CFA Photography Equipment
The Equipment Office is open and staffed during posted hours to field inquiries, support facility use and process equipment loans. Staff may be available outside of these hours by scheduled appointments.
Equipment Borrowing Policies
Students who are currently enrolled in a CFA Photography course may borrow equipment for use in completing coursework. Equipment may be checked out for a period of two days, but if there is no reservation to use the item, extensions may be negotiated.
Reservations
Reservations on a specific item can be made up to two weeks in advance; if reservations are not picked up by close of business on the indicated date, the reservation will be canceled to allow the equipment to be circulated by others.
Accountability
Equipment may not be borrowed on behalf of others; to preserve accountability and responsibility, the person who checks out an item is recorded as possessing it. Unauthorized transfer of possession is forbidden, and offenders may have their equipment access revoked.
Exception
35mm cameras used for the Black and White Photography I course. A 35mm body, lens, case and batteries can be loaned to a student for the duration of the course.
General Care of Equipment
Equipment should not be left unattended, in damp areas, under prolonged or extreme heat or cold, or otherwise harsh conditions, particularly in vehicles. Users will be held responsible for damage or loss to equipment, and fines will be charged appropriately. Users who have never operated a particular piece of equipment are encouraged to request a demonstration and instruction before borrowing it.
Equipment that appears to be malfunctioning, unresponsive, jammed or otherwise not performing as expected should be returned to the equipment office as soon as possible. In general, all parts should fit together and move smoothly; excessive force should never be used.
Loanable Equipment
You can borrow equipment during equipment office hours. Photo faculty may loan equipment to their students during class hours.