buying over renting

[zrszach]

Thanks

Maybe ill buy an older 2c and rent another camera for my ramping and hi speed shots.

I just want a good quality picture, and the freedom of owning my own camera.

When you own you have more time to get the best shots.

 

 

Thanks again for all ur help.

[Matt Pacini]

Here's my feeble two cents worth, summed up:

 

I think owning your own camera does NOT make sense if:

 

1. You're shooting just one project and you think you're going to save money over renting.

2. It's a funded project; i.e. a real actual budgeted picture.

 

It "might" make sense to own camera if:

 

1. You want to learn how to shoot, and otherwise have no abundance of time & access to gear (from school, work, friends, etc. who will let you use their gear), and you're justifying this expense as the cost of education/experience the same as you would justify paying for film school, for instance.

2. You plan on shooting several low budget projects, that don't shoot continuously (nights & weekends).

3. It's a pain in the keester to rent, because you don't live anywhere near a decent rental house.

 

These last three above, are all reasons I've purchased my own gear.

 

Matt Pacini

[Matt Pacini]

Here's my feeble two cents worth, summed up:

 

I think owning your own camera does NOT make sense if:

 

1. You're shooting just one project and you think you're going to save money over renting.

2. It's a funded project; i.e. a real actual budgeted picture.

 

It "might" make sense to own camera if:

 

1. You want to learn how to shoot, and otherwise have no abundance of time & access to gear (from school, work, friends, etc. who will let you use their gear), and you're justifying this expense as the cost of education/experience the same as you would justify paying for film school, for instance.

2. You plan on shooting several low budget projects, that don't shoot continuously (nights & weekends).

3. It's a pain in the keester to rent, because you don't live anywhere near a decent rental house.

 

These last three above, are all reasons I've purchased my own gear.

 

Matt Pacini