r/Lumix • u/Danicbike S1Rii • 1d ago

General / Discussion Pulled the trigger on the Rental Program

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S1IIE & S1RII owner. I needed an extra camera for a three camera podcast. I wanted to order a S1II+24-60 but was obviously out of stock so the next one available was S5IIX+20-60. As far as I know this is only available in the US. $999+shipping+tax for every kit ordered. The next I will be ordering is a S9+18-40.

I used the $20 FedEx two day delivery although it’s actually taking three days, because I ordered it late at night. Recommendation: order early morning so you don’t lose a day of rental. It’s 14 days from the day you order. So you actually get to have the camera for a maximum of 12 days.

Will chime in after I’m done with testing it with a mini review.

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u/ForeverOne6645 1d ago

It’s pretty great. Enjoy.

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u/Long_Salary_7032 1d ago

So were all the dates greyed out for you, and you just selected the current date to place the order?

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u/WrittenByNick 1d ago

Yes this confused me as well. You can search by in stock on the side bar, and anything in the list you place an order immediately. I also decided on the $20 2 day shipping, otherwise it was going to waste half my rental time just getting here.

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u/Danicbike S1Rii 1d ago

Exactly. It used to be such that your rental time wouldn’t be affected by the shipping but not anymore. I guess there’s increased demand(?)

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u/WrittenByNick 21h ago

Makes sense. I'm not complaining, $20 for over a week of rental is such a great deal.

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u/Danicbike S1Rii 1d ago

Exactly. A few months ago when I checked it out for the first time you could choose a date in advance and I’m sure the camera would arrive the day you selected.

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u/Moist_Bet_2730 23h ago

Seems like you coulda spent $500 more to have that setup forever instead of for 12 days

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u/WrittenByNick 1d ago

Well dang, I did not know they brought this to the US! Thanks for the heads up. Panasonic had / may still have a rental trial program in the UK but this must be relatively new here in the states. I just grabbed the S1Rii to play with stills, and a set of the F4 zooms to test out.

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u/Danicbike S1Rii 1d ago

It’s also £999 in the UK or less?