Camera Hire?

[x5x3]

I am looking to take a roadtrip soon (maybe do getcarters' Scottish route?) and wondered if anyone knew if there was anyone who hires (or even lends?)camera equipment?

[srider]

x5x3 said:

I am looking to take a roadtrip soon (maybe do getcarters' Scottish route?) and wondered if anyone knew if there was anyone who hires (or even lends?)camera equipment?

Where are you, and what kind of equipment?

[x5x3]

I am based near Warwick, thinking of an EOS300D - want to try it out before buying if possible. The trip is a 'reward' for working far too hard for a year!

[Bacardi]

You could try Calumet. They do 'try before buy' and have stores nationwide:

www.calumetphoto.com/syrinx/ctl?PAGE=Controller&ac.ui.pn=common.IncSel&ac.ui.if=text/rentaldest.jsp

[x5x3]

Thanks Bacardi, they look worth investigating.

[getcarter]

I'm up there from mid March - send us a mail if you're doing the west coast and I'll look out for you. Might even take a pic as you pass

Steve

[x5x3]

Bacardi said:

You could try Calumet. They do 'try before buy' and have stores nationwide: www.calumetphoto.com/syrinx/ctl?PAGE=Controller&ac.ui.pn=common.IncSel&ac.ui.if=text/rentaldest.jsp

spoke to them this morning - they do not rent the 300D as it has a plastic case and would get damaged too easy.

I'll keep on searching - perhaps I may just have to take the plunge and buy one!

[srider]

x5x3 said:

Bacardi said: You could try Calumet. They do 'try before buy' and have stores nationwide: <a href="http://www.calumetphoto.com/syrinx/ctl?PAGE=Controller&ac.ui.pn=common.IncSel&ac.ui.if=text/rentaldest.jsp">www.calumetphoto.com/syrinx/ctl?PAGE=Controller&ac.ui.pn=common.IncSel&ac.ui.if=text/rentaldest.jsp</a> spoke to them this morning - they do not rent the 300D as it has a plastic case and would get damaged too easy. I'll keep on searching - perhaps I may just have to take the plunge and buy one!

You could always buy one and Ebay it afterwards

[tuscan30]

Try your library !
Don't know how common it is but the Aberdeen library has a selection of cameras including medium format stuff, digital stuff and slr's. You need to book in advance and leave them a deposit but it is a great way to try-before-you-buy.
They do lighting rigs and AV equipment too. Maybe your nearest (big) library can help out.

[DustyC]

There is an advert in Photograhpy monthly or Digital Photographer (I get both so forget) offering Canon digital SLRs for rent.

If I remmeber I'll post the details.
Trouble is its a hectic day so I'll probably forget so best you nip down the newsagents and buy a copy of each (or sneak a read of it in the shop during your lunch hour!)