Lens Rentals

[tinksdad]

We are going to WDW for a couple of days before the Double Castaway Cay cruise and a couple of days after. I'm not going to lug the tripod with all the other stuff we need for the trip, but would like to take some pics of Illuminations this time.


Does anyone know if I can rent a tripod for a day in the Epcot area??

 

[MICKEY88]

We are going to WDW for a couple of days before the Double Castaway Cay cruise and a couple of days after. I'm not going to lug the tripod with all the other stuff we need for the trip, but would like to take some pics of Illuminations this time.


Does anyone know if I can rent a tripod for a day in the Epcot area??

I don't have the answer you are looking for, but I was wondering, would it be worth it to mail your tripod to your room, then mail it home again...might be cheaper than renting...

 

[tinksdad]

That could work.

Don't have a mini/table top tripod, been thinking that might be the way to go.....

 

[boBQuincy]

For photos of Illuminations a monopod would work well. Some are as light as 3 ounces and fold to about 15" long, yet completely eliminate any vertical motion (the worst of the three camera motions).

The smallest lightest monopods are made like backpacking tent poles. I use one a lot for fireworks photos and most of the images (down to about 1/2 second) are very clear.


boB

 

[tinksdad]

Thank! That might the ticket!! Now off to B&H Photo........ Which brand do you prefer?

 

[WillCAD]

Geez, it might be cheaper and easier to pick up a $20 tripod at WalMart and then give it away to somebody before you go home than to rent a tripod just for Illuminations.

 

[boBQuincy]

Actually the best place to get the ultralight monopods is a camping/outdoor provision store. Just have them assemble an aluminum or carbon fiber tent pole to your specifications: eye height minus a few inches for the camera height, x number of sections, and end caps to suit.

I do not bother with a threaded end anymore, it's more effective to place a rubber cap over one end and place the camera on that.

If you get the section length right you can fold up a couple sections and also use it while seated.


boB

 

[armyfam]

Hi Kevin!

I was in Staples the other day and came across a travelling tripod that folded out to 41" from the carrying size of about 14". It is heavy, but "portable". It costs $20.

I don't know what you decided to do, so I thought you'd like to know.

Have a great day.

susan

 

[handicap18]

Hi Kevin!

I was in Staples the other day and came across a travelling tripod that folded out to 41" from the carrying size of about 14". It is heavy, but "portable". It costs $20.

I don't know what you decided to do, so I thought you'd like to know.

Have a great day.

susan

At Staples of all places?!?! Hmmm, I'll have to check that out. I'm looking to get a travel tripod just about that size.

Good info.

 

[brack]

That could work.

Don't have a mini/table top tripod, been thinking that might be the way to go.....

I bring a minipod now along with my big tripod. Mostly I use the minipod even with my heavy DSLR.

 

[MIDisFan]

I tried to do a search on this subject but I don't think the search engine is working properly. I was just curious if anyone here has ever used one of the online lens rental companies. Since I just bought my first DSLR, I thought this may be a nice way to try out the lenses before commiting to purchasing one. I just have the kit lens 28-135 IS that came with my 30D and was thinking about renting the 24-70 2.8 and the 70-200 2.8 IS to try out, if I can find them in stock anywhere.

 

[Master Mason]

Here is my thought.

If you needed something really specialized like a 500mm for a weekend, I would concider renting it.

If it was a lens I was seriously concidering for a daily use type lens, I personally think you would be better off buying it. Then if you find it really doesn't fit your needs you could sell it at POTN or Fred miranda. The slight loss you would take on selling it would be less than the cost of renting, and if you decide to keep it, your not out the money spent on renting.

I have both of those lenses, well no IS on the 70-200, and would never part with them they are steller.

 

[Furgus]

Try this place. http://www.rentglass.com/

I ahve not used them but I have some good things about them,

 

[MIDisFan]

Try this place. http://www.rentglass.com/

I ahve not used them but I have some good things about them,

That was one of the first sites I checked, however they don't appear to have much of anything in stock. They site that I was considering was http://www.lensrentals.com

 

[KrazyPete]

Check out the return policy at your favorite camera places. The restocking fee on returns may be pretty close to the cost of renting. If you like the lens you just keep it.

 

[MIDisFan]

Here is my thought.

If you needed something really specialized like a 500mm for a weekend, I would concider renting it.

If it was a lens I was seriously concidering for a daily use type lens, I personally think you would be better off buying it. Then if you find it really doesn't fit your needs you could sell it at POTN or Fred miranda. The slight loss you would take on selling it would be less than the cost of renting, and if you decide to keep it, your not out the money spent on renting.

I have both of those lenses, well no IS on the 70-200, and would never part with them they are steller.

I understand what you are saying. From what I gather on these forums , I probably wouldn't want to part with either of those lenses if I bought them. I would probably be better served to put the rental cost towards the 70-200 IS and hold off on the 24-70 since it was about $300 to rent both for 2 weeks. I was just thinking about renting them for my upcoming DW trip. I need to stop letting this trip cost me more money.

 

[SharonLowe]

I understand what you are saying. From what I gather on these forums , I probably wouldn't want to part with either of those lenses if I bought them. I would probably be better served to put the rental cost towards the 70-200 IS and hold off on the 24-70 since it was about $300 to rent both for 2 weeks. I was just thinking about renting them for my upcoming DW trip. I need to stop letting this trip cost me more money.

http://www.lensprotogo.com is a good source for lenses. Very easy to work with and the prices are reasonable.

I definitely recommend renting before buying since those are both hefty lenses and you might find you don't like the weight of them especially carrying them around in the parks. I have both of them and they are very nice but I am renting a 28-300mm for our upcoming trip to WDW to see if I can manage with just that one lens most of the time.

 

[Marinerbaby]

We are leaving for Disney at the end of August and I would love to bring a longer lens. I have a 24-70 2.8 and an 85 1.2 prime but I don't think either is quiet long enough for some shots. I am looking at the 70-200 2.8 IS but I can’t see spending that much when I wouldn’t use it much if at all for work. It would be a personal want rather than a work need. Has anyone had a good experience with renting a lens? I'm not sure where to rent one although I have heard you can do so online.

I would appreciate any information. Thank you!

 

[KrazyPete]

Try LensProToGo.com. They specialize in Canon glass. That lens is very popular though. It's in stock right now but I wouldn't wait too much longer to reserve it for the week of your trip.

 

[ktulu]

I was thinking about renting this from a local shop for our upcoming trip. The CFO won't release the funds for me to purchase one of my own, but I might be able to get one of these on a rental, or I could always drive down to Mark's house and "borrow" his