Wedding Filming: Rented Gear Guide

Why Rent for a Wedding?

A wedding is a unique event that often requires specific gear you don't use daily. Renting equipment lets you access high-end cinema equipment for a fraction of the purchase price. To understand when renting beats buying, check our ROI calculator guide.

The Essential Wedding Video Kit

Main Camera

Sony A7S III (~$80/day): Low-light king, perfect for evening receptions.

Canon R5 C (~$100/day): Dual photo/video, excellent autofocus.

Blackmagic Pocket 6K (~$60/day): Cinema-quality image at accessible prices.

Essential Lenses

24-70mm f/2.8 (~$35/day): The Swiss army knife, covers 80% of situations.

70-200mm f/2.8 (~$40/day): For intimate moments without being intrusive.

35mm f/1.4 (~$25/day): Creamy bokeh for portraits.

Stabilization

DJI RS 3 Pro (~$35/day): Smooth gimbal, supports heavy setups.

Monopod (~$10/day): Light, quick to deploy for the ceremony.

Lighting

Aputure 120D II (~$30/day): Powerful continuous light for interviews.

Bi-color LED Panel (~$20/day): Adjustable 3200K-5600K.

Nanlite Tube (~$15/day): Creative ambient lighting.

Audio

Wireless lavalier mic (~$25/day): To capture vows clearly.

Zoom H6 Recorder (~$20/day): Reliable audio backup.

Day-of Checklist

Typical Budget: Rental vs Purchase

88% savings with rental for a one-time event. Need a deeper cost analysis? Read our Rental vs Purchase guide.

For events requiring full AV production (sound, lighting, staging), check out our event AV rental guide.

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