What you need to bring to rent a camera in Bangalore
Every rental starts with a short verification step, so bring the paperwork with you and
collection takes a couple of minutes rather than half an hour.
- Valid photo ID. ID proof is mandatory and we run a brief background
check before any item leaves the store.
- A refundable security deposit. The amount depends on the value of the
kit you are taking — ask when you book so there are no surprises.
- Your own memory card. Cards are not included with the bodies.
- Booking at least 24 hours ahead if you need delivery. Inside 24 hours
we cannot guarantee it, so call +91 98862 22829 to check.
We are open 09:00–20:00 every day, including weekends, and all modification requests are
handled inside those hours.
Which camera should you rent for your shoot?
The most common mistake is renting more camera than the job needs. Match the body to the
work and put the money you save into a better lens.
- Learning, travel and day trips. The Canon EOS 100D
at ₹599/day is the lightest body we stock and the easiest to carry all day.
The Canon EOS 1300D at ₹800/day adds Wi-Fi for quick
transfers to your phone.
- Family functions and small events. The
Canon EOS 1500D or Nikon D3500,
both ₹800/day, give you 24MP files with room to crop.
- Video and vlogging. The Nikon D5600 at
₹1000/day has a vari-angle touchscreen, which makes self-shooting far easier.
- Sport, wildlife and stage. The Canon EOS 7D at
₹1200/day shoots 8 frames per second with 19 autofocus points.
- Weddings and commercial work. The
Canon EOS 5D Mark III is the full-frame choice — noticeably cleaner
files in low light, which is where wedding shoots are won or lost.
Not sure? Describe the shoot when you call and we will suggest a combination.
Prime or zoom: which lens to add to your rental
A lens changes your pictures more than a body upgrade does, and at ₹150–₹200
a day it is the cheapest improvement you can make.
- The 50mm f/1.8 prime —
₹150/day. The fast aperture gives you a softly blurred background and lets you
keep shooting as the light drops. It does not zoom, so you move your feet instead.
Best for portraits, food and indoor work.
- The 18-55mm zoom —
₹150/day. The flexible everyday lens: wide enough for a room, long enough for
a half-length portrait. If you are taking one lens, take this one.
- The 55-250mm telephoto —
₹200/day. Reach for a stage, a sports field or wildlife, and useful for
flattering, compressed portraits.
A practical pairing for most events is the 18-55mm on the body plus the 50mm in your
pocket for the dim, atmospheric shots.
When renting a light is worth more than a better camera
Indoors, after dark, or anywhere with harsh overhead light, a ₹300 light will do
more for your photographs than a ₹1500 camera body.
- A Speedlite flash —
₹300/day. Bounce it off a ceiling or wall rather than firing it straight at
people, and indoor portraits stop looking like snapshots.
- A Sun Gun LED —
₹300/day. Continuous light, so what you see is what you record. The right
choice for video and interviews.
- A studio flash kit —
₹599/day. Softboxes and stands for controlled portrait and product work.
- A backdrop and stand —
₹300/day, in green, white or black.
Add a tripod at ₹200/day for video, group photos
and any exposure longer than about a thirtieth of a second.
Check this before you leave the store
Two minutes at the counter saves an argument later. Everything is tested between
rentals, but check it with us anyway so we both agree on the condition.
- Fire a few frames and play them back on the screen.
- Zoom and focus through the full range of the lens; listen for grinding.
- Check the front and rear glass for scratches, dust and fungus.
- Confirm how many batteries you have and that the charger is in the bag.
- Photograph any existing marks on the body before you go.
- Agree the return date and time out loud.
You are responsible for the kit from collection until it is returned in good condition,
and late returns can be charged at up to twice the regular rate — so if your shoot
overruns, call us and we will extend the booking rather than leave it to chance.
