Friday, February 26, 2010

Camera + tripod + 2 batteries + charger = WOE.

Is it cheaper to rent equipment or buy your own?

In the case of the videorecording equipment, I think the time saved by not having to lug it to and from school might be worth the extra money.

That's all from me this week.

3 comments:

  1. Despite its heaviness and difficulty to haul around, the ENG video camera does get you some great depth-of-field shots. And you can improvise by simply hoisting the camera on your shoulder; the tripod isn't even a requirement.

    Video cameras as good or almost as good as the ENG video camera would be very pricey, too; remember, the ENG video cameras the school uses cost about $5,000 each!

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  2. The only downside to holding the camera on your shoulder is that it gets heavy after a while and then you start to shake.

    Danielle if you ever need help with the camera just let me know and I'll give you a hand.

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  3. Zach, you make great points as always :) Thanks so much for commenting.

    Jeff, I appreciate your offer SO much! But I don't know if you know what you are in for...as Facebook will reveal, I even forgot to unlock the camera plate before putting the camera on it, and had to be reminded by the wonderful Meryl (of 2nd-year PR fame).

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