Equipment Checkout
Digital Media Studio and MakerSpace
Overview
Please refer to each category policies. If items include training videos listed, those videos are required to be completed onsite before checkout.
Items are checked out on a first come, first serve basis, with priority given to students.
Checkout and returns end one hour before closing.
Faculty and staff looking to check out equipment should email at@sfsu.edu for alternative choices, as applicable.
Rentals are limited to either 4 hours or 3 business days (as noted per item), and a valid SFSU OneCard is required. All items must be returned in the same condition to the Digital Media Studio Help Desk (LIB 260).
A/V Equipment
Checkout Policy
Items are checked out on a first come, first serve basis, with priority given to students.
*Onsite training video is required for checkout*
Checkout and returns end one hour before closing.
Faculty and staff looking to check out equipment should email at@sfsu.edu for alternative choices, as applicable.
Please complete any required training videos before checking out equipment. Rentals are limited to 3 business days, and a valid SFSU OneCard is 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 and 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:
Canon EOS RP (Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera) Training Tutorial (1 hour 54 minutes)
Fundamentals of Cinematography and How to Use A Camera (40 minutes)
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:
Fundamentals of Cinematography and How to Use A Camera (40 minutes)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
Details: Lumix GH4, 14-140mm lens, Rode Microphone, batteries, battery charger, HDMI cables
Rental: 3 Days
Training Videos:
Panasonic GH4 (Micro 4/3 Mirrorless Camera) Training Tutorial (1 hour 18 minutes)
Fundamentals of Cinematography and How to Use A Camera (40 minutes)
360 Cameras
GoPro Fusion 360
Details: GoPro Fusion 360 with tripod, backup batteries, USB cables, and wall charger
Rental Time: 3 days
Training videos:
How to Create & Edit GoPro FUSION VIDEOS (17 minutes)
New Immersive 360˚ Video Effects in Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2018 (7 minutes)
Learn How to Edit 360/VR Video in Premiere Pro | Adobe Creative Cloud (9 minutes)
GoPro Fusion 360
Details: GoPro HERO 11 Black Checkout Kit includes a carrying case, GoPro HERO 11 camera, dual battery charger, two batteries, a USB wall charger, a 3.5 mm mic adapter, a mount adapter, a thumb screw, and USB charging cables
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:
Insta360 Studio: The Complete Tutorial 2019 (20 minutes)
Insta360 Studio - FULL TUTORIAL (17 minutes)
New Immersive 360˚ Video Effects in Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2018 (7 minutes)
Learn How to Edit 360/VR Video in Premiere Pro | Adobe Creative Cloud (9 minutes)
Insta360 X5 360 Action Camera Essentials Bundle
Details: X5 camera with lens guards, two batteries, a lens cap, a carry case, a fast-charge case, and a 3.7 ft. Invisible Selfie Stick
Rental Time: 3 days
Training videos:
Tripods and 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
RØDE NT-USB
Details: Rode 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 and Robotics
Checkout policy:
Items are checked out on a first come, first serve basis, with priority given to students. Faculty and staff looking to check out equipment should email at@sfsu.edu for alternative choices, as applicable.
Mechatronic & Robotics equipment may be borrowed for 4 hours (extensions with approval) with a valid SFSU OneCard and must be returned in original condition.
Equipment
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:
Micro: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:
Micro:bit Tutorial Series Part 1: Getting Started (6 Minutes)
Micro:bit Tutorial Series Part 2: Images, Buttons, and Conditionals (9 Minutes)
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:
Miscellaneous
Sewing kit
Sewing kit includes:
2 x Scissors
2 x Wax string
7 x Heavy duty curved upholstery needles
30 x Large-eye sewing needles
50 x Straight pins
48 x Buttons
26 x Threads
12 x Safety pins
2 x Needle threaders
2 x Thimbles
1 x Tape measure
1 x Pin cushion
1 x Seam ripper
1 x Wooden box
