How to Rent
We’ve Made It Easy
We’ve streamlined our reservation process so that you can get the production gear you need on time, quality assured, and supported with on-site technical experts.
Online
- Set your Rental Period by selecting the Date and Time for your Pickup and Return. This will show you products and total costs for the selected rental period.
- Browse the online catalog to find available products and add your selected items to your Cart.
- At the Cart page, you can either Proceed to Checkout or submit your cart to get a quote from our sales team.
- To complete the checkout process, you will need to create an account. Check below for our Renter Requirements.
Call Us
We can help you reserve the items you need right over the phone—just give us a call at 212.627.8487
We recommend making a reservation at least 12 hours in advance, but we are happy to accommodate day-of orders.
Looking for custom solutions?
Learn about the latest technology available and industry standards that are required for professional filmmaking. Chat with our technical and production experts to help customize your rental package whether you’re shooting for commercial, short form, documentary, features, episodic or broadcast. We will help walk you through the different kits and gear that are optimal for your needs.
Contact UsRenter Requirements
18 or Older
Valid US State-Issued Photo ID or a Passport
Valid Non-Debit Credit Card
Equipment Coverage
Must be 18 or older. A valid US photo ID and a major Non-Debit Credit Card with enough line of credit available to hold the full replacement value of the equipment you are renting. Once we receive your equipment back and if there are no damages or losses, the Security Deposit on your card is released. Alternatively you can provide a Certificate of Insurance that covers rented Photo Equipment for the full replacement value, naming Adorama Rental Co as the Certificate Holder or Loss Payee. In this case, we will only put a hold for the amount of your deductible on your Credit Card. We do not provide Insurance. We strongly encourage renters to obtain an insurance policy, especially if you rent frequently or when the replacement value of your orders is high.
Rental Rate Periods
- Rental Period
- Billing Days
- Daily
- Any 24-hour rental period. Alternatively, if you pick up after 4:00pm, you can keep the rental until 11:00am two days later (1 full day and 2 nights)
- 1-Day Billing
- Weekend
- Pick up on Thursday after 3:00pm and return by Monday at 11:00am.
- 1-Day Billing
- Weekly
- Seven consecutive, 24-hour periods.
- 3-Day Billing
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
On our website: adoramarentals.com
By phone: 718.782.3020
By email: rent@adorama.com
In person: 370 19th Street (between 7th & 8th Avenue), Brooklyn, NY 11215
We require 1 business day for new customers for the Verification Process. Repeat customers orders require a minimum of 2 hours notice to be prepped.Large orders will require additional prep time.
- Adorama Rentals must be the Loss Payee and Certificate Holder Address: 50 W 17th St, New York, NY 10011
- The certificate must list the insurance limit and deductible for Rented Equipment
- Customer Name and Address on the certificate must match the name on the account at ARC
- Insurance Agents information on the certificate needs to be up to date
- Please email all insurance certificates to insurance@adorama.com, please include your order or account number
Pickup - Pickup from Brooklyn Location.
Courier service - call in for inquiries.
Mail Order - We ship inside the US and for a minimum of a one week rental. Orders are shipped overnight. Renter pays for shipping costs both ways. Rental starts when you receive the order and ends when we do.
At the time of reservation a $1 hold will be placed on your card for verification purposes. Upon pickup of the equipment, if you use a Credit Card to cover the replacement value of the equipment, we will authorize your CC for the full replacement of the equipment. The rental fee will be charged when your equipment is returned.
Authorizations (holds) will be released within 72 hours of the return of your order minus the rental fees. Please check with your credit card company as to when your funds will be made available in your account. If you prefer, you can pay with a different Card for the rental fee but it will result in the bank delaying the release of the authorized funds.
Contact Us
Locations
- Manhattan
- 42 West 18th Street
New York, NY 10011 - Brooklyn
- 370 19th St. (between 7th & 8th Ave.)
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Regular Hours
Brooklyn
- Mon - Fri
- 9am - 5pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Manhattan
- Mon - Thu
- 10am - 5pm
- Friday
- 10am - 3pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Messenger Service
- JMS Express
- (917) 769-4364
- orders@jmsexpress.co
Documents & Forms
- CC Authorization Form
- Sample Insurance Certificate
- Film Emporium Coverage
- Terms & Conditions Form
- NYC Production Permits
- ST-120 Resale Certificate
- ST-121 Exempt Use Certificate
- W-9 ARC Rental Tax ID Form