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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 25mm f/1.2 PRO Lens

    Regular price $70.00
    Regular price $70.00 Sale price $70.00
    Rent Olympus M.Zuiko ED 25mm f/1.2 PRO Lens
  • Rent Olympus M.Zuiko ED 17mm f/1.2 PRO Lens

    Regular price $67.00
    Regular price $67.00 Sale price $67.00
    Rent Olympus M.Zuiko ED 17mm f/1.2 PRO Lens
  • Rent Promaster Unplugged Strobe TTL400 2-Light Kit

    Regular price $120.00
    Regular price $120.00 Sale price $120.00
    Rent Promaster Unplugged Strobe TTL400 2-Light Kit
  • Rent Laowa C-Dreamer 9mm f/2.8 Lens (Micro 4/3 Mount)

    Regular price $23.00
    Regular price $23.00 Sale price $23.00
    Rent Laowa C-Dreamer 9mm f/2.8 Lens (Micro 4/3 Mount)
  • Rent Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO Lens

    Regular price $85.00
    Regular price $85.00 Sale price $85.00
    Rent Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO Lens
  • Rent OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II Lens

    Regular price $42.00
    Regular price $42.00 Sale price $42.00
    Rent OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II Lens
  • Rent Fujifilm X Half Compact Camera

    Regular price $52.00
    Regular price Sale price $52.00
    Rent Fujifilm X Half Compact Camera
  • Rent Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II Lens

    Regular price $73.00
    Regular price $73.00 Sale price $73.00
    Rent Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II Lens
  • Rent GODOX AD200 PRO TTL Pocket Flash Kit

    Regular price $45.00
    Regular price $45.00 Sale price $45.00
    Rent GODOX AD200 PRO TTL Pocket Flash Kit
  • RENT Promaster RUGGED 64GB SDXC UHS-II V90 memory card #H919716

    Regular price $10.00
    Regular price Sale price $10.00
    RENT Promaster RUGGED 64GB SDXC UHS-II V90 memory card #H919716
  • RENT Promaster RUGGED 64GB SDXC UHS-II V90 memory card #H919450 - ONE DAY

    Regular price $10.00
    Regular price $10.00 Sale price $10.00
    RENT Promaster RUGGED 64GB SDXC UHS-II V90 memory card #H919450 - ONE DAY
  • Rent Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens

    Regular price $20.00
    Regular price $20.00 Sale price $20.00
    Rent Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens
  • Rent Pentax 17 Half Frame 35mm Film Camera

    Regular price $35.00
    Regular price Sale price $35.00
    Rent Pentax 17 Half Frame 35mm Film Camera
  • Rent Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Lens

    Regular price $129.00
    Regular price $129.00 Sale price $129.00
    Rent Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Lens
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