Spread the cost of professional camera equipment from £2,000 to £80,000+ with flexible finance options: HP, lease or refinance. Compare rates from 40+ lenders.
Yes, camera equipments are financed as a standard asset purchase, usually on hire purchase or a lease, with the machine itself acting as the security. UK prices typically run £2,000 to £80,000, and most deals are written over 24–48 months with a deposit of around 10–20%. Decisions typically take 24 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.
Typical Cost
£2k – £80k
Approval Speed
24 hours
Same-day for < £30k
Rates From
5.6% APR
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Check EligibilityOn a purchase price of £15,000: a 10% deposit of £1,500, then 48 monthly payments of £316 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £16,668, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.
Guide prices for sizing a finance agreement, not quotes. Manufacturers in this market mostly price on application, so where a current UK list price could not be confirmed the row describes a specification class rather than naming a model. Your supplier quote is what the agreement is written against.
| Machine or specification | Guide price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS C-Series Cinema Camera | £4,500 – £15,000 | Cinema/Video Camera |
| Canon EOS R-Series Mirrorless Body & Lens Kit | £2,500 – £8,000 | Photography Camera |
| Professional Lens Kit (multi-lens) | £3,000 – £20,000 | Lenses |
| Lighting, Tripod & Grip Package | £2,000 – £10,000 | Support Equipment |
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Check EligibilityCamera bodies, lenses, lighting and grip equipment qualify for the Annual Investment Allowance, so a purchase or HP agreement can be deducted against taxable profit in the year of purchase, and lease payments are deductible in full as they are paid, which is a common route for freelancers and studios wanting to keep the cost off the balance sheet as a depreciating asset.
The typical buyer is a freelance photographer, videographer, production studio or in-house marketing team specifying a camera and lens kit for a particular type of work, whether that's editorial photography, commercial video or event coverage. Camera bodies tend to see meaningful sensor, autofocus and video specification improvements every few years, while a well-chosen lens can remain useful across several camera body generations, which is one reason many photographers and studios treat bodies and lenses differently when deciding what to finance and how long to keep it. Because camera equipment is specialist, portable and has an active second-hand market, resale value depends heavily on the specific model and condition, which can influence how a lender prices a finance agreement.
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