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Camera Equipment Rental

Professional cinema cameras, lenses, and support equipment for film and TV production in Germany.

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Here is how this works in practice. Camera gear rental gives shoots with access to high-end cinema cameras, lenses, and accessories without the capital investment of ownership. Rental houses keep and service pro gear, making sure shoots receive calibrated, reliable gear ready for demanding shooting schedules.

Here is the short of it. We help camera gear rentals from vetted local suppliers, negotiating competitive rates and managing delivery logistics. Our team sets up prep days, cross-rentals, and gear returns so your camera department can focus fully 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.

Cinema Cameras

ARRI Alexa 35 & Mini LF
RED V-Raptor & Komodo
Sony Venice 2 & FX9
Blackmagic URSA systems
Panavision DXL2

Premium Cameras

Lens Packages

ARRI Signature Primes
Cooke S7/i & Anamorphic
Zeiss Supreme & Master
Panavision primo lenses
Specialty & vintage glass

Cinematic Glass

Camera Support

ARRI Trinity & Artemis
DJI Ronin stabilizers
O'Connor & Sachtler heads
Dolly & track systems
Remote head systems

Stable Shots

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 firm 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 shoots), 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 shoots 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).

Here is how the picture comes together. We arrange ARRI Rental Munich + Berlin pickup, ATA carnet through Zollverwaltung for non-EU visiting shoots, 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?

Here is the breakdown. 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 ready.

How far in advance should I book camera equipment?

Here is what that looks like on the ground. We recommend 2-4 weeks advance booking for standard packages and 4-6 weeks for specialized gear or during busy periods (May-September). However, we keep 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 go with your rental. Services have on-set support, daily camera prep, data management, and troubleshooting across your production.

How do you handle equipment for international productions?

We set up all logistics for global shoots including ATA carnet processing, customs records, and delivery planning. Our team handles the forms so your gear clears smoothly into Germany.

What's included in camera prep?

Full camera prep has sensor cleaning, lens calibration, functionality testing of all parts, firmware updates, battery conditioning, and cable/connector verification. We give detailed reports and make sure 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.

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.

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