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Angel Mario · June 10th, 2007, 09:19 PM

Hello. Ive been looking for information on the Viper camera. I mainly want to know how much does it cost. Can anyone tell me?

The viper was used in many movies, including its latest with Zodiac.

Thanks

John McManimie · June 10th, 2007, 10:10 PM

A couple of years ago, I read that it was between $75,000 - $80,000 for the camera and about $190,000 - $200,000 for a complete system. Of course, I'm sure that someone here knows the actual (and current) figures.

Carlos Rodriguez · June 12th, 2007, 01:40 PM

might as well rent it.

Angel Mario · July 31st, 2007, 07:56 PM

Can anyone tell me where i can buy the Viper Cam and how much does it cost???

no urban legends, last time i made this question, somebody said it costed 2 hundred thou. please, only reply if you really know.

Thank you very much.

Nate Weaver · July 31st, 2007, 10:21 PM

If you're wondering if a body could be had, used, for any less than about $50,000, the answer would be no. A usable system, with lenses and recording method (either Venom or SRW-1 deck) would be over $100K easily.

$200k for a new one with everything you'd need is not far from the mark.

And before you balk, remember that the only people that KNOW exactly are either rental house executives or the occasional owner/operator, both of which generally don't post here. Some of us however work closely with those sorts of folks, and have picked up info over time.

The Viper, along with the F900 and a few other rarified cameras are kind of in the range of "if you have to ask, you can't afford it".

Jaron Berman · July 31st, 2007, 10:29 PM

Grass Valley, Inc.
Ing. Leonardo "Emilio" Gañán—Director Mexico & Caribbean Sales

3750 NW 87th Avenue
Doral Corporate Centre II Suite 225
Miami, Florida 33178
United States of America

Tel: 786 845 5600
or direct 786 845 5607
Fax: 305 477 5385

leonardo.ganan@thomson.net

Whoever guessed $200,000 was probably close, if not a little low. But prices are not advertised, so call Grass Valley to find out anything you need.

Brian Drysdale · August 1st, 2007, 04:24 AM

If you want to use Filmstream on the Viper you'd also need a recording system like S Two.

http://stwo-corp.com/

The overall cost of a kit will vary depending which route you want to go. If you're interested in buying a Viper kit the best way is to ask for a quote.

June 10th, 2007, 09:19 PM	#1
Angel Mario Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Garza garcia (Mexico) Posts: 78	VIP: can anyone tell me how much the viper costs? Hello. Ive been looking for information on the Viper camera. I mainly want to know how much does it cost. Can anyone tell me? The viper was used in many movies, including its latest with Zodiac. Thanks

July 31st, 2007, 07:56 PM	#4
Angel Mario Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Garza garcia (Mexico) Posts: 78	Viper Cam Can anyone tell me where i can buy the Viper Cam and how much does it cost??? no urban legends, last time i made this question, somebody said it costed 2 hundred thou. please, only reply if you really know. Thank you very much.

July 31st, 2007, 10:21 PM	#5
Nate Weaver Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,100	If you're wondering if a body could be had, used, for any less than about $50,000, the answer would be no. A usable system, with lenses and recording method (either Venom or SRW-1 deck) would be over $100K easily. $200k for a new one with everything you'd need is not far from the mark. And before you balk, remember that the only people that KNOW exactly are either rental house executives or the occasional owner/operator, both of which generally don't post here. Some of us however work closely with those sorts of folks, and have picked up info over time. The Viper, along with the F900 and a few other rarified cameras are kind of in the range of "if you have to ask, you can't afford it". __________________ My Work: nateweaver.net

June 10th, 2007, 10:10 PM	#2
John McManimie Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 314	A couple of years ago, I read that it was between $75,000 - $80,000 for the camera and about $190,000 - $200,000 for a complete system. Of course, I'm sure that someone here knows the actual (and current) figures.

June 12th, 2007, 01:40 PM	#3
Carlos Rodriguez Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Modesto, California Posts: 206	might as well rent it.

July 31st, 2007, 10:29 PM	#6
Jaron Berman Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 439	Grass Valley, Inc. Ing. Leonardo "Emilio" Gañán—Director Mexico & Caribbean Sales 3750 NW 87th Avenue Doral Corporate Centre II Suite 225 Miami, Florida 33178 United States of America Tel: 786 845 5600 or direct 786 845 5607 Fax: 305 477 5385 leonardo.ganan@thomson.net Whoever guessed $200,000 was probably close, if not a little low. But prices are not advertised, so call Grass Valley to find out anything you need.

August 1st, 2007, 04:24 AM	#7
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,152	If you want to use Filmstream on the Viper you'd also need a recording system like S Two. http://stwo-corp.com/ The overall cost of a kit will vary depending which route you want to go. If you're interested in buying a Viper kit the best way is to ask for a quote.