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Anonymous
I know it's not exactly photography, but I suppose it could fit.

Is there some way I can try out digital and film cameras, types of film, and lenses all without having to buy the camera? I keep trying to look for rental places or workshops but I guess I just don't word the searches properly. Does anyone know something that could help me out?
>> NatureGuy !se3A3TwzdY
Most camera dedicated stores have a rental option, though they tend to charge a lot. I think it was like 90$ a weekend for the canon EF 100-400 alone when I looked.

If you're really that interested, just buy an old 70's set of film gear from ebay for less than what it will cost you to rent the new digital gear. Seriously, the glass is good and while you're skimping on the fps and viewfinder, you really won't care about that if you're just starting out.
>> Anonymous
The only thing about that, though, is I don't know what I'm getting. With my luck, I'd get a camera that requires film not even made anymore
>> Anonymous
>>275733
This is mildly amusing, if not actually a legitimate concern at all.
>> Anonymous
If you are in a metropolitan area, you can always intern or get a jarb with a photography studio

many photographers need assistants to go get coffee, or to do busy work (like back up cards) while they shoot. Most of those photographers are gear heads and will talk on end about the good and bad points of their equipment
>> Anonymous
>>275730
>skimping on the... viewfinder

Lol wut? You're skimping on the viewfinder by going for an old '70s film SLR over some Rebel?
>> Anonymous
>>275735
Hm...looks like the majority of what I have around this area is just a crapload of marriage video places, but there is a commercial studio that looks promising. Thanks for the advice.

Another note about ebay: I looked up the type of camera used in The Evil Dead and saw it was originally $20,000. How much is it after years and years, and even the advent of a new technology? $18,000. I just thought that was interesting.
>> Anonymous
>>275749
We're talking motion cine cameras, not SLRs. Read before you reply.

>>275733
That chance is pretty big, but you'd be pretty stupid not to google before buying anything anyhow. Just lrn2google better.

>>275754
Most films are still shot on 35mm film nowadays, so no price drops.
>> Anonymous
Just wait for the Red Scarlet. $3,000