Camera Models
30+ in stock
Classic film bodies ready to go — checked shutters, fresh light seals, and straightforward kits.
Pick a rangefinder or SLR, add a film, and collect near North Laine with quick tips before you head out.
Rowan P.
Front Desk
Helps match a body and lens to your plan — street set, seafront walk, or a quick portrait hour.
Offers calm pointers on loading, meter basics, and a short checklist so the first roll feels easy.
Ivy M.
Bench Tests
Checks shutters, advances, and seals before each hire and notes any quirks on the kit card.
Adds a quick reference for ISO, daylight tips, and Brighton wind notes for the seafront.
Ben T.
Lens Care
Preps glass for contrast and focus feel, then packs cloth, blower, and spare caps in the pouch.
Shares a simple order for testing focus and exposure on the first few frames around the shop.
Pierframe Vintage Cameras makes film shooting approachable in Brighton. Kits come with a body, a prime lens, fresh batteries where needed, and an optional roll so you can start right away. Notes are short and practical: how to load, meter choices, and a few steady settings for the lanes, beach, and evening lights.
Collection is near North Laine with a clear return window. If you tell us your route and hours, we prepare a kit that suits your pace — light for walking, steadier for portraits, or a compact set for travel. Repairs and calibration happen in-house, and each kit includes a small care card for quick checks.
Read moreDay Trip Kit
35mm rangefinder + 1 roll
18£ /day
Quick loading walkthrough
Strap, pouch, spare cells
Simple exposure cheat sheet
Seafront Set
SLR + 50mm + filter
22£ /day
ND/UV filter for bright days
Focus & meter quick tips
Weather pouch included
Portrait Hour
SLR + 85mm + 2 rolls
28£ /day
Stand settings for skin tones
Lens cloth & spare caps
Lab pointers in Brighton
"Picked up a neat SLR, loaded in minutes, and shot the lanes before lunch." — Alice
"Lens was clean, focus felt smooth, and the tips for bright seafront light helped." — Tom
"Clear card with ISO and shutter pointers meant fewer missed frames." — Priya
"Tried a rangefinder for the first time — simple guide made it comfortable." — Mark
"Collected near North Laine and had an easy return later that afternoon." — Ruth
"Good notes for wind on the pier; kept the strap tight and shots steady." — Leo
"Found a local lab from their list and saw scans the next day." — Ben
