Rent the Best 4K Video Cameras

When you want to capture the best video, you want a 4K video camera. With 4K video camera rentals, you can use cameras that deliver the same ultra-high definition or DCI video quality as those used by professional filmmakers.

The only real question is, which 4K video camera is best for you? The answer really depends on how you want to use it.

- Are you just getting started as a videographer and need equipment without the big investment?

- Do you need it for business or online video projects?

- Do you want to capture great memories from your upcoming vacation or adventure, but don’t want the major investment of a new 4K video camera?

- What are you filming? Filming a documentary requires a different type of professional video camera rental than recording a sporting event.

- Do you want to try out several different models before you buy?

Regardless of your reason, there are several factors to consider before deciding on your 4K camera rental or purchase. Let’s take a look at those factors and then review some of the best-rated 4K video cameras available today.

What to Consider When Choosing a 4K Video Camera to Rent or Buy

Most 4K cameras come with a lot of performance features like image stabilization, low-light capability, slow motion recording, great connection ports, wide dynamic range, and variable frame rate options. Many of these features are available on DSLR, mirrorless, and action cameras, which is another important factor to consider.

Make deciding simpler by narrowing your search based on your biggest priority. For example:

- Do you need a camera that’s easy to carry around, like when traveling? If so, a mirrorless camera is probably best for you as mirrorless cameras tend to be more compact thanks to the absence of bulky mirrors and optical viewfinders.

- If you need optical viewfinders and the advanced zoom capabilities offered by a wider selection of lenses, then a DSLR is the best choice.

- Will you be recording underwater? An action camera model is what you need.

Other important factors to consider:

- Battery life. The larger size of DSLRs mean larger batteries and longer battery life, which may be important if recharging won’t be easy.

- Ports & equipment. Any UHD video camera you choose to rent should be compatible with the technology you already have. Check ports, memory card compatibility, and how much other equipment you might need.

- Price. Do you have a specific budget? 4K video camera rentals allows you to get what you need, but also makes a lot of options available to meet every type of budget.

Once you’ve narrowed your focus, it’s time to choose the features that make a Nikon, Canon, Sony, GoPro, or Blackmagic Design video camera the best one for you.

The Best 4K Video Cameras

Technology has come a long way since 4K video cameras first debuted several years ago. Mirrorless cameras have adapters that allow them to use DSLR lenses. You have a lot of choices. Here are five 4K video cameras rated by users as some of the best:

- The Panasonic Lumix GH5S is one of the most feature-rich mirrorless cameras on the market today. It can crank out a max frame rate of 240 FPS and supports Cinema 4K up to 50/60p. It is equipped with the same Dual Native ISO feature normally only found in much bigger professional video cameras. The GH5S is capable of unlimited internal capture of 4:2:2 10-bit C4K video recording plus the ability to simultaneously feed 4:2:2 10-bit out through the full size HDMI port to an external recorder. It provides all these professional features in an easy-to-carry form factor.

- The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K is loaded with features including a Micro Four Thirds HDR CMOS Sensor, 4K video with Dual ISO, a 5” touchscreen LCD, and CFast and SD card slots. The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera is a great tool for feature films, commercials, television and documentary work. It’s a powerhouse that’s suitable for just about every kind of shooter.

- The Fuji X-T4 Mirrorless Digital Camera is a cutting-edge hybrid system designed for personal and professional projects that require both high-quality stills and video footage. It offers maximum freedom of movement with a 5-axis IBIS system that uses high-performance gyro sensors. It is capable of internal DCI 4K in 4:2:0 10-bit and external 4:2:2 10-bit recording. The new ETERNA picture profile style is beautiful and movie-ready. It has speed enough for sports and wildlife and color control enough for even the most demanding landscape and fine art shooters, making it a truly well-rounded system for those who love photography as much as they love videography.

- The Nikon Z6 Mirrorless Camera can record UHD 4K video without any cropping on its large, backside-illuminated sensor. Shoot in Nikon's N-Log, which enables the capturing of flat footage with 1,300% improved dynamic range. Send your uncompressed 10-bit files to an external recorder while also capturing 8-bit 4K files simultaneously in-camera. A touch-to-focus feature on the large 3.2" tilting LCD makes focus transitions between subjects fast and easy. The Nikon Z6 Mirrorless Camera provides incredible possibilities with its light-gathering prowess in a form factor that's both beautiful and practical.

- The Canon 5D Mark IV with Canon Log for Filmmakers allows you to record 4K with expanded dynamic range and wider exposure latitudes over the standard 5D Mark IV. This modified camera includes 2 LUTs (Canon Log 10 to Wide DR LUT and Canon Log 10 to ITU-R BT.709 LUT) that correct your footage's gamma and color space when viewed on an external monitor. The 5D Mark IV is a powerhouse suitable for just about every kind of shooter but this Canon Log version is designed with videographers in mind.

Of course, these 5 popular 4K camera models are only a few of the UHD/DCI-capable camera rentals available. To find the best 4K camera rental or HD movie camera rental for your needs, check out what BorrowLenses has to offer.