$167: 4 day rental of 5D MkII?

superamazing · Oct 12, 2011

I've been looking into renting a 5D MkII for a short film shoot, and this website seems to have a fairly attractive offer.

I'm wondering if you guys think $167 is reasonable for a four-day rental (especially since I plan on only filming two days), or if you guys have an superior alternative options. Also, if you have any leads in Seattle, Washington, that would be absolutely welcome as well!

http://www.lensprotogo.com/product/canon-5d-ii/

steve gelder · Oct 12, 2011

That looks like a great price, but I'd be careful. It doesn't look like you get any lenses with that - think you're just renting the body of the camera.

gelder

superamazing · Oct 12, 2011

Ah, that's a good point--plus I'll need to rent an additional battery as well.

Fortunately, lenses won't be a problem; I'll just borrow my 20D's L lenses.

steve gelder · Oct 12, 2011

Memory cards as well, from the looks of it.

gelder

PaulGriffith · Oct 12, 2011

$167 for four days is great. There are rental houses here that charge between $100 a day and $250 a day (with a PL Mount).

Killer deal man!

PaulGriffith · Oct 12, 2011

Oh, don't forget shipping too... Still, great price.

I also haven't been to borrowlenses.com or lensrentals.com. Maye process have gone down all over. They both have a 3-day rental period.

Ernest Worthing · Oct 13, 2011

Rental prices vary a lot so it's a good practice to check all around to get a good idea of what the general market price is at the moment.

I just checked borrowlenses and they have the 5d mkii (body only) going for $160 for a week. Its due back on saturday.
Your cost will go up though with insurance (which one should def get) and shipping. Still a good deal though.

avaricedevil · Oct 13, 2011

Wow! Sounds like a good deal. It costs around S$88/day here in Singapore...

David.rhsc · Oct 13, 2011

superamazing said:
I've been looking into renting a 5D MkII for a short film shoot, and this website seems to have a fairly attractive offer.

I'm wondering if you guys think $167 is reasonable for a four-day rental (especially since I plan on only filming two days), or if you guys have an superior alternative options. Also, if you have any leads in Seattle, Washington, that would be absolutely welcome as well!

http://www.lensprotogo.com/product/canon-5d-ii/

Seems about right for the online rental joints; borrowlenses price is about the same. You do get the body ala carte and have to package it up with theirs.

Gonzo_Entertainment · Oct 13, 2011

I've been happy to see how cheap 7Ds are to rent. Now that I'm doing some commercial/industrial stuff I need that 60 fps for slo mo or sometimes or need a second or third cam. Here locally you can rent a 7D with two batteries and a charger for $50 a day.

Though not to go off topic, anybody who says the image from a 7D is as good as a 5D needs to edit some footage from the two side by side, no comparison.