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Hiring Nikon Lenses In Melbourne

Postby waspo on Tue Sep 27, 2005 9:48 pm

Well, I guess you guys may have noticed a similar thread running for Sydneytes.
I was also interested to know of any places that Hire big ass Nikon lense's here in Melbourne.
Hoping to test run a 300mm f2.8 in October for the MotoGP at Phillip Island.
Can anyone suggest a place? :?
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Postby embi on Tue Sep 27, 2005 9:50 pm

Try Camera Exchange. I used to hire from them yrs ago.
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Postby kipper on Tue Sep 27, 2005 10:08 pm

Unfortunately I don't think there is many places that do much regarding long Nikon Lenses when I looked for rentals. Canon equipment seems to be fine though.
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Postby Nicole on Tue Sep 27, 2005 10:10 pm

Kayell in Collingwood have a manual 300 2.8 they used to rent.
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Postby waspo on Tue Sep 27, 2005 10:14 pm

Thanks guys,
I guess it's bit of an ask to hire out such an expensive lens. Nicole, I'll give Kayell a call. Cheers. :D
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Postby Jamie on Tue Sep 27, 2005 10:20 pm

Im also looking at this but i want to hire a 70 - 200VR and maybe a 1.3x TC.

Ill give the above places a call also.

Would anyone happen to know if you can mount canon lenses on a nikon, i think you can get adapters for the other way around. The reason why i ask is cos i can get access to big pro canon lenses any time i like.
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Postby Nicole on Tue Sep 27, 2005 10:29 pm

Hey Jase...do you like your shift indicator? :wink:
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Postby waspo on Tue Sep 27, 2005 10:39 pm

Hey Nicole, how'd ya know about that? Do you know 'eclipze'? I forget his name now. :oops: Thats how I got the name I want to use for my photography. :wink:
Ah, Tony is his name. Top bloke and a bloody smart cookie!! :D
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Postby Nicole on Tue Sep 27, 2005 10:41 pm

Image

Is this you by any chance? 8)

I know many things...
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Postby waspo on Tue Sep 27, 2005 10:44 pm

What about the other pic? :lol: Hey, I'm being stalked! He's not your hubby is he? :wink:
Tell him we gotta get started on this TRE/gear-I thingy! :lol:
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Postby Nicole on Tue Sep 27, 2005 10:47 pm

I didn't know you were a blond. :wink:

Yes Eclipze = Tony...the husband! :D
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Postby waspo on Tue Sep 27, 2005 10:49 pm

He's gotta be driving you crazy with his bike projects! :lol:
Hey, do you think he'd mind me using his name? :oops:
This totally trips me out! What a small world! :lol:
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Postby Nicole on Tue Sep 27, 2005 10:56 pm

Nah he won't mind. He was at the toolmakers last night until late. He works and then comes home and works again. Crazy!

It is a small world. It really made me think when you mentioned the Moto GP. So then I asked him.
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Postby waspo on Tue Sep 27, 2005 10:59 pm

He did mention sleep was a waste of time to him. :lol:
I admire what he does and the skills he's got. A great asset to the motorcycle world. :D
Will you guys be going to the MotoGP?

To the others, sorry if this thread has turned into general gossip. :lol: But, this is freaky. :o
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Postby kipper on Tue Sep 27, 2005 11:01 pm

Kayell only hire out pos lenses, stuff that dates back to the stone age. They also charge an arm and a leg for it imho.

There is a place that starts with B that I can't remember the name of in Melbourne (also in Sydney) that hire out gear, plus have studio space. There gear selection is much better, but it's only Canon :( They have 1D (not MKII) and quite a few lenses to chose from, 300 F2.8 IS, 500MM F4 IS and a few others iirc. Not much on the Nikon front though.
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Postby Nicole on Tue Sep 27, 2005 11:06 pm

Not sure. The atmosphere is better watching it at the track but you see more of the action watching it on tv. Luckily I like watching the bikes. :lol:
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Postby waspo on Tue Sep 27, 2005 11:08 pm

Yes, I agree. My wife has the same view and I'm lucky she likes watching them too. :lol: Friday and Saturday down the track and Sunday in front of the TV for me. :lol: Well, depending how I go taking pictures. We'll see. :lol:
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Postby waspo on Tue Sep 27, 2005 11:11 pm

kipper wrote:Kayell only hire out pos lenses, stuff that dates back to the stone age. They also charge an arm and a leg for it imho.

There is a place that starts with B that I can't remember the name of in Melbourne (also in Sydney) that hire out gear, plus have studio space. There gear selection is much better, but it's only Canon :( They have 1D (not MKII) and quite a few lenses to chose from, 300 F2.8 IS, 500MM F4 IS and a few others iirc. Not much on the Nikon front though.


You could be right there, Kipper. Is this the place you're thinking of? http://www.baltronics.com.au/
May need to ring around, but I'm sure It would be pretty pricey especially when I'd need it for the whole weekend and a week day. :roll:
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Postby waspo on Tue Sep 27, 2005 11:16 pm

Nicole, my wife told me to tell you she loves your Website! Me too! :D Great nature and animal shots you've taken. :D
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Postby Nicole on Tue Sep 27, 2005 11:32 pm

Thanks! Glad you liked them. :D
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Postby kipper on Tue Sep 27, 2005 11:50 pm

Yes Baltronics is the place and I found their equipment was sort of more upto date even though it was Canon. Kayell seemed a bit too dated for my liking.
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Postby redline on Wed Sep 28, 2005 3:46 pm

i thought kayell had a 300 nikon for rent at 99$ or something like that.
you might want to hire a tc just in case
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