Camera & Cinema Gear Rentals in NYC — Brooklyn Camera Rental House

Brainzap Studios is a camera rental house in Brooklyn and a full-service production company in NYC built for filmmakers who actually shoot. Based in Bushwick and serving all of New York City, we keep a hand-picked inventory of cinema cameras, cine glass, lighting, grip, and audio ready to walk out the door as complete, tested kits. When you book camera rental in NYC with us, you are not renting from a faceless warehouse counter. You are working with a small crew of working shooters who pack every order, label every cable, and pick up the phone when you call.

We serve indie filmmakers, music video directors, documentary crews, commercial agencies, and photographers who need film equipment rental in NYC without the runaround. Whether you need a single Sony FX6 body for a one-day shoot or a full lighting, grip, and audio package for a five-day commercial, we build the kit around your shoot and your budget. Same gear, same standards, whether you are a student in Bushwick or an agency producer in Manhattan.

Below is a guide to what we carry, how rental works, and the production services that make Brainzap a true cinema rental house in Brooklyn rather than just another rental desk. Browse the full rental catalog any time, or read on to plan your shoot.

Your NYC Camera Rental House & Production Partner

Brainzap Studios operates as both a camera rental house in NYC and a working production company out of Bushwick, Brooklyn. That dual identity is the whole point: the people prepping your gear are the same people who shoot with it, so kits arrive build-tested, media-formatted, and ready to roll rather than thrown in a case. For camera rental in Brooklyn and across the five boroughs, that means fewer surprises on set and far fewer wasted hours.

We are built for the people who make things here, including indie narrative filmmakers, music video directors, documentary and branded-content crews, commercial and agency producers, and photographers crossing over into motion. If you have searched for a camera rental near me in NYC and ended up at a big-box counter that does not know an O-Box matte box from a follow focus, Brainzap is the alternative. Start with our full equipment catalog or jump straight to cinema cameras to plan a shoot.

Real working inventory — Sony, RED, ARRI, Leica, Angenieux, and more, not a thin list of consumer bodies.
Brooklyn pickup, NYC delivery — local to Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bushwick, and a short hop to Manhattan, Queens, and Long Island City.
One vendor for the whole package — camera, glass, light, grip, and audio in a single order.

Cinema Cameras: Sony FX6, FX3 & RED HELIUM 8K Packages

Our cinema camera rental in NYC inventory is the heart of the house. For Sony FX6 rental in NYC we keep both a flagship Sony FX6 + FX3 dual-camera package and a standalone Sony FX6 full-frame cinema kit, each built out with V-mount and BP-U power, dual chargers, CFexpress and SD media, card readers, and a Tilta cage. Need a compact A-cam or a nimble B-cam? Our Sony FX3 rental in NYC ships with NP-FZ100 power, media, and a top-handle cage.

For higher-resolution and S35 looks, our RED HELIUM 8K rental in NYC comes as a 2x RED EPIC-W HELIUM 8K S35 package with MINI-MAG media and readers, REDVOLT-V batteries and chargers, and EF-to-PL mount options so you can pair it with the cine glass below. We also keep a Panasonic Lumix GH5 for run-and-gun and MFT cine work.

Sony FX6 + FX3 Cinema Package — dual full-frame bodies, fully accessorized.
Sony FX6 Full-Frame Kit — V-mount power, CFexpress media, Tilta build.
Sony FX3 Cinema Camera — compact full-frame for gimbal and B-cam.
2x RED EPIC-W HELIUM 8K S35 — MINI-MAG media, EF/PL mounts, twin bodies.

Every camera leaves the shop as a ready-to-shoot kit with batteries, chargers, media, and transport case included. Browse all camera packages to compare day rates.

Cine Lenses: Leica Summicron-C, Angenieux & Prime Sets

Glass is where a rental house earns its name, and our cine lens rental in NYC lineup is genuinely high-value. The centerpiece is the Leica Summicron-C 6-lens prime set in 18, 25, 35, 50, 75, and 100mm at a fast T2.0, available as a complete fitted set or as individual primes for a Leica Summicron-C rental tailored to your shoot. These are quiet, color-matched, and built for narrative and commercial work.

For zooms, our Angenieux EZ cine zoom rental pairs the EZ-1 30-90mm and EZ-2 15-40mm (both T2) as a two-lens set or individually, giving you full-frame or S35 coverage from one family of glass. On the MFT side we carry a deep SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE set (18/21/35/50/75mm), DZOFILM cine zooms, Mitakon Speedmaster T1 primes, and more for GH5 and other Micro Four Thirds bodies.

Leica Summicron-C Set — six T2.0 primes, 18–100mm, custom case.
Angenieux EZ-1 + EZ-2 Zoom Set — 30-90mm and 15-40mm T2 cine zooms.
SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE — five-lens MFT cine prime set.

Pair any glass with our matte box, filter, and follow-focus support package, which includes O'Connor and Genustech matte boxes, 4x5.65 Black Pro-Mist and ND filter sets, a Bartech wireless follow focus, and EF-to-E and EF-to-PL adapters. See the full lens catalog.

Lighting, Grip & Audio for Full Productions

Because we run productions ourselves, Brainzap is a true one-stop shop. Our lighting rental for NYC film covers the modern fixtures crews actually ask for: the ARRI SkyPanel S60-C with Chimera softbox, Kino Flo Diva-Lite 401 and 21 LED DMX kits, the K5600 Joker-Bug 800 HMI for hard daylight, ARRI tungsten Fresnel kits from 150W to 1K, Litepanels, Hive, Fiilex, and Nanlite LED, plus a full Chimera softbox and diffusion set.

On the grip side, our grip equipment rental in NYC packages keep a shoot moving. Order a complete C-stand and grip-heads package with combo stands, menace arm, gobo heads, and 10/20/25 lb sandbags; a flags, nets, silks, and 8x8 butterfly frame package; speed rail; apple boxes; clamps and expendables; and power distro with 10/25/100 ft stingers. For production audio, we carry the Sound Devices 702 field recorder with MDR-7506 headphones and an Orca bag, Sennheiser EW 100 G2 wireless lavs, an MKE 600 shotgun kit with boompole and blimp, and a Rode Wireless PRO kit.

Lighting — ARRI SkyPanel S60, Kino Flo Diva-Lite, K5600 Joker HMI, ARRI Fresnels. See all lighting.
Grip — C-stand packages, flags and nets, speed rail, apple boxes, distro. See all grip.
Audio — Sound Devices recorders, wireless lavs, shotgun kits. See all audio.

Camera Movement: Gimbals, Heads, Dollies & Steadicam

Motion is its own category, and our camera movement inventory covers everything from a smooth pan to a flying single-take. For gimbals, the Freefly MoVI Pro handles heavier cine builds while the DJI Ronin keeps mirrorless rigs light and fast, making us a go-to for MoVI Pro rental in NYC and DJI Ronin gimbal rental in NYC alike.

For sticks and heads, the O'Connor 1030D fluid head tripod system ships with sticks and spreader for serious cinema support, backed by Manfrotto 546B and 504HD setups for lighter days. Track and dolly moves run on our Dana Dolly kit with legs, rails, and speed-rail clamps, a fast, repeatable answer for Dana Dolly rental in NYC. Body-mounted options include the Tiffen Steadicam Pilot vest and arm, Steadicam Merlin, Glidecam XR-2000, and an Easyrig 3 to save your back on long handheld days.

Freefly MoVI Pro and DJI Ronin gimbals.
O'Connor 1030D fluid head tripod system.
Dana Dolly kit with legs and track.
Steadicam, Glidecam & Easyrig body-mounted support.

Pair movement with our monitoring and wireless video gear, including SmallHD monitors, an Atomos Ninja Inferno, and Paralinx wireless kits, for a complete SmallHD monitor rental in NYC and director's-monitor setup. Browse all movement and support.

How Rental Works: Rates, Pickup, Delivery & Insurance

Booking with Brainzap is straightforward. Browse the catalog, note the gear and dates you need, and send us a request. We confirm availability, build your kit, and prep it for pickup or delivery. Day rates are listed on every item, weekend bookings (Fri–Mon) typically bill as a single day, and multi-day and weekly rates get progressively better the longer you hold the gear, so ask us for a quote on longer shoots.

Pickup is from our Bushwick, Brooklyn shop, convenient to Williamsburg, Greenpoint, and the rest of North Brooklyn. We also offer NYC delivery to Manhattan, Queens, and Long Island City for larger orders. For insurance, we ask for a Certificate of Insurance (COI) naming Brainzap Studios as additionally insured and loss payee for the replacement value of the gear; if you do not carry production insurance yet, we can point you to short-term providers that issue same-day COIs.

Transparent day rates listed on every rental page.
Weekend & multi-day rates — hold longer, pay less per day.
Brooklyn pickup + NYC delivery options.
COI required — we help first-timers get insured fast.

Every kit is checked in and out, so you know exactly what you are signing for. Ready to start? Browse all rentals and send your dates.

Production Services: Crew, Stage & Full-Service Shoot Packages

What separates Brainzap from a pure rental desk is that we are also a working production company in NYC. If you need more than gear, we can crew and run the shoot. That makes us a single point of contact for directors and producers who would rather not stitch together a vendor for cameras, another for grip, and a third for crew.

Our production services include experienced camera, lighting, grip, and sound crew drawn from the same Brooklyn community we rent to, full-service shoot packages that bundle gear and personnel at a project rate, and stage and shooting-space coordination for controlled-environment days. Because the gear and the people come from one house, your package is internally consistent: the grips know the C-stand kit, the AC knows the Summicron set, and nothing shows up mismatched.

Crew — DP, AC, gaffer, grip, and sound from our Brooklyn network.
Full packages — gear plus crew at a single project rate.
Stage & space — controlled shooting environments for commercial and narrative work.

Renting gear and want to add crew or a stage day? Tell us about the project when you request your rental and we will scope the full production with you.

Service Area & Same-Day Booking Across NYC

Brainzap is rooted in Bushwick and serves shoots across New York City. We regularly support crews in Williamsburg, Greenpoint, and Bushwick, deliver to Manhattan and Long Island City, and handle film production rental in Queens and beyond. If you have been searching for camera rental in Brooklyn, NY, film gear rental in Williamsburg, camera rental in Greenpoint, or video equipment rental in Manhattan, you are in our backyard.

Last-minute shoot? We do our best to accommodate same-day camera rental in NYC when gear is on the shelf, so it is always worth a call or message to check availability before you assume something is booked. Tell us the dates, the gear, and where you are shooting, and we will turn around a quote quickly.

Neighborhoods served — Williamsburg, Bushwick, Greenpoint, LIC, Manhattan, Queens.
Same-day availability on in-stock gear when you reach out early.
One house for camera, glass, light, grip, audio & crew.

Ready to book? Browse the full Brainzap rental catalog, start with cinema cameras or cine lenses, and send us your shoot dates to lock in your kit.

Need gear for your next NYC shoot?

Build a cart, pick your dates, and we’ll confirm availability — Bushwick pickup or delivery across the city.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to rent a Sony FX6 in NYC?

Sony FX6 rentals are priced per day, and we'll send you an exact quote when you submit a booking request with your shoot dates. Pricing depends on whether you need the body only or a fuller package with media, monitoring, and power, plus any multi-day or weekend discounts. Reach out through our request form and we'll confirm availability and the total for your dates in NYC.

Do you deliver camera rentals in Brooklyn and Manhattan?

Yes. Based in Bushwick, Brooklyn, we offer delivery and pickup across Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the surrounding NYC area, and you're also welcome to pick up gear from us directly. Delivery windows and any travel fees are confirmed when we finalize your booking. Just tell us your location and shoot dates in your request.

Do I need insurance or a COI to rent camera gear?

Yes, we require a Certificate of Insurance (COI) naming Brainzap Studios as additional insured before any camera or lens package goes out. Most productions carry production or rental insurance, and we're happy to provide our details so your broker can issue the COI quickly. If you don't have a policy yet, let us know and we can point you toward short-term options.

What's included in your cinema camera packages?

Our cinema camera packages are built around a ready-to-shoot kit: the camera body, recording media, batteries and power, and core support like a monitor and basic rigging. We can tailor each package with cine lenses, filtration, and accessories based on your shoot. Tell us your project and dates in your request and we'll spec a complete package for you.

Can I rent cine lenses like the Leica Summicron-C or Angenieux separately?

Yes, cine lenses are available a la carte, including sets like the Leica Summicron-C primes and Angenieux EZ zooms, whether or not you rent a camera body from us. You can also pair them with one of our camera packages for a full build. Send your lens list and dates and we'll confirm availability.

Do you offer weekend or multi-day rental rates?

Yes. We offer multi-day and weekend rates that bring the per-day cost down compared to a single day, and a weekend (Friday pickup, Monday return) is often billed as a single-day or discounted rate. Longer bookings and weekly rentals get further discounts. Include your full date range in your request and we'll quote the best rate.

Is same-day camera rental available in NYC?

Same-day rentals are sometimes possible depending on gear availability and your location in NYC, but they aren't guaranteed. Since all bookings are request-based, the fastest path is to message us right away with the gear and your delivery or pickup details. We'll confirm whether we can turn it around same-day.

Do you require a deposit for camera and lens rentals?

For most camera and lens rentals we collect a deposit or hold to reserve the gear and cover the equipment while it's out, alongside a valid COI. The deposit amount depends on the value of the package, and it's released after the gear is returned in good condition. We'll outline the exact deposit when we confirm your booking.

Can you also provide crew or a full production package, not just gear?

Yes, beyond gear rental we can help arrange crew and full production support, so you can book a complete package rather than just equipment. Whether you need an operator, AC, or a broader setup for your NYC shoot, tell us the scope in your request. We'll put together gear and crew to match your project.

What payment methods do you accept and how do I book?

Booking is request-based: send us your gear list, shoot dates, and delivery or pickup location, and we'll confirm availability and send a quote. Once you approve, we collect a valid COI and your deposit, and accept standard payment methods such as card and bank transfer. Reach out through our booking request to get started.