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Camera Equipment Rental
Professional cinema cameras, lenses, and support equipment for film and TV production in Japan.
Camera gear rental gives shoots access to high-end cinema cameras, lenses, and accessories. You skip the cost of buying them. Rental houses keep and service pro gear, so shoots get calibrated, reliable kit. It is ready for hard shooting days.
We source camera gear from vetted local suppliers. Our team wins competitive rates and runs delivery for you. We also set 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 Japan'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 Across Japan
Camera rental in Japan runs through a deep network of trusted houses. We work with Imagica, Nagase Brothers, Yokohama Rental, NAC, and ARRI Rental partners. That reach means a cinematographer can lock a specific body and matched glass even in the busy summer months.
We build kits around the ARRI Alexa 35 and Mini LF, RED V-Raptor and Komodo, Sony Venice 2 and FX9, Blackmagic URSA, and Panavision DXL2. Lens choices range from ARRI Signature Primes and Cooke S7/i to Zeiss Supreme and vintage rehoused glass. When a brief calls for unique character, anamorphic and specialty options come from across Tokyo and the wider Kanto region.
Same-day delivery is standard inside Tokyo. We line up 24-hour dispatch to Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Hokkaido. For global shoots arriving through Narita or Kansai, we run the ATA carnet work and customs forms.
We sensor-clean each body, tune each lens, and condition each battery, and full prep reports travel with the kit. Some shoots face Osaka summer humidity, Hokkaido sub-zero exteriors, or Okinawa salt-air coastal work, so swap gear stays staged and on-call. Your camera team arrives to a kit that we have already stress-tested.
Packages flex to every production type. NHK, TBS, and Fuji TV crews lean on dependable broadcast bodies. Netflix Japan features staging at Toho Studios stages call for large-format builds with full accessory carts. A RED V-Raptor suits a high-resolution drama, and a Komodo or mirrorless body fits run-and-gun documentary work. We confirm the exact configuration with the cinematographer before prep, so each build matches the brief.
Delivery formats are set before the truck rolls. We configure each body for the codec and frame rate your post house needs. The grade may target Rec.709, HDR, or Dolby Vision through DaVinci Resolve. Rates are quoted in JPY, with the 10 percent consumption tax shown clearly on every line. We confirm rental periods, prep-day hours, and swap terms up front, so the camera budget stays transparent across a long schedule.
FAQ
Camera Rental Expertise
What camera systems are available in Japan?
We source every major cinema camera system. That covers the ARRI Alexa 35, Mini LF, and Alexa Mini, the RED V-Raptor, Komodo, and Gemini, and the Sony Venice 2, FX9, and FX6. We also carry the Blackmagic URSA series plus the Panavision DXL2 and Millennium cameras. Specialty bodies for high-speed, underwater, and aerial work are ready too.
How far in advance should I book camera equipment?
We suggest booking 2-4 weeks ahead for standard packages. Allow 4-6 weeks for special gear or busy spells (May-September). We also keep emergency stock, 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 whole shoot.
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 Japan.
What's included in camera prep?
Full camera prep covers sensor cleaning, lens calibration, and function tests on every part. It also adds firmware updates, battery conditioning, and cable and connector checks. We hand over detailed reports and make sure everything is ready to shoot.
Can you source specialty or vintage lenses?
Yes, we source specialty glass such as anamorphic lenses (Panavision, Cooke, ARRI), vintage rehoused lenses, and unique character glass. We work with specialty rental houses across Japan and Asia to find the exact look you seek.
Related Services
Productions in Japan 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.