VCU Photography & Film

35mm SLR Manual Film Camera: $200 – $400

Medium Format Manual Camera
(Required for all courses except PHTO 260 & 305): $1,000 – $3,000

Remote Flash for above: $200 – $300

Light Meter for reflected, incident and flash: $200 – $300

Digital SLR Manual Camera*: $1500 – $4000

Camera tripod $400

Laptop Computer**: $1,500 – $2,700

Computer Software: $500 – $1,000

Digital Printer*: $400

Scanner*: $400

Mini DV Video Camera (consumer grade): $600

Photographic Lab Chemicals: $200 for Sophomore Year

Film Processing Equipment: $100

Film/paper/CDs/DVDs: $700/ yr

Film Processing Fees at Commercial Labs*: $1000/ yr

* Suggested or optional requirement

** Laptop computers can be leased from the school. Visit the School of the Arts Computer Center for more info.

Note: Previously owned cameras can be purchased for a large savings. Do not buy any cameras or equipment until you attend your first studio class meeting