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21. Considering a $50K Camera Purchase? 3 Factors to Think About SHOTLIST
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In this episode, host and cinematographer Marshal Chupa discusses the process of making logical decisions when buying camera equipment for your creative business. Marshal shares some practical advice on understanding logical costs, opportunity costs, and creative costs when buying equipment and discusses different purchasing methods like cash versus leasing. He also talks about his personal experiences about purchasing equipment and how factors like perceived value, professional level, and equipment availability can play an essential role in these decisions.
So if you’re a photographer, cinematographer, or a videographer who is looking to figure out how and when to purchase or upgrade their gear, this episode is for you. Let’s dive in!
Episode Highlights
01:08 Breaking Down the Decision-Making Categories
01:35 Understanding Logistical Costs
11:08 The Importance of Opportunity Costs
17:01 The Role of Creative Costs
18:47 The Pros and Cons of Leasing Equipment
27:48 Recap and Conclusion
🔗 CONNECT WITH MARSHAL
📸Instagram | www.instagram.com/marshalchupa
💻Website | www.marshalchupa.com
👥 Linkedin | www.linkedin.com/in/marshal-chupa-99a7921a8
📄 SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT
Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - www.shotlistpodcast.com
🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST
This podcast is all about helping emerging cinematographers, photographers, and directors navigate the challenges of making a life and a living behind the lens. From workflow to personal growth, creative vision to marketing, finances to production—every episode is packed with a wide range of topics to support visual storytellers in their pursuit of building a business and growing a career they are proud of.
🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE
Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/shotlist/id1645435800
Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/3m5203Y5yQ7wNXQhZBOmNV?si=f46bc0e937bf40c1
RSS | https://anchor.fm/s/5cb2e948/podcast/rss
🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW
If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, I’d love for you to leave a 5-star review on the bottom of Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show 👊 https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/shotlist/id1645435800
📱 GET IN TOUCH
You can also drop me a DM instagram @marshalchupa or email marshal@marshalchupa.co
In this episode, host and cinematographer Marshal Chupa discusses the process of making logical decisions when buying camera equipment for your creative business. Marshal shares some practical advice on understanding logical costs, opportunity costs, and creative costs when buying equipment and discusses different purchasing methods like cash versus leasing. He also talks about his personal experiences about purchasing equipment and how factors like perceived value, professional level, and equipment availability can play an essential role in these decisions.
So if you’re a photographer, cinematographer, or a videographer who is looking to figure out how and when to purchase or upgrade their gear, this episode is for you. Let’s dive in!
Episode Highlights
01:08 Breaking Down the Decision-Making Categories
01:35 Understanding Logistical Costs
11:08 The Importance of Opportunity Costs
17:01 The Role of Creative Costs
18:47 The Pros and Cons of Leasing Equipment
27:48 Recap and Conclusion
🔗 CONNECT WITH MARSHAL
📸Instagram | www.instagram.com/marshalchupa
💻Website | www.marshalchupa.com
👥 Linkedin | www.linkedin.com/in/marshal-chupa-99a7921a8
📄 SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT
Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - www.shotlistpodcast.com
🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST
This podcast is all about helping emerging cinematographers, photographers, and directors navigate the challenges of making a life and a living behind the lens. From workflow to personal growth, creative vision to marketing, finances to production—every episode is packed with a wide range of topics to support visual storytellers in their pursuit of building a business and growing a career they are proud of.
🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE
Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/shotlist/id1645435800
Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/3m5203Y5yQ7wNXQhZBOmNV?si=f46bc0e937bf40c1
RSS | https://anchor.fm/s/5cb2e948/podcast/rss
🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW
If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, I’d love for you to leave a 5-star review on the bottom of Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show 👊 https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/shotlist/id1645435800
📱 GET IN TOUCH
You can also drop me a DM instagram @marshalchupa or email marshal@marshalchupa.co
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