Beijing Camera Rental

ARRI, Sony and RED camera kits with cine glass, wireless video and on‑set DIT—paired with permits, heritage compliance and UAV filings for Beijing shoots.

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Camera Kit Menus

ARRI Line

  • Alexa Mini / Mini LF packages
  • Cine primes (Signature/Supreme) + compact zooms
  • Wireless video + focus

Sony FX Line

  • FX6 / FX9 / Venice
  • E‑mount cine zooms + PL adapter
  • Ronin 4D / RS3 Pro options

RED Line

  • V‑RAPTOR / KOMODO‑X
  • Lightweight builds for gimbal/vehicle
  • High‑fps plates and product work

Need full G&E? See Beijing Film Equipment Rental and Equipment Rental China.

Sensor & Lens Pairing Guide

Use CaseBodyLensesNotes
Docu / CorporateSony FX9 / FX6Compact zooms + two primesFast moves in CBD/parks; light footprint.
CommercialAlexa Mini LF / VeniceHigh‑end primes + special looksHero shots; larger crew & permits.
Food/ProductV‑RAPTORMacros + tilt/shiftClose‑focus inserts; tabletop rigs.
Night City PlatesVenice / Mini LFFast primesDynamic range; keep power/run of show slim.

DIT & Data Workflow

  • On‑set checksum backups to RAID, verified via logs.
  • Color‑managed proxies for editorial; ACES or camera‑managed pipelines.
  • LTO or cloud handoff options; secure transfer for remote review.

Handled by our Production Coordination and Post‑Production teams.

Permits, Heritage & UAV — Beijing Essentials

TopicAuthorityReferenceNotes
Temporary road/sidewalk occupation Beijing Public Security Bureau (Traffic) via city portal Road‑occupation license item on Beijing gov service portal Tripods/lighting on public ways require consent; district service windows listed.
Heritage (Palace Museum) Palace Museum / Ministry of Culture Commercial photography banned without permission; large tripods/reflectors prohibited Plan alternative angles/approved locations.
UAV flights CAAC UOM platform Real‑name registration; controlled airspace approvals required Inner‑city zones heavily restricted; file early.

Fixer support: Beijing Video Production Fixer · China Video Production Fixer

Seasonal Planner — Beijing

WindowWeatherProduction Note
Mar–AprWindy, occasional dustProtect optics; prefer interiors after noon.
Jun–AugHot; storms & heavy rain (peak in Jul)Schedule weather cover; limit unit moves on storm days.
Sep–OctCrisp, clearPrime exterior season; high demand around National Day Oct 1–8.
Nov–FebCold, dryShort daylight windows; plan warm interiors.

Holiday Load (2025)

  • Spring Festival: Jan 28–Feb 4
  • Labor Day: May 1–5
  • Dragon Boat: May 31–Jun 2
  • National Day/Mid‑Autumn: Oct 1–8

Rates & availability tighten near these dates; soft‑hold early.

Mini Case — CBD Interviews x Olympic Park Plates

We ran a two‑day split between Chaoyang CBD interiors and Olympic Park exteriors. Road‑use consent covered stands on wide sidewalks; heritage views were composed from public vantage points. Deliverables: 1 hero film + 14 social cuts in two languages.

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