Recent News
Steadicam on Everest
15th September 2008
An ITV crew took the Steadicam Archer SE (operator Rob Turner) up Everest along with 400kg of broadcasting equipment to heights of 5350m. "Then it was time for filming to start... out comes the Steadicam Archer SE, and after finishing some amazing pieces to camera and some stunning set-up shots, we knew our coverage would really stand out," said Turner. Because of the Archers ingenious light weight design and fold down sled which does reduce the size of it by 30% the Archer was the per... read more »
The NEW Handsfree Transporter for Steadicam
8th September 2008
Lately, Camera rigs have become so much heavier that even the strongest cameraman feel uncomfortable in having to hold up 40 kilos of equipment.
The HANDSFREE-TRANSPORTER allows travelling up to 21km/h. In low speed it may spare rails, cars dolly's, making the filming process cheaper. The HANDSFREE-TRANSPORTER also opens previously inaccessible grounds to operators using devices which steady camera motion. The Off Road version enables them to move away from smooth roads, paths or ... read more »
NEW Steadicam® Flyer compatible with RED ONE®
9th August 2008
The Steadicam® Flyer FLYER-LERED camera stabilization system supports 4-19 lbs video camcorders or film cameras. It features Garrett Brown's patented Iso-Elastic articulated stabilizer arm and low mass gimbal. This package is optimized for the Red One media camcorder and includes a hard case and a high definition monitor.
Steadicam® Introduces the NEW Flyer-LE
11th July 2008
The Tiffen Company, Steadicam Division, is pleased to announce the introduction of the FLYER-LE. Based on the award-winning Steadicam Flyer technology, the LE Steadicam is a new design offering many new features and benefits for the operator.
The FLYER-LE features a newly designed sled assembly (camera mounting platform) that has a robust carbon fiber no-tools extendable post. A safety system inside the post prevents the post from separating. The index system keeps all parts in... read more »
NEW Sony PMW-EX3 Perfect for Flyer
1st June 2008
The NEW Sony PMW-EX3 HD camcorder has created an ever better small, light weight camera, well suited for the Steadicam Flyer. New and improved elements such as interchangeable lenses and memory cards allows you to dynamically balance the light weight Flyer making it a more efficient and easier to use. For more information on light weight HD cameras compatible with the Steadicam Flyer, call us on 0207 281 0999.
