How to start your own video business. Equipment list

Cameras

  • Panasonic HC-X1000GC 4K Ultra HD Camcorder
    $3,198.00
  • Sony PXW-X70 Pro Camcorder inc. G.S.T. (PXWX70)
    $2,882
  • Canon XC15 4K Professional Camcorder
    $3,340

These cameras all shoot 4K and have two, XLR inputs with phantom power. The prices are indicative only and are from Australian stores priced in January, 2019.

Sound

  • Sennheiser EW100ENGG4-B (626 – 668 MHz) All-in-one Wireless Mic System $885. (Includes additional XLR transmitter)
  • OR
  • Rode RODE Filmmaker Wireless Microphone Kit LNKFM $427
  • Rode NTG 1 Shotgun mic $319

Lighting

  • Aputure Amaran HR672KIT-SSC 3 Light LED Kit $1050

Grip

  • Manfrotto tripod and light stands. $1100

Post Production

  • Laptop computer able to run Premiere Pro or other suitable software, such as Macbook Pro. $4,500
  • Software: Creative Cloud, per annum: $400
  • Camera cards, cases, etc. $800

Total: $12,000 (approx)