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Well, I guess you guys may have noticed a similar thread running for Sydneytes.
I was also interested to know of any places that Hire big ass Nikon lense's here in Melbourne.
Hoping to test run a 300mm f2.8 in October for the MotoGP at Phillip Island.
Can anyone suggest a place?

Try Camera Exchange. I used to hire from them yrs ago.

Unfortunately I don't think there is many places that do much regarding long Nikon Lenses when I looked for rentals. Canon equipment seems to be fine though.

Kayell in Collingwood have a manual 300 2.8 they used to rent.

Thanks guys,
I guess it's bit of an ask to hire out such an expensive lens. Nicole, I'll give Kayell a call. Cheers.

Im also looking at this but i want to hire a 70 - 200VR and maybe a 1.3x TC.

Ill give the above places a call also.

Would anyone happen to know if you can mount canon lenses on a nikon, i think you can get adapters for the other way around. The reason why i ask is cos i can get access to big pro canon lenses any time i like.

Hey Jase...do you like your shift indicator?

Hey Nicole, how'd ya know about that? Do you know 'eclipze'? I forget his name now. Thats how I got the name I want to use for my photography.
Ah, Tony is his name. Top bloke and a bloody smart cookie!!

Is this you by any chance?

I know many things...

What about the other pic? Hey, I'm being stalked! He's not your hubby is he?
Tell him we gotta get started on this TRE/gear-I thingy!

I didn't know you were a blond.

Yes Eclipze = Tony...the husband!

He's gotta be driving you crazy with his bike projects!
Hey, do you think he'd mind me using his name?
This totally trips me out! What a small world!

Nah he won't mind. He was at the toolmakers last night until late. He works and then comes home and works again. Crazy!

It is a small world. It really made me think when you mentioned the Moto GP. So then I asked him.

He did mention sleep was a waste of time to him.
I admire what he does and the skills he's got. A great asset to the motorcycle world.
Will you guys be going to the MotoGP?

To the others, sorry if this thread has turned into general gossip. But, this is freaky.

Kayell only hire out pos lenses, stuff that dates back to the stone age. They also charge an arm and a leg for it imho.

There is a place that starts with B that I can't remember the name of in Melbourne (also in Sydney) that hire out gear, plus have studio space. There gear selection is much better, but it's only Canon They have 1D (not MKII) and quite a few lenses to chose from, 300 F2.8 IS, 500MM F4 IS and a few others iirc. Not much on the Nikon front though.

Not sure. The atmosphere is better watching it at the track but you see more of the action watching it on tv. Luckily I like watching the bikes.

Yes, I agree. My wife has the same view and I'm lucky she likes watching them too. Friday and Saturday down the track and Sunday in front of the TV for me. Well, depending how I go taking pictures. We'll see.

kipper wrote:Kayell only hire out pos lenses, stuff that dates back to the stone age. They also charge an arm and a leg for it imho.

There is a place that starts with B that I can't remember the name of in Melbourne (also in Sydney) that hire out gear, plus have studio space. There gear selection is much better, but it's only Canon They have 1D (not MKII) and quite a few lenses to chose from, 300 F2.8 IS, 500MM F4 IS and a few others iirc. Not much on the Nikon front though.

You could be right there, Kipper. Is this the place you're thinking of? http://www.baltronics.com.au/
May need to ring around, but I'm sure It would be pretty pricey especially when I'd need it for the whole weekend and a week day.

Nicole, my wife told me to tell you she loves your Website! Me too! Great nature and animal shots you've taken.

Thanks! Glad you liked them.

Yes Baltronics is the place and I found their equipment was sort of more upto date even though it was Canon. Kayell seemed a bit too dated for my liking.

i thought kayell had a 300 nikon for rent at 99$ or something like that.
you might want to hire a tc just in case