renting a d100

[redline]

thinking of renting a d100+battery grip for the weekend for some photoshoot.
a melbourne place's weekend rate is 175$ do you guys think this is too much?

[sirhc55]

Yes

[huynhie]

Why the D100 and not the D2H or the D2x(if available)?

I take it that you are using the D70 ATM.

[redline]

yeah, ihave a d70 atm,
just after something which i could use to fire remotly and provide me as a back-up in case my d70 drops dead.
i haven't seen the d2x or a d2h available for hire in melbourne.

[huynhie]

Is this where you are getting it from?

Kayell


I guess if it's for 1 weekend and you really need it then AUD175 is ok.

[redline]

nah, i rented from them before.
and the prices don't include insuranace which is clearly displayed on their web page. plus they always try to do a sales pitch for you to buy something.

[genji]

thai

try

http://www.kayellvic.com.au/rental/niko ... nikon.html

heres a copy ans paste from there website

NIKON D100 DIGITAL BODY, KIT $ 95.00
NIKON D100 DIGITAL KIT + LENS $ 145.00

add 1.5 fro weekend

EDIT oops didnt see huynhie's link

[huynhie]

AUD175 is cheaper then Baltronics price AUD221 so I guess your quote is a good price then. I did notice they did have the D1X for rental.

Balronics

[redline]

thanks genji,
they also charge insurance on top of that price thats why i am not going to them.
i was planning to go to camera exchange which have them for 175$ plus 20% for students, but they don't offer insurance.
still deciding................

[genji]

thanks genji,
they also charge insurance on top of that price thats why i am not going to them.
i was planning to go to camera exchange which have them for 175$ plus 20% for students, but they don't offer insurance.
still deciding................

about a year ago b4 deciding to go digital i rented the D100 from Kayell. but I remebered insurance was part of the price...or else my memory is wrong. have to check the invoice. BTW what r u up to that u need a 2nd dslr??

[redline]

well the drift nationals are on this weekend at calder park.
so ive decided to use the d100 as a remote camera via a pw so i can cover two area at once. plus if things go bad i can use it as a backup.