Film Production Cameras

There's no movie without a camera to film it with, and very few proficient camera operators who have climbed the industry ladder without some professional training and knowledge transfer.

If you're looking for technology, or skills advancement, or books related to cinematography, this page is for you.

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Training Courses

VideoSkills ... offer IOV approved training courses to established and aspiring video professionals. They offer a range of course packages including but not limited to: Camera Craft, Sound & Lighting, and Corporate Pitching. etc...

Wildeye ... are specialists in wildlife video photography. These guys offer a range of wildlife orientated training packages (UK and abroad) that not only cover camera operation, but also wildlife video editing etc.

Technology

If you're looking for low-cost, high quality digital equipment then here are some of the places to obtain advice, price and model comparisons and of course, product.

This is a short, but growing list of web based specialists that you can use to select and then obtain your digital film equipment.

Production gear ... Canon Resellers and specialist suppliers of related professional video equipment such as light weight rigs etc.

Libra - Professional Broadcast Equipment ... Suppliers of new and used professional broadcast equipment, supplies and cameras. Products include VTRs, audio, monitors, tripods, lighting, digital video and DVD, lenses, cameras, power and accessories. Additional services include engineering solutions, equipment maintenance, DVD authoring and duplication.

Digi Broadcast - Pro Video Equipment ... Specialists in new, demo and used professional and broadcast video equipment sales. Sale items include cameras, lenses, editors, switches, audio, batteries, VTRs, monitors,... more

TVBay.com ... is a specialist website for buying, renting or selling film related equipment to professionals active in the film and media industry.

Technology Review Sites

My camera .com... have loads of high quality products for you to review and compare for price and functionality.

Photographic Review ... have reviews on masses of digital products. A great place to check out the latest gear!

UK review and buy site ... containing a wide selection of digital movie equipment and associated hardware.

If all else fails then perhaps you can try eBay! Here's the search link to make it easier for you. Type "professional video cameras" or "*brand* (Canon or sony etc) video camera" for fast access to the auction lots.