By the Bajo Rental Team, Labuan Bajo locals since 2019.
You can rent a camera in Labuan Bajo for your Komodo trip without bringing your own. We rent Canon DSLRs from Rp 350,000 a day, plus lenses, tripods, action cameras, and GoPro sets, delivered to your hotel or collected in town. It is the easy way to come home with proper photos of Padar, Pink Beach, and the dragons.
Phones are fine until you are shooting a manta gliding past or a sunset over the islands. A real camera, or a rugged action cam for the water, is what turns a Komodo trip into a photo set you are proud of. Here is what we rent and what to pick.
What Cameras Can You Rent in Labuan Bajo?
We keep a practical kit for travellers, not a pro rental house. The core is a Canon DSLR body with a versatile lens, backed up by the small stuff that actually matters on a boat: tripods, spare storage, power, and waterproof action cams.
| Gear | Use | Rental price |
|---|---|---|
| Canon DSLR (750D / 550D) | Main camera for stills and video | From Rp 350,000/day |
| Fixed 50mm lens | Portraits, low light, sharp detail | From Rp 100,000/day |
| Tripod | Sunsets, long exposures, group shots | From Rp 75,000/day |
| YiCam action camera | Underwater snorkelling and diving clips | From Rp 75,000/day |
| GoPro set | Rugged action and underwater | Ask, subject to availability |
| Powerbank, microSD, adapters | Keep shooting all day | From Rp 25,000/day |
Prices are per day and depend on availability. For underwater footage, the YiCam action camera with its housing is the cheap, reliable choice.
DSLR or Action Camera: Which Do You Need?
It depends on what you are shooting. For landscapes, portraits, and the postcard Padar shot, a DSLR with a good lens wins on image quality every time. For in-the-water clips of reefs and mantas, you want a small waterproof action camera, not a DSLR you cannot take swimming.
Most travellers are happiest with both: a DSLR for the islands and viewpoints, and a YiCam or GoPro for the snorkelling stops. We can bundle them so you have one camera for land and one for the sea.
What to Bring and Check
A camera is only as good as its support kit. Always rent or bring enough microSD storage for several days of shooting, since 4K video eats cards fast. Carry a powerbank and the right charger, and a tripod if you want clean sunset shots.
Before you head out on the boat, check the battery is full, the card is empty, and the lens is clean. Salt spray and a camera are not friends, so keep the DSLR in a dry bag between shots and save the water for the action cam.
How to Rent a Camera in Labuan Bajo
We are a curated local rental team, not a marketplace. Message us with your dates and what you want to shoot, and we set the gear aside charged and ready, to collect in town or delivered to your hotel. Return it when your trip ends, no deposit drama.
Camera rental starts from Rp 350,000 a day for a Canon DSLR, with action cams from Rp 75,000. Browse the gear at /rentals/cameras, and if you are still planning the trip, see our Komodo boat charter guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I rent a camera in Labuan Bajo?
Yes. We rent Canon DSLR cameras from Rp 350,000 a day, plus lenses, tripods, action cameras, and GoPro sets. Gear can be delivered to your hotel or collected in town.
How much does camera rental cost?
A Canon DSLR rents from Rp 350,000 per day, a 50mm lens from Rp 100,000, a tripod from Rp 75,000, and a YiCam action camera from Rp 75,000. Prices are per day and vary with availability.
What camera is best for Komodo?
A DSLR with a good lens is best for landscapes and the Padar viewpoint. For underwater snorkelling and diving, use a waterproof action camera like a YiCam or GoPro. Many travellers rent both.
Do you rent underwater cameras?
Yes. We rent the YiCam action camera with an underwater housing from Rp 75,000 a day, ideal for filming Komodo's reefs and manta rays.
Do I need to bring a memory card?
Bring or rent enough microSD storage for several days, especially for 4K video. We can supply cards and a powerbank with your rental.
Shoot Komodo Properly, Rent a Camera
Message the Bajo Rental team on WhatsApp with your dates and what you want to capture, and we will set aside a camera, lens, and any action cam you need, from Rp 350,000 a day. Collect in town or have it delivered to your hotel.
