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TimB · 08-03-2008, 10:55 PM

Hello,

I'm going to shoot a wedding for a friend and figured it might be a good idea to pick up a second body.

I've seen numerous posts about online rental places; however, I was wondering if anyone can recommend a local place that rents Pentax equipment.

Alternatively, if anyone from the Bay Area is willing to let me borrow/rent theirs (perhaps a backup), that would also be great.

Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Tim.

Damn Brit · 08-03-2008, 11:10 PM

Try this place, I just did a search on the Pentax website.
Pro Camera Rental & Supply
2298 Third St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 431-3313
Product lines: Digital SLR, Film Medium Format, Digital Point & Shoot

TimB · 08-04-2008, 12:26 AM

Cool. Thanks.

By "Pentax website" do you mean pentaximaging.com? I couldn't find anything there.

Damn Brit · 08-04-2008, 01:41 AM

Originally posted by TimB

Cool. Thanks.

By "Pentax website" do you mean pentaximaging.com? I couldn't find anything there.

Yes, Pentax Imaging
Went through dealer list, just expanded range to 20 miles. Check some B&M stores as well, some of the might do rentals or be prepared to.

George Lama · 08-04-2008, 04:36 AM

Tim, you might want to compare the prices you get from that store with the prices from the folks at Camera Lens Rentals (cameralensrentals.com).

I too was looking to rent some Pentax lenses so I could try them before plunking down good money on DA*Limited lenses and was shocked at the prices some of these places have. CLR's prices are very reasonable and affordable. They will also rent you a K20 for around 100 for the week.

TimB · 08-04-2008, 04:42 PM

Originally posted by Frogroast

Tim, you might want to compare the prices you get from that store with the prices from the folks at Camera Lens Rentals (cameralensrentals.com).

I too was looking to rent some Pentax lenses so I could try them before plunking down good money on DA*Limited lenses and was shocked at the prices some of these places have. CLR's prices are very reasonable and affordable. They will also rent you a K20 for around 100 for the week.

Yeah, online may have to be the way to go.

It would have been great if a local pentaxian rented me a second body

08-03-2008, 10:55 PM	#1
TimB Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 227	Places to Rent Pentax in SF Bay Area? Hello, I'm going to shoot a wedding for a friend and figured it might be a good idea to pick up a second body. I've seen numerous posts about online rental places; however, I was wondering if anyone can recommend a local place that rents Pentax equipment. Alternatively, if anyone from the Bay Area is willing to let me borrow/rent theirs (perhaps a backup), that would also be great. Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Tim.

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08-03-2008, 11:10 PM	#2
Damn Brit Guest	Try this place, I just did a search on the Pentax website. Pro Camera Rental & Supply 2298 Third St. San Francisco, CA 94107 (415) 431-3313 Product lines: Digital SLR, Film Medium Format, Digital Point & Shoot

08-04-2008, 12:26 AM	#3
TimB Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 227 Original Poster	Cool. Thanks. By "Pentax website" do you mean pentaximaging.com? I couldn't find anything there.

08-04-2008, 01:41 AM	#4
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by TimB Cool. Thanks. By "Pentax website" do you mean pentaximaging.com? I couldn't find anything there. Yes, Pentax Imaging Went through dealer list, just expanded range to 20 miles. Check some B&M stores as well, some of the might do rentals or be prepared to.

08-04-2008, 04:36 AM	#5
George Lama Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buffalo/Rochester, NY Photos: Albums Posts: 1,133	Tim, you might want to compare the prices you get from that store with the prices from the folks at Camera Lens Rentals (cameralensrentals.com). I too was looking to rent some Pentax lenses so I could try them before plunking down good money on DA*Limited lenses and was shocked at the prices some of these places have. CLR's prices are very reasonable and affordable. They will also rent you a K20 for around 100 for the week.

08-04-2008, 04:42 PM	#6
TimB Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Berkeley, CA Posts: 227 Original Poster	Originally posted by Frogroast Tim, you might want to compare the prices you get from that store with the prices from the folks at Camera Lens Rentals (cameralensrentals.com). I too was looking to rent some Pentax lenses so I could try them before plunking down good money on DA*Limited lenses and was shocked at the prices some of these places have. CLR's prices are very reasonable and affordable. They will also rent you a K20 for around 100 for the week. Yeah, online may have to be the way to go. It would have been great if a local pentaxian rented me a second body

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