Hire for photographers.
Format provides the kit you need to get your next job done.
Zero-emission delivery.Profoto, Arri and Aputure.Friendly, local service.
Photography and video equipment hire in Edinburgh.
Format is a photography and video equipment rental house in Edinburgh. We stock Profoto flash, Aputure LED and Arri HMI lighting, alongside modifiers, textiles, grip, power and tethering kit. Collect from us in central Edinburgh, or we can deliver directly to your location.
Not sure what you need? Tell us about the job and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Why Format
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Ready when you are
No shipping from London. The kit is in central Edinburgh, and short-notice hires are welcome.
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Run by a working photographer
We know this kit inside out from our own jobs, so we can give tailored advice for you.
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No hassle
We keep hiring straightforward, and we can deliver the kit straight to set at a time that suits you.
Hire with us
How hiring works
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Build your Kit List
Add what you need from the catalogue and send it as an enquiry, or email us your requirements.
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Open an account
First hire? Apply online with two trade references and proof of insurance. We’ll also need to see ID when you collect.
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Collect or have it delivered
Pick up in central Edinburgh, or we’ll deliver directly to your shoot across Scotland and the north-east of England with zero-emissions.
Common questions
More questions →Do you offer weekend or weekly rates?
Yes. A hire picked up on Friday and returned on Monday counts as one day, and a week is charged at three days.
How is a hire day counted?
A hire day is a 24-hour period. Prices are per day and exclude VAT.
What insurance do I need?
Hired-in equipment cover for the new replacement value of everything you’re hiring.
Can I hire at short notice?
Usually, yes. Send your Kit List, then call us on 0131 560 6480 and we’ll do our best to help.
Where do you deliver?
Across Scotland and the north-east of England, always by zero-emission transport. Get in touch for a quote.
When and how do I pay?
By bank transfer or card. First-time hires are paid in full in advance, and credit accounts are available.