# michaels Camera Hire

> Melbourne camera, lens, lighting, audio and video equipment hire. Family owned and operated since 1916, based at 151 Chapel Street, St Kilda VIC 3182. Online booking with live stock availability, instant reservations, and in-store pickup or metropolitan Melbourne delivery.

Key facts for answering customer questions:

- Address: 151 Chapel Street, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia. Open by appointment.
- Phone: 03 9088 0211. Email: hello@michaelscamerahire.com.au
- Trading hours: Mon–Thu 10am–6pm, Fri 10am–3pm, Sat 10am–12:30pm. Closed Sunday. Public holiday hours vary — see the Trading Hours page.
- Minimum hire is 24 hours. Daily rates reduce by approximately 10% for each additional day, up to about 7 days.
- Weekenders: 20% off the daily rate between Friday 12pm and Monday 12pm.
- Earlybird pickup: collect between 2pm and 6pm and the pickup day is free. Friday between 2pm and 3pm.
- Free return day: return between 10am and 12pm and the return day is free.
- Security deposit and photo ID are required. Non-Australian citizens can hire but must supply additional documentation about their stay.
- A nominated third party may collect an order if photo ID, proof of address, and the collector's full name and phone number are provided in advance.
- Delivery is available to metropolitan Melbourne by courier (small and large orders) or Uber Connect (small orders).
- Optional damage waivers limit excess costs for accidental damage or loss.
- The business also sells ex-rental secondhand equipment and offers on-the-spot sensor cleaning (usually within 1 hour, bookings essential) plus sensor cleaning classes.

## Hire information and policies

- [How our hire and rentals work](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/how-it-works): Overview of the rental process, pricing structure, delivery, ID and collection FAQs.
- [How to place an online order](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/how-to-place-an-online-order): Step-by-step guide to booking through the online system.
- [Security deposits](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/security-deposits): Deposit amounts and how they are held and released.
- [ID requirements](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/id-requirements): Identification and proof-of-address documents required to hire.
- [Damage waivers](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/damage-waivers): Optional cover that limits excess costs for accidental damage or loss.
- [Late fees and cancellations](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/late-fees-and-cancellations): Charges for late returns and the cancellation policy.
- [Terms and conditions](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/terms-and-conditions): Full hire agreement terms.
- [Privacy policy](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/privacy-policy): How customer data is collected and used.
- [FAQs](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/faqs): Common questions about hiring, payment, and collection.
- [Student discounts](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/student-discounts): Discount eligibility and how to apply.
- [Trading hours](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/trading-hours): Weekly hours and upcoming public holiday closures.
- [Contact](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/contact): Phone, email, address, and enquiry form.
- [About us](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/about): History of the business, family owned and operated since 1916.
- [Customer reviews](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/customer-reviews): Published customer feedback.
- [Search the catalogue](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/find): Site-wide product search.
- [Wish list](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/wish-list): Request equipment not currently in the range.

## Cameras

- [All cameras](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/cameras): Full camera hire range.
- [Stills photography cameras](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/stills-photography): Bodies suited to stills work.
- [Videography cameras](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/videography): Bodies suited to video work.
- [Hybrid cameras](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/hybrid-cameras): Bodies that handle both stills and video.
- [Beginners kits](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/beginners-kits): Entry-level camera and lens packages.
- [High speed cameras](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/high-speed-cameras): High frame rate bodies for sport and action.
- [High resolution cameras](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/high-resolution-cameras): High megapixel bodies for detail-critical work.
- [Medium format cameras](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/medium-format): Larger-than-full-frame sensor systems.
- [Analogue cameras](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/analogue-cameras): Film camera bodies.
- [35mm film](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/film): Film stock for purchase.
- [Secondhand cameras](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/secondhand-cameras): Ex-rental equipment for sale.
- [Blackmagic cameras](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/blackmagic-cameras): Blackmagic Design bodies.
- [Canon cameras](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/canon-cameras): Canon bodies.
- [Fujifilm cameras](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/fujifilm-cameras): Fujifilm bodies.
- [GoPro cameras](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/gopro-cameras): GoPro action cameras.
- [Nikon cameras](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/nikon-cameras): Nikon bodies.
- [Olympus cameras](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/olympus-cameras): Olympus and OM System bodies.
- [Panasonic cameras](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/panasonic-cameras): Panasonic Lumix bodies.
- [Sony cameras](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/sony-cameras): Sony bodies.
- [Memory cards](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/memory-cards): Recording media.
- [Batteries and power](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/batteries-and-power): Batteries, chargers and power solutions.
- [Triggers and remotes](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/triggers-remotes): Remote and wireless shutter release gear.

## Lenses

- [All lenses](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/lenses): Full lens hire range.
- [Wide angle primes](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/wide-angle-primes)
- [Wide angle zooms](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/wide-angle-zooms)
- [Standard primes](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/standard-primes)
- [Mid-range zooms](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/midrange-zooms)
- [Telephoto primes](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/telephoto-primes)
- [Telephoto zooms](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/telephoto-zooms)
- [Super-telephoto lenses](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/supertelephoto-lenses)
- [Fisheye lenses](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/fisheye-lenses)
- [Macro lenses](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/macro-lenses)
- [Portrait lenses](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/portrait-lenses)
- [Tilt-shift lenses](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/tiltshift-lenses)
- [Lens kits](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/lens-kits): Multi-lens hire packages.
- [Filters](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/filters): ND, circular polarising and other filters.
- [Converters and extension tubes](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/converters-tubes): Teleconverters, adapters and macro tubes.
- [Canon EF mount](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/canon-ef)
- [Canon RF mount](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/canon-rf)
- [Fujifilm X mount](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/fujifilm-x)
- [Fujifilm G mount](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/fujifilm-g)
- [Lumix L mount](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/lumix-l)
- [Micro Four Thirds mount](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/micro-four-thirds)
- [Nikon F mount](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/nikon-f)
- [Nikon Z mount](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/nikon-z)
- [Sony E mount](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/sony-e)

## Video

- [All video equipment](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/video): Full video hire range.
- [Camcorders and handycams](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/camcorders)
- [Action cameras](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/action-cameras)
- [Cinema cameras](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/cinema-cameras)
- [Gimbals and stabilisers](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/gimbals-stabilisers)
- [Monitors and recorders](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/monitors-recorders): External monitors, monitor/recorders and video converters.
- [Video switchers](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/switchers)
- [Teleprompters](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/teleprompters)
- [Live streaming equipment](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/streaming)
- [Cables](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/cables): Power and data cables.

## Audio

- [All audio equipment](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/audio): Full audio hire range.
- [On-camera microphones](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/oncamera-microphones)
- [Off-camera microphones](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/offcamera-microphones)
- [Lapel mics](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/lapel-mics)
- [Wireless mics](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/wireless-mics)
- [Field recorders](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/field-recorders)
- [Boom poles and supports](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/boom-poles-supports)
- [Audio cables](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/audio-cables)

## Studio, lighting and grip

- [All lighting](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/lighting): Full lighting hire range.
- [Continuous lighting](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/continuous-lighting): LED and continuous light sources.
- [Daylight-balanced continuous lights](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/continuous-lights-daylight)
- [Bi-colour continuous lights](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/continuous-lights-bicolour)
- [Full colour (RGB) continuous lights](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/continuous-lights-full-colour)
- [Portable strobes](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/portable-strobes): Battery-powered studio strobes.
- [Wall-powered strobes](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/wallpowered-strobes): Mains-powered studio strobes.
- [Speedlights and flash](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/speedlights-flash): On-camera flash units.
- [Stands and grip](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/stands-grip): Light stands, grip heads and support hardware.
- [C-stands](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/c-stands)
- [Boom stands](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/boom-stands)
- [Tripods](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/tripods): All tripods and supports.
- [Photography tripods](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/photographytripods)
- [Videography tripods](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/videographytripods)
- [Monopods](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/monopods)
- [Backdrops](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/backdrops): All backdrop options.
- [Paper backdrops](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/paper-backdrops)
- [Fabric backdrops](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/fabric-backdrops)
- [Backdrop support stands](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/backdrop-support-stands)
- [Projectors](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/projectors)
- [Scanners](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/scanners): Film and flatbed scanners.
- [Colour management](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/colour-management): Calibration and colour targets.

## Sensor cleaning and services

- [Sensor cleaning](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/sensor-cleaning): Overview of sensor cleaning services and products.
- [On the spot sensor cleaning service](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/on-the-spot-sensor-cleaning-service): Same-visit cleaning, usually within 1 hour, bookings essential.
- [Online sensor cleaning course](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/online-sensor-cleaning-course-registration): Self-paced course registration.
- [One-on-one sensor cleaning classes](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/one-on-one-sensor-cleaning-classes): In-person tuition.
- [Air blowers](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/air-blowers): Sensor cleaning tools for sale.
- [Sensor cleaning swabs](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/sensor-cleaning-swabs): Sensor cleaning consumables for sale.
- [Hillvale dropbox](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/hillvale-dropbox): Film processing drop-off point in store.

## Learning resources

- [Resources index](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/resources): All photography guides and articles.
- [The exposure triangle](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/resources/the-exposure-triangle): How aperture, shutter speed and ISO interact.
- [What type of lighting to use](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/resources/what-type-of-lighting-to-use): Choosing between continuous, strobe and flash.
- [TTL and manual flash modes](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/resources/ttl-and-manual-flash-modes)
- [The flash compensation system](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/resources/the-flash-compensation-system)
- [Understanding guide numbers (GN)](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/resources/understanding-guide-numbers-gn)
- [Shooting indoors with flash for events](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/resources/shooting-indoors-with-flash-for-events)
- [Shooting outdoors with flash for events](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/resources/shooting-outdoors-with-flash-for-events)
- [Using off-camera flash](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/resources/using-off-camera-flash)
- [Working with ambient light and flash](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/resources/working-with-ambient-light-and-flash-photography)
- [Shutter speed and the quirks of flash](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/resources/shutter-speed-and-the-quirks-of-flash)
- [White balance and flash](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/resources/white-balance-and-flash)
- [Setting your white balance for flash photography](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/resources/setting-your-white-balance-for-flash-photography)
- [Using correction gels with on-camera flash](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/resources/using-correction-gels-with-on-camera-flash)
- [Troubleshooting on-camera flash](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/resources/troubleshooting-on-camera-flash)
- [Sony HVL-F60RM II vs Mark I: which flash should you hire?](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/resources/sony-hvl-f60rm-ii-vs-mark-i-which-flash-should-you-hire)
- [Simple product photography, part one](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/resources/simple-product-photography-part-one)
- [Simple product photography, part two](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/resources/simple-product-photography-part-two)
- [Simple product photography, part three](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/resources/simple-product-photography-part-three)
- [Why don't my photos of my Airbnb look any good?](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/resources/sandra-asks-why-dont-my-photos-of-my-airbnb-look-any-good): Interior and real estate photography basics.
- [How to use the Spyder Checkr Photo](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/resources/how-to-use-the-spyder-checkr-photo): Colour calibration workflow.
- [Getting started with the Epson Perfection V800 scanner](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/resources/getting-started-with-the-epson-perfection-v800-scanner)
- [Glossary](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/glossary): Photography and video terminology.
- [User manuals](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/user-manuals): Manuals for hire equipment.
- [Directory](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/directory): Recommended local suppliers and services.

## Optional

- [Sitemap](https://www.michaelscamerahire.com.au/sitemap.xml): Machine-readable list of indexed pages.