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Photography Equipment Rentals in Berkeley, CA

From weekend getaways to once-in-a-lifetime shoots, Looking Glass Photo offers the Bay Area’s most trusted camera and photography equipment rentals. Every camera, lens, and lighting kit is cleaned, tested, and ready for you to pick up from our Berkeley store — so you can focus on capturing the moment.

Why rent from Looking Glass?

📅 Flexible rental periods — Daily, weekend, or extended rentals available
🛠 Expertly maintained gear — Every item fully inspected before it leaves the shop
💬 Local photography experts — Personalized recommendations for your project

How our rentals work (quick version):

  1. Choose your gear – Select your rental pickup and return dates on the product page.
  2. Pick up in Berkeley – Convenient location with free parking.
  3. Return with ease – Just drop it off in the same condition you picked it up.
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  • Rent Canon RF 200-800 mm f/6.3-9 IS STM Lens

    Regular price $120.00
    Regular price Sale price $120.00
    Rent Canon RF 200-800 mm f/6.3-9 IS STM Lens
  • Rent OM System M.Zuiko ED 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II Lens

    Regular price $32.00
    Regular price $32.00 Sale price $32.00
    Rent OM System M.Zuiko ED 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II Lens
  • Rent Sony RX10 IV Digital Camera

    Regular price $92.00
    Regular price $92.00 Sale price $92.00
    Rent Sony RX10 IV Digital Camera
  • Rent Promaster Air Support Monopod AS425 with MH-02 Monopod Head

    Regular price $18.00
    Regular price Sale price $18.00
    Rent Promaster Air Support Monopod AS425 with MH-02 Monopod Head
  • Rent Promaster Monopod MPH528

    Regular price $12.00
    Regular price $0.00 Sale price $12.00
    Rent Promaster Monopod MPH528
  • Rent ProMaster Unplugged M400 2-Light Kit

    Regular price $85.00
    Regular price Sale price $85.00
    Rent ProMaster Unplugged M400 2-Light Kit
  • Rent Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

    Regular price $144.00
    Regular price Sale price $144.00
    Rent Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
  • Rent Nikon COOLPIX P1100 Digital Camera

    Regular price $72.00
    Regular price $72.00 Sale price $72.00
    Rent Nikon COOLPIX P1100 Digital Camera
  • Rent Canon Extender RF 1.4X

    Regular price $30.00
    Regular price $30.00 Sale price $30.00
    Rent Canon Extender RF 1.4X
  • Rent Sigma 35mm F1.4 ART DG HSM for Panasonic L-Mount

    Regular price $43.00
    Regular price $43.00 Sale price $43.00
    Rent Sigma 35mm F1.4 ART DG HSM for Panasonic L-Mount
  • Rent Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 ART DC HSM (Nikon F)

    Regular price $46.00
    Regular price Sale price $46.00
    Rent Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 ART DC HSM (Nikon F)
  • Rent Sigma 85mm F1.4 Art DG HSM for Panasonic L-Mount

    Regular price $52.00
    Regular price $52.00 Sale price $52.00
    Rent Sigma 85mm F1.4 Art DG HSM for Panasonic L-Mount
  • Rent Panasonic Lumix S PRO 50mm F/1.4

    Regular price $93.00
    Regular price $93.00 Sale price $93.00
    Rent Panasonic Lumix S PRO 50mm F/1.4
  • Rent OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body

    Regular price $129.00
    Regular price Sale price $129.00
    Rent OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II Mirrorless Digital Camera Body
  • Rent Panasonic LUMIX S1 Full Frame Camera Body

    Regular price $109.00
    Regular price $109.00 Sale price $109.00
    Rent Panasonic LUMIX S1 Full Frame Camera Body
  • Rent Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S Lens

    Regular price $68.00
    Regular price $68.00 Sale price $68.00
    Rent Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S Lens
  • Rent Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens (Nikon F)

    Regular price $56.00
    Regular price Sale price $56.00
    Rent Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens (Nikon F)
  • Rent Nikon SB-900 Speedlight

    Regular price $19.00
    Regular price Sale price $19.00
    Rent Nikon SB-900 Speedlight
  • Rent Sekonic Speedmaster L-858D-U Light Meter

    Regular price $39.00
    Regular price $39.00 Sale price $39.00
    Rent Sekonic Speedmaster L-858D-U Light Meter
  • Rent Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Camera Body

    Regular price $73.00
    Regular price $73.00 Sale price $73.00
    Rent Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Camera Body
  • Rent OM System M.zuiko 17mm f/1.8 II Lens

    Regular price $41.00
    Regular price $41.00 Sale price $41.00
    Rent OM System M.zuiko 17mm f/1.8 II Lens
  • Rent Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM Lens

    Regular price $88.00
    Regular price $88.00 Sale price $88.00
    Rent Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM Lens
  • Rent Promaster GH26 Professional Gimbal Head

    Regular price $18.00
    Regular price $0.00 Sale price $18.00
    Rent Promaster GH26 Professional Gimbal Head
  • Rent Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f3.5-6.3

    Regular price $48.00
    Regular price $48.00 Sale price $48.00
    Rent Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f3.5-6.3
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