It’s always nice to be able to access and use equipment that you might not have readily available, which is why knowing about places that provide photography equipment rentals is super important! Sometimes you might a specific item for a project that you don’t really feel the need to own all the time, and that’s when rentals are a great idea. Rentals can also be a great way to test out a piece of equipment that you’re interested in so that you can confidently decide whether or not it is something that you want to invest in and purchase for yourself. We’ve created a list of some of our favourite places in Toronto to rent photography equipment to get you started! Take a look!
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B3K has a very wide range of equipment available for rent! They also carry several exclusive brands like Phase One, Cultural Heritage, Hensel and basICColor. B3K is also authorized to repair products from a lot of brands that you won’t find many places elsewhere. If you’re looking for a place with lots of options, try B3K! Our GTA Photography students and alumni receive 25% off their rentals for 6 months after completing a class with us. Show your confirmation email when renting!
Location: 163 Queen St. E Suite 100
At Vistek, you can rent cameras, lenses, lighting, backdrops, tripods, off camera flash and video equipment. Not only can you rent, but Vistek is also an equipment retailer. They offer flexible renting and often have various deals on! They also offer rental delivery all over Canada. Check them out!
Location: 496 Queen St. East
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Canuck Camera Corp offers equipment rentals but they also have a studio space available! They specialize in cinema quality cameras and camera support systems. If you are interested in video, you should definitely give them a try! They have a lot of great lighting options!
Location: 258 Wallace Ave. Unit #105
Joe Sutherland Rentals offers HD & 4K cameras, DSLRs, lenses, monitors, tripods, audio, lighting equipment and much more. They offer some great combos and packages that might interest you. Products and prices are displayed clearly on their website, so go ahead and take a look!
Location: 1 Carlaw Ave.
S1 Group has served several impressive clients like Sports Illustrated and Fashion Magazine, as well as various TV and film productions. They offer a delivery service and even some props! If you’re working on a big project and you need to find all the right pieces to bring it together, S1 Group is worth your time!
Location: 25 Booth Ave. Suite 100
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