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Sierra Watson
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About this business
CineMechanics is a boutique video production and camera rental house located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving local and national productions. Founded in 2008, CineMechanics specializes in renting high-end cinema cameras from brands like Arri, Sony, Red, Phantom, and Canon, along with an extensive inventory of vintage, anamorphic, and spherical lenses from renowned manufacturers such as Cooke, Zeiss, Leica, and Angenieux. CineMechanics also provides lighting, grip, and motion control equipment including Bolt motion control rigs. CineMechanics supports filmmakers with a fully equipped prep facility offering camera and lens testing, service technical support, and maintenance by experienced lens technicians. The business serves productions in Minneapolis and other major cities including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and Atlanta, emphasizing personalized service and collaboration with.
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Services
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Digital Cinema Camera Rental
Lens Rental (including vintage and anamorphic lenses)
Lighting Equipment Rental
Grip Equipment Rental
Motion Control Equipment Rental (Bolt Motion Control rigs)
Camera and Lens Prep and Testing
Expert Lens Technician Support
Production Support and Consultation
Camera Robot Rental
Video Support Equipment Rental
Workshops for Professionals
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What types of cameras does CineMechanics rent? +
CineMechanics rents high-end digital cinema cameras from brands including Arri, Sony, Red, Phantom, and Canon.
Does CineMechanics offer vintage lenses for rental? +
Yes, CineMechanics offers a wide range of vintage, anamorphic, and spherical lenses from brands such as Cooke, Zeiss, Leica, and Angenieux.
CineMechanics is the 'Fix it in Prep' service? +
'Fix it in Prep' is a service where CineMechanics prepares and tests camera equipment and lenses in their facility to ensure readiness for production.
Does CineMechanics provide motion control equipment? +
Yes, CineMechanics offers Bolt motion control rigs and camera robots to enable advanced camera movements.
Where is CineMechanics located and which areas do they serve? +
CineMechanics is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and serves productions locally as well as in major cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and Atlanta.
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Christian Spraungel
Jun 16, 2025
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Excellent staff and great camera prep bays. Steve & the team are excellent. This is your one stop shop for all your high end camera needs.
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Karu Thompson
Jul 2, 2022
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They have great customer service, and amazing selection of gear, the only place in Minneapolis with high end video equipment.
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Paul Economon
Oct 9, 2025
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Lovely studio! Very well staffed and extremely polite and professional.
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Jayden Peterman
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Awesome workshops about cinematography and the tools to do it!
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