Self-storage: Your ideal camera storage solution

We have all got that one shelf or drawer in our house with all the various cables, chargers, leads, hard drives and random electrical things we can’t remember ever seeing before.

And when you have a decent camera, it comes with a decent bit of kit. Camera equipment like lenses, lights, and batteries can take up a fair bit of room at home (or an entire room at home…) and quickly become clutter.

As anyone who uses photography gear for work or as a hobby, camera storage solutions tend to range from expensive, chunky cases that you still have to store somewhere, to Ikea bags stuffed under the bed, shoved to the back of the wardrobe, or left in the boot of the car.

This makes it easy for your kit to get misplaced, lost or damaged, or simply take up way too much space.

And, given how pricey camera equipment can be, and we could be talking thousands, even just as a hobby, you want to look after it properly so it will last you longer and remain in excellent condition to keep working as well as it should.

Short term thinking is actually a good thing

You might be thinking that a self storage unit is for the large things you don’t need on a regular basis, and not for smaller things you want to get hold of on a regular basis. But it’s ideal as a camera storage idea because you can access it whenever you need it. And keep it safe for as long as you need to between shoots.

Short term camera storage solutions make it easy and convenient to ensure your camera and items associated with it stay safe and are ready to use.  And Len’s affordable self-storage units could be the answer for better camera organisation in your life.

Protect your investment

We don’t need to tell you that cameras, lenses and accessories are anything but cheap. And delicate too. Short term camera storage, in a secure storage unit, protects your kit from mishaps and damage between shoots. Storing them on our premises, with 24-hour CCTV surveillance, means keeping them safe from accidents at home, theft or environmental damage.

Declutter your home

Lots of photographers struggle with gear storage and protecting camera equipment. Making sure they are protected and organised is essential for lots of reasons, including ensuring your house feels like home and not a lock up. Good camera storage stops your house being overrun with lights, tripods, bags and hassle. And that’s before we get to talking about drones…

Keeping all your gear in one place keeps everything organised

One self-storage room, one place for everything, means you know where everything is.  And you can avoid forgetting things because all your gear is organised and readily accessible when you come to use it. No faffing about, no having to go searching for it. Making it easy to pick up and drop off the gear you need.

A self storage unit beats a car

You might think you can save on clutter by storing your camera and accessories in your car or van, but for obvious reasons that’s not the most secure or reliable way to keep gear in the best condition. From break ins to bumps, and all those potholes out there to shake things up, you’re better off keeping your kit where it will remain in excellent condition – and not at risk of being lost or knocked about.

How short is short term?

Our camera storage solutions are priced by the day – so you can store for as long or as little as you need.

No need to pay for extras

Short term camera storage does not need to be climate controlled, which tends to be a more expensive way to store photography gear. Our camera storage solutions are an affordable and easy way to get the storage space you need without a long-term contractual commitment.

Work out what space you need

At Len’s we have an online space estimator, which is a guide that helps you work out how much space you need for your personalised camera storage solution. But once you get in touch our friendly experts will be happy to help you work out what’s best for you. 

If you want camera storage solutions that keep your gear secure without costing a fortune, then call us today on 0131 552 8141 / 0141 810 8580 to get a quote for a storage unit. Or drop into one of our branches and we will be delighted to show you around.