Pentax Equipment Rental Network?

[the mac 13]

I propose that we set up a network where members loan/rent out their Pentax equipment, young and old, so that we can share equipment with each other, since Pentax is quite a small group here.

This would also be good to those who are considering Pentax if they are looking for a new system or something like that.

What do you think?

[longko]

Originally Posted by the mac 13 I propose that we set up a network where members loan/rent out their Pentax equipment, young and old, so that we can share equipment with each other, since Pentax is quite a small group here. This would also be good to those who are considering Pentax if they are looking for a new system or something like that. What do you think?

IMHO it's not advisable, cause a lot of complications may arise. Some lenses and equipment aren't cheap. For me I don't mind lending certain lenses to Nomoney & night86mare cause I'd seen them and I trust them to an extent. Because Pentax group is small it makes certain old */limited lenses more precious. Not something you can get easily.

[the mac 13]

Well for a start,I don't expect to see a Pentax 300mm F2.8 or anything similar in the list. But thanks for the suggestion, would love to see more imput.

[slacker]

It will be nice but like what longko said... complications is a pain when coming to unexpected issues...
Frankly speaking, i almost wanted to post a thread to rent 1-2 lenses for my kukup trip which was just over but the fear of spoilting something and having to answer the owners stop my thought...

[NoMoney]

In my view, I feel that maybe we are more familiar with each other and after the trust is being built up, things can goes well. Really happy longko trusted me when he offer to lend me some lenses to test with.

[longko]

Originally Posted by slacker It will be nice but like what longko said... complications is a pain when coming to unexpected issues... Frankly speaking, i almost wanted to post a thread to rent 1-2 lenses for my kukup trip which was just over but the fear of spoilting something and having to answer the owners stop my thought...

Sorry when you ask about the 28mm I had to turn down. Haven't play enough I forgot to offer the Sears 135mm All these manual lens I don't really mind lending out if it's ppl I know. But >$300, need consider liao.

[the mac 13]

Just wondering: If trust is really a big problem, then how do people in Services Offered / Wanted do it?

[NoMoney]

Erm... Sorry if there is any misunderstanding in my comment. What I mean is that perhaps right now I are not doing any business. Therefore, I do not have any risk profile in my mind. So if I know "you" (friend) better then I will at least trust "you" and rent/lend it to "you" in a peace of mind.

Just my view. Others may not agree to it.

[longko]

Originally Posted by the mac 13 Just wondering: If trust is really a big problem, then how do people in Services Offered / Wanted do it?

Just my worthles 2cents. Canon & Nikon is a big market, and their lenses are more expensive but easier to get replacement than Pentax. Most people who rent out lenses are also people who runs a studio. I'd yet heard of a studio using Pentax DSLR. I don't think people who can afford all limited lenses or * lenses need extra income by risking their collection. DA prices are pretty much affordable, mostly below $800.

[slacker]

Originally Posted by longko Sorry when you ask about the 28mm I had to turn down. Haven't play enough I forgot to offer the Sears 135mm All these manual lens I don't really mind lending out if it's ppl I know. But >$300, need consider liao.

Hey man.. no worries.. lol... just telling you that i have the thought of asking but i held back. Anyway, happy to shoot with my Vivitar

[creampuff]

If you have the kit 18-55mm, add the excellent 50-200mm and possibly the 16-45mm (all DA lenses), you're pretty much covered from wide-angle to tele (24mm to 300mm on 35mm film format)
Heck, even before digital SLRs, not many photographers then had lenses covering such a wide angle of view. If newcomers buy the dual lens kit, they can already shoot quite a wide range of subjects.

[night86mare]

Originally Posted by the mac 13 I propose that we set up a network where members loan/rent out their Pentax equipment, young and old, so that we can share equipment with each other, since Pentax is quite a small group here. This would also be good to those who are considering Pentax if they are looking for a new system or something like that. What do you think?

It's not a bad idea, but it is not entirely feasible. People who rent out equipment usually do it as a sideline or business, and they earn $ from it.

Friendly loans are ok, definitely. I would not mind lending my equipment to someone whom I know I can trust to take good care of it. But some new guy that I've never seen before? Heck, I would not just be worried about whether it'd be returned in one good piece, but whether I might even get it back at all!

In any case, to attract people to Pentax, take good photos, show them that Pentax is as good as , or can be better than other brands out there! =) That'd be a lot more attractive than the prospect of a large pool of shared lenses, hee hee.

[fengwei]

It's hard to setup a Pentax equipment rental network due to the super low user base.

A better way is, if you wanna try or borrow a lens, just post it here at the Pentax forum. Maybe some guy would let you use the lens for a couple of days to weeks Some guys (I never even saw one of them before) here have used my lenses for short oversea trips before (free of charge of course). As a matter of fact, my Sigma 1770 is traveling in India w/ another CSer right now

[the mac 13]

Ok, so it is better to follow FengWei's suggestion I guess. Case Closed.