Contact/Rental Info

Our shop address is:

Gearhead Camera Inc
6010 North Crestwood Ave
Suite C
Richmond, VA 23230
Phone: 804-675-2635 (Max Fischer, Rental Manager)
Backup contact: Kurt Parlow (410) 963-6626
Normal hours are Monday-Friday, 9-5.  Rentals and visits are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

 

First-time renters:

  1. Please read over this whole page first.
  2. Email us at gearheadcamera@gmail.com and provide your contact information, desired shoot dates, and list of equipment you’d like to rent.
  3. We will reply with any questions and/or a quote for your rental.
  4. Provide us with a Certificate of Insurance (if you don’t know what this is, please see below) and completed/signed paperwork, and we will place a hold on the equipment for you for your requested dates.
 The details:

Listed rates are “per day,” there are long-term discounts as well as discounts for package rentals.  “One day” is pick up after 1pm the day before the rental, return by 11am the day after the rental.  Pre-light days are billed at 1/2 day rate.  Rentals that are cancelled after 2:00pm the day prior to the rental, or once a prep has begun, are subject to a cancellation fee.  Subrented items that are cancelled once shipped are subject to a 100 percent cancellation fee.  Gearhead Camera is not responsible for shipping companies’ failure to deliver or return equipment on time.  If you are not renting a camera from us, there will be an additional charge to make use of our shop for a full prep.

PLEASE NOTE:  If you are renting just lenses/accessories from us, we will give our best effort to ensure compatibility with your other equipment.  But with all of the possible combinations of power cables, bracketry, and support, the more information you give us, the better the chances are that everything will go together smoothly.  We highly recommend a camera prep by your AC, or at least bring your equipment when picking up to test and ensure compatibility.

 We accept VISA, Master Card, and American Express for rentals up to $1500.00. An additional credit card service fee will be added for rentals larger than $1500.00.  We DO NOT accept debit cards, sorry.
You must provide a Certificate of Insurance that names Gearhead Camera Inc. as “loss payee” and “additionally insured” for rented camera equipment valued at the amount determined by the rental.  A liability policy, homeowners/renters insurance, or standard business insurance does not cover this, sorry.  We do not provide insurance, and insurance is required for ALL rentals.   If you do not have production insurance, you can purchase short-term policies through www.filmemporium.com. Please DO NOT show up to pick up equipment until your insurance certificate has been received and approved by us.  You will end up waiting…

The following forms must be completed prior to rental, along with a certificate of insurance, picture of the front and back of your credit card, and the cardholders driver’s license or passport:

Rental Agreement

Gearhead Credit Authorization Form

Virginia Tax Exemption Form