Our Engineers

Our engineers have a wealth of experience in lens repair and maintenance for a range of broadcast, film and video lenses. For advice on suitable lenses for your equipment, or any queries with regard to service and repair, do not hesitate to speak directly to one of our engineers on +44 (0) 20 7281 0999.

Chris Edwards

Managing Director / Lens & Steadicam Engineer

Chris founded Optical Support in 1996 servicing lenses and then later developed the company with the help of experienced Steadicam operators Peter Robertson and Peter Cavaciuti to hire out Steadicam rigs. Chris has been an optical engineer for over 20 years.

Email: chris@opticalsupport.co.uk

Russell Croft

Technical Manager / Lens & Steadicam Engineer

Russell joined Optical Support in 2006 having previously worked for Optex as a Optical, mechanical and steadicam engineer and Gearhouse Broadcast as an optical engineer.

Email: russell@opticalsupport.co.uk

Tony Scott

Lens Engineer

Tony is one of our most experienced engineers. He joined Optical support in 2007 after 21 years service at Optex as an optical engineer and before that J.H.Dallmeyer for 30 years.

Email: tony@opticalsupport.co.uk