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Archive 2009 · Chicago Cine Services

  
 
Duncan Staples
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p.1 #1 · Chicago Cine Services


Can someone recommend another place other than Calumet that carries lights stands, C-stands, Gel filters, flags, scrims etc...? I am looking to buy but I can rent as well if required.

Thank you,
Duncan Staples



Oct 10, 2009 at 02:16 PM
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p.1 #2 · Chicago Cine Services


Try these guys out. http://www.helixcamera.com/

I haven't done any business with them, but their selection is just as good if not better than Calumet.

Kevin



Oct 10, 2009 at 05:29 PM
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p.1 #3 · Chicago Cine Services


Thanks Kevin - I will give them a ring on Monday.

Duncan



Oct 10, 2009 at 06:30 PM
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p.1 #4 · Chicago Cine Services


There's also Dodd Camera on W. Armitage. Very much a pro rental house, although you can purchase as well.

John



Oct 10, 2009 at 09:18 PM
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p.1 #5 · Chicago Cine Services


Thanks John.


Oct 10, 2009 at 09:27 PM
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p.1 #6 · Chicago Cine Services


Duncan, Barbizon is excellent; all they do is lighting. They're on Elston a couple miles north of Calumet.

Mitch



Oct 10, 2009 at 09:33 PM
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p.1 #7 · Chicago Cine Services


Thanks Mitch - I will call them on Monday as well.

Duncan



Oct 10, 2009 at 10:45 PM
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p.1 #8 · Chicago Cine Services


Central Camera 230 S Wabash

Dave



Oct 10, 2009 at 11:01 PM
Duncan Staples
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p.1 #9 · Chicago Cine Services


Thanks Dave.

Also, does anyone have a Chicago based sources for long FireWire cables (say 20 feet)?

Thanks,
Duncan



Oct 10, 2009 at 11:19 PM
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p.1 #10 · Chicago Cine Services


Components Express, Inc.
10330 Argonne Woods Drive (Suite 100)
Woodridge, IL 60517-4995
Phone: 1-630-257-0605
Fax: 1-630-257-0603
M-F (8:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM cst.)
[email protected]

They have everything and will make up what they don't have.

Dave



Oct 10, 2009 at 11:30 PM
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p.1 #11 · Chicago Cine Services


So, Duncan, when are you going to be in the Chi-town area?

John



Oct 10, 2009 at 11:47 PM
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p.1 #12 · Chicago Cine Services


I am shooting a job all this coming week. 6 days booked and then head to Dallas for another 6 days.


Oct 11, 2009 at 04:08 PM
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p.1 #13 · Chicago Cine Services


John, if you are not working on Wed/Thursday, you are welcome to come check out the shoot if you want to pitch in and help me set up some lighting gear. I am photographing dental cabinetry, dental tools, dental equipment etc., at a local showroom.

Supposedly it is lit quite well but I am showing up with my strobe gear, bunch of reflectors etc., ready to light it in the event the lighting is sub-par in the showroom.

Duncan



Oct 11, 2009 at 05:22 PM
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p.1 #14 · Chicago Cine Services


+1 for Helix.


Oct 17, 2009 at 03:08 PM
Duncan Staples
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p.1 #15 · Chicago Cine Services


Thanks for all of the comments and references. I am shooting another job in Chicago the week after next and will check out Helix.

Duncan



Oct 17, 2009 at 08:35 PM
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p.1 #16 · Chicago Cine Services


+1 for Central Camera. They have been in Chicago for 110 years.


Oct 30, 2009 at 12:14 AM
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p.1 #17 · Chicago Cine Services


I ended up using Calumet in Oak Brook and things worked great. They transferred what I needed from their downtown store.

Duncan



Oct 30, 2009 at 03:01 PM
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p.1 #18 · Chicago Cine Services


I really need to get to Century Camera one of these days.

I do like Helix. I have not rented anything in in chicago yet.



Oct 31, 2009 at 09:34 PM





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