Camera

Noel Farrell · 30 November 2007, 13:48

I'm looking to purchase a high quality digital camera in the coming month or so somewhere within the region of 2500-3000 euro.

it would be my intention next year to get busy shooting some shorts though i will be getting someone more proficent in the use of cameras to shoot the pieces as i really just want to write and direct. Hopefully sfter a few months i will pick up the neccessary skills to find my way around it myself.

What makes and models should i be looking out for. Sony seem to have a great range but not being so wise with regard camera definitions i was hoping some of you guys could possibly help me out. Plus anyone with camera experience may want to put themselves forward when the time comes to shot. I hope to do two shorts in the first half of next year before attempting my first feature. Cheers....

Ruairiob · 30 November 2007, 15:26

I would say that if you are not going to be using it yourself think again. Even if you shot three shorts each one for five days (which would be a lot to do in a year). You still wouldn'r spend much more than that on hiring the equipment. Also you need to factor in extra batteries, a tripod, wideangle lens etc...

Why not find a likeminded cameraman who has bough the gear and team up. Or go splits with someone who might get rental on it so that it pays for itself.

Ruairiob.

Noel Farrell · 30 November 2007, 16:02

would i be correct in saying camera hire is usually between 500-600 a week?

robertmagness · 4 December 2007, 08:33

If you have the money and you really want the camera, go for it. You can always start hiring yourself out to other filmmakers as well. Yes, you will need to spend more money and get other equipment, but if you want to keep shooting those shorts and you will actually use it and experiment with it, it's worthwhile.

Sorry, sound like a father there. I bought a camera a few years back and tested with it quite a lot and I'm glad that i did.

30 November 2007, 13:48	#1
Noel Farrell Writer/Director/Producer Meath Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 797	Camera I'm looking to purchase a high quality digital camera in the coming month or so somewhere within the region of 2500-3000 euro. it would be my intention next year to get busy shooting some shorts though i will be getting someone more proficent in the use of cameras to shoot the pieces as i really just want to write and direct. Hopefully sfter a few months i will pick up the neccessary skills to find my way around it myself. What makes and models should i be looking out for. Sony seem to have a great range but not being so wise with regard camera definitions i was hoping some of you guys could possibly help me out. Plus anyone with camera experience may want to put themselves forward when the time comes to shot. I hope to do two shorts in the first half of next year before attempting my first feature. Cheers.... __________________ www.myspace.com/themanwhoheldhisownhand www.fbooker.blogspot.com

30 November 2007, 16:02	#3
Noel Farrell Writer/Director/Producer Meath Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 797	would i be correct in saying camera hire is usually between 500-600 a week? __________________ www.myspace.com/themanwhoheldhisownhand www.fbooker.blogspot.com

4 December 2007, 08:33	#4
robertmagness Writer / Director Whitechurch Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 69	Personal exploration If you have the money and you really want the camera, go for it. You can always start hiring yourself out to other filmmakers as well. Yes, you will need to spend more money and get other equipment, but if you want to keep shooting those shorts and you will actually use it and experiment with it, it's worthwhile. Sorry, sound like a father there. I bought a camera a few years back and tested with it quite a lot and I'm glad that i did.

30 November 2007, 15:26	#2
Ruairiob Cinematographer Dublin City Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 706	I would say that if you are not going to be using it yourself think again. Even if you shot three shorts each one for five days (which would be a lot to do in a year). You still wouldn'r spend much more than that on hiring the equipment. Also you need to factor in extra batteries, a tripod, wideangle lens etc... Why not find a likeminded cameraman who has bough the gear and team up. Or go splits with someone who might get rental on it so that it pays for itself. Ruairiob.

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