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Dream cameras you CAN afford Buying fully-tested, used gear from a specialist dealer like MPBmeans you can stretch to the camera you yearn for – and buy with confidence
T here is nothing like unwrapping a brand new, box-fresh camera, packed with the latest tech. It will bring a whole new level of quality to your movies and help you realise your creative vision. That’s until the credit card statement arrives. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Smart filmmakers realise if you can save a significant amount of dough, then it’s good for cashflow and the bottom line. And you can still purchase the latest and greatest while saving a big chunk of change, if you buy used. It’s surprising just howmany of the newest cameras can be snapped up second hand, since many filmmakers often buy equipment for a project, then move it on. If you are set on the latest tech, like 8K or 12K resolution, internal Raw recording, the speediest 240fps frame rates or instantaneous live streaming,
private individuals. Kit bought in this way is often ‘sold as seen’ – and there is little comeback if things go awry. It might not work properly, be exactly as described, or have faults of which the former owner genuinely had no knowledge. It’s just not worth the risk. So, it makes sense to go with a reputable dealer that specialises in used cameras and has a team of expert staff to check out kit, provide recommendations, and ensure the process is incredibly easy. With bases in the UK and USA, the clear leader in used video and stills is MPB, helped by an easy-to-use website, where you can not only buy a big range of fully-tested and guaranteed equipment, but also sell them old products to help fund your new gear. MPB has one of the biggest inventories of used, fully-tested equipment, so it’s worry-free. MPB’s specialists check kit
COOL KIT A fully-kitted Red Raven could be within your grasp, if you buy used from a specialist like MPB
then chances are MPB has your dream buy in stock at a healthy discount. If you don’t require this, you can save even more. We’ve said it before: the latest high-tech wonder-cameras of a short time ago don’t suddenly lose the ability to make top-quality films. Matching a camera to your needs, saving serious money compared to buying the latest kit brand new, is what a savvy image maker should do. But used gear can also be fraught with danger. You can spend hours poring over online forums and user groups on social media, or there are the obvious big online auctions and classified websites. Everyone has a scare story about buying something expensive online – not just from scammers, but even well-meaning,
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