• Pick-up and drop-off are handled by the renter. You’ll choose times during checkout, and they’ll appear in your rental contract.

• Need delivery? We can bring the equipment to you for an additional fee.

• If you need a time outside our standard options, just reserve your gear and contact us — we’ll do our best to accommodate (additional charges may apply).

Returns

• Unless arranged otherwise, rentals must be returned by the end of business on the last day.

• Business hours:

  • Mon–Fri: 9 AM – 7 PM

  • Sat: 9 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Sun: 11 AM – 5:00 PM

Late Fees

• Late returns are subject to additional charges, which may be deducted from your deposit.

Update on: Sept 13, 2025

• Pick-up and drop-off are the renter’s responsibility. The times will be selected at checkout and specified on the rental contract. For an extra cost you can get the equipment delivered. If you require a pick-up or drop-off time outside of the times available, we recommend making the reservation to reserve the equipment and then contacting Maritime Lens & Equipment Rentals to discuss; charges may apply.

  If not specified, the return time for lenses will be no later than the close of business on the last day of the rental UNLESS PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE.
  Monday – Friday 9 AM – 7PM
  Saturday 9AM – 5:00PM
  Sunday 11AM – 5:00 PM
  If rental is not returned by close of business a late fee is withheld from the deposit. The remainder of the deposit will be returned to the Renter.

• 48+ hours before rental: No charge

• 24–48 hours before rental: 50% of total rental fee

• Less than 24 hours before rental: 100% of total rental fee (regardless of rental duration)

Updated on: Sept 13, 2025

The drop-off time is specified in the rental contract.

• Rentals returned past the specified time will incur a late fee of One additional rental day per day.

• This fee will be deducted from the damage deposit and is intended to offset lost business.

• No exceptions.

Updated on: Sept 13, 2025

For orders with a total replacement value exceeding $1,000, we require proof of insurance stating that Maritime Lens and Equipment Rental Ltd. will be reimbursed for the full replacement cost of the item.

If your rental exceeds two weeks, insurance will be required regardless of the item’s value. Alternatively, the insurance requirement may be waived only if the full replacement value is left as a deposit. we require that you obtain independent short-term rental insurance. In some cases, even if your order is below this threshold, we may still request independent insurance based on the nature of the equipment or project.

We will need a Certificate of Insurance (COI) covering rented production equipment for at least the full replacement value of the items on your order. The certificate must name Maritime Lens and Equipment Rental as an additional loss payee.

Short-term equipment rental insurance can be purchased through third-party providers such as:

• Photography insurance:
  https://photographer.frontrowinsurance.com/

• Film/video equipment insurance:
  https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com

• Short shoot insurance:
  https://shortshoot.frontrowinsurance.com/

Please note that MLER has no affiliation with any insurance providers, and we encourage you to do your research before purchasing coverage.

If you have your own insurance, we’re happy to accept that—just be sure your policy specifically covers rented equipment and that you can provide proof.

Please understand that, due to the nature of our business, we cannot wait for insurance companies to process claims or payments. In the event of damage or loss, we will work directly with the renter to settle any financial obligations immediately.

We enforce these requirements because high-value equipment is often at risk of theft or loss on busy sets, and the potential cost of replacement can be more than most people can cover out of pocket. Insurance provides peace of mind for both parties and helps ensure that everyone is protected.

Update on: Sept 13, 2025

No need to worry about cleaning the equipment—please leave all maintenance to us!

Updated on: Sept 13,2025

Damage Deposit & Fees

• A damage deposit of 50% of the retail value of the lens and cameras is required at pickup.

• Standard deposits for lens and cameras are $500, or $1,000, depending on the model.

• Deposits must be paid at the time of pickup.

• Insurance may be waived if a deposit equal to the full replacement value of the lens is provided..

Replacement Costs for Lost Items

• Lost lens end caps: $20.00

• Lost lens caps: $35.00 (specialty caps, e.g., Nikon 400mm f/2.8, approx. $250 USD)

• Lost lens hoods: replacement cost + taxes + shipping

Responsibility for Damage or Loss

• Customers are responsible for all loss and damage to rental lenses while in their care.

• If damage occurs, please contact us immediately.

• All repairs must be performed by our service team; do not take rental lenses to outside repair centers.

• In the event a rental lens is lost or stolen, the customer is responsible for the full replacement cost.

• We strongly recommend contacting your insurance provider to confirm coverage for rented equipment.

Update on: Sept 13, 2025

Request
Our rental inventory is curated based on demand, focusing on the most popular equipment and brands. If there’s a piece of gear you’d like us to add, let us know! If it meets sufficient demand, we’ll add it to our inventory.

Updated on: Sept 13, 2025

Yes, we are looking at adding more Canon, Nikon, and Sony lenses to our line up. Also, looking at adding third parties lenses such as Sigma, Tokina and Samyang.

We have Sony bodies for rent. We will be adding Canon bodies and Nikons to the mix. Stay tuned!

Yes! As we grow and expand our rental equipment we will be looking at tripods, dollies, stabilizers such as the DJI Ronin M, camera lens adapters, a shoulder mounted video rig for DSLR and small video cameras, lights and strobes, and anything that is requested on a regular basis. Our aim is to create a one stop shop for photographic and video equipment for both amateurs and professionals alike!

You can schedule your rental online anytime.