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Camera Equipment Rental
Professional cinema cameras, lenses, and support equipment for film and TV production in Germany.
Camera equipment rental provides productions with access to high-end cinema cameras, lenses, and accessories without the capital investment of ownership. Rental houses maintain and service professional gear, ensuring productions receive calibrated, reliable equipment ready for demanding shooting schedules.
We facilitate camera equipment rentals from vetted local suppliers, negotiating competitive rates and managing delivery logistics. Our team coordinates prep days, cross-rentals, and equipment returns so your camera department can focus entirely on the creative work at hand.
Capabilities
Complete Camera Packages
We source and coordinate camera equipment from Germany's leading rental houses, providing complete packages tailored to your production's creative and technical needs.
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Cinema Cameras
- ARRI Alexa 35 & Mini LF
- RED V-Raptor & Komodo
- Sony Venice 2 & FX9
- Blackmagic URSA systems
- Panavision DXL2
Premium Cameras
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Lens Packages
- ARRI Signature Primes
- Cooke S7/i & Anamorphic
- Zeiss Supreme & Master
- Panavision primo lenses
- Specialty & vintage glass
Cinematic Glass
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Camera Support
- ARRI Trinity & Artemis
- DJI Ronin stabilizers
- O'Connor & Sachtler heads
- Dolly & track systems
- Remote head systems
Stable Shots
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Accessories
- Wireless video systems
- Focus control units
- Matte boxes & filters
- Recording media
- Power solutions
Complete Kits
On Location
ARRI Munich Alexa 35/LF/65, Carl Zeiss Supreme Primes & Vantage Film Hawk Anamorphics
Here is how this works in practice. Camera rental in Germany draws on the densest pool of high-end cinema gear in continental Europe, anchored by ARRI Rental Munich — the rental subsidiary of ARRI Cine Technik (Stephanskirchen Bavaria HQ, founded 1917 by August Arnold + Robert Richter, the company whose name comes from their initials and whose Arriflex 35 IIC revolutionized handheld in 1937).
Here is the short of it. Standard A-camera packages run ARRI Alexa 35 (the today's world-reference cinema camera), Alexa Mini LF, ALEXA LF, and ALEXA 65 large-format, all paired with German-made glass: Carl Zeiss Supreme Primes and Master Anamorphic (Oberkochen Baden-Württemberg, founded 1846), Zeiss CP.3 + CP.2, ARRI Signature Primes + Master Primes + Ultra Primes (Munich), Leitz M 0.8 + Leitz Thalia + Summilux-C from Leica Wetzlar Hessen (founded 1869), Vantage Film Hawk anamorphics (the Munich-based rental house that built the Hawk lens line used on Star Trek + Black Panther + many top productions), and Schneider Kreuznach optical extras.
Sony VENICE 2, RED V-Raptor + Komodo, and Blackmagic URSA cross-bordered from London + Vienna supplement on demand.
Here is the breakdown. Heritage global productions at Babelsberg shot ARRI Alexa LF + Mini LF + Alexa 35 — Inglourious Basterds (Tarantino 2009), Cloud Atlas (Tykwer + Wachowskis 2012), Bridge of Spies (Spielberg 2015 — Janusz Kaminski cinematography), Captain America: Civil War (Russo Bros 2016), Grand Budapest Hotel (Wes Anderson 2014, Görlitz + Babelsberg, Robert Yeoman BSC cinematography), Queen's Gambit (Netflix 2020), Matrix Resurrections (Wachowskis 2021), Tár (Todd Field 2022, Florian Hoffmeister BSC), All Quiet on the Western Front (Berger 2022 — James Friend BSC Best Cinematography Oscar shot Alexa Mini LF), Wonka (2023), Argylle (Vaughn 2024).
We arrange ARRI Rental Munich + Berlin pickup, ATA carnet through Zollverwaltung for non-EU visiting productions, and same-week cross-border supplements from London + Paris + Vienna under EU Schengen via Frankfurt FRA, Munich MUC, and Berlin BER cargo.
FAQ
Camera Rental Expertise
What camera systems are available in Germany?
We source all major cinema camera systems including ARRI Alexa 35, Mini LF, and Alexa Mini; RED V-Raptor, Komodo, and Gemini; Sony Venice 2, FX9, and FX6; Blackmagic URSA series; and Panavision DXL2 and Millennium cameras. Specialty cameras for high-speed, underwater, and aerial also available.
How far in advance should I book camera equipment?
We recommend 2-4 weeks advance booking for standard packages and 4-6 weeks for specialized equipment or during busy periods (May-September). However, we maintain emergency availability and can often accommodate last-minute requests through our rental network.
Do you provide camera technicians with rentals?
Yes, we can arrange qualified camera technicians, DITs, and prep technicians to accompany your rental. Services include on-set support, daily camera prep, data management, and troubleshooting throughout your production.
How do you handle equipment for international productions?
We coordinate all logistics for international productions including ATA carnet processing, customs documentation, and delivery coordination. Our team handles the paperwork so your equipment clears smoothly into Germany.
What's included in camera prep?
Full camera prep includes sensor cleaning, lens calibration, functionality testing of all components, firmware updates, battery conditioning, and cable/connector verification. We provide detailed reports and ensure everything is production-ready.
Can you source specialty or vintage lenses?
Yes, we source specialty glass including anamorphic lenses (Panavision, Cooke, ARRI), vintage rehoused lenses, and unique character glass. We work with specialty rental houses across Germany to find the specific look you're seeking.
Related Services
Productions in Germany that need this often pair it with Camera Support Systems, Cinema Lens Kits, and Lens Filters for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Grip Equipment and Audio Equipment Rental.
On Set
Need Camera Equipment?
Tell us about your production and we'll recommend the ideal camera package for your creative vision.