Hire A Camera
Are you looking for camera hire in the UK?
While we do not offer a direct rental service, we have joined forces with certain suppliers to offer both rental and 'try before you buy' options. These start with a FREE 48 hour option.
These include digital DSLR cameras, binoculars, lenses and camera accessories available to hire for your next project. Many items are available for Hire from Canon, Fujifilm and Zeiss - The links are found at the bottom of this page.
Popular cameras to hire
Whether you’re looking to hire a camera for a day or need film equipment rental in the UK, Castle Cameras can offer you free rental on certain items through our partnership with Hire A Camera. You can choose from a wide range of Canon, Fujifilm or ZEISS equipment, to test out products or use on location if you wish. See below for some of our most popular cameras to hire.
Is renting a camera worth it?
When buying a camera, many shoppers will choose whatever camera they think is “the best”, where it might not really be what they need. Others are afraid of over-spending or buying something too complex and choose an entry-level option, where even just a slightly more expensive version would give them so much more. Hiring camera equipment from Castle Cameras will give you the opportunity to test out camera models before you buy so you can be certain the camera is perfect for your photographic style, preferences and habits before you make any big investments.
You may have a special occasion or a specific shoot that requires equipment you don’t have on hand. Perhaps you need the latest equipment and technology for photography, film, television or media content production. At Castle Cameras we have many top of the line brands and models to choose from, whether you’re looking for DSLR camera hire, film camera hire or something else.
Can you hire camera lenses?
Of course! Choose the perfect lens for your project at Castle Cameras. From wide-angle primes to large telephoto zooms, we have lenses for many of the latest models.
We also offer high-quality binoculars for hire, with various models available to suit differing observation requirements.
Enjoy a free 48 hour camera hire
Our free 48 hour hire gives you the opportunity to try our cameras, binoculars and lenses for free on location or at home. Just use our Live Availability Tracker to select the equipment you want to hire and select your Test Drive day. We’ll then deliver your equipment in a hard flight case, the day before your hire period begins and a courier will collect it the day after your booking day. That’s 48 hours for you to put the equipment through its paces! Please note, a fully refundable deposit is required 7 days in advance of your Test Drive day.
Easy online booking
Use our Live Availability Tracker to select the equipment you want to hire and select your Test Drive day.
Free nationwide delivery
We always aim to deliver by 6pm the working day before your Test Drive day and collect for free.
Extend your hire period
Loving your equipment? Extend your free of charge 48-hour period and pay for a longer period.
Try Canon
With over 80 years of camera manufacturing know-how, Canon constantly strive to innovate and increase their range of photographic possibilities. Castle Cameras offer a wide range of Canon products for you to hire, from the Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR Camera, the Canon EF 24-105mm f4 L IS II USM lens, plus a whole load of Canon RF Lenses.
Hire your Canon equipmentTry Zeiss
ZEISS have been producing lenses for photographers since 1890. Try out a range of high-performance ZEISS equipment for free, from the ZEISS 18mm f2.8 Batis lens, the ZEISS Victory SF 8 x42 T* Binoculars, to the ZEISS Conquest Gavia 85 Angled Spotting Scope.
Hire your ZEISS equipmentTry Fujifilm
Fujifilm remain a leading manufacturer of cameras, consistently developing new products that create new value. Our wide range of Fujifilm products to hire include the Fujifilm X-S10 Mirrorless Camera, Fujifilm X-T3 Mirrorless Camera and Fujifilm X-T4 Mirrorless Camera Body.
Hire your Fujifilm equipmentHave a question?
If you have any questions or queries about our 48 hour hire, please get in touch with us today. Or, if you’re in the Bournemouth or Salisbury area, then feel free to visit us in-store for help deciding on which product you should hire.’