Southern UK based freelance Steadicam operator for hire with over 10 years experience working with Steadicam systems, flying many types of cameras including film and HD, for features, docos, music videos, corporates & broadcast.
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John is now trained to operate the
Handsfree Transporter
(modified Segway) with Steadicam for faster, longer and even more precise work!
Steadicam day rate can be dependent on details of work, so please
email for a quote. Below are Flat Rates per 10 hour day, expenses to be added.
Day Rates for John E Fry with:
- Panasonic AG-HPX500 P2 full HD camcorder - £350
which records broadcast 4:2:2 HD or SD to supplied P2 cards
- Master Elite Steadicam + PDW-700 XDCAM camera - £975
- Master Elite Steadicam, without camera - £750
for HD, film & high-end video production
- EFP Steadicam, with HPX500 P2HD or SD - £720
- EFP Steadicam, with DVW-790 Digibeta - £810
- EFP Steadicam, without camera - £630
for digibeta, DVCAM, HDV & XDCAM EX cameras
Other required crew & accessories:
- Steadicam / Camera Assistant - £200-£250
- Genio Remote Follow-focus kit - £95
- Wireless Director's monitor - £30
Please see our
Rate Card page for further pricing.
Call now to discuss your requirements or find out more about how Steadicam can enhance your production on 01722 780175, or
email us.
Steadicam Operator John flying the Master Steadicam for the Roots Manuva "C.R.U.F.F." 16mm film for BBC New Music Shorts.
Watch the video here
Considerable discounts available on all kit when hired or rented with our Cameramen or Steadicam operator. Discounts also available on kit and crew when booked for multiple days.
And of course you can use Steadicam for Outside Broadcasts, Panavision Panaflex 35mm film, the 4k RED ONE camera, HDCAM SR, xDCAM HD, P2HD and even Standard Definition!
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Steadicam systems have been around since the late 1970s, when inventor Garrett Brown sought to develop a way of moving a motion picture camera smoothly & fluidly without the need for a heavy track & dolly or a crane or jib. He also wanted escape the restrictions of these old ideas, and allow the camera to move with the operator whereever he or she went, changing direction, height & angle spontaneously.
These days the Tiffen company continue to develop Brown's ideas, with his continued help, which keep genuine Steadicam rigs at the forefront of motion picture & television innovation, and creating some awe inspiring film sequences in the process.
Spelt: Steadicam - not Steadycam, Steadi Cam, Stedicam, Stedycam, Stadicam, or steady cam
Provided in association with Rock Steadi Pictures
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