Renting vs buying a camera for your first short film

If you shoot only a few times a year, renting gives you better gear for less and lets you match the camera to each project.

Buying makes sense when you shoot often and know exactly what you need.

Whatever you choose, budget for lenses, media, batteries and support gear, not only the camera body.

Quick takeaways

• Match the camera to the story
• Include lenses and media in the budget
• Test before the shoot day