Our story
Daufenbach Camera is Chicago's oldest locally owned rental house. Headquartered in Chicago, we serve the Midwest and beyond, providing for film sets nationwide.
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Everything your camera department needs
Cameras, glass, support and accessories, plus demos, tech talks and consignment, all from one Chicago team.
Cameras
ARRI, Sony, RED, Canon and Panasonic.
View cameras →Lenses
Anamorphic, macro, prime, vintage, large format, zoom, DSLR and extenders.
View lenses →Lens sets
Atlas Orions, Zeiss Radiances, Zeiss Supremes, Cooke Panchro and more.
View sets →Camera support
Camera support systems, including Easyrig rigs.
View support →Accessories
Carts, follow focus, matte boxes, media, monitors, power, sync and wireless video.
View accessories →Lighting
Kino Flo Celeb LED lighting.
View lighting →Grip & electric
Matthews C-stands and grip essentials.
View G&E →Sound
Shotgun and lavalier microphones.
View sound →Meet the team
"I can tell they have a film background as well as technical experience. It is rare that they do not have an answer for any questions I have." — Chris L.
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Join the crew
"The people at Daufenbach Camera will treat you right. When I go there I am not treated as just another customer, they make you feel like a partner."
— Mike E.
A partner, not a counter
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Prepped and tested
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Supportive and flexible
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Headquartered on North Damen Avenue
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320 North Damen Avenue, Suite D201
Chicago, IL 60612
Ph: 312-226-0042 · Fax: 312-284-5892
[email protected]
Walk through the shop
The front desk
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The camera cage
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The lens room
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Prep bays
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Service bench
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Our values
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Locally owned
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Quality of service
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Film background
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Always there
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"They been really incredible in terms of being supportive and flexible."
— Craig L."What stands out the most is the quality of service they provide."
— Rob G."Thanks so much for the great customer service and for always being there when I need it."
— Jorie S.