Lighting gear rentals

Want to try out some studio photography lighting gear before you buy?  Team up with friends and collaborate on a bigger shoot than you usually do?  Just practice and learn with some nice equipment?  Check out the list below!

I also recently blogged “What’s in my bag?”.  Check it out.   For some behind-the-scenes of studio setups, visit my Facebook page.

OVERVIEW:

• Local pickup and returns only (Lafayette, IN, 47905).
• Standard rental period is for 36 hours (typically one shooting date, with buffer for pickup/return). Extensions free if my calendar permits.
• Rentals include any grip/stands/extras that you need (see list at bottom).
• My shooting calendar fills up a couple weeks in advance.  Plan ahead if you can!
• If you rent multiple items, you get a nice discount or get me as an assistant for the shoot or can use my small studio.
• Contact me for an exact quote.  Inquire about small flash gear.

  Paul C Buff “Einstein” studio strobe. Two available. $50 each to rent.

• 2.5 Ws to 640 Ws of power.
• Action-stopping flash duration up to 1/13,000 second.
• Super accurate color consistency in Color mode.
• Fits all strobe modifiers on this page.
• Can be triggered with other flash and optical sensor (indoors)
• $500 new. (with $100 of grip)
• Rental includes case, 8.5″ reflector with 45°  spread, 15° grid,  two 30° grids, power cord, long trigger cord, light stand, and sandbag.

 Paul C. Buff “White Lightning” X3200 studio strobe.  One available.  $50 to rent.

• From 10Ws to 1320 Ws of power.  Overpower full sunlight at midday with ease (or light from greater distance, through more diffusion, etc.)
• Fits all strobe modifiers listed on this page.
• Can be triggered with other flash and optical sensor (indoors).
• $550 new. (with $100 of grip)
• Rental includes case, 8.5″ reflector with 45° spread, 15°  grid, two 30° grids, power cord, long trigger cord, light stand, and sandbag.

 Paul C. Buff giant softbox, 30″x60″.  One available. $25 to rent.

• Creates huge, soft light with two layers of diffusion.
• Easy umbrella-like setup; speedring pre-attached.
• Recommended for use with Einstein or AlienBee strobes.
• $220 new (with grid).
• Rental includes grid, stand, and sandbag.

 Paul C. Buff large 47″ octabox.  One available.  $25 to rent.

 Paul C. Buff 10″x36″ strip box.  Two available. $25 to rent the pair.

• For creating a narrower slice of rim or hair light, esp. with grid.–or as a key light, BG light, etc.
• Easy umbrella-like setup; speedring pre-attached.
• $150 each new (with grid).
• Rental includes grid, stand, and sandbag.

 Paul C. Buff “Vagabond” 120VAC mini-lithium battery packs.  Two available.  $25 each to rent.

• Provides on-site power for up to 4 studio strobes.
• Can power a 640Ws strobe (like the Einsteins) for over 400 full-power flashes on a full charge.
• Recycles 320 Ws in approx. 1.5 seconds and recycles 640 Ws in approx. 3 seconds.
• Includes USB port for charging mobile devices and other low-draw equipment (.5 amp).
• Only weighs 3.5 lbs.
• $240 each new.

 pair of PocketWizard Plus III wireless transceivers, to trigger any light.  $25 to rent the pair.

• Compatible with other models of PWs.
• Long range, rock-solid reliability, with new functions like zone control and repeater or relay modes.
• Can also trigger a remote camera. Rental includes any cords, cables, and batteries you need.
• Pair is $270 new.

 Mola 22″ Demi beauty dish.  One available.  $25 to rent.

• The legendary beauty dish makes some really nice light!
• Fitted with Kacey adaptor for Buff lights only; not for rent with non-Buff lights.
• Rental includes diffuser sock, stand and sandbag.
• $270 new.

 Photek 60″ Softliter II. Two available. $25 to rent both.

• The ease of an umbrella with the quality of a big octa. Great as a feathered key light, or soft fill/rim light.
• You can disconnect half of the center pole and get it super close to your subject.
• Works with studio strobes and small flash.
• Good enough for Annie Liebovitz shooting Keith Richards for Louis Vitton?
• $80 each new, but usually on backorder and not available.

 Manfrotto super boom and stand. One available. $25 to rent.

• Place your key light exactly where you need it.  On wheels.
• Easily adjust angle/direction with end handles.
• Supports even my heaviest light + modifier combo.
• Center column reaches 7′, and boom arm a few feet more.
• No more light stands in your shot :)
• $500 new.

MISC. GRIP & GEAR:  included if needed at no extra charge 

• Background crossbar and 12′ stands (seamless paper not for rent)
• Folding table (3×6′, white)
• Extension cords (50′ and 100′, on rolls)
• Wescott mini boom arm
• ‘Painter pole’ handheld boom
• Sandbags (15lbs, x3)
• Manfrotto super clamps (x2)
• 5-in-1 reflector (42″)
• Air-cushioned light stands (x2)
• mini fog machine.

Click the photo below for my ‘What’s in the bag?’ post.