Camera Package/owner operator debate

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Grahamrobbins5

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Hey all,

I have not posted in a while so hello to everyone. So here is the deal, as of recently I have been getting a fair amount of work as a cinematographer on the commercial end of things. I am looking to expand my business and considering the possibility of purchasing a more high end camera package and selling my 7d camera and gear because that market is way over saturated. Ideally it will be used for the spots I shoot, and possibly more features down the road. I have ruled out the option of RED as I don't feel like going into debt on a camera that it seems like everyone low balls rentals rates on. Which leaves me considering the AF100, Sony F3, and Sony NEX fs100. I want something more professional that my clients will actually want to shoot with, so the F3 is the top of my list but I wanted the forums opinions on all 3 cameras because it will help me make up my mind.

I would also like to state going with an F3 package would most likely force me to take out a small lone on so I guess one of the big deciding factors would be knowing if anyone on the forum has has been getting solid work with their F3 package.

Thanks,

Graham Robbins
http://www.grahamrobbinsdp.com
 
Do you have enough work and regular clinets to pay for the camera? If so, go the F3 route, it's a amazing piece of gear.
If you will have to get a loan to buy something, but you're uncertain if you'll pay it off, don't do it, buddy.
Smart business decisions are not based on assumptions.
Get a camera you can afford, to minimize your losses, in case you don't get enough gigs to make a profit in the gear.
 
How is F3 or Af100 market different than over saturated RED or 7D market? Camera is a camera, at least with RED you can claim that you will be using the same camera Peter Jackson is using. That said 7D and RED/F3/AF100 are two different markets. How much can you charge for 7D package rental - $200-300? While with RED/F3 you are getting $1k+ for package = very different economics.
 
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