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Flagships you can afford! If you dream of owning a top-of-the-range cinema camera, now you can if you buy from used specialist MPB T here is nothing that marks you out as a serious professional filmmaker more than turning up on a job and mounting a genuine line cinema cameras, but these are often prohibitively expensive. However, there is a way to take that has features you might not need until several years down the line. Of course, buying such a big-ticket item privately can be risky, as ultimately your reputation and safety is at stake. The internet has brought out all sorts of scammers, and even if you do manage to securely snag a great buy
ownership of a dream camera that’s much more affordable, which is great news for cashflow and the bottom line. That’s to search out a used flagship model, which is not only a more sustainable option but, as these cameras are built to take the beating of everyday professional use, they are made to last. High-end cameras aren’t upgraded as often as consumer-focused mirrorless ones, so you can often buy used versions of them that are a few years old but still use current technology. It’s also quite shocking how many of the very latest cinema cameras are on the used market, as these are often bought for one-off projects and sold soon afterwards. For even more serious savings, a previous-generation model often offers all the tech you could ever want anyway. When it comes to spending wisely, buy a camera that meets your needs right now rather than over-spending on a model
large-sensor cinema camera on top of your proper, grown-up tripod. Even the most jaded clients can’t fail to be impressed that they’ve invested their budget in hiring a big-league creative talent. It makes the shooter who turns up with a mirrorless camera – and loads of bolt-on kit to rig it into something more usable for video – look decidedly amateur. Of course, we all know that the results are in the final edit and mirrorless cameras are more than capable of delivering stunning results. But a cinema camera does offer significant advantages, such as improved ergonomics, higher bit rates, much better battery life, far superior heat management, higher-quality audio inputs and controls, plus built-in ND filters, false colour and waveforms tools. That’s why so many filmmakers would love to splurge on the latest top-of-the-
from a private seller, you could still be stuck with a dud – and no comeback. It makes far more sense to buy from a reputable used specialist dealer that not only has far more stock to choose from but has a team of expert staff to check out all kit properly and offers a guarantee that you’re not buying a lemon. With bases in the UK, Europe and the US, the leader in used video and stills kit is MPB. The website shows you exact photos of the fully-tested gear and you can even sell your old equipment on it to fund the buy. MPB has big stocks of used equipment from the likes of Arri, Canon, Red, Sony, Blackmagic and Panasonic, all tested and loaded with the latest firmware, coming with a six-month guarantee.
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