camera rental – Bush Pilot Hunter’s Retreat Lodge

Camera Rental — Professional Wildlife & Nature Photography

Don’t let Alaska’s most breathtaking moments pass you by without a camera in your hands. We rent professional Canon DSLR equipment so you never miss a single shot.

You Need a Camera — Don't Miss a Single Moment

You cannot go to Brooks Falls Bear Viewing without a camera. Period. The moments you will witness at Bush Pilot Hunter’s Retreat Lodge — Brown Bears catching salmon, Bald Eagles diving, Bull Moose wading through the lake at sunrise — these are once in a lifetime shots that deserve a professional lens. If you didn’t bring a camera, we have you covered.

$100.00 per day / $700.00 per week

The Camera — Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR

The Canon EOS Rebel T7 is a professional grade DSLR camera that is incredibly easy to use — even if you have never picked up a camera before. It produces stunning, crystal clear high resolution images that will take your breath away when you get home and see what you captured out there in the Alaskan wilderness.

Camera Specs:

Sensor: 24.1 Megapixel APS-C CMOS Sensor — razor sharp image clarity
Image Processor: DIGIC 4+ — fast, accurate, and true to life color
Video: Full HD 1080/30p video recording
Autofocus: 9-Point AF System with cross-type center point for fast and accurate focus
ISO Range: 100–6400 — performs beautifully in bright daylight and low light conditions
Display: 3.0″ 920k-Dot LCD Monitor for clear image playback and review in the field
Connectivity: Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC — wirelessly share your photos directly to your phone
SD Card: 32GB SanDisk Ultra memory card included — yours to take home with all your photos

Three Lenses Included

Lens 1 — Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Your everyday lens. Perfect for wide landscape shots, lodge life, close encounters with wildlife, and capturing the full scale of the Alaskan scenery around you.

Lens 2 — Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Lens Step it up for medium to long distance wildlife photography. Get stunning detailed shots of bears, moose, and eagles from a safe distance without disturbing the animals.

Lens 3 — Ultimaxx 420-800mm f/8.3-16 Super HD Telephoto Zoom Lens The big gun. This lens lets you zoom in from extraordinary distances — perfect for Brooks Falls where the bears are across the water and you need serious reach to capture every detail. If you want that magazine quality shot of a Brown Bear launching out of the water with a salmon in its mouth, this is the lens that gets it.

How to Operate the Camera

Not sure how to use it?

No problem. We recommend watching the Canon EOS Rebel T7 tutorial on YouTube before your arrival so you are ready to shoot from day one.

Simply search “Canon EOS Rebel T7 tutorial” on YouTube to find step by step guides for beginners.

Rental Agreement & Payment

A signed rental agreement is required before the camera leaves the lodge. You have two options:

Sign at the Lodge — Review the camera in person, confirm you are comfortable operating it, then sign and pay using our payment processor at the lodge
Sign Online — [DocuSign rental agreement link]

We recommend signing at the lodge so you have the chance to hold the camera and make sure you are ready before your adventure begins.

What's Included With Your Rental

Canon EOS Rebel T7 DSLR camera body
Canon EF-S 18-55mm standard lens with sun hood
Canon EF 75-300mm telephoto lens with sun hood
Ultimaxx 420-800mm super telephoto zoom lens
32GB SanDisk Ultra SD card — yours to keep with all your photos
Mini Gripster flexible tripod for steady shots on any surface
Lightweight monopod for handheld stability
Digital flash with mounting bracket
3PC protective filter kit
Wired shutter release remote
Water-resistant padded carrying bag for all equipment
Microfiber cleaning cloth

Guest Responsibilities

By renting this camera you agree to the following:

You are fully responsible for the camera and all equipment for the entire duration of your rental
The camera must be returned clean — wipe down the body, lenses, and accessories with the microfiber cloth provided before returning
The camera is water resistant but not waterproof — exercise caution near the water at all times
In the event of damage, loss, dropping in the lake, or any cause of damage to the camera body, lenses, tripod, or any camera parts — a replacement fee of $2,500.00 is due at the lodge before departure

Reserve Your Camera

Don’t wait until you arrive. Camera availability is limited and dates fill up fast during peak season. Contact us to check availability and reserve your rental dates in advance.