Closed 11th-16th Sept

Wild
Films

Kit Hire

Browse our rental catalogue of specialist equipment for filming in low light, ultraviolet, infrared and thermal imaging.

New Account Form

Hire FAQ

Terms and Conditions

Cameras

Thermal

Pulsar Helion 2 Pro XP50

150/day
New!

Infrared

Canon XA60

80/day

Full Spectrum

Sony FX3

175/day

Ultraviolet

UV Camera kit

200/day

Accessories

Low light

Canon 200mm f/1.8

120/day

Infrared

Infrared Filters

40/day

Infrared

Infrared Lighting

on request

Can't see what you're looking for?

Not everything we have is listed above. We also have lens adapters and other bits and bobs you might require, or if we don’t have it ourselves, we can see if we can source it for you.

Just ask!

How to hire

1.

Check availability

Drop us an email or give us a ring on 0161 806 1200 to let us know what kit you would like to hire and when.

We’ll check if it’s available for your dates and pencil them in our calendar.

2.

Open an Account

If you’re a new client, we’ll need you to fill out a new account form. You can upload your insurance details here too.

If you’re an existing client, skip this step!

3.

Pay for your hire

As soon as we’ve received and approved your account form, we’ll send you an invoice. Once this is paid for, everything is set!

We’ll arrange the courier and prep the kit ready for use.

4.

The kit arrives

Inside the case you’ll find an itemised list of all the included kit plus a return shipping label.

We’ll arrange for the courier to come and collect on the pre-arranged date.

FAQ

Yes! We’re happy to hire to individuals who don’t have a company, subject to application approval and you have adequate insurance cover.

We usually need a minimum of two days notice prior to the start of the hire. This is so we have time to prep the kit, organise paperwork and book the courier.

For example, if you want to use the kit on a Friday, you should contact us no later than Wednesday morning. The courier would collect from us just after midday and deliver the kit on Thursday, the day before your shoot.

Likewise, collection will be arranged for the next working day after your shoot.

Delivery charges may vary depending on the equipment in question due to the differing sizes and weights. Shipping costs can be found on each item’s page.

Please note that these costs are subject to change and published figures are representative of a delivery to England, Wales, or Southern Scotland. If you live in the Highlands or Islands of Scotland, delivery charges may be higher and delivery times may be longer, so we would need to check with our delivery partner what these would be on a case by case basis.

We will arrange for the kit to be delivered by 12PM the day before your hire starts. If a quick turn around is required, such as delivery on the day of the hire, we can arrange a pre-9AM delivery – however this will incur an additional cost. Please see the item’s page for details of expedited shipping costs.

In some circumstances, we may be able to deliver the equipment ourselves. Examples might include if the destination is local, or if an urgent delivery is required.

Please note that for some destinations, a midday delivery may not be available, in which case a 2PM or end of day delivery will be substituted.

Like everyone else, we need time off. Officially we’re closed, but we understand that sometimes you can’t wait until Monday.

If you already have something on hire from us and need support, get in touch and we’ll do our best to answer your queries as soon as we can.

Additionally, whilst our couriers don’t work on weekends, we can deliver the equipment ourselves if it’s urgent or time sensitive.

Each piece of equipment has a daily rate. A weekend counts as one day and a whole week counts as three days.

We allow for one day either side of a hire for delivery and return which we don’t charge for. A weekend hire would therefore mean delivery on the Friday and collection on the Monday.

A week’s hire is any consecutive seven days, so for instance Monday to Sunday would be charged at three days rate.

If you have annual insurance (covering hired-in equipment) that meets or exceeds the replacement value of the equipment, great! You’re all set – we just need a copy of the policy.

If you don’t have your own insurance in place, we recommend Performance Insurance. You can get a quote and purchase insurance online right from their website. When selecting dates, please be aware that cover must be inclusive of the delivery and collection dates. We can advise on the insurance values of the equipment you are looking to hire.

If you need to pay for a hire upfront, your invoice must be paid before we book any couriers – no later than two days before the hire period starts. Our courier’s deadline to book is 12PM midday, after this we won’t be able to dispatch equipment until the following working day.

Unfortunately we don’t have any facilities to process card payments. Our BACS details are provided on every invoice.

Please ensure you give us the correct delivery details when booking the equipment.

We can change delivery or collection addresses, however we need at least one day’s prior notice to do so.

We cannot amend delivery details once the kit has been collected by the couriers.

Our courier doesn’t deliver or collect on weekends, so if you need an item for a weekend shoot, please make sure you give us enough notice so we can arrange delivery on the Friday for you. Collection would therefore be arranged for the Monday.

 

Under certain circumstances we may be able to personally deliver and collect over the weekend, though this is subject to a surcharge.

By prior arrangement, yes. We’re based in Ashton Under Lyne, just two minutes from J23 on the M60 ring road around Manchester.

Whilst some equipment is certified weather resistant or even waterproof, it is not an invitation to test the limits of this. All equipment should only to be used for its intended purpose.

When using the equipment outdoors, ensure all proper precautions are taken to protect the equipment from the elements and the weather. Keeping it covered when not in use or where possible, during use, won’t harm. Remember, salt water is particularly harmful to camera equipment. Any damage, including water damage or other damage caused by the elements will be invoiced for.

Yes, but please contact us first to check availability as other clients may have booked to use the equipment after you.

If the kit is available, you can keep hold of it and we’ll let you know how much extra this will cost; it’ll be the same total price as had you hired for the longer duration to begin with. If it’s not available, you’ll need to return the equipment as planned.

If the equipment is malfunctioning or if it has been damaged at all, please contact us immediately. Likewise, if there is an issue with delivery of the kit or if it’s not been collected on the pre-arranged day, please let us know as soon as possible so that we may liaise with the couriers and sort things out. We can only fix problems if we’re made aware of them!

Whilst we aren’t able to offer training on the equipment, we’re happy to offer support with technical queries. Don’t be afraid to ask if you’re not sure about something!

We can however provide a technician or camera operator to accompany the equipment (known as a wet hire) on request.