Equipment Checkout

Students must present a valid USF ID to checkout and return equipment within 72 hours. Some guidelines:

Equipment is checked-out on a first-come-first-served basis.
Patrons may only check out ONE camera and ONE Audio Recorder at a time.
Patrons are required to complete a 10-15 minute training prior to checking out any equipment for the first time.
No renewals are allowed; there is a 24 hr. waiting period for an additional request.
Overdue fines are $30 per day per item/ maximum $60 fine per item
All equipment must be present at check-in.
Students and staff are responsible for the equipment they check out. All equipment is inspected by library staff prior to check-out to ensure that it is in good operational condition. Patrons will be charged for any repair or replacement costs incurred for equipment that is returned damaged.
To view available equipment, click on the Check Availability button beside each item.

Available Equipment

Panasonic HC-V720 HD Digital Camcorder

Full HD video recording
21x optical zoom
3″ LCD touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC

Rental includes camcorder, 16GB SD memory card, USB cable and charging adapter.

Camera Instructions

Check Availability

GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition Camera

Capable of recording 4K video at 15fps, 1080p video at 60fps, and 720p video at 120fps
Captures 12MP photos at a rate of 30 photos per second
Waterproof housing is rated to a depth of 131 ft.

NOTE: Standard GoPro Hero camera and Hero 3 camera also available for checkout.

Rental includes GoPro camera, 64GB micro SD memory card, waterproof housing, chest harness, mounting screw and USB cable.

Check Availability (Hero 3+ Black)

Check Availability (Hero HD)

Canon EOS Rebel T5i DSLR Camera

18MP APS-C CMOS sensor
Full HD 1080p video with continuous AF
3″ Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens with UV filter

Rental includes camera, 64GB SD memory card, USB cable, battery and charger.

Camera Instructions

Check Availability

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera

Super 16mm sized image sensor
Records Full HD CinemaDNG RAW
13 stops of dynamic range
3.5″ LCD Display
3.5mm audio input and output

NOTE: This camera is solely designed for recording video. It is incapable of taking single images and therefore unsuitable for photography. For photographic needs, check out our Canon EOS Rebel T5i DSLR Camera.

Rental includes camera, 64GB SD memory card, USB cable and charging adapter.

Check Availability

Zoom H1 Portable Audio Recorder

Stereo X/Y mic configuration
3.5mm input and output
Backlit LCD display
Built-in speaker
Records WAV and MP3 up to 24-bit/96kHz

Rental includes recorder, SD memory card, lavalier mic, tabletop tripod, windscreen and USB cable.

Recorder Instructions

Check Availability

RODE VideoMic Go On-Camera Shotgun Microphone

Super cardioid microphone design
Lightweight design adds minimal weight to camera
Integrated shock-protection system
Powered by camera, so no need for external power

Rental includes microphone, windscreen, and 3.5mm audio cable

Check Availability

Portable Wireless Microphone System

Earphone included to monitor sound that is being recorded.
Receiver plugs into camera’s external microphone jack.

Includes receiver, belt-pack transmitter, and lavaliere electret condenser microphone

Check Availability

Joby GorillaPod

Flexible tripod designed for digital SLRs or camcorders
Compact design fits easily into bags

Check Availability

Joby GorillaPod with CineSkates

Joby GorillaPod with ball head and CineSkates wheels
Fluid movements capable of producing smooth tracking or arcing shots
Supports SLR cameras and camcorders up to 3 lbs.

Check Availability

Revo SR-1000 Shoulder Support Rig

Stabilizes the camera for smooth hand-held video
Comfortable, lightweight design
Reversible, padded shoulder support
Fully adjustable

Check Availability

GoPro Suction Cup Mount

Compatible with all GoPro cameras
Suction cup mounts easily to flat, non-porous surfaces

Check Availability

GoPro Head Mount

Compatible with all GoPro cameras
Fully adjustable to fit all sizes, the Head Strap can be worn over a helmet or directly on your head to capture footage from a headlamp-like perspective.

Check Availability