A/V Equipment
Checkout Policy
Please complete any required training videos before checking out equipment. Rentals are limited to 3 business days, and a valid SFSU OneCard us required. All items must be returned in the same condition to the Digital Media Studio Help Desk (LIB 260). Late returns are charged $50 per day, and lost, stolen, or damaged items may incur replacement fees up to $2,000.
Photography & Video Cameras
Canon EOS RP Mirrorless Camera
Details: Canon EOS RP Mirrorless Camera with RF 24-105mm F/4L is USM Lens, Rode Microphone, headset, batteries, battery charger, HDMI cables.
Rental: 3 Days
Training Videos:
Panasonic HC-WXF991
Details: Panasonic HC-WXF991 camcorder with Rode microphone, headset, lens hood, battery charger with AC cable, backup batteries, HDMI cable, and USB cable
Rental: 3 Days
Training Videos:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Details: Lumix GH4, 14-140mm lens, Rode Microphone, batteries, battery charger, HDMI cables
Rental: 3 Days
Training Videos:
360 Cameras
GoPro Fusion 360
Details: GoPro Fusion 360 with tripod, backup batteries, USB cables, and wall charger
Rental Time: 3 days
Training videos:
Insta 360 ONE
Details: Insta360 ONE with lens cover, selfie stick, Bluetooth remote with mount, mini tripod, charging cable, wall charger, and micro-USB adapter
Rental Time: 3 days
Training videos:
Tripods & Stabilizers
DJI Osmo Mobile 2 Smartphone Gimbal
Details: DJI OSmo Mobile 2, dual USB charger, micro USB cable
Rental Time: 3 days
Video Tutorials: DJI Osmo Mobile 2 (13 minutes)
Manfrotto 190 (Photography)
Details: A lightweight, versatile tripod designed for stability and flexibility, ideal for photography setups
Rental Time: 3 days
Video Tutorials:
Manfrotto MVH502A Fluidhead + 546B Tripod (Video)
Details: A professional video tripod system designed for smooth panning and tilting, offering stability and precise control for high-quality video production
Rental Time: 3 days
Video Tutorials: Video Tripod and Fluid Head Tutorial (5 minutes)
Microphones
AKG C214 Condenser Microphone
Details: AKG C214 Condenser Microphone with H85 universal shock mount, foam windscreen, Sony closed-back headset, 3.5 mm (F) to 1/4" adapter, and XLR microphone cable
Rental Time: 3 days
Training videos: AKG C214 Microphone Review (3 Minutes)
RØDE NT-USB
Details: Rhode NT-USB condenser mic, pop shield, tripod desk stand, right mount, USB cable, Sony MDR-7506 closed-back headphones, 3.5mm(F) to 1/4'' adapter
Rental Time: 3 days
Training videos: Rode NT-USB Condenser Mic review (5 minutes)
RØDE NT-USB Mini
Details: RØDE NT-USB Mini Versatile Studio-quality Condenser USB Microphone, Microphone stand and USB cable
Rental Time: 3 days
Training videos: Rode NT-USB Mini (8 minutes)
Sennheiser EK 100 G4 (Lavalier Mic)
Details: Sennheiser EK 100 G4 (Lavalier Mic) with EK 100 G4 wireless receiver, SK 100 G4 wireless transmitter, ME 2-II omnidirectional lavalier microphone, headphone, CA2 shoe mount adapter, CL1 mini-to-mini cable, CL-100 1/8" mini to XLR-M cable, and 3.5 mm to 1/4" stereo plug adapter
Rental Time: 3 days
Training videos: Sennheiser G3/G4 Lav Kit Setup and Overview (5 Minutes)
Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone
Details: Sennheiser microphone, Zoom mic pole, feather/foam windscreen, XLR adapter/cable, mic holder
Rental Time: 3 days
Training Videos: Sennheiser MKE 600 XLR Shotgun Mic (9 Minutes)
Shure SM57 + Beachtek DXA5DA Adapter
Details: Shure SM57 with Beachtek DXA-5DA Adapter, headphone, Beachtek DXA-5DA two-channel transformer-balanced XLR adapter (does not provide phantom power to microphones requiring it), 15 ft XLR male-to-female microphone cable, 3.5 mm male-to-male stereo audio cable, and 3.5 mm to 1/4" stereo plug adapter
Rental Time: 3 days
Training videos:
Zoom H5 Handy Recorder kit
Details: Zoom H5 Handy Recorder with headset, wired remote controller, remote controller extension cord, USB-type AC adapter, USB cable, foam windscreen, hairy windscreen, and 1/4" to 3.5 mm mini headphone adapter
Rental Time: 3 days
Training videos: Zoom H5 Demo and Overview (39 Minutes)
Studio Lighting
Lowel 4777566 Halogen Pro-Light
Details: Lowel 4777566 Halogen Pro-Light with extension power cables and light stands
Rental Time: 3 days
Training Videos:
Neewer NL288 or NL660 LED Light
Details: Neewer NL288 or NL660 LED Light with power supply, power cables, batteries, battery charger,
battery power cable, and tripods
Rental Time: 3 days
Training Videos: LED Video Light (10 minutes)
Mechatronic & Robotics Equipment
Checkout Policy
Mechatronic & Robotics equipment may be borrowed for 4 hours (extensions with approval) with a vaild
SFSU OneCard and must be returned to its original condition.
Arduino Kit (Mega 2560, Arduino Uno)
Details: Arduino Kit (Mega 2560, Arduino Uno) with USB cables, power adapters, breadboards, jumper
wires, LEDs, resistors, sensors, motors, and assorted electronic components for prototyping
Rental Time: 4 hours
Training Videos:
- Top 10 Arduino Projects For Beginners in 2018 (5 Minutes)
- Arduino Coordinated stepper motor control (47 minutes)
- Arduino Stepper Motor Tutorial Widget46 (16 minutes)
- Ultrasonic Sensor HC-SR04 and Arduino Tutorial(5 minutes)
- DIY Arduino Robot Arm with Smartphone Control(9 minutes)
- 10 Arduino Projects with DIY Step by Step Tutorials(6 minutes)
LittleBits
Details: LittleBits Base Kit — includes 10 electronic modules (power, button, dimmer, light sensor, bright
LED, buzzer, bargraph, DC motor, and 2 wire modules) plus a 9V battery with cable, MotorMate,
screwdriver, project booklet, and storage case
Rental Time: 4 hours
Training Videos:
Mirco:Bit
Details: BBC micro:bit — includes board, micro USB cable and a battery pack. A pocket-sized
microcontroller designed for learning coding, electronics, and interactive projects
Rental Time: 4 hours
Training Videos:
Raspberry Pi
Details: Raspberry Pi includes board, power supply, and USB cable. A compact single-board computer
ideal for programming, prototyping, and learning electronics
Rental Time: 4 hours
Training Videos: