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Camera Equipment Rental
Professional cinema cameras, lenses, and support equipment for film and TV production in New York.
Camera gear rental gives shoots high-end cinema cameras, lenses, and accessories without the cost of buying them. Rental houses keep and service pro gear, so shoots get calibrated, reliable kit ready for demanding schedules.
We source camera gear from vetted local suppliers, negotiate fair rates, and manage delivery. Our team sets up prep days, cross-rentals, and gear returns so your camera department can focus on the creative work.
Capabilities
Complete Camera Packages
We source and coordinate camera equipment from New York'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
Cinema camera packages prepped and delivered across New York
Camera gear rental in New York runs through a set group of partners. AbelCine in Long Island City is the leading Northeast hub for Sony and ARRI sales and rental. Panavision New York in Hell's Kitchen handles anamorphic and Panaflex feature work. ARRI Rental NY (CSC) holds the deepest blended ARRI lighting and camera stock. TCS Cine Services in Greenpoint Brooklyn covers indie-feature and tight-series jobs. Adorama Rental Co at the Brooklyn Navy Yard supplies the mid-tier package. Manios Cine Services in Astoria handles tabletop and commercial, and Foto Care bridges stills and motion. Hand Held Films and Du-All Camera build boutique kits, and Sim Group NY ties in DIT and dailies workflow.
Our team books across those inventories to build the body, lens, support, and accessory stack a New York production needs. The ARRI Alexa 35, Mini LF, and Alexa Mini, the RED V-Raptor and Komodo, and the Sony Venice 2, FX9, and FX6 broadcast bodies sit at the top of the request list. They are backed by Cooke S4/i and S7/i sets, Zeiss Supreme and Master Primes, and ARRI Signature Primes. Atlas Orion anamorphic and Sigma Cine glass round out the kit, and NY Film Tax Credit features now favour them more and more.
Global shoots land most of their gear through JFK or Newark cargo terminals. The same team that books the rental processes the ATA Carnet records through the NYC Chamber of Commerce and handles CBP clearance. Road haulage moves the consolidated shipments and the inter-borough runs. We send LIC to Brooklyn Navy Yard same-day, and AbelCine to Silvercup Queens or Steiner Brooklyn within hours. We also set up transit out to the Hudson Valley, Hamptons, and Tristate unit bases that NY Film Tax Credit shoots spread across. Truck routes are planned around MTA bridge and tunnel limits and the Manhattan congestion pricing zone.
Local 600 camera assistants and DITs trained on the East Coast feature circuit can be added to the booking. They cover prep support at AbelCine LIC or on-set help during a MOME-permitted Lower Manhattan night exterior. Emergency replacement and cross-rental from partner houses run through the same coordinator, which matters when an Alexa Mini LF goes down on day three of a Catskills location schedule.
FAQ
Camera Rental Expertise
What camera systems are available in New York?
We source all major cinema camera systems. The ARRI line covers the Alexa 35, Mini LF, and Alexa Mini, and the RED line covers the V-Raptor, Komodo, and Gemini. We also carry the Sony Venice 2, FX9, and FX6, the Blackmagic URSA series, and the Panavision DXL2 and Millennium cameras. We stock specialty cameras for high-speed, underwater, and aerial work too.
How far in advance should I book camera equipment?
We suggest booking 2-4 weeks ahead for standard packages, and 4-6 weeks for special gear or busy periods (May-September). We also keep emergency stock on hand, so we can often take last-minute requests through our rental network.
Do you provide camera technicians with rentals?
Yes. We can arrange skilled camera technicians, DITs, and prep technicians to go with your rental. They handle 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, from ATA carnet processing to customs records and delivery planning. Our team handles the paperwork so your gear clears smoothly into New York.
What's included in camera prep?
A full camera prep covers sensor cleaning, lens calibration, testing of every part, firmware updates, battery conditioning, and cable and connector checks. We share 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 Europe to find the exact look you want.
Related Services
Productions in New York 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.