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Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II Expert

Paris, 75001

Xavier B. Location Pro

Sony FX3 Expert

pack Sony A7 IV + Sigma 24-70 F2,8 ART ou 35mm f1,8 Sony ou 85mm f1,8

Paris, 75014

Adrien R.

DJI Ronin 4D Expert

Montreuil, 93100

Aurélien P. Location Pro

Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro Expert

Paris, 75001

Xavier B. Location Pro

Canon EOS R7

Paris, 75008

Martin L.

Alexa Mini Pack Lomo Anamorphic

Paris, 75015

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"Lightyshare is the best-suited platform for audiovisual rentals, both for owners and renters. The app could just use a small update [...]"

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AlchimyFilm Production

"Great platform to rent photo and video gear from individuals. This solution is far more flexible than rental agencies where only professionals can rent."

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Louis du Chatelle

"Efficient, secure and convenient site! I rented a camera to film a live concert. I was able to find a professional not far from home [...]"

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Zoémotion

"Great experience, the gear is insured and only rented within the Lightyshare community, which is very reassuring."

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Lobodirector

"Very good service with lots of private owners, it bailed me out more than once. Unfortunately the site has a few bugs."

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"A good way to monetise your video or cinema gear by renting it out safely, for professionals and individuals alike."

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Audiovisual gear rental: the professional solution

Lightyshare révolutionne la location de matériel audiovisuel en connectant particuliers et professionnels sur une plateforme sécurisée. Que vous cherchiez une location caméra à Paris, Lyon ou Marseille, du matériel d'éclairage professionnel ou des objectifs cinéma, notre marketplace regroupe plus de 25 000 références disponibles partout en France.

Comment ça marche ? C'est simple : recherchez le matériel souhaité, réservez en ligne et récupérez votre équipement chez le loueur. Nos locations entre particuliers et professionnels sont automatiquement protégées par une assurance casse et vol jusqu'à 150 000€, garantissant la sécurité de chaque transaction.

Marques disponibles : Louez les plus grandes marques du marché comme Blackmagic Design, Sony, ARRI et bien d'autres. Notre catalogue propose du matériel de tournage professionnel utilisé par les plus grands studios de production français.

Modèles populaires : Découvrez nos références les plus demandées comme l'Sony 70-200 f/2.8, la Sony FX6, l'Arri Alexa Mini et bien d'autres références professionnelles. Que ce soit à Toulouse, Bordeaux ou Lille, trouvez l'équipement parfait pour vos projets.

Exemples d'usages typiques : les réalisateurs louent des caméras RED ou ARRI pour leurs courts-métrages, les photographes accèdent à des optiques haut de gamme pour leurs shootings, les entreprises trouvent du matériel de captation pour leurs événements corporates. Les particuliers peuvent également proposer leur matériel en location pour rentabiliser leurs investissements.

Avec plus de 33 000 utilisateurs actifs dans toute la France, de Nantes à Strasbourg, des paiements sécurisés et un support client dédié, Lightyshare s'impose comme la référence de la location entre particulier et professionnel dans l'audiovisuel français.

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Find the answers to the most common questions about our platform for renting audiovisual gear between individuals and professionals.

Lightyshare works in 3 simple steps:
• Search for the audiovisual equipment you need
• Book online with the owner
• Collect your gear at the agreed address

Automatic insurance up to €150,000 included in every rental.

Over 25 000 audiovisual gear listings:
• Professional cameras: ARRI, RED, Sony, Canon
• Cinema lenses and optical accessories
• Professional lighting and sound equipment
• Stabilisers, drones and photo/video accessories

Equipment for every budget, from the passionate amateur to the professional.

Every rental is automatically secured:
• Damage and theft insurance up to €150,000
• Members verified by ID
• Dedicated customer support throughout the rental
• No extra fees for the renter

List your gear in 4 steps:
• Create your free account
• Add your equipment with photos and descriptions
• Set your rates and availability
• Lightyshare handles the rest: payments, insurance, invoicing

Monetise your gear with ease!

Transparent pricing:
• 100% free sign-up for everyone
• Commission only on successful rentals
• Included in the commission: secure payments, deposits, invoicing
• Customer support and platform improvements included

Lightyshare covers all of France with 33 000+ active members.

Main cities available:
• Paris, Lyon, Marseille
• Toulouse, Bordeaux, Nantes
• Lille, Strasbourg and every French region

Flexible rental durations:
• Short rentals: 1 to 3 days (one-off projects)
• Medium rentals: 1 week (shoots)
• Long rentals: several weeks (productions)
• Degressive rates based on duration

Each owner sets their own durations and pricing conditions.

Pick-up and return arrangements:
• Standard pick-up: directly from the owner
• On-set delivery: subject to availability (extra fee)
• Meeting points: locations agreed together
• Condition check: transparent hand-over and return

If there is a problem, here is the procedure:
• Contact our support immediately via messaging
• Notify the owner of the issue encountered
• Insurance covers damages up to €150,000
• Quick replacement made easy for breakdowns

Every rental is monitored by our dedicated team.

Flexible cancellation policy:
• Free cancellation within the hours after payment
• Variable deadlines set by each owner
• Cancellation fees set by the owner
• Conditions visible on each listing at the time of booking

Lightyshare is open to everyone:
• Passionate individuals and independent creators
• Audiovisual students and young professionals
• Film and production professionals
• Production companies and cultural associations

From beginner to expert, our community democratises access to professional gear.

Secure payment methods:
• Bank cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
• Secure partner: MangoPay (100% secure)
• Funds held until the gear is returned
• Cash and cheques refused for traceability

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Rent audiovisual equipment simply

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Caméras cinéma numériques

DSLR

Objectifs fixes

Stabilisateurs

LED

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Studio tournage / photo

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The community of audiovisual professionals

Audiovisual equipment rental

Insurance and security

Monetize your equipment

Popular models

ATEM Mini Pro

FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II

Alpha 7 IV (A74)

FX3

FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

FX6

ALEXA Mini

Alpha 7S III (A7S3)

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