Renting my Black Magic- interest level?

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Renting my Black Magic- interest level?

PostSun Mar 17, 2013 10:01 pm

I only need my camera for occasional feature work so I'm thinking of renting it out. Who might be interested? What kit would you look for and for what period?
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Re: Renting my Black Magic- interest level?

PostSun Mar 17, 2013 10:45 pm

You could probably use these guys to gage the going rate for BMCC rentals: http://www.lensrentals.com/rent/video/c ... ema-camera

I know several film students who rent there because they're able to scrounge up a couple hundred bucks, but saving a few thousand dollars is out of reach. There's definitely a market.

I personally have a rule that I only loan my camera to personal friends who either have production insurance, or are having me work on their crew. Because I know they're broke and should an accident occur there's no way they would be able to repay me. But, depending on your tolerance for risk, the camera can probably pay for itself after a few months of renting.
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Re: Renting my Black Magic- interest level?

PostSun Mar 17, 2013 11:11 pm

lustgarten wrote:I only need my camera for occasional feature work so I'm thinking of renting it out. Who might be interested? What kit would you look for and for what period?


First of all, where are you located? I would like to rent.
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Re: Renting my Black Magic- interest level?

PostMon Mar 18, 2013 5:19 pm

Omaha, Ne
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Re: Renting my Black Magic- interest level?

PostMon Mar 18, 2013 7:47 pm

lustgarten wrote:Omaha, Ne



now that won't help me in Canada, will it? or do you think you can make it possible?
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Re: Renting my Black Magic- interest level?

PostMon Mar 18, 2013 8:16 pm

maybe. How long are you needing to rent for?
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Re: Renting my Black Magic- interest level?

PostTue Mar 19, 2013 11:51 am

lustgarten wrote:maybe. How long are you needing to rent for?



I should be renting it for one week.
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Re: Renting my Black Magic- interest level?

PostTue Mar 19, 2013 10:02 pm

What kind of package would you need? where in Canada? btw my email is lustgar@pacbell.net

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