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I just took an enquiry about a three day run and gun ENG type shoot. and during the rate negotiations the producer passed on a request that the camera op would like to have a wireless camera hop if possible so we don't have to be tethered, however they didn't budget for it in the rental package. I told her that I do have the Zaxcom hop, and I could maybe do some kind of discount on the rental. The response was less than enthusiastic- 'We just thought it would be easier for you and the camera guy if you could just bring it as we will moving around a lot of crowded spaces, but as long as it sounds good you can hard wire if you like- it makes no difference to us' To be honest she has a point- It would be easier to use the Zaxcom hop as I won't have to worry about managing the breakaway cable and that makes me very tempted to bring it anyway. Also as I get a lot of my work from camera ops, it would create a good impression with someone else who I haven't worked with before. (He would also know that I have a wireless hop available to use if asked to find a sound mixer on future gigs). I am just concerned that this will set up a precident that as far as production companies are concerned wireless hops will become as an expected freebie. Any thoughts on this.