Hiring 5x7 or 5x4 NY State

[Gary Tarbert]

Hi , i am traveling to the states in late May early june , As many will be aware i now have no LF Camera , OMG i already regret selling the 5x8 ,But that's another story, I still have three lenses which for the time being i will keep , so i only have to hire a camera , My trip will cover mainly New york state Washington ,through to Boston and Detroit . Can anyone suggest a hire alternative for me while on this trip . Cheers Gary

[Tim Meisburger]

No, but if you come through Bangkok I'll lend you one!

[Gary Tarbert]

Thanks Tim , Stopping over in Hong Kong is that close enough?

[Renato Tonelli]

Try Fotocare; not sure if they still rent large format gear, but worth a try.

http://www.fotocare.com

[Sal Santamaura]

Try Fotocare; not sure if they still rent large format gear...

Yes, see bottom of page 10:

http://smkgd.dqnys.servertrust.com/v...ew_price_3.pdf

[onnect17]

Not sure what you have in mind but in that kind of trip a GSW690 comes really handy.

[Tin Can]

Buy a used camera and sell it when done.

What camera do you want?

Put a WTB in the forum here, you may be surprised. Pick it up here, no shipping to the upside down world!

Detroit has very good deals on anything.

[Gary Tarbert]

Hi Randy , That could be the go because two week rental from what i can see would be about $360 -$400 USD i could buy a neat little 5x4 for that sell it again for what i paid (as long as i buy right) and even if i am back in Aus only the postage of about $75 would be payable.As far as what camera i want i tend to use folding field cameras , I will go on the record and say i now regret selling my 5x8 Chamonix

[Tin Can]

Hi Randy , That could be the go because two week rental from what i can see would be about $360 -$400 USD i could buy a neat little 5x4 for that sell it again for what i paid (as long as i buy right) and even if i am back in Aus only the postage of about $75 would be payable.As far as what camera i want i tend to use folding field cameras , I will go on the record and say i now regret selling my 5x8 Chamonix

Yes, you have lenses, the savings can used on beer and steak.

[Renato Tonelli]

Hi Randy , That could be the go because two week rental from what i can see would be about $360 -$400 USD i could buy a neat little 5x4 for that sell it again for what i paid (as long as i buy right) and even if i am back in Aus only the postage of about $75 would be payable.As far as what camera i want i tend to use folding field cameras , I will go on the record and say i now regret selling my 5x8 Chamonix

I should add that for this type of gear, they (Fotocare and most other rental facilities) will work out a very attractive rental price for a week's rental; you will also be assured that the camera is working properly. In any case, if a suitable purchase can't be negotiated, it's an option.