Dadcam Rentals
How It Works

How Vintage Camcorder Rental Works

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.

Pick a Camera

Recommended

Sony HDR-CX130 vintage camcorder for rent 2011

Sony HDR-CX130

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

from $130
JVC HD7U vintage camcorder for rent 2007

JVC HD7U

The original Dadcam look. Warmth and glow with unrivaled and beautiful skin tones. Nikes and New Balances not included.

from $222

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After You Shoot

Pick Your Footage Plan

Every rental includes footage delivery. Choose how polished you want it.

Included
$0 with every rental

Raw Footage

Your footage, ripped and ready. Transcoded to MP4 with a custom profile for your camera. Clips named by date. Delivered via cloud link.

  • Device rip from tape or card
  • Clean H.264 MP4 files
  • Clips named by date
  • 30-day cloud download link
1-2 weeks turnaround
$80

Color + Audio Corrections

We fix the color and clean up the audio. Every clip corrected individually. Same footage, better looking.

  • Everything in Raw Footage
  • Per-clip color correction
  • Audio leveling + noise reduction
  • Clips returned individually graded
2-4 weeks turnaround
$240

VHS Edit

The full VHS experience. Just like the tapes you grew up on.

  • Everything in Corrections
  • Your footage edited into one video
  • Title card with date
  • No footage limits
4-6 weeks turnaround
$360

Multi-Cam VHS Edit

Rented multiple cameras? We sync every angle and edit the full day together into one multi-cam cut. $360 per camera.

  • Everything in VHS Edit
  • Multi-angle timeline sync
  • Best angles cut together
  • One unified edit of the day
6-8 weeks turnaround

Need it faster? Add Rush Delivery ($60/order) for expedited turnaround on Corrections or VHS Edit.

Protection

DadGuard

Accidents happen. DadGuard caps your liability so you can focus on shooting.

DadGuard

Covers accidental damage during normal use.

  • Accidental drops and impacts
  • Lens damage
  • Liability capped at 10% of replacement value

DadGuard+

Broader coverage for worst-case scenarios.

  • Everything in DadGuard
  • Theft (with police report)
  • Fire, lightning, windstorm
  • Total loss
  • Mechanical failure refund

Neither plan covers water damage. Full details on our DadGuard page.

FAQ

Common Questions

What's included in the rental?
Camcorder, batteries, charger, tape/memory card, HDMI cable, shipped in a protective hard case with a prepaid return shipping label.
What if something breaks?
Accidental damage? DadGuard caps your liability at 10% of replacement value. These are vintage cameras, so mechanical issues can happen and you're not liable for those. We inspect every unit after every rental. DadGuard+ has you covered against lost, stolen, and even gets you a full refund if our inspection confirms a mechanical issue.
What's DadGuard?
DadGuard is our damage protection plan. It's a contractual liability cap, not insurance. Standard DadGuard covers accidental damage. DadGuard+ adds theft, total loss, and mechanical peace of mind. Either way, your liability drops to 10% of the camera's replacement value.
What if I want to keep it?
Keep to own? We love the enthusiasm, but our cameras aren't for sale. A few extra days? No problem. Let us know before your return date and we'll extend at a prorated rate with a 10% on-time discount.
Can I import my own footage?
If you're tech like us then absolutely, we even try to include the right cords. Otherwise we recommend leaving it to the pros. We've got a curated process for each camera, and some even require period-correct computers to retrieve the footage.
Do you ship nationwide?
Yes. Shipping starts at $24 (USPS Ground Advantage). Faster options available at checkout. Prepaid return label included.

What should we do with your footage?

Every rental includes footage delivery. Choose how polished you want it.

Protect your rental

Accidents happen. DadGuard caps your out-of-pocket liability so you can shoot worry-free. Learn more