Equipment (rent)

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Cameras

Main Camera: Panasonic Lumix GH5

• Price: £50 a day
• Why: Offers excellent video quality, good battery and more versatile in low light conditions.
  • Lens: Panasonic Lumix 12-60mm f2.8-4.0
    • Why: Can cover a wide range of shots, from wide-angle team shots to tighter interviews. Offers a similar focal length range and aperture range as the Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8
    • Price: £25 a day

Secondary Camera: Sony A7 III

• Price: £55 a day
• Why: Out of all the cameras that can be rented for under £100, this one has the closest specs to the Panasonic Lumix GH4, and its intended use is similar.
  • More detail
• Purpose: Close up shot from the side (not too far to the side, we want to see both of the interviewee’s eyes)
  • Lens: Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 G Master OSS II Lens
    • Price: £38 a day
    • Why: This lens offers a comparable focal length range and aperture to the Panasonic 35-100mm f/2.8, making it a strong match for telephoto shots.
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Not included but should be, memory cards (good speed and size, spare batteries)

Main tripod: Manfrotto MVH500AH + 755XBK

• Price: £19 a day

Secondary tripod: Manfrotto 701HDV

• Price: £19 a day

Lights

LED Panels: Astora SF120 Bi-Color Soft LED Super-Flood Light

• Price: £80 (£40 each) a day
• Placement: Use a two/three-point lighting setup (main light, fill light, and backlight [optional]) to achieve professional-looking illumination on subjects.

Lighting stands: Compact Stand

Price: £5 (2.50 each) a day