Jones Media Center offers Panasonic GS200 and GS250 video cameras and accompanying tripods. This equipment can be borrowed for up to 3 days.

To Request a Camera:

Please fill out the JMC equipment request form online (below). You will need to have Kerberos or a PKI certificate installed on your computer in order to access these forms.

All requests MUST be made at least 24-hours before the requested appointment time.

You can request a camera up to 1 week in advance. Equipment is in high demand, so plan ahead.

Equipment check-out and check-in must occur between 10am-4pm, Monday – Friday. Patrons may not check out/in equipment on the weekend. Please note that while pick-up times may vary, your equipment will be due before noon on the due date. This helps us check the equipment back out to another patron on the same day. If you foresee a problem with returning the equipment before noon, please make a request in the "special requests" field on the loan form and we will extend the time to 4pm. No check-ins after 4pm.

Please note that the cameras record to mini-DV tape. These may be purchased at the Jones Media Center for $5 (for a 63-minute tape), or at most convenience and electronics stores.

Submit a Video Camera Request

Your Training and Check-Out Appointment:

After your form is submitted, JMC staff will notify you of your appointment date and time. Please be on time. If you are more than 15 minutes late for the scheduled appointment, you forfeit your reservation. At checkout, you will be asked to perform 4 basic functions to ensure you know how to use the equipment properly.

First time users will be given a camera kit, training DVD, test tape and viewing carrel. Allow 30 minutes for training and checkout. If you would like to speed up the training time, please view the training video online at the website below.

View the GS200 Camera Training Tutorial
View the GS250 Camera Training Tutorial

If you have already completed the training, you will not need to watch the video again. Please remember that at your scheduled appointment, you will be asked to:

1. Attach a battery and turn on the camera.
2. Insert a tape.
3. Record audio and video.
4. Play back the tape.

Important: You will be responsible for knowing how to perform these 4 functions before you are able to check out a video camera.