I walked in without booking online (completely my mistake) and was in a serious rush -- I had a high-profile guest arriving in under 90 minutes and urgently needed gear. The team not only accommodated me, they calmed me down, supported me through the chaos, and made sure I had exactly what I needed. The manager -- possibly the owner -- was hands-on and deeply embedded in the operations, and you can tell there's a real commitment to care, service, and integrity. This isn't just a camera store -- it's a team that genuinely cares about supporting producers and the film industry from a heart-centered place. I felt that in how they treated me, even when I wasn't the easiest client to deal with. Their patience meant a lot. I'll absolutely be back -- and I'll be a lot more organized next time. They also carry a great selection of high-quality, professional-grade gear (I'm not running an indie setup, and I'm a stickler for using the best). One note for fellow producers: if you're new to brokering your own insurance (like I am -- this is my first solo production and first time juggling multiple production roles), be aware that they don't accept Thimble. So plan ahead on that front. Definitely recommend. Morgan Mercer read more

I called and reserved a very specific lens. I called back a week later to confirm the rental and they had no idea. So I made a second reservation. The day of the pick up, it wasn't available because it was rented out and they had me down for the following week. I spent three hours, all of which was on the clock, tracking down the same lens in ShareGrid. I Didn't get all the shots I needed and it cost me an extra few hundred dollars last minute. I sent them a follow up emails, stating this, and they didn't bother to respond. I'm 1/2 a mile away from them and would've rented from them continuously, but not after this mess up. All would've been forgiven had that got back to me, but no such luck. Their loss. read more

Needed lens for a last minute shoot. Very fast an responsive. Will definitely rent from them again!

k sooooo this review is LONG over-due... let me start by saying if you are here, on this page, look no further. If you live near or in Hollywood-- phewww! take a breath, yo! No need to keep on & on & on to the next, of 'also viewed' establishments. You've found the one you're looking for! Really, you cannot go wrong renting from Federico!! Fed-- i appreciate ya, man! YOU THE REAL MVP. okay now, if you're still reading, well shit, kudos to you for being... thorough. Let me back up the above noted assurances. So, you are : maybe searching/hoping to find an alternate option after receiving a steepAF quote from samys; maybe have a gig tonight to shoot, and you've found yourself in a crunch & in need of a lens -- perhaps a sexier/ fancier/ better lens than the one you own; maybe you really like taking photos and i dunno, you just woke up this morning and figured hey! I wanna learn how to use one of THOSE things. Whether you're a seasoned photo and/or video professional who wants to try out shooting on mirrorless before making the $$$ investment (to potentially go over to the dark side...?) or you literally have no effing clue, "Oh umm, well... what does aperture do again? "... You have found the one you are looking for-- you won't find another rental shop with better prices ; also, Fed might just be the most understanding dude of all time ... i mean, literally. He's super chill & super helpful; and really knows his stuff! i've always found his recommendations pretty spot on, just give him a call him and describe your needs. By way of gear itself, he probably has it. read more

We needed another camera within the week before we were asked to travel for work. Luckily, with some quick searching we found LA Camera Rentals. It took only a day to inquire about the Canon EOS - 1D Mark IV and another day to stop by and pick up the rental. Amazing! The camera came with all the necessities, a small bag & the charger for the road. The gentlemen we rented from was extremely helpful. He also gave us an SD card to use with no charge. This blows renting from Sammy's out the water in terms of rental pricing & convenience. It's comforting to know there's a place that won't nickel & dime me that is close and reliable for future creative projects! read more

I was tasked with securing equipment and learning how to shoot/e-mail an HD video for a work project. I can't tell you how stressed I was because I'm the least tech-oriented person in the world. I found Los Angeles Camera Rentals on good 'ol trusted Yelp! On the same day, I picked up an HD video camera, got the most patient tutorial from Federico and was on the my way. His rate was incredibly reasonable and affordable which my colleagues and I were so grateful for. Federico really went above and beyond to help me out. He threw in the tripod, camera bag, tripod bag, SD card and reader, etc., etc., to help me overcome my low tech IQ. When I came to return all the equipment, he helped me for a couple of hours as I stumbled with transferring the large files onto an HD drive. The man should get an award for his level of patience! If ever I find myself with the stressful task of needing camera equipment again, I'll definitely come back to Los Angeles Camera Rentals. Federico has a HUGE assortment of equipment, none of which I can adequately name (haha). He's your guy if you need anything. His office is located on what appears to be a studio lot of some sort. There's a free parking spot for his clients. The people at the security gate will point you in the right direction. read more

I needed to rent a camera that had enough juice to make a front cover for my book. But they, Chris and Patrick, took my request and gave me the perfect camera and it did the job, way beyond what I expected. The cost was reasonable, but the service was beyond perfect. I know little about photography. But they handed me a piece of art. They programmed that camera with its powerful capacity and its lens was amazing. But the personalities there really make it a huge impact, in my project. They became part of the project. They deserve more stars than on the sidewalks of Hollywood. Here are five more. read more

I was down in LA for a shoot and yelp recommended this lens rental place. So glad I went through with them. Super flexible and fast communication. When I'm back in LA you best believe I'll be using them again. I rented the Sony f2.8 70-200mm. You can see the quality of this lens in the photos. read more

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Extremely helpful and affordable! Good selection of gears! They do assist you with last minute rentals. Definitely recommend this place

Federico is the NICEST and most reasonable guy you could ever rent equipment from. Everything is very casual and friendly. He has a limited stock, but it's all available at VERY reasonable prices (usually lower than anywhere else in the city). read more

Awesome customer service, ridiculously good prices and no-fuss equipment! Sometimes I feel like it's too good to be true but it's not, this place is amazing and real! Federico is ridiculously helpful and flexible. I've been renting from him for only a couple months but I'm definitely set on using him in the future indefinitely. Most things are in stock as long as you reserve them in advance. The pick up and return has always been painless and easy. As a photographer, he's been super helpful in my growth and knowledge of lenses without spending boatloads or jumping through hoops. If you're in the LA area and in need of affordable camera rentals, this is the place to go! Seriously! read more

Super helpful, prompt, and very reasonable pricing. I had a lot of questions before renting and they were all answered quickly, honestly, and professionally. I never felt like I had a "dumb" question. Which gave me a lot of confidence in renting with them. The equipment worked well and he went above and beyond in my opinion. Will definitely be back in the future! read more

I wish I could give these guys 10 stars!! Great customer service. Mauricio was incredibly nice and helpful. I can't remember the other guy's name but he's been out here for a year? He was super helpful too. My customer decided she wanted super close up pictures of her daughter's graduation at the very last minute. These guys came to the rescue big time. Rental prices are beyond reasonable and customer service is through the roof. These guys are my go to from now on for camera rental gear. I will be telling all my photographer friends too. Thank you so much guys for saving my ass. PS My client was so happy with her pictures. The 100-400mm lens worked like a champ!!! read more

Amazing! This saved me! Thank you so much! Def found a repeating customer from me.

Fredrico is the man, I was a bit hesitant at first but he know what kind of lens i was looking for and what my scenery was. He's so easy to work with, such a nice gentleman. I wouldn't rent any other place except Fredrico's! read more

I am extremely satisfied with LA Camera Rentals for being able to provide a last minute delivery for equipment we needed because a breakdown. They are very accommodating and flexible and that's the most important thing when you are on a tight deadline. They are very easy to work with and the equipment provided proved to be state of the art. Will call them again next time I am in need of professional equipment for shooting read more

This guy is AMAZING. I'm from the Bay Area and I was in LA to shoot a wedding. I originally planned to rent a lens from the Bay Area, but they double booked me and cancelled on me the day I was supposed to leave. In a crunch, I decided to try to look for a camera shop in LA to rent my lens from and I found Federico. Federico was able to deliver on super short notice, he gave me an amazing price, and he was polite and professional throughout the whole process. This guy is legit. If you need to rent any gear, give Federico a call and he will take care of you! Thanks Federico! read more

In june 2015, I was looking to rent canon 70-200 f2.8 lens in LA. most of the renters were not operating during week ends but federico understood my timings he is very flexible on the timings part.he is the most nicest person i have seen. impressed by his service i rented the same lens last saturday again this time he was so flexible and while returning the lens he asked me where i am driving from and he said he some stuff to pick up near my place and he saved a lot of time for me. i did not even go to his place to return the lens we met in between and i handed over the lens. i cannot think of anyother place now to rent the lenses now. i will recommend federico for my friends too. read more

Literally the only camera rental place we will use. We have rented from Fed over and over and without any question his customer service is unmatched. We rented for a month trip and he was understanding when we had our flights changed and couldn't get back on time, he has been flexible with rental date changes, the prices are INCREDIBLY affordable. We absolutely love this place. read more

Fredrique is the man! Anytime I need a lens he has something available. The process is always seamless with him. Business transactions are smooth and efficient unlike any grocery store... His rates are perfect, he's always will to make accommodations, and again his rates are perfect! It's not Sonny Cameras who's charging you $5 to look at the camera and $20 to touch. Oh, best of all I forgot to mention there are no lines. Bottom line if you're looking for a lens or camera rental store Fredrique is your guy. read more

Needed to rent a Canon prime and a senneheiser lavalier kit for the weekend. Checked out tons of places and this one was the cheapest and the Yelp reviews were favorable so I went for it. Frederico was nice, helped make sure I was getting the right equipment to match my own. Pick up and drop off was quick and easy and was accommodating to my schedule. Would rent from him again. read more

These guys are great, great help with picking out a camera, pick up and return was a breeze, highly recommend..

Best camera rental in LA by far! Federico is extremely accommodating and easy to work with. I had to shoot 2 events, one on Thursday and one on Sunday. He only charged me for a 2 day rental and let me keep the gear for 5 days. I will definitely be renting equipment from here for future gigs. Thanks again man! read more

If you are looking to rent photography or video/cinema equipment in LA, I would definitely recommend Los Angeles Camera Rentals. With Federico, you feel like you are renting from a friend rather than a company. He is very flexible and does his best to meet your needs. Not to mention that his prices are very reasonable. I'm not sure what else you could want. read more

If anyone ever leaves this company less than 5 stars, trust me they are a competitor. Like one of the reviews mentioned, don't bother looking anywhere else for lens rental. It doesn't get any better than the level of service you will receive from Federico. I was visiting LA and needed a 70-200 Canon lens, for a last minute Safari trip in San Diego. I needed to pick up Friday and drop off Sunday but all the places I looked up where closed on Sunday. The few that I found that were opened for rental returns on Sunday, wanted a $2,000 deposit. On top of the lens rental fee,which is absolutely obscured!! I came across Los Angeles Camera Rentals and saw all of the great reviews. I gave them a call and Federico answered. I advised him I was needing a 70-200 lens, to return on Sunday and asked about the deposit requirement. He advised there was no deposit required but mentioned he didn't have a 70-200 available. He did mention that he had a 100-400 IS lens available. I didn't even think of other options but when he mentioned it, I knew that would be perfect. He quoted me the best price ever and advised me that it was available for pick-up right away. He had me text him my info and what time I would be there. Arrived to the studio a hour later and got the lens within 5 minutes. After filing out the paperwork and giving my credit card. When I was returning on Sunday. I text him to let him know that I would be arriving at 5pm, to drop off the lens. He advised me that he would be there. Traffic wasn't as bad as I thought and I actually wound up getting there a little early, at 4. I didn't get a chance to text him to advise that I would be arriving a hour early. He wasn't there, so I text him apologizing for not letting him know I would be arriving early. He text me right back to advise me that he was around the corner having coffee and would leave to head back to the studio. I felt kind of bad because I interrupted his free time. He went above and beyond, providing superb service. It was almost a surreal experience, for how smoothly everything went. This guy is a class act. If you live in LA and aren't renting from this company, your absolutely crazy. Granted the equipment you need is available of course. There is no better place in LA to rent from. Truly a HASSLE free experience. It's hard to come across business and people of this magnitude. It's not often, that I just want to tell the world about an experience or great companies but this is definitely one of them. read more

I was on a time crunch to find a specific lens and Federico delivered. He also threw in an accessory that I needed last minute at no charge. Absolutely top notch customer service! Cannot wait to do business again! read more

I'm the first time customer. This place is awesome - friendly, professional, and very chill. I'll come back for sure! and hope they could get more and more equipment in the future so that I could never look for any other rental place anymore:). read more

This was my first rental house in LA after being in NYC for six years. The process was very smooth, lots of communication, and my order was treated with care even though it was a tiny order and I had to keep modifying it because of a client. Will gladly return the next time I need a rental! read more

Federico was quick to return my phone calls and helped me out when I was in an audio crunch. I wouldn't hesitate to rent equipment from him again. read more

I've rented equipment from a lot of places and I must say this place is by far the best. Great customer service, large variety of Equipment and some of the best prices ever. Highly recommended ! read more

I must say i rarely review places but since day one of communication this place has been superb. Outstanding customer service real hassle free environment and quality products, if anyone is ever looking for a rental place this place it!! read more

Here's the mark of a great business -- when the owner truly wants to help his customers. Frederico helped guide me through my entire project. Don't even think twice, call him. read more

Federico is freaking uh-maze-ing! I do a lot of event and different types of photography. I find myself needing different types of lenses and bodies depending on the project. Sometimes i get last minute shoots at odd hours on weekends and this guy always comes through to make sure I get what I need and if he doesn't have it he always has great alternative options. His prices are incredible and he is so flexible it is ridiculous. His location is usually out of my way as I am more on the south east of Los Angeles but I do not mind driving at all. I would rather drive an extra 15-25 miles to see Federico instead of Samys or any of those other chain shops. Thanks Feds!! read more

LA Camera Rental is amazing. Customer service is unparallelled. I've been renting camera lenses from LA Camera Rental for about six months and I'm always satisfied. They have great prices -- better than Samy's for sure! A small selection, but I usually find what I need! Highly recommend. read more

Outstanding customer service! Frederico made me feel like I was a friend instead of a renter. I called him at the very last moment to rent a very high end Canon and he finished the paperwork and oayment quickly. He's now my right hand man for gear rentals. Highly recommended read more

Best place to rent camera equipment from in LA! I have being going to Federico for about a year now and my start-up media company relies on his equipment all the time. Great prices. Unbelievable service. Good selection of lenses, lights, cameras and audio equipment. HIGHLY recommend! read more

This is the best place for camera rentals!! Frederico was very helpful. I called at the end of the day in need of a camera, lens, card, and a few other things for the very next morning and he had everything I needed. The whole process was super easy and fast. And the prices are the best! Very happy with my experience with LA Camera Rentals. I'll def rent from here again. read more

Federico is AWESOME. I've had to get equipment last minute and he's very accommodating every time. His prices are very reasonable and the entire process was as simple as it gets. The equipment all worked well. So glad I've found Los Angeles Camera Rentals and I will definitely be renting from them again! read more

A huge thanks to LA camera rentals for accommodating my need for a DSLR camera last minute. The owner is very flexible and helpful and nice. He showed me the basics and provided me with all the necessary accessories for my camera. The prices for rental are affordable and the customer service is amazing! I will definitely utilize LA camera rentals again in the future for both personal and professional use. read more

Federico is amazing. I was horrified when Calumet closed abruptly and did not know where to get my equipment quickly. I found my place. Federico got back to me within minutes, and was helpful every step of the way. I will be using LA camera rentals for all my work - read more