Lending your equipment

[CreativeSet]

Do you have people who come to you to borrow a camera lens, tripod or camera, and so on? I don't usually lend my equipment unless to photographers I trust. There's the usual risk of equipment getting damaged while in use by others. How do you handle such scenarios?

 

[Portrait]

It is risky to lend photographic equipment since they are delicate and need handling with care. I only borrow from photographers known to me, only when the need arises. How do rental companies deal with such situations?

 

[Pixels]

I always say that you should lend what you are willing to lose. Photography equipment is fragile, and not everyone will be as careful as yourself. I only make exceptions for people well known to me.

 

[Kuki]

I have a rule when it comes to this. I never lend my equipment and I never borrow other people's tools either. It's just too risky and really expensive.

 

[Plankton]

I'll be picky about what to lend and only to the people I trust. It's hard to suddenly lose a piece of equipment especially when a project is coming up.

 

[Editor]

I have a rule when it comes to this. I never lend my equipment and I never borrow other people's tools either. It's just too risky and really expensive.

I also don't believe in borrowing or lending equipment. It is better to purchase and keep your own, however long it takes. I often wonder how rental companies cover this risk?

 

[Rachel]

I have allowed people to borrow from the past. It hasn't bitten me in the behind either. I usually put a time limit on it though. I've had people loan to me too.

 

[CreativeSet]

I think it is better if a photographer is self-reliant. I only borrow from people known to me and who are dependable too. However long it takes, target to have the most basic equipment in your possession.

 

[Markshot 12]

Cameras are like spouses. If you can't keep your own, you can't borrow mine. LOL

But seriously, that is a big no from me. My equipment is not for sale or lend.