Great place to rent gear! The process was easy to do online to pick what I needed. It was ready within an hour. Went and picked it up. The building is nice and clean. I returned the lens back a few days earlier just because I wasn't going to be able to bring it back on the due date, and they refunded for the days I'm not using it for, so that was really cool. I was expecting to eat the cost! I definitely will be renting from them again. read more

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I have two Sony E mount cameras. However, the cost of lenses beyond my two small zoom lenses is prohibitive. So now, when I plan to travel somewhere I will rent lenses (sometimes cameras, too) from Aperturent. To pack light, so I don't pay airline baggage fees, I rent the 24-240 Sony zoom lens. So I don't have to take the 20-70 and 70-300 lenses (which take up bag space) with me. I can slide my 'personal item' (small bag) under the seat in front of me. Yes, renting the lens can be cheaper than paying a baggage fee in both directions. When I want to photograph planes or bird, I rent the Sony 200-600 (a heavy beast of a lens). You must rent for a minimum of three days. But since they don't charge for the weekend, I can pick up a rental late Wednesday and keep it until Monday close of business (thus getting five days for the cost of three). Here are some Toronto Canada photos I took with the rented 24-240 lens. read more

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Above and beyond they are very helpfull if you have a trouble. I rented the Canon 7D mark II to tether shoot to the capture one. I wanted to make sure it tethered to my computer before I walk out with my rental. There I had a trouble connecting the camera to the software. They tried very hard to figure out why and took some time to trouble shoot with me which I really appreciate, in the end it turned out my version of capture one was a version too old to cennect to the camera. Needed the upgrade on my software. I do appreciate extra miles that they put it in to problem solve. read more

I have nothing it hood things to say about Aperturent. Huge selection, plenty of things in stock to get me through every project. I have rented from them about once per month for about 4 years. Always great customer service. Thanks! read more

Amazing service! I will definitely use them again for any type of event . Everything was packed up nice and neatly. read more

Aperturent - Photography Stores & Services Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

New to town, looking for a new camera shop. Walked into this place and the guy at the front desk made me feel like an idiot for asking questions. Probably won't be doing business with them. read more

You should know: Next to McDonalds, across the street from Dunkin Donuts. At intersection of Roswell Rd and Sandy Springs Place in a building that says Signature Bank. I may not be an instruction-reader or recipe-follower, but I always map out where I'm going if I have the slightest insecurity about the best way to get there. That being said: I was not sure where this place was. It was not obvious and there's no sign that I could see stating Aperturent or the number of the address. It's in a big building that says Signature Bank on it, and it's on the 5th floor. Look at the photo of the building here on Yelp (I uploaded a pic, too) before you go, and you'll have an easier time finding it. What a cool service. I am totally into the concept of renting photo/video equipment now. I'm converted!! How did I get here? I participated in the Ridiculous Obstacle Course 5k for the first time, and I thought filming the experience with a Go Pro would motivate me to do better "for the camera." :) I decided this on Friday evening, though, the night before the run, so I wasn't sure what I'd be able to make happen. I turned to my friends online, and got a few rental suggestions. A pro photographer friend recommended Aperturent. I checked out the website and prices, and already was impressed because #1 it was cheaper than the one other website I looked at AND #2 they are open on Saturday mornings. Score! I picked out what I wanted to use: the Go Pro HD HERO 2 and the Chest Mount Harness. I picked out what time I wanted to pick up - 10:30am on Saturday. I ended up getting there closer to 10am, but it was no problem. READ: The one piece of important ADVICE I can give you is this.. DON'T ASSUME they know why you're renting this equipment, and that you know what you're doing (if you don't.) I asked if it was pretty easy to put together and wear, which led to them asking me a few questions including "Do you have an SD card?" To which, I said, Nope! So I added that onto my rental. It would not have been fun to get to the race and realize I had nothing to record the video - I didn't even think about it! Then I asked them about the battery and told them I was hoping it'd last about an hour. They said the normal battery would not really last that long, so they upgraded my battery power (no charge) and because of that, put a new back on the case - which made it water proof... which I thought I already had covered. Anyway, I had this from Sat AM to Tuesday (return by 5:30 close time) which was actually 4 days because they're closed on Sunday.. but it's a 3-day rental, and I only paid about $50 after tax. I thought it was a really good deal considering what I used it for, and the fun I had. $50 to rent the following for 3 days: GoPro Chest Mount Harness - $8.10 GoPro HD HERO 2 with Insurance - $20.70 Lexar 32GB 400X UHS-I SD Card - $18.00 GoPro Battery BacPac - No charge Great company.. I would definitely recommend them.. and I'm looking forward to using them again! read more

Aperturent - Atlanta location, in a building that says Signature Bank at the top. Says Northside Tower over the doors. - Photography Stores & Services Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Great renting experience! Staff was nice & the equipment was good and in good condition

I have rented twice from Aperturent and they are perfect! I needed a telephoto for my trip, and the lens they supplied was excellent. Their rates are very comfortable for photographers, and their expansive catalogue of lenses will suit anyone's needs. Whether you want to try a different lens for a few days or need a certain lens for a trip, Aperturent has you covered. read more

I was needing a second camera for my short film and few stuff more, when I contacted them, they did everything really fast to get to me what I was needing for my project. Thank you! read more

The Aperturent team is incredible. I spoke with Conner and his customer service, helpful advice of breaking down the pros and cons of each piece of equipment I was interested in, and just how kind he was truly made the experience great! I had no hesitation to order from Aperturent! You also cannot beat these rental prices! I am so excited for my camera to come in so I can see how amazing the new R6 really is! read more

FedEx lost a bunch of light stands, modifiers, and backdrop equipment for a job I had in Atlanta. Aperturent was able to provide everything I needed incredibly fast at an affordable price and bent over backwards to help me get everything I needed, including meeting me at their office when it was closed. Staff were well informed, professional, and super nice. Can't recommend highly enough. read more

The staff were awesome, COVID aware, and safe (with their contactless service). They even got my rental order ready ahead of time, and they allowed me to come pick it up one day early with no extra cost. Will be going back to them again! read more

One of the very best experiences I've had with camera equipment rental. Love this place!! Awesome customer service.

Aperturent has AMAZING customer service!! Catherine Gottemaker has been answering ALL my questions! They also has great prices!! Will def be using again! read more

Have been renting with them since 2017 when I first moved to GA. So glad they exist because I wouldn't be able to do what I love without renting and exploring with different lenses. The prices are so great and it's the easiest process. I love the ease of the whole process of renting online , picking up and dropping off - always smooth and they always have what I need in stock in the time frame. Great customer service as well , the front desk people are always so nice !! read more

It takes a lot for me to give a five star rating. I don't know if I can say anything that has not already been said but when I find customer service as superb as Aperturent offer I have to say something. The prices are reasonable, customer service is great, they rent quality products, they are pretty flexible and really important, they are local which means that I am able to save on shipping time and charges. I love the fact that they don't charge a huge deposit so I am able to get what I need when I need it without putting up a bundle of cash. If anyone is looking for equipment, your search is over. read more

I have been looking for a local lens rental shop for quite some time and stumbled across Aperturent through an internet search. After subsequently following-up with Yelp reviews, I decided I'd go with them to rent a few lenses for a European trip. The details of the order do not matter, but the stellar customer service I received do matter, but that is not to say that I did not receive top of the line lenses for my Digital SLR body, because I did. Prior to renting, Carlos noticed the contents of my initial order and reached out to me to make sure I had all lens-type bases covered. I had rented a telephoto zoom and a macro lens, and he wanted to ensure that I had my wide angle lens covered. He made a suggestion and I added that lens to my original order. About two days prior to picking up my order from their Roswell Road location, Carlos contacted me to see if I wanted a higher quality telephoto lens that had recently become available. Did a little bit of quick research and opted for the premium lens. Thanks to Aperturent, I was able to rent high-quality Canon lenses and capture beautiful photographs on my most recent vacation. Professionals and amateurs-alike, when you need a rental lens company, look no further than Aperturent. read more

Aperturent makes renting camera equipment amazingly simple. Just browse online, add what you want to your cart and select when you want to pick it up (if you're lucky enough to be local that is!) Their customer service is excellent and their inventory is great. It's always expanding too, so if they don't have what you're looking for, just ask and they'll help you out. Oscar, Lili and Julie are fabulous! Once you rent from Aperturent, you won't want to go anywhere else. read more

Great place to rent any camera equipment. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The renting process is super easy and stress-free. Be sure you rent online before picking up. I didn't know that ahead of time, but that have computers in the lobby that allowed me to register to rent. And it took maybe 15 mins to process my request. Super quick and easy! Note: office is located on the 3rd floor. You will need to take an elevator. read more

Whenever I want to rent lens I try to stay local and help our local businesses. But Aperturent feels the need to charge us a arm and leg just for a few day rental. The prices online looks good until they hit you with a $700 deposit on a $600 lens for a 5 day rental! Imagine going to enterprise to rent a car and they tell you the deposit is $20k for a weekend rental. I will stick to renting lens online. You guys should be ashamed of your self. I wish I could give you guys a 0 star rating. read more

Customer Service that goes so far and above what you're used to in today's day and age it might just blow your mind (Thanks, Oscar). Quick shipment, great quality lenses at fantastic prices...these guys will see my business again FOR SURE! If I lived any closer to them, I might go broke. read more

I'm glad everyone else had great customer service with this company, but sadly I cannot say the same. I scheduled a lens pick-up for 2pm on Saturday. My mistake, I didn't realize they closed at 12:30, but no one from the company had the courtesy to let me know that they would not be there at 2. Oh, until 12:30 when they closed, I got a call. Well, thanks, it was a little late by then. If someone had told me sooner, I could have changed my plans to pick up sooner. Don't allow someone to schedule a 2 o'clock pick-up if you're not going to be there!!!! Do doctor's offices make appointments for times when they're closed? Do restaurants take reservations for times when they're closed? NO. WHY SCHEDULE MY PICK UP IF YOU'RE NOT GOING TO BE THERE?!? When I talked to them on the phone the next week the woman on the phone was incredibly rude! She was completely unapologetic and took no responsibility. I did my photo shoot without their lens & will definitely use another rental company next time. read more

I am very happy with my first experience with Aperturent. I live in Atlanta about 7 minutes away from their office. Previously I have rented from competitors online that ship to me, and the experience was fine. But finding a local place that allowed me to save money on shipping and luckily is super close is awesome. I found their selection on their website to be extensive and the prices are very fair. Perfectly in line with the competition. The website is easy to navigate with great pictures and descriptions. At about 3pm one afternoon I placed an order for a Nikon 35mm f1.4g. This is about a $1600 lens and I was able to rent it for $80 for a week. And Sunday doesn't count so it was an 8 day rental. After completing the simple online forms, I pretty quickly got an email asking for some verification documents. I just had to send a pic of my ID and my credit card. Totally fair since I am renting a $1600 piece of gear. Within 10 minutes I received an email verifying that the verification process was complete and I could get the lens anytime before 5:30p. I headed over. It was easy to find in a small office tower in Sandy Springs. Parking was plentiful. Took an elevator ride to floor three and quickly found their suite. Once I entered I was impressed with the appearance of the lobby. A lady immediately greeted me. It took all of 2 minutes for her to retrieve my order, allow me to inspect the lens, check my ID, and I was on my way. My wife dropped off the lens and had an equally easy time. I don't rent a ton of gear as I am not a pro, but when I need something for my photography passion there is zero doubt that I will go to Aperturent next. Well done and I am so glad to have a local option. Please support this local business!!! read more

Heads up, you must reserve the equipment online ahead of time. This may be a given for some, but as someone who lives in Atlanta and prefers to conduct business in person, I decided to go directly to their offices to rent a lens for my Nikon. When I got to the office, I learned that all orders must be placed online ahead of time. The young woman at the front desk offered to let me use their laptop and place my order. She then advised me that it would take a couple hours for the verification process. I suppose this is understandable, and even though I don't live in the area, I could have made arrangements to come back to the office once my order was ready. The main problem was this woman's attitude. She seemed this interested in assisting me. I was sitting across from her asking specific questions about the rentals, and she could hardly turn away from her computer to answer my questions. When she didn't answer my questions, they were basic one word responses, and sometimes she didn't even look at me WHILE she was talking to me! It's also worth mentioning that she perked right up once the Chinese food delivery man walked through the door. She was way more attentive to him. I ended up walking out without placing an order. I believe everyone deserves a second chance, so I will likely try to rent from them and again, but this experience has left an extremely bad taste in my mouth. I'll just note to place my order online ahead of time next time. The only reason I'm even going through all the trouble is because their rates are very reasonable and their catalog of equipment is extensive. read more

MICHEAL ! THANK YOU ! I'm a consistent renter with apeturent in Atlanta and you guys have went over and beyond for me. Pricing is great and your flexibility is unmatched . You guys keep business professional and personable. Keep it up ! read more

I came down to Georgia to visit and document some family history for a video archive to be stored for future gens. I looked up 5 rental facilities and decided on Aperturent because the rates were fair and we planned on going to that awesome Papadeux restaurant in that area the same day. Easy parking, service was great, not too long of a wait. I did a visual check to make sure all the accessories were there and in good shape, but when I went to use the camera I found that the autofocus doesn't work well with the zoom function anymore. So one of my scenes didn't look so hot when using those functions together. The last user must not have relayed that to the company but I made sure to do so. read more

This is my go to for camera gear rental. They have an amazing selection, their prices are great and the team that works there are friendly, knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Why mess with anonymous vendors over the internet when you can walk in and talk to people who know what they are doing? The real sign you're dealing with pros, and I've experienced this many times here, you turn up to return your gear and meet three other photographers in the elevator doing the same thing. Atlanta knows where to get their gear. read more

First time renter and it worked better than expected. Delivery was spot on-time. Return shipping was too easy. Equipment looked like new. Rented a 14mm G Master. I will rent from Aperturent again without hesitation. read more

AMAZEBALLS I love aperturent. there it is. They've come thru in a pinch (short notice rental) and Oscar and Lily have great customer service.I have referred my main freelance client to set up an account with them because they are just that easy. Ive used them every month this year for recreational and work related shoots. Gear is top notch just like their prices... pp who?? read more

**UPDATE: Apparently the Alpharetta location is no longer a pickup option :( :( :( ** Two thumbs/five stars for these guys, especially at the Alpharetta location (Photoplex Studios). Their selection is more than enough for me and their staff is way cool, way helpful at all times - when I was going to be late on returning one item due to extenuating circumstances they even waived a late fee for me with no hesitation whatsoever (which would probably never happen at a rental place in New York or LA). Oh, and the first time I used them, I used a Yelp deal - cool that they offer that from time to time. Metro Atlanta is very lucky to have Aperturent/Photoplex. read more

First time renting from Aperturent, but a very smooth and awesome experience. On time delivery, excellent quality gear and extremely easy return process. Highly recommend and would definitely go back to them for future rentals read more

When you go to the website you will be tempted to believe that "this is too easy to be true." I assure you that renting quality equipment from Aperturent is extremely easy. Just remember that there's a short verification process initially, so don't try to rent something within an hour of needing it. In addition, you must reserve your rental ONLINE prior to pick-up. These are all very simple and quick requirements that will make you smile forever if you're operating on a low budget. read more

Good prices. Great staff except for Michael (the guy with the orange hair in the front office.) He's a complete and utter asshole and should not deal with clients face to face. He has a condescending demeaning tone and I've experienced it on more than one occasion. Again everyone else is phenomenal, helpful, knowledgeable and kind. read more

While browsing the web searching for a specific lens in the Dallas Metroplex, I discovered Aperturent. After reading reviewed and exploring their webpage, and there is nothing complicated about it, I found the desired lens. The ordering process is easy. Because I live close enough, I chose to drive to pick up my equipment. It was ready and I was out of there in about 4 minutes. I'm sure there are periods of time there are multiple customers. Communication is superb and fast. All questions were answered through email and quickly. The equipment I rented was in excellent condition. I'm thoroughly satisfied with this rental transaction and am happy to say that I'll be returning in near future. read more

I rented this Tamron 24-70mm 2.8 lens as an additional and backup lens to my Canon L series lens on my Canon 7D. I am not sure what was wrong with this lens but it had a very hard time focusing. I lost a lot of shots because of that. Thank God I did not depend on this completely or I'd be preparing for lawsuit from my client. read more

I've rented from Aperturent several times now and I have to say they have phenomenal service! They can answer all my questions and are so helpful!! read more

These guys are great! Always super helpful when I need to rent gear and genuinely care about the condition of the gear they rent out. It's very quick and easy to rent online from them and pickup on location. They have a wide selection of products and I often test new lenses and bodies from them before buying. Highly recommend! read more

I have been a customer of Aperturent's for the past two years. I love the simplified process of online ordering and the excellent customer service I've gotten from the staff. I never bothered to rent from other companies in Atlanta because once I rented from here, I was sold. They have always been very flexible with me in regards to my order and the ease of extending my orders when I needed to. Everyone there is awesome. I love that I feel like I'm working with a family when it comes to the staff. I love the whole crew there - Oscar, Lili, Julie and Michael! You guys rocks!!! I tell all my photog friends about you guys and I will continue to do so.... read more

UPDATED REVIEW - kudos to Aperturent for great improvement. I recently found myself between a rock and a hard spot needing to get ahold of a particular lens quickly for a photo shoot. I had a previous bad experience with Aperturent a year and a half ago, but I had no other option; plus why not give them a second chance. So I reserved the lens through the web site and went to pick it up in person. My, what an improvement, and a pleasant surprise. Aperturent resolved every issue I had with my previous bad experience: The not-friendly and not-competent lady that served me last time was, hallelujah, not there. And what a difference it made. This time a male employee helped me, and his customer service was excellent. Aperturent has greatly expanded its selection of lenses also. This rental transaction went smoothly. I'll be doing business with them in the future. ====== END OF UPDATED REVIEW ====== I thought I would write a review as I felt Apeturent is overrated on Yelp. There are certainly some negative aspects in addition to the positive. While I read other reviews with a lot of good about customer service with Oscar, I unfortunately did not get to deal with him. I dealt with a female, both picking up and returning my equipment to their Sandy Springs location. She is not so friendly, and not so knowledgeable as Oscar, it would appear. This lady had zero, and I do mean zero, personality. I have researched and taught a lot about customer service, and she is not the personality type to have as your front-line contact with a customer. I hope the owner learns this. The lens I rented had a non-OEM lens cap on it that kept popping off. It was the cheapest lens cap I have ever seen. Once the cap popped off, the front element was dangerously exposed on this particular lens. What a great way to scratch an expensive lens. I borrowed an appropriate OEM lens cap from another lens and used it the entire rental time. It's surprising that Aperturent would risk expensive damage by buying cheapo lens caps. Fortunately for Aperturent, I took enough interest and care to replace the dang thing whilst in my hands, despite not even being the owner. Upon return I pointed this out to the same unpersonable lady, who acted like she could care less. My only response from her was a squeakish grunt. She didn't even look up from what she was doing. Aperturent's stock is almost always low. I challenge you to visit their website as soon as you're done reading this, and see for yourself how many lenses are "out of stock." Do not bother buying the insurance they offer with rentals. Take the time to read the details, and you'll see you're getting very little value from their insurance "coverage." read more