You've booked your next dream holiday, planned your itinerary, and can't wait to get on the ground and shoot some stunning travel photography. But before you hit the road - should you bring your own camera, or rent some new gear instead?
A lot of people don't realise, but renting camera gear for travel has a whole range of great advantages. From accessing the best quality camera gear to enjoying easier, lighter travel, here are 5 reasons why renting travel camera gear is a smart option that's both affordable and convenient.
1. You get a better kit for cheaper
From flights, to food, to accommodation, travelling can be expensive - so if you've just paid for a holiday, chances are your cash flow may be running low. Don't damage your chances of capturing once-in-a-lifetime travel photos by taking your 10-year-old point-and-shoot on your trip.
Renting helps you put together a suitable kit in a more cost-effective way, with access to the latest and greatest gear on the market - so you can feel confident knowing you've got the best camera or lens for the trip, while still having cash to splash on your holiday!
2. You can rent more travel-friendly gear
Certain gear is generally considered more suitable for travel, and can make your trip a much more pleasant, easy experience. Smaller, lighter cameras - like a compact mirrorless camera - will save you lugging heavy gear around on your holiday, while a camera with a bigger zoom will help you capture the faraway wildlife, architecture or landscape shots that you spot along the way. If you wouldn't usually use this type of gear, renting allows you to do so while travelling and then go back to your standard kit once you return home.
Ted's Top Picks:
With their DSLR-like quality in a lightweight form, mirrorless cameras are becoming more and more popular for travel photography.
- Fujifilm X-T30
- Olympus E-M5 Mark III
- Canon EOS M6 Mark II
- Sony A6600
3. You can rent specialty lenses
Camera lenses are perhaps even more essential to the quality of your photography than cameras - and can actually help improve your skills.
Renting lets you try out big-ticket items and specialist lenses, like tilt-shift and fisheye lenses, without breaking the bank. Being able to mount a new lens to your existing body, that you may not typically use in your everyday life, is a great way to experiment, push your skills and try before you buy.
Ted's Top Picks:
For travel, all-in-one zoom lenses that cover a broad range of subjects in a portable package are in high demand. However, we like to encourage creativity - consider a left of field choice, such as a fisheye lens to help capture some dramatic landscape images of your destination.
- Tamron 18-400mm VC
- Sony E-Mount 18-200mm
- Fuji XF 18-135mm WR
- Canon 8-15mm f4L Fisheye
4. You can leave your own gear safely at home
Renting out camera gear is particularly useful for professional photographers, allowing you to leave your expensive camera gear safely at home and instead rely on your rented kit while on the road. This lowers the risk of losing or damaging the gear that you use for work or in your daily life, and takes some of the stress out of your trip.
5. You can add some travel accessories to your rental agreement
Once again, renting gives you the opportunity to use items that you might not need on a daily basis - and this extends to accessories! Some key accessories that you'll likely want to add to your rental agreement include a camera bag that matches your new kit and keeps it safe - like the Crumpler Proper Roady Bag - or a travel tripod to help you get some steady landscape shots or timelapse videos!
Ted's Top Picks:
- Manfrotto Befree Advanced Travel tripod
- Mindshift Photocross 10 sling Carbon
- Lowepro Flipside 200AW II backpack
The perfect travel companion
With so many benefits to be gained from renting your gear for travelling, why not book a camera or lens for your next photography adventure? Make the most of your trip and come home with a collection of top quality photographs - and memories! For gear inspiration, take a look at our guide on How to Choose the Best Lens and the Best Digital Cameras for Photography.
At Ted's, we've partnered with Studio19 so you can rent the best gear at the best prices. With low monthly payments and maintenance and repairs included, our rental plan has given well over 250,000 happy customers access to some of the best gear on the market.
For more information, check out our rental page or visit your local Ted's Cameras store for advice!
How to Rent a Camera for Your Trip in Australia
Ready to rent a camera for your trip? It's simpler than you think. Ted's Cameras offers online camera rental across Australia, with flexible hire periods that align perfectly with your travel dates. Simply browse the range, select your gear, choose your rental window — whether it's a weekend escape or a month-long adventure — and have it delivered to your door or collected in-store. Return it when you're back, no fuss. Renting means no long-term commitment, no depreciation, and no gear sitting unused in a cupboard between holidays. Whether you're heading interstate or overseas, renting a camera for your trip is the smart, flexible way to travel and shoot.
Camera Rental in Perth & Across Australia
Looking for camera rental in Perth? Ted's Cameras services photographers right across Australia, including Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and beyond. Whether you're heading off on a Rottnest Island shoot, a Kimberley road trip, or an international flight out of Perth Airport, we can get the right gear to you before you leave. Our rental inventory includes DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, telephoto lenses, wide-angle primes, and travel-friendly accessories — all available for short or extended hire periods. No matter where you're based in Australia, renting locally through Ted's means you get quality gear, fast delivery, and local support when you need it most.
Popular Travel Cameras Available to Rent — Including the Fujifilm X100VI
One of the most sought-after travel cameras right now is the Fujifilm X100VI — compact, stylish, and packed with a 40MP sensor and in-body image stabilisation. If you've searched 'Fujifilm X100VI rental near me', Ted's Cameras has you covered. Rather than spending $2,499+ to own one, rent it for your holiday and experience it risk-free. Alongside the X100VI, our rental range includes popular travel options like the Sony A7C II, Fujifilm X-S20, and a wide selection of compact zoom lenses. Renting lets you try premium travel cameras before committing to a purchase — or simply enjoy the best gear for one great trip.
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