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I think you'll find that unless you're planning on dumping more than 2000 frames in a day, and don't mind the lesser quality of the PAR, the Abekas will be a great solution. BetaSP rentals (PVW2800) run @ $300 per day here in SF, and you need insurance or a big $$$ deposit to get the deck at all. Abekas rates should be (Exabyte – DAT may be more) @ $.15 per frame or $200-$250 per hour. There are more expensive places, like the Tape House (rip off!!!) in NYC that charges $450 per hour, but you should be able to find a good deal in L.A. John Tissavary (LUNA cie, inc)