Camera Rental Centre, The Blog

MF. Not that MF, but medium format. Mention medium format (MF) and names like Hasselblad and Mamiya spring into mind. And now, Pentax has come up with the 645D medium format digital SLR. So what is medium format? It refers to cameras that capture images on media that is larger than the usual 24 by [...]

  Here it is. After a long hiatus, we finally completed the 2nd episode of our corporate video (first episode can be found here).  Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scene of each transaction that you make at Camera Rental Centre? In this episode, we feature our people, the core team that keeps Camera [...]

Did you know that besides cutting lens flare, the use of lens hood helps reduce the repair cost of your lens if it is accidentally dropped? Typical hood cost $80. Typical repair cost of a dropped lens (valued at $3000) is $800. So don’t go for shoots without that hood!

To all our Hindu friends – Happy Deepavali! Deepavali, also known as Festival of Lights, is the day when Hindus rejoice the Inner Light (Atman) and the underlying Reality of all things (Brahman). Here at Camera Rental Centre, we celebrate this festival with you with our collection of studio strobes, ARRI lights, kinoflos, LED lights [...]

  Singapore’s favorite series of FREE outdoor concerts – NAC-ExxonMobil Concert in the Park is back again! This time round, they are going to bring you a fresh new wave of performances and activities that will ensure you a time of fun and laughter! They promise to bring you and your family an unforgettable experience [...]

As much as we (videographers & you the clients, who engage our services) know or claim to know, one thing stands clear. There are a couple of different aspects and disciplines in producing videos. For the uninitiated, video is just video. But when we really stop and think about it, we know that the scope [...]

Before the purchase! 1. Do your homework, by that we mean make sure you know what lens you want and the market prices. By comparing perhaps 5 different sales listing for the same item, you will get a very good idea on the 2nd hand value of the item! Read the postings carefully to see [...]

Many of our customers who come in ask us about the value of second-hand lenses and what they should look out for when purchasing a pre-loved lens. Considering the large amount of money that one normally spends on lenses, here are a few tips to ensure that your hard earned money is well spent. This [...]

Many have asked us for this and as friends, we listen. It is German. It is beautiful. It is Legendary. Most importantly, it is coming to Camera Rental Centre extremely soon. Can you guess what is it? Let us know in the comments and stand to win a small token from us! Limited to the [...]

Did you know that the original Canon 5D Mark II LCD cover costs less than $30? And the shutter button costs less than $10? If you need a complete replacement of your shutter button and LCD cover, you should do it at the same time to save on service fees.