<p>I remember when I was in high school I used to borrow their Canon 600D to use over the weekends. I loved it, but it was upsetting to have to return it every Monday. Like you, I couldn't afford to buy one at the time.</p>

<p>It wasn't until I got a casual retail job that was able to buy my first camera.</p>

<p>Now I'm a little older and have a steady(ish) income, I'm able to lease more expensive cameras and pay them off over time.</p>

<p>I'd argue that if you're after an individual/organisation to offer you a grant, you'd need a solid portfolio to convince them to do so. If no-one seems interested, then I'm afraid you'll need to wait and buy one yourself.</p>

<p>It doesn't need to be a $1600 camera right now, it can be an older second-hand one, because ultimately, if you have a good story, it doesn't matter what camera you use to tell it.</p>

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2018-10-11T06:59:16.747Z
2018-10-11T06:59:16.747Z
Bryce
<p>You can always hire a camera cheaply for a project or if you have a project that you want to film then you could crowdfund that.</p>

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2018-10-17T11:22:44.740Z
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Capogear
<p>I have been borrowing my library's camera the past few months and am getting sick of it. I want to buy my own camera, but the camera I want costs around $1600. I do not have that money but really want to get a camera to embark on a film project that would mean a lot to me and has an inspirational message. Can organizations, schools, and individuals provide funds or grants to help?</p>

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2018-10-10T23:58:23.313Z
I suggest starting with a smartphone for $20, does not even have to be connected to the cellular network. Or any used consumer camera off eBay for around $100 or less. Build a portfolio, then maybe get some paid customers, then you will have money for a bigger camera.
Rusty Core
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Do people fundraise to help someone buy a camera?
VRM
# Do people fundraise to help someone buy a camera?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2018-10-09)

I have been borrowing my library's camera the past few months and am getting sick of it. I want to buy my own camera, but the camera I want costs around $1600. I do not have that money but really want to get a camera to embark on a film project that would mean a lot to me and has an inspirational message. Can organizations, schools, and individuals provide funds or grants to help?

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: I suggest starting with a smartphone for $20, does not even have to be connected to the cellular network. Or any used consumer camera off eBay for around $100 or less. Build a portfolio, then maybe get some paid customers, then you will have money for a bigger camera.  

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2018-10-11. Score: 2

I remember when I was in high school I used to borrow their Canon 600D to use over the weekends. I loved it, but it was upsetting to have to return it every Monday. Like you, I couldn't afford to buy one at the time.

It wasn't until I got a casual retail job that was able to buy my first camera.

Now I'm a little older and have a steady(ish) income, I'm able to lease more expensive cameras and pay them off over time.

I'd argue that if you're after an individual/organisation to offer you a grant, you'd need a solid portfolio to convince them to do so. If no-one seems interested, then I'm afraid you'll need to wait and buy one yourself.

It doesn't need to be a $1600 camera right now, it can be an older second-hand one, because ultimately, if you have a good story, it doesn't matter what camera you use to tell it.


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### Answer by username_3 on 2018-10-17. Score: 0

You can always hire a camera cheaply for a project or if you have a project that you want to film then you could crowdfund that.


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