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DikranYacoubian
October 2nd, 2001, 04:05 PM
Does anyone know where I could rent a manual lens for my XL1?

Thanks,

Dikran

Chris Hurd
October 2nd, 2001, 04:17 PM
That kind of depends on where you are, Dikran... you might want to fill out the "Location" part of your user profile! ;-)

DikranYacoubian
October 2nd, 2001, 08:15 PM
Sorry Chris, I should have explained further.

I'm in Columbia, South Carolina, and there doesn't seem to be be anybody in the area that rents digital video equiptment.

I was hoping to find someplace that could accomodate me via fedex or the like.

Thanks,

Dikran

Chris Hurd
October 2nd, 2001, 08:34 PM
Small world, Dikran...

I did a semester at USC there in Cola. Rented a cheap apartment in Shandon, within staggering distance of Five Points (is Goat Feathers still there?) -- took a great class on Film History from Dr. Bernie Dunlap, really woke me up. My room mate and I used to scrape pennies off the dresser for a box of crackers and a six-pack of Black Label beer. This was all back in '85 though. I drink Shiner Bock now.

There is one place I know of which rents equipment nation wide, and they do have XL1 gear available, including the manual lens. Ask for Craig Chartier, he knows who I am. Tell him you found it on the Watchdog.

GEAR
912 E. 5th St.
Austin, TX. 78702
tel. (512)478-8585
http://www.gearrental.com/

Hope this helps,

DikranYacoubian
October 3rd, 2001, 12:31 AM
Thanks for the info, and I just updated my profile.

I'm sitting in Shandon right now about 5 blocks from GoatFeathers -- which is still in full operation.

-- Dikran