cutters from 24 to 38 inches
Safety rulers from 52 to 96 inches
SteelTrak 65-inch (165 cm) vertical cutter: designed for cutting and scoring rigid and semi-rigid panels, such as aluminum composite, PVC, foam board, and more. It is particularly appreciated for its precision, versatility, and ability to make cuts without dust or noise.
Keencut Evolution‑E2 84″ is a high-precision manual cutting bar designed for materials up to 210 cm wide.
Free for members
Magnetic wall
Useful for sequencing, selecting images, choosing formats, viewing images off the screen, and presenting work in a collaborative context.
Free for members
Photobook collection
For several years now, VU has been building up a collection of photobooks that can be consulted in a quiet and comfortable space.
Free for members
Takeaway
Hasselblad X1D 50C camera
Medium format mirrorless digital camera with 50-megapixel sensor.
Available lenses :
Hasselblad XCD 90 mm f:3,2
Hasselblad XCD 45 mm f:3,5
Hasselblad XCD 30 mm f:3,5
Hasselblad XCD 135 mm f:2,8
50$/day
150$/week
Rental always includes one lens of the user’s choice.
$10/day or $30/week per additional lens.
Fujifilm GFX 100S camera
Mirrorless medium format digital camera with a 102-megapixel sensor.
Available lenses :
Fujinon GF 45-100 mm f:4
Fujinon GF 23 mm f:4
75$/day
225$/week
Rental always includes one lens of the user’s choice.
$10/day or $30/week per additional lens.
Hasselblad 501CM camera
6×6 medium-format film camera
Available lenses :
Carl Zeiss 80mm F:2.8
Carl Zeiss 50mm F:4
Carl Zeiss 150mm F:4
30$/day
90$/week
Rental always includes one lens of the user’s choice.
$10/day or $30/week per additional lens.
Pentax 67 with prism
6×7 medium-format film camera
Available lenses :
Takumar 105mm F:2.4
Takumar 55mm F:3.5
25$/day
75$/week
Rental always includes one lens of the user’s choice.
$10/day or $30/week per additional lens.
4x5 Burke & James Orbit Mono-Rail camera
4×5 large-format camera
Lens : Schneider – Kreuznach Symmar 135mm F:5.6 / 235mm F:12
25$/day
75$/week
Canon EOS 6D camera
Full-frame 20.2-megapixel sensor.
Available lenses :
Canon 24-70 mm L f:4
Canon 17-40 mm L f:4
20$/day
60$/week
Rental always includes one lens of the user’s choice.
$10/day or $30/week per additional lens.
Canon EOS 5D camera
Full-frame 12.8-megapixel sensor.
Available lenses :
Canon 24-70 mm L f:4
Canon 17-40 mm L f:4
10$/day
30$/week
Rental always includes one lens of the user’s choice.
Set of 2 Profoto B1X flashes
Set of 2 Profoto B1X flashes
60$/day
180$/week
The flash kit rental includes Pocket Wizards, a Manfrotto tripod bag with two speed rings, and two softboxes.
Nikon SB-700 speedlight flash
Nikon SB-700 speedlight flash.
10$/day
30$/week
Manfrotto tripod
190 M-series aluminum, MHXPRO 3-way head
10$/day
30$/week
Olympus OM-1
Olympus 50mm F:1.8 lens
10$/week
Olympus Trip 35
Olympus 40mm F2.8 lens
10$/week
Minolta Riva Zoom
Zoom 39-125mm macro
10$/week
Diramic XL 3000
10$/week
Minolta SR-T 101
Minolta 55mm F1.7 lens
10$/week
Ricoh Auto TLS EE
Rikenon 28 mm F:2.8 lens (to be used with a light meter)
10$/week
Minolta Auto-Focus Tele
Minolta 38mm / 60 mm lens
10$/week
Sustainable Photography Project
The center has implemented a project with the aim of reducing the environmental impacts of practices in print image production, by using to good advantage the research-creation of artists and in collaboration with photo production centers.
Anne-Marie Bouchard, Cince Johnston and Éloïse Plamondon-Pagé have carried out residencies in our spaces to reflect with us , through creation, on alternatives and possible solutions to minimize the environmental impacts of photographic practices.
This video was made with the support of the Cultural Development Agreement between Québec City and the Government of Québec.
Artists at work in our studios: four short videos to discover our spaces and services
These videos were produced by Marion Gotti with the support of the Entente de développement culturel entre la Ville et le gouvernement du Québec (Cultural Development Agreement between the City and the Government of Quebec).
English subtitles are available.
Bertrand Carrière with the negative scanner
Pierre&Marie with the digital printings
Fatine-Violette Sabiri in the micro-publishing space
