9 Places to Find Camera Rentals in Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Planning a photo or video project and need camera rentals in Melbourne, Australia? Then we’re happy to report that you’ll have plenty of options to choose from across this world-class city. We’ve put together a list of the nine best places to find camera rentals in Melbourne, making it easy to acquire the equipment needed to make your vision a reality.

Plus, if you need a photoshoot or filming location, Peerspace is the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals. Our platform can provide you access to hundreds of spaces in Melbourne, and even more across Australia. Be sure to search the site’s extensive array of listings to see if there might be a space that would work well for what you’re planning.

Now – keep reading for our top recommendations for Melbourne-based camera rentals!

1. LensHire Australia

First on our list of camera rentals in Melbourne is the highly-reviewed LensHire Australia. They combine affordability with quality and reliability to make it an unbeatable choice for just about anyone. LensHire also has approachable, knowledgeable staff who can help you choose the right camera for your needs, and not only do they rent out cameras, they also offer other equipment and accessories like lenses, lights, audio gear, and more.

2. Cameraquip

South Melbourne-based Cameraquip is an ideal destination if you’re looking to rent a camera and other equipment specifically for filming, as they specialize in motion picture equipment rental, both film and digital (they even have vintage equipment!). Since they were founded in 1983, Cameraquip has supplied state-of-the-art filming equipment for 130 films, 100 TV series, and numerous TV commercials and documentaries. You can ensure you only have the finest equipment for your own project by renting from Cameraquip.

3. Michaels Camera Hire

Not many camera rentals can boast that they’ve been around for over a century, but the family-owned and operated Michaels Camera Hire – which specializes in photographic equipment – was founded all the way back in 1916! It’s no surprise they’ve found continual success during this time, as they have extremely helpful staff, their equipment is dependable, and their prices are extremely reasonable. It’s also easy to rent from Michaels, as you can book your rental online anytime 24/7.

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4. Sharegear

Unlike Michaels, Sharegear is a newer camera equipment rental company, but they’re another reliable option with super friendly staff who are eager to help you find exactly what you’re looking for. They offer a wide range of cameras, lenses, lighting, and audio equipment, and in addition to their 24/7 online booking, they can even ship their rentals anywhere in Australia.

5. CG Rentals

At CG rentals, you can hire not only production equipment like cameras, camera accessories, lenses, lights, and stands, but also post-production equipment like laptops, iPads, external graphics processors, and more. This means you can find everything you need for your creative endeavors, from start to finish. To make things even easier, they also offer rental packages that include a variety of equipment at a discount.

6. Creative Head Rentals

Seeking a drone to film amazing aerial shots? Creative Head Rentals has you covered! But they also have more standard cameras, camera support, accessories, adapters and mounts, filters, and more. Anthony Littlehead is the founder of Creative Head Rentals and he himself is a professional cinematographer, so he’s a great source for advice and guidance as you decide what equipment to hire.

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7. Melbourne Thermal Camera Rentals

Need to rent a specialized thermal imaging camera in particular? You can rent a Flir One Pro thermal imaging camera for a reasonable price at Melbourne Thermal Camera Rentals! Flir One Pros are compatible with an array of iPhones and Android smartphones, and they’re significantly higher quality than entry-level options on the market for much greater image clarity.

8. Lemac Film and Digital

More than four decades of experience means Lemac Film and Digital can help you find exactly what equipment is required to bring your vision to life. They focus on film, digital cinema, broadcast equipment, and video production rentals. They have also worked with many big names in the industry to amass a well-earned positive reputation as one of the top film and camera rental companies. And not just in Melbourne but in Australia as a whole.

9. Peerspace

Here’s a source you might not have considered for camera rentals in Melbourne! We’ve already shouted out Peerspace as the easiest way to find production spaces for photoshoots and filming. But an added bonus of the platform is the fact that many Peerspace listings in Melbourne (and across the globe!) come with their own array of professional photo equipment that you can use during your hire period.

Here are a few examples of top-notch Melbourne-based Peerspace listings that come with professional photo/video equipment:

• This fully-equipped photo and video studio in Altona North has a cyclorama, high-quality wireless strobes, softboxes and other modifiers, LED lighting suitable for TV-quality video, C-stands and booms, an array of backgrounds in different colors, and much more
• This warehouse creative space for events and photography in Melbourne’s inner north includes light stands, powerboards, three 150-watt continuous lights, among other equipment.
• This multipurpose studio space for content creators has the optional add-on of a $50 equipment hire. Its gear selection includes a high-quality Canon camera and lenses, lighting and softboxes, a ring light, multiple kinds of microphones, and a high-end computer with professional editing software. The host will even set the equipment up for you and show you how to use it.

These awesome listings are just a few of the more than 300 production spaces available for hire in Melbourne through Peerspace. If you have any questions regarding what prospective Peerspace rentals might have in terms of equipment, you can always reach out to the host with your inquiries. Peerspace can be a one-stop shop for whatever project you might be planning, leaving you with more time to focus on your creative process rather than worrying about logistics.

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