Do you think it is fair I am been charged 900 dollars a day for the video camera?
2007-09-08 14:36:10 · 23 answers · asked by radio309 5 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Camcorders
The camera is not an IMAX or Panavision, It is HD camcorder which cost around 3000 US dollars.
2007-09-08 14:57:57 · update #1
NEVER pay that much to RENT camera. That camera man is a prick. You can buy really nice high quality cameras for much less, and at least it would be yours.
2007-09-08 14:43:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fairness is a matter of an informed decision made by two adults. If both of you know exactly what you are getting and are adults that agree upon it, then it is fair.
But it sounds like in this case, maybe your wish list just exceeds your budget.
A professional camera operator with an HD cam may cost you that much. But is that what you really need? If this shoot is for a wedding or something similar (i.e. family memories), then shop around for people who specialize in events and don't fuss at them if it is not in HD.
But if this is for a commercial shoot which could either make or break your business, then open your wallet wide if the fellow is really worth his salt.
"It takes money to make money", they say.
WK
2007-09-08 18:26:00 · answer #2 · answered by olin1963 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sorry... the phone bill is your responsibility. You could have had those numbers blocked by the phone company. It's a little late now but unless you can show he's mentally handicapped or wish to sue him, I don't believe there's much you can do. You can arrange payments but that's gonna be about it. Get a long distance and 900/976 numbers so it doesn't happen again!!!
2016-04-03 21:55:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This guy is a crook.How can he make you pay that much to rent a camera.You could rent a car for 100 dollars a day.This is so sad how people try and take advantage.This guy thinks you are a fool and will try and rip you off.Please report him to the local BBB. Also let him know that 300 dollars is a fair price to charge for video services.
2007-09-09 20:05:19 · answer #4 · answered by bboy244 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he is very skill full cameraman, must pay higher cost to hire him. To get a good picture, it depends on the skill of camera man, not only the camera. If two camera men shooting video using the same type of camera, you see, the result is different. So be a skill full cameraman
2007-09-12 16:48:45 · answer #5 · answered by Ipoh Cinematographer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When i did videography in the Los Angeles market, the camera, recorder, tripod, mic and one tape came with the shooter. My day rate was higher for Betacam than SVHS. $1200 as a day rate for consumer HD is excessive. Are there other throw ins, like audio mixer, lighting, flying jibs or steadycam mounts?
2007-09-09 05:01:09 · answer #6 · answered by lare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ofcourse not, who in the world would pay 900 A DAY for the use of a video camera, u must be crazy to even consider paying that
2007-09-08 14:43:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends what kind of camera he's using. Imax or HD may be still pretty expensive. You can buy an awesome one for about $5000.
2007-09-08 14:39:20 · answer #8 · answered by treseuropean 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If he's a professional, but I think it's still expensive. If You ask me you ,should look for another camera man.
2007-09-08 14:54:10 · answer #9 · answered by RovEr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The camera comes with a production truck, actors, lights and a 10 people crew ?????????
2007-09-08 19:35:43 · answer #10 · answered by Zito 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋