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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 Olympus M.Zuiko ED 300mm f4.0 PRO Lens

    Regular price $98.00
    Regular price $98.00 Sale price $98.00
    Rent Olympus M.Zuiko ED 300mm f4.0 PRO Lens
  • Rent Promaster Li-ion Battery for Fujifilm NP-W126S

    Regular price $13.00
    Regular price Sale price $13.00
    Rent Promaster Li-ion Battery for Fujifilm NP-W126S
  • Rent Phottix G-Capsule Softbox 105cm (41")

    Regular price $20.00
    Regular price Sale price $20.00
    Rent Phottix G-Capsule Softbox 105cm (41")
  • Rent Nikon EN-EL15c Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery

    Regular price $15.00
    Regular price Sale price $15.00
    Rent Nikon EN-EL15c Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
  • Rent Lomo LC-A+ 35mm Film Camera

    Regular price $20.00
    Regular price Sale price $20.00
    Rent Lomo LC-A+ 35mm Film Camera
  • Rent Godox VL150 LED Video Light

    Regular price $60.00
    Regular price Sale price $60.00
    Rent Godox VL150 LED Video Light
  • Rent Atomos Ninja V 5" 4K HDMI Recording Monitor

    Regular price $65.00
    Regular price Sale price $65.00
    Rent Atomos Ninja V 5" 4K HDMI Recording Monitor
  • Rent Delkin CFexpress Memory Card Reader

    Regular price $15.00
    Regular price Sale price $15.00
    Rent Delkin CFexpress Memory Card Reader
  • Rent Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

    Regular price $89.00
    Regular price Sale price $89.00
    Rent Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
  • Rent Zeiss Distagon 35mm F/1.4 ZE for Canon EF Mount Lens

    Regular price $84.00
    Regular price Sale price $84.00
    Rent Zeiss Distagon 35mm F/1.4 ZE for Canon EF Mount Lens
  • Rent Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2 Lens for Sony E Mount Lens

    Regular price $52.00
    Regular price Sale price $52.00
    Rent Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2 Lens for Sony E Mount Lens
  • Rent Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Lens for Sony E Mount

    Regular price $56.00
    Regular price Sale price $56.00
    Rent Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Lens for Sony E Mount
  • Rent Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens

    Regular price $15.00
    Regular price Sale price $15.00
    Rent Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Lens
  • Rent Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D Lens for Nikon F

    Regular price $54.00
    Regular price Sale price $54.00
    Rent Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D Lens for Nikon F
  • Rent Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe Lens for Canon EF (DSLR mount)

    Regular price $90.00
    Regular price Sale price $90.00
    Rent Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe Lens for Canon EF (DSLR mount)
  • Rent Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S Lens

    Regular price $58.00
    Regular price Sale price $58.00
    Rent Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S Lens
  • Rent Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm f4 S

    Regular price $87.00
    Regular price Sale price $87.00
    Rent Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm f4 S
  • Rent Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Lens

    Regular price $105.00
    Regular price Sale price $105.00
    Rent Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Lens
  • Rent Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm f6.3 VR S Lens

    Regular price $183.00
    Regular price Sale price $183.00
    Rent Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm f6.3 VR S Lens
  • Rent Canon EOS R6 Mark II Mirrorless Camera Body

    Regular price $145.00
    Regular price Sale price $145.00
    Rent Canon EOS R6 Mark II Mirrorless Camera Body
  • Rent Sony a7 IV Mirrorless Camera Body

    Regular price $149.00
    Regular price Sale price $149.00
    Rent Sony a7 IV Mirrorless Camera Body
  • Rent Promaster Nikon Battery EN-EL15C

    Regular price $13.00
    Regular price Sale price $13.00
    Rent Promaster Nikon Battery EN-EL15C
  • Rent Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera Body

    Regular price $202.00
    Regular price Sale price $202.00
    Rent Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera Body
  • Rent Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 Lens

    Regular price $31.00
    Regular price $31.00 Sale price $31.00
    Rent Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 Lens
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