John E Fry: Steadicam Operator with equipment for hire
For film, HD, and video productions of all scales Fryfim Steadicam
Southern UK based freelance Steadicam operator with almost 10 years experience working with Steadicam products, flying many types of cameras including film and HD, for features, docos, music videos, corporates & broadcast. View Steadicam Showreel

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 - £950
  • Master Elite Steadicam, without camera - £650
    for film, HD & high-end video production

  • EFP Steadicam, with HPX500 P2HD or SD - £600
  • EFP Steadicam, with DVW-790 Digibeta - £750
  • EFP Steadicam, without camera - £500
    for digibeta, DVCAM & heavier camcorders

  • Steadicam Flyer, with Sony HVR-Z1 HDV - £450
  • Steadicam Flyer, without camera - £350
    for DVCAM, HDV, & lighter cameras.
Other required crew & accessories:
  • Steadicam / Camera Assistant - £150-£250
  • Genio Remote Follow-focus kit - £95
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.

John with Master Steadicam filming for BBC New Music Shorts
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 with our Cameramen or Steadicam operator. Discounts also available on kit and crew when booked for multiple days.
John E Fry

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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.

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