Best Camera Rentals in Minneapolis–St. Paul Area

We are a team of camera department professionals, rental house veterans, and lens technicians with decades of experience in national and local productions of all sizes. We are dedicated to supporting your team, your production, your client -- whether a commercial, feature film, episodic, brand video, or documentary, we're here for you. Our partnerships and support to rental houses around the country has long been established and respected. We ship equipment nationwide and ensure every sub-rental customer gets the support they need to best service their clients. No matter where you are, CineMechanics has your back. We specialize in service to filmmakers using high-end cinema cameras from Arri, Sony, Red, Phantom, Canon, and more. Our extensive lens inventory rivals those in larger film markets with a wide range of vintage, anamorphic, and spherical optics from renowned brands.

Red Star Rentals is dedicated to fulfilling your production vision. Whether your budget is big or small, the Red Star team is purpose-built to help you achieve boundless results. With a massive inventory, they provide access to a depth and breadth of selection comparable to major hubs like New York or Los Angeles, and they have the flexibility to move equipment between locations. They offer the latest in new and updated technology, ensuring that equipment is expertly maintained by a certified team. Red Star provides friendly, local support with experts ready to offer guidance, recommend crew, and demo equipment. With locations in Minneapolis, Madison, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Alexandria, they build on a legacy of production companies across the Midwest and East Coast to support a wide range of film and video projects.

Cinequipt is a full-service production equipment rental and sales company supporting the video, film, and photography industry. Now part of Red Star Rentals, Cinequipt has a 50-year legacy as the Twin Cities' premiere camera rental, lighting and grip rental, and production supply partner. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the facility offers a massive inventory of cinema cameras, lenses, lighting, grip equipment, and 10-ton grip trucks. The location also features Cinequipt Studio North, a 3000 square foot photo/video studio equipped with an LED wall for virtual production, a prep kitchen, and makeup rooms.

West Photo's owner Gabriel Jabbour started out as a fine arts photographer and has been committed to serving the Twin Cities photographic community for more than four decades. With programs for students and help for start-up photographers, sponsored exhibits, and more, West Photo works to help photographers thrive. Since 1971, we've been the store for photographers. We work hard to find the best gear, oversee every detail, and invest in the people - from amateur to professional - that bring photography to life.

Midcity Production Supply is a premier film and TV production equipment rental house located in the heart of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota. They specialize in providing a wide range of professional gear, including cameras, lenses, camera support, grip trucks, lighting, and sound equipment. Dedicated to supporting local filmmakers and production companies, Midcity Production Supply offers top-tier equipment such as ARRI cameras and specialized lighting packages to ensure high-quality production value for any project.