Dad Cam Rentals
Vintage Camcorder Rentals

Every moment looks better on a camcorder

Hand-picked vintage cameras, fully tested and ready to use. What about the footage? Don't worry we handle that too — delivered digitally, ready to post, or edit.

How It Works

Three steps. That's it.

01

Pick Your Package

Browse our collection of vintage camcorders and find the look you want. Then choose one of our footage delivery options.

02

We Ship You Film

Every kit ships with multiple batteries, an SD card, a lens filter, and any cord you might need. Ready to go all day long, just press record.

03

You Ship We Edit

Seal it up with the included tape and prepaid label. We transfer your footage from camera to digital and deliver it straight to your inbox.

The Collection

Pick your vibe

Signature

The Glow Hero View collection
JVC HD3U 2008

JVC HD3U

Same sensor as the HD7U in a smaller body. Identical vintage output with a more compact feel.

from $140 / week Check Availability
JVC HD7U 2007

JVC HD7U

Warm 1080i with mid-2000s texture. Slight highlight bloom, beautiful skin tones. The original dad cam look.

from $180 / week Check Availability

Essential

HD for Everyone View collection
Sony HDR-CX130 2011

Sony HDR-CX130

Sharp, punchy Sony colors with that early-2010s Handycam feel. Great autofocus, reliable in any light.

from $128 / week Check Availability
Sony HDR-PJ340 2014

Sony HDR-PJ340

Clean 1080p with built-in projector. Playback your footage anywhere, right from the camera.

from $142 / week Check Availability

Cinema

Tape-Grade Quality View collection
Canon XL1S 2001

Canon XL1S

The indie film legend. Interchangeable lenses on MiniDV. The camera film students dreamed about.

from $282 / week Check Availability
Canon XH A1S 2008

Canon XH A1S

Broadcast-grade three-CCD with pro glass. The camera that shot local news and indie docs.

from $308 / week Check Availability