NSEN Digital Toolbox
Welcome to NSEN’s new Digital Toolbox! This is a new resource available exclusively to NSEN member organizations, granting them free access to technological tools that can support their environmental and community work. Member organizations can borrow a variety of items that can be used for film/podcast production, social media content creation, conference meetings, fundraisers, and much more!
The Digital Toolbox was made possible by the HRM Community Grants Program.
Below, you will find:
NSEN’s guidebook detailing free/discounted online software tools for non-profits
A descriptive list of physical equipment available from NSEN
An availability calendar showing existing bookings
A booking request form
This is a brand new resource launched in 2026, so we welcome your feedback on how we can improve the Digital Toolbox and better support our members’ needs. Please email toolbox@nsenvrionmentalnetwork.com with any questions or suggestions you may have.
Software Guidebook
Click on the image below to learn about a variety of helpful online software tools that are free or discounted for non-profits!
Physical Equipment
Click on the green bars below to see images and descriptions for each Digital Toolbox item.
Equipment can be picked up in the Halifax area or shipped to other parts of Nova Scotia at the borrowers expense.
The Canon EOS Rebel T7i is a beginner-friendly DSLR camera featuring a 24.2 MP sensor, fast autofocus, Full HD video recording, and built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Ideal for photography, videography, events, and content creation.
Comes with carrying case, neck strap, 55-250 mm zoom lens, 64 GB SD card, SD card reader, three batteries, two battery chargers, and AC power adaptor.
A 30x30 cm card that can be used with the DSLR camera for photography. The grey side is for exposure correction. The white side is for white balance setting.
JOILCAN lightweight adjustable tripod supporting horizontal, vertical, overhead, and panoramic shooting. Compatible with the DSLR camera as well as phones and tablets.
Comes with pan/tilt head, two screw mounts, phone/tablet mount, and remote control.
Shure VP83 LensHopper camera-mounted condenser shotgun microphone for use with DSLR cameras and HD camcorders. Designed to capture clear audio while reducing background noise.
Requires one AA battery. Note that the camera must be booked separately.
Hollyland Lark M2S wireless lapel microphones (2) featuring noise cancellation and long-range audio transmission.
Comes with camera-mounted receiver, phone-mounted receiver, charging case, two fluffy windshields, 3.5 mm audio cable, and iPhone adaptor.
NiceVeedi professional LED lights (2) for photography and film, featuring adjustable brightness and colour temperature.
Comes with two tripods, tilt heads, two power cords, and remote control.
EOTOLIGHT 18-inch LED ring light for photography, videography, virtual meetings, and content creation.
Comes with adjustable tripod, power cord, tilt head, camera mount, two phone mounts, two remote controls, and diffuser sock for smoother illumination.
The Insta360 WaveLink is an all-in-one conference room camera and speakerphone with 4K video, AI speaker tracking, face tracking, noise cancellation, and an 8-microphone array.
Comes with magnetic camera mount, two USB-C/A adaptors, dongle, and two USB cables for connecting to host computer. Requires free software installation on host computer.
Dell Latitude 3490 (2018) or Latitude 3400 (2019) 14-inch laptop featuring Windows 11, Intel i5 processor, 16 GB RAM, and 238 GB solid-state storage.
Comes with power cord.
EPSON EX5220 portable projector featuring wireless, HDMI, USB-A, USB-B, VGA, RCA, and S-Video connection interfaces.
Comes with power cord and HDMI cable.
Vivider 100-inch portable projection screen with adjustable tripod stand. Suitable for indoor or outdoor film screening up to 4K resolution.
Square Terminal is an all-in-one card payment terminal capable of processing in-person credit/debit transactions and printing receipts.
Comes with charger cable and paper roll. Requires free online account setup.