Frequently asked questions
The essentials before your first rental. For anything else, our scheduling team answers Monday to Friday, 9 am to 7 pm.
How do I rent equipment from Pleine Image Loc?
Add the items you need to My list from the catalogue, then send the quote request with your dates and shooting location. We check availability and send you a quote to sign online within one business day. You can also send an existing list to planning@pleineimage-loc.com or call the scheduling desk on +33 1 77 14 82 68.
Are the prices shown excluding VAT?
Public prices shown excl. VAT, per rental day. Online estimate, quote after availability check.
How is the price calculated over several days?
Sliding scale: 3 days ×2.3, 1 week ×3.5, 3 weeks ×12. Weekend: a rental that only covers a weekend (Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday) counts as one day; a weekend in the middle of a shoot counts. Any day started is charged.
When can I pick up and return the equipment?
Pick-up no earlier than the day before the first rental day, from 12 noon; return no later than the day after the last day, before 12 noon. Equipment check at pick-up and on return, recorded on the release form. The scheduling desk is open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 7 pm.
Do you deliver to the shooting location?
Yes: delivery and collection on your set in Paris, the Paris region and beyond, with a per-trip rate depending on the zone and the vehicle. To your set in Paris, Île-de-France and beyond. Every item checked before loading.
Which documents do I need for a first rental?
A valid ID for the person collecting the equipment: identity card, driving licence, passport or residence permit. Payment for the rental and the deposit: €5,000, by cheque payable to Pleine Image Loc. Companies: a company registration extract (Kbis) under 3 months old. Individuals: a second ID and proof of address. Associations: a second ID and proof of registration with the RNA (French register of associations).
Is the equipment insured?
Insurance: premium of 8% of the rental amount excl. VAT, unless you insure the equipment yourself.
What happens if I cancel?
Cancellation less than 48 hours before the rental starts: 50% of the amount is charged.
Where is the depot?
At 2 boulevard de la Libération, Urbaparc, 93200 Saint-Denis, on the edge of Paris. Building A2: lighting · Building C3: camera and scheduling. Metro 13 Saint-Denis Porte de Paris, metro 14 Saint-Denis Pleyel, RER D Saint-Denis, A1 exit Saint-Denis centre.
Can I test a camera before the shoot?
Yes, by appointment: write to planning@pleineimage-loc.com or call +33 1 77 14 82 68.
Do you also rent a studio and post-production rooms?
Yes: a 300 m² stage in the La Montjoie studios in Saint-Denis, plus grading, 7.1 cinema mixing and sound editing rooms with Pleine Image Post.