[Randy Hansen]

I assume this is for news or documentary use. Here’s what I found to be useful:

Minimal package:

– Good ENG camera
– Tripod
– Light kit
– mics (handheld & lav)
– Batteries for everything
– camera mounted-light
– Cables, audio and video
– plenty of tapes or media

Better:

All above, plus:

– wireless Rx and Tx for mics (one, two is better)
– Softbox light
– Porta Brace cases (or equivalent)
– Shotgun mic mounted on camera

Best:

All of “better”, plus:
– portable monitor
– equipment cart
– spacious van or SUV
– collapsible reflector(s)
– hand-held 3 chip DV (for confined spaces or minimally trained others)
– Laptop w/commonly used editing software (AVID, FCP) for commonality with the client.
– Boom mic, boom pole, audio mixer and sound guy/gal

All these assume you’ll have the enormous amount of gadgets, gizmos, connectors, adaptors, bulbs, straps, etc. required for any situation. there is also some personal preference gear I left out that some of us out there need or require on a daily basis that other would fine useless.

anyone else?