Category: Equipment
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Most Popular Rentals of the Last 19 Years
This month marks Lensrentals.com’s 19th anniversary, and we wanted to celebrate with a few blog posts. What started as a few Leica cameras and lenses rented out of Roger’s garage (which you can learn more about in this podcast episode) has evolved into the largest rental house in the United States,…
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Caring for Photography Gear in Changing Climates
The weather is officially changing for the summer, and there are some important rules to remember when managing your gear during changing climates. Between going from a nicely heated cabin to the wintry outdoors or from a humid area into a dry, air-conditioned house, there are a few critical steps…
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The Biggest Releases in Photo and Video for Spring 2025
Many big announcements in the photography and videography scene happen in the spring. With WPPI for the photo world and NAB for the video world, most brands schedule their big releases around these trade shows. We were back in attendance at both NAB and WPPI this year and were grateful to meet so…
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Is Medium Format Worth it?
With the recent release of the Fujifilm GFX 100RF, there has certainly been a lot of talk about whether a medium-format camera is for you. While medium format does offer superior image quality, it comes with quite a few caveats. As a medium format user for the last 10 years or so, depending on the…
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Unconventional Lenses to Try on Your Next Photoshoot
It’s common in photography to find a lens you like and stick with using that lens exclusively for several months at a time. I’ve done this myself, with the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4, then the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II, and now the GF 120mm f/4 Macro. But if you’re feeling stuck in your creativity, there…
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Finding The Best Compact Travel Camera in 2025
Travel is back on the table for 2025, so we decided to look at some of the best and brightest stars in the travel camera market. What makes a travel camera so unique? Size, functionality, and aesthetics are all important features when looking for a camera to bring with you as you travel the world.…
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Best New Photo & Video Products for 2024
Each year, we review our rental data and provide some insight into market trends in photography and videography. Personally, I think we’re a pretty good source, as we are the largest rental house in the world and have a massive inventory of various products. If you’ve been following this blog over…
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Top Sales for Photo & Video Products for 2024
Last week, we highlighted some of the statistics from our rental inventory, showing you all which products are trending most and which products are the most popular from our inventory. But we don’t just have a rental inventory – we’ve also become a pretty large used marketplace for cameras, lenses,…
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Top Rented Photo and Video Products of 2024
We review our rental data each year around this time to identify the most popular gear rented throughout the calendar year. As one of the largest rental houses globally, we believe this insight can reveal important trends in the photography and videography equipment industry and help us anticipate…
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Using Video LEDs for Photography
I’ve talked a lot on this blog about using constant lights typically aimed for videography, for photography. It’s a typical article I keep bringing up as I upgrade my lights on both the video and photo sides and look for any crossover that can be found. The reason is simple – if you’ve ever been on…
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Is The Profoto Pro-D3 a Viable Alternative to Pro Packs?
I love Pro Packs and have used them for a number of years in my work. Their reliability, power ratios, and quality of light are unmatched, but so is their price. If you’re looking to get a new Profoto Pro-11 pack, you’re looking to pay about the same price as a nearly new Toyota Corrola – at the…
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3D Prints for Photographers & Videographers
A few months ago, I was spending a lot of time looking for a converter ring that would convert Bowen mount lights, so that they worked for Profoto modifiers. The system seems simple enough, but like so many other times in my career as a photographer, I could not find this tool that would be so…
