The Nikon SB-900 offers exceptional high-speed, high-power operation combined with an extended zoom range. It incorporates a moving diffuser and light source that can zoom from 17mm to 200mm in just 1.2 seconds while maintaining an even light distribution. The versatile new flash provides a choice of three illumination patterns (centre-weighted/standard/even) that can be selected to suit a particular subject.
It is perfectly adapted to both DX and FX formats, and will automatically select the appropriate light distribution pattern according to the sensor format of the camera to which it is attached. The SB-900 also automatically detects the fitting of fluorescent or incandescent colour filters, instructing the camera to switch to the appropriate white balance setting. 
Designed for today’s high speed digital image capture, the SB-900 handles repeated firing at high power with an improved booster circuit for high-speed recycling and includes a built-in thermal sensing system that protects the unit against overheating.
It is fully compatible with the other Speedlights and accessories of the acclaimed Nikon Creative Lighting System and can be easily incorporated into multiple-flash lighting set-ups. Bounce flash capability is provided through a head that can be tilted up by 90º and down by 11º and rotated horizontally through 180º, making the SB-900 an essential accessory that opens up many creative opportunities to the photographer.
Hire includes case and instruction manual.

Can be posted to UK mainland areas £12.
Requires 4 x AA batteries (not included)


Minolta Flash Meter VI  (Minimum 2 days rental).
The Flash Meter VI newly incorporates a spot meter function into a top end model of the MINOLTA range which has earned a reputation for excellence.
The MINOLTA FLASH METER series has earned the support of professional and amateur photographers as multifunctional tools for professional use. The Flash Meter VI features a compact and stylish design using a dioptric system and newly incorporates a high performance spot meter function in addition to the conventional analyse function, brightness difference function, exposure calculation function and other functions. Furthermore, the large size LCD can display a film latitude together with a measured value, enabling users to simulate how the subject is reproduced on the film instantaneously, while displaying the incident light measurement result and reflected light measurement result (spot meter reading) simultaneously.
Power source: Single AA alkaline dry cell (Not included)
Standard included accessories: Spherical Receptor, Neck strap, Case, Operating Manual .

I can post the meter to UK mainland addresses, fully insured, next day delivery for £12.

The Nikkor 300mm has an exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor that enables ultra high-speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful super-quiet operation. Two ED elements reduce chromatic aberrations that provide excellent optical performance. Even at maximum aperture. The Internal Focusing design provides smoother focusing and great body balance. Other features include: M/A mode enables instant switching from auto focus to manual with virtually no time lag even during AF servo operation No power consumption during manual focus operation AF performance enhanced with Focus Range Limiter Focuses as close as 4.8 (1.45m). Nikon D-type design provides precise distance information for flash and ambient light exposure processes High-performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating offers excellent colour reproduction and minimises ghost and flare Detachable tripod mounting collar provided. Filter attachment does not rotate with focusing.
Includes built in lens hood.
Fitted with Skylight filter and lens cap.
Supplied in protective bag.
I can post the lens to UK mainland addresses, fully insured, next day delivery for £15.

Nikon Zoom-Nikkor series VR AF-S Telephoto, Zoom lens with an aperture of f/2.8 is compatible with Nikon Digital SLR cameras. This Nikon lens is capable of being used with Manual, Auto focus. It contains 5 elements in 15 groups and features a focal length of 200 mm. The lens is compatible with 77 mm filters. It has 8.64 cm diameter, 20.57 cm length and weighs 1470 g.

Key Features
	•	Lens Type Telephoto,Zoom 
	•	Compatible Camera Type Digital SLR 
	•	Compatible Camera Brand Nikon 
	•	Focus Type Auto & Manual 
	•	Max Aperture f/2.8 
Technical Features
	•	Lens Construction 5 Elements in 15 Groups 
	•	Focal Length Zoom 
	•	Min Aperture f/22 
	•	View Angle 12 - 34 Degrees 
	•	Filter Size 77 mm 
	•	Minimum Focusing Distance 140 cm 
	•	Number of Diaphragm Blades 9 Blades 
Dimensions
	•	Diameter 8.7 cm 
	•	Length 21.5 cm 
	•	Weight 1470 g 
Miscellaneous
	•	Zoom Adjustment Zoom 
	•	Additional Features Image VR Stabilization 

Fitted with Skylight filter and lens cap.

Supplied in protective bag.

I can post the lens to UK mainland addresses, fully insured, next day delivery for £15.


The 294 carbon tripod is built to be transportable without compromising on stability. It uses carbon tubing: an innovative composite tube derived from Manfrotto’s experience in professional supports with optimized fibre angles that provide consistent advantages over aluminium tubing in terms of rigidity, lightness and stability. 294 tripod legs use a 3-section construction with larger diameter carbon tubing than the 293 models, in order to maximize camera stability and minimize vibration, ideal for zoom lenses. Durable tension-adjustable aluminium leg locks can be tightened. Two-position leg angle settings make low-angle shooting possible, while a rapid centre column adds flexibility and extends the min-max height range. The disk at the top of the centre column is compatible with any Manfrotto head.
The tripod includes a  Manfrotto 494 Mini Ball Head complete with a RC2 QR Plate. This is a ball head that's perfect for  cameras (maximum load 8.82 lb). It's got a quick-release plate, a friction control knob that allows micro movements without engaging the head-locking mechanism, and a locking mechanism that will lock the head in both the +90°/-90° tilt position and the 360° panning position.

The camera mount thread size is 1/4"



Set of Lee Filters including carrying case.

Filters offer photographers and film makers a huge spectrum of creative possibilities.
Lee Filters are the top of the range of filters. 
Incredible quality hand made filters.
This set of Lee Filters includes the following:

- The Big Stopper
A glass filter that reduces exposure by approximately 10 stops.
Size: 100mm. x 100mm.
Complete with metal storage box

-The Little Stopper
A glass filter that reduces exposure by approximately 6 stops.
Size: 100mm. x 100mm.
Complete with metal storage box

-ND.9 Soft graduated filter
Reduces exposure by 3 stops  without affecting colour balance.
Size: 150mm. x 100mm.
Complete with storage pouch

-ND.9 Hard graduated filter
Reduces exposure by 3 stops  without affecting colour balance.
Size: 150mm. x 100mm.
Complete with storage pouch

-Filter holder
Takes standard 100mm filters, and can be constructed to take up to four filters at any one time. It clips onto the adaptor ring which, in turn, screws onto your camera’s lens.

-86mm Adaptor Ring
For lenses with a 86mm thread. Screws onto the lens.
(Included with filter holder)

-77mm Adaptor Ring
For lenses with a 77mm thread. Screws onto the lens.
(Included with filter holder)

The Kit is packed within a Lowpro soft carrying case.

For further information regarding Lee filters - look on the Lee Filter web site as follows: http://www.leefilters.com/index.php/camera

Hasselblad Carl Zeiss Distagon 40mm f4 CFE T* FLE Wide angle lens.

This lens will fit any of the medium format camera bodies in the Hasselblad system, from the early 500 V-series to the 200 & 2000 focal plane shutter bodies. This amazing rare wide angle lens is for the 500 as well as the 200 series camera models for which it is equipped with databus connections. The Planar design ensures great colour correction, flat image plane and low distortion. The wide aperture facilitates photography in poor light. A lens suited for almost any task in general photography.

For: Hasselblad 500C/M, 501CM, 500ELM, 555ELD, 553ELX, 503CW, 503CX, 201F, 202FA, 203FE, 205FCC, 205TCC, 2000FCW, FlexBody.

The lens is fitted with a Hasselblad 93/40 uv filter.

It comes with a Hasselblad leather protective soft pouch.


Hasselblad 250mm. Tele-Tessar f/4 T* Telephoto Lens

This is an optically true telephoto lens with a physical length shorter than than true actual focal length. Exceptionally wide aperture for a lens of this focal length. The lens has the Hasselblad T coating.

It is suitable not only for long-range photography and portraiture but also, owing to it’s relatively high initial aperture, for press, sports and stage photography.

This lens is suitable for use with Hasselblad cameras with a focal plane shutter such as the 2000FCW, 203FE, 205TCC and 205FCC.

The lens does not contain an integral shutter mechanism as it uses the camera body focal plane shutter for speed settings.

The lens comes fitted with a 70mm. Hasselblad UV filter, lens hood and rear lens cap.

Hasselblad 150mm f/2.8 Zeiss Sonnar FE T* tele-photo lens.

An excellent lens for portraiture, sports, stage and long distance photography, the lens is of compact design without shutter. The short distance between film plane and exit pupil (30% shorter than focal length) eliminates vignetting of corner light rays thereby producing exceptional corner illumination on the film. 5 elements in 4 components.
This lens is suitable for use with Hasselblad cameras with a focal plane shutter such as the 2000FCW, 203FE, 205TCC and 205FCC.

The lens does not contain an integral shutter mechanism as it uses the camera body focal plane shutter for speed settings.

The lens comes fitted with a 70mm. Hasselblad UV filter, lens hood and rear lens cap.

Professional lens shade for Hasselblad Camera Lenses (Minimum rental 2 days)

The professional lens shade is designed as bellows which can be extended up to 100mm. to suit the lens used. The shade is attached to the front of the lens with a lens mounting ring. The mounting ring included with the shade is a 70mm. diameter ring which fits the following lenses in my rental series:

250mm. Tele-Tessar f/4 Telephoto 
150mm. Sonnar f/2.8 Telephoto

It will fit any Hasselblad lens with a 70mm. filter.
The slot for gelatine filters (if used) is in the lens mounting ring.

The shade is locked onto the ring with knurled screws. 

The bellows length is changed  by depressing the knurled grips on the side of the rail.

A metal mask is included for longer lenses (if required for 500mm. lens) and fits on the front of the shade.

Hasselblad 80mm. f/2.8 Planar lens

Standard lens for the Hasselblad v-Series camera body and will fit all the 200 and 500 series .

With 7 lens elements in 6 components, this is the workhorse of the Hasselblad range, giving superb performance at all apertures. It includes an integral shutter but can also be used with the Hasselblad focal plane shutter bodies such as the 2003FCW, 203FC and 205FC.

Includes a 60mm. Hasselblad UV filter.

Complete with lens hood and front and rear lens caps.


The 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S Nikkor is an F-mount zoom lens manufactured and sold by Nikon. For 35mm format cameras, this lens covers a wide-angle range, and is well known as a photojournalists' lens. For Nikon DX format cameras, this lens covers a wide-to-normal range.
It is generally considered to be one of the finest zoom lenses ever produced, comparing favourably with many wide-angle prime Nikkor lenses. In 2006  the lens was ranked in 4th place among all Nikkor's both prime and zoom, and in first place among all zoom lenses by any manufacturer.
My AF-S Zoom-NIKKOR 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED Lens from Nikon is an ultra-wide-angle rectilinear zoom lens with a range of professional-level features that yield overall superior performance. In addition to providing close-focus distance of 10.8" throughout the entire zoom range, the lens also features a fast constant maximum aperture of f/2.8. It is an effective lens for architecture photography, photojournalism, documentary and general photographic applications.
A fast internal focus system does not extend the lens while focusing and the Silent Wave autofocus motor provides smooth and near silent autofocus which is especially important if shooting video. Manual focus override allows for precise control of focus even in AF mode.

Fitted with Skylight filter and lens cap. Supplied in protective case. 
I can post the lens to UK mainland addresses, fully insured, next day delivery for £15. It is the borrowers responsibility to return the lens fully insured, next day delivery.

50mm wide-aperture standard lens with high-quality optics and Nikon’s exclusive Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for whisper-quiet operation. Features a large maximum aperture of f/1.4 that ensures a bright viewfinder image, and is ideal for low-light shooting situations or when a shallow depth of field is desired.

	◦	Focal length 50mm 
	◦	Maximum aperture f/1.4 
	◦	Minimum aperture f/16 
	◦	Lens construction 8 elements in 7 groups 
	◦	Angle of view 46° 
	◦	Minimum focus distance 0.45 m/1.5 ft. 
	◦	Maximum reproduction ratio 0.15x 
	◦	No. of diaphragm blades 9 (rounded) 
	◦	Filter attachment size 58mm 
	◦	Diameter x length (extension from lens mount) Approx. 73.5 × 54 mm/2.9 x 2.1 in 
	◦	Weight Approx. 280 g/9.9 oz. 
	◦	Supplied accessories 58mm snap-on front lens cap LC-58, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet hood HB-47, Flexible lens pouch CL-1013
Fitted with UV filter and lens cap. Supplied in protective case. 

I can post the lens to UK mainland addresses, fully insured, next day delivery for £15. It is the borrowers responsibility to return the lens fully insured, next day delivery.


Fantastic rental. John was really communicative and helpful, the lens was exactly as described and a great piece of kit. John even contacted me to make sure I didn't try to return the item in the treacherous weather we've been having - would absolutely recommend.

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