Welcome to Optical Support
Optical Support are one of the UK’s leading lens repair and Steadicam specialists in the UK. Over 15 years of experience has provided us with the knowledge and tools to provide a high quality, reputable service. Whether it’s a low budget film or a full length feature, we can provide you with a tailored service to meet your production requirements.
About Us
Optical Support was established by Chris Edwards in 1996, initially to provide a first class lens repair service to the broadcast and film industries and later diversifying, with the help of the UK’s two most prominent Steadicam operators, Peter Cavaciuti and Peter Robertson, to create the first hire facility specialising solely in Steadicam equipment and accessories. The Petes’ invaluable knowledge and experience has helped us to ensure that our Steadicam hire kits all meet the exacting standards that our clients expect and are also genuinely operator friendly.
Since 1996, Optical Support has thrived and expanded in all directions, from increasing our Steadicam hire stock and the development of the rickshaw tracking dolly, to the growth of our lens service department, with Russell Croft joining us after 15 years experience working with lenses and Steadicam and Anthony Scott with 40 years experience with Optics.
For many years we have been dealers for GPI Pro systems and Preston Focus systems, and we’ve recently become dealers for the whole Steadicam range from the Merlin to Ultra 2.
Latest Blog Posts
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Steadicam Photoshoot - 16th May
Today, we had the pleasure of Steadicam Operator, Peter Robertson join us for a Steadicam Photoshoot.
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News from SteadiCamp! - 11th May
Last week went sent over to Munich our Mantis Rickshaw for the SteadiCamp 2012. It was run by Isabell Mahlo and Chri...
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Tweets
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Anyone doing a spot of #steadicamoperating this weekend! Tweet us your picks! #Steadicam #Alexa #C300 #epic #RED - 18th May 2012
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RT @GoPro: Video of the Day! GoPro ripper @DarenBerrecloth preview the @RedBull Berg Line course! Tune in live Saturday 9:45am PT http:/ ... - 18th May 2012
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RT @ARRIChannel: What to Expect When You're Expecting is in theatres(USA) today. Shot with ALEXA. http://t.co/YMhZ2AYd - 18th May 2012
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RT @shootblue: Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter if you would like tickets for the Televisual Film Forum http://t.co/FsvvjXVs # ... - 18th May 2012
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@theACOnet Your welcome! Have a great weekend! #FF #FollowBack #FollowFriday #Steadicam - 18th May 2012
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Who's gonna be our 100th follower? #FF #FollowFriday #FollowBack #Steadicam - 18th May 2012
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RT @Visual_ImpactUK: thanks @OpticalSupport for the mention!! @nftsfilmtv @film_london @filmscape @theaconet - 18th May 2012
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RT @shootblue: @edmundcurtisdop @thebendoyle Hi Ben, we don't supply Steadicam kits but can highly recommend @OpticalSupport - 18th May 2012
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Hey @edmundcurtisdop @thebendoyle! If you need to rent a Steadicam, call us on 0207 281 0999 or email us info@http://opticsupport.com! - 18th May 2012
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@shootblue That's for the mention! Have a great weekend! :) #FollowFriday #FF #Steadicam - 18th May 2012