ABOUT US — We Are Stepchild

Welcome to Stepchild! We're a boutique rental house based in North County San Diego, California specializing in custom wet and dry equipment hire.

Stepchild is a rental house run by technicians, for technicians. We offer top-quality equipment curated and prepped by our team members to ensure seamless production.

Our team has over 8 years of experience in the Camera Dept, and are available for hire with our custom kits which you can book directly via our Hire Info page.

Stepchild offers industry-standard equipment in pristine condition & maintained after every return. All the gear listed on our website is our in-house Stepchild equipment, and we are proud to offer a one-stop shop solution for all your shooting needs. If there's anything else you require that's not listed on our website, we'll happily arrange it through our trusted industry partners.

Visit us at our spacious 1,200 sq ft headquarters in Carlsbad, CA to try out our equipment. Our team is dedicated to providing an exceptional, personalized service to all our clients, regardless of their budget or production size. We offer tailored package deals and are eager to provide equipment testing at our prep space, as well as answer any technical questions you may have.