Photo Flea Market Oct 29 at the VBC.

From Don's e-mail:

"For the kids who participated in the Filmmaking Workshops and for others who
are interested in Film Making... One event I look for every year is the annual
Photo Flea Market sponsored by Sutherland Photo. (I'm not associated with
anyone involved in the fleamarket) Used photo and video gear, sometimes at
great prices. This year, it appears that it is scheduled for Oct 29 at the
VBCC.

This is a great place to find odds and ends that are valuable for film makers
- used light stands, reflectors, filters, tripods.... you name it.
Sometimes you get great buys - like the time I got a specialized clamp for a light
stand for $1 - a new one would have been $25 at the online discount places. I
got old, slightly rusty light stands for $10 each (work just as well as new
ones) I recommend that you think about what you need, price it on-line (e.g. on
e-bay) and carry a price list with you. Most of the venders are small photo
supply stores and they are usually willing to deal - so they don't have to
pack it all up and carry it back home.

Also, they will have used video cameras and film & digital photo cameras.
Old video cameras are more problem than they are worth (in my humble
opinion). But if you have an old SLR 35mm film camera, you might find a new lens for
it... or someone to buy it from you for a good price. Make sure you know
the filter size for your videocamera - you can often find great buys on filters."