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Borrowlenses.com
#1
Posted 07 November 2014 - 11:28 AM
#3
Posted 07 November 2014 - 08:06 PM
I've rented from Borrowlenses and had a great experience. I also like LensProToGo.com…in fact I might prefer them just because they called to chat the first time I rented from them. It seemed very personal even though I know they were calling to make sure I was legit. The prices between the two are almost identical once you figure in shipping--Lensprotogo includes shipping in their prices so there's no surprise when you check out like there is with Borrowlenses. I've used them both for long-term rentals, and I use a couple local shops for short-term needs. I should say I *used* local shops--I've sworn off renting for the time being. I checked out my rental history with one of the local shops and discovered that I have spent more than I thought--enough that I could have had a nice chunk to put toward buying one of the lenses that I keep renting. :/
All that being said, I look forward to finding out how you like the 750. I was thinking that my next upgrade would be an 810, but that 750 looks pretty good. (And then there's TBonz who upgraded to a D4--sheesh!)
#4
Posted 08 November 2014 - 12:33 PM
#5
Posted 08 November 2014 - 02:44 PM
Well, that is until I fall in love with what I rented and end up buying a new copy.
But being able to try before I buy is an invaluable service, especially since there are no more local camera shops here any longer.
#6
Posted 08 November 2014 - 05:07 PM
The (second) D4 or D4s is currently on the back burner with the expense of relocation, but we aren't throwing it in the freezer - just letting it simmer until after we get settled. The only remaining local camera shop actually offered me a pretty good deal to sell / trade him my D7000 and my two D600 bodies all with motor bases and my one DX lens (18-135). I probably could have grabbed the D750 with motor base for very little money...Definitely not enough to grab a D4 or D4s...No biggie anyway as I don't want to do anything until after things settle down...
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#7
Posted 12 November 2014 - 11:51 AM
#8
Posted 12 November 2014 - 06:26 PM
No need to apologize--the 810 shots will be just as interesting…maybe even more so since that is perhaps my next camera. Though I may stick with my lowly 600 for a couple more years so I can continue collecting lenses.
#10
Posted 13 November 2014 - 03:12 PM
Just FYI for those might be following this thread or interested in renting--just got an email from LensProToGo offering 25% off for a Thanksgiving rental. Here's the text they sent:
25% Off Any 7 Day Order Delivered On 11.24.14
To kick off the holiday season, we wanted to say "Thanks!" by offering a special discount over Thanksgiving weekend!
Place a 7 day rental (or longer) with the delivery date set to
November 24, 2014 and take 25% off your order using the code GIVING.
If you don't need the gear for a week or need it sooner, take 10% off* your order using the code SHARING. Expires 11.25.14.