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Posted by ushere on 08/06/06 06:36
ushere wrote:
> Mike wrote:
>> Hi!
>>
>> I'm planning to go to Asia and shoot some lonely planet-like
>> documentary. We're planning to follow the road from Singapore to
>> Bangkok, through Malaysia, and back (or maybe the other way, from BKK
>> to Singapore).
>>
>> I'm planning to travel quite light, I don't want to carry a video cam
>> and accessories in the plane.
>>
>> Does anyone know where to rent Panasonic P2 cams (SPX-800 or HVx-200)
>> + accessories (P2 cards etc...) in any of these countries? So far I
>> only found Sony Betacam or even CineAlta.
>>
>> Alternatively, does anyone know a place, still in these countries,
>> where I could rent a Sony XDCam (recording on Hard Drive)?
>>
>> Thanks
>
> i'm based in australia, and though i haven't travelled the region
> extensively myself, i have edit quite a number of 'doco's', travelogues,
> etc., for clients, big and small.
>
> the general consensus seems to be to take your own equipment - at every
> level, ie. dv thru 35mm. the argument goes, you're only there the once,
> you can't depend on hired equipment (if there is any available), and the
> hassles involved with; surety, support, and collection / return usually
> far exceed the benefits....
>
> leslie
ps. recording to hd on such a road trip. you're brave....
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