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Optical Support Ltd Optical Support are the UK's leading Steadicam & Lens specialists in sales, hire, engineering and ope www.opticalsupport.com

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We have a few more Steadicam courses lined up for this year! 3 places per course on a first come first serve basis. Once...
07/07/2026

We have a few more Steadicam courses lined up for this year! 3 places per course on a first come first serve basis. Once these courses are complete the next courses will begin from March/April 2027.

If you are ready to take the leap into the vest then get in touch via [email protected] for further information or to book.

Our courses are loaded with post course benefits from unlimited free practice sessions to hire discounts!

Want to take a closer look at our DragonFly sled? Maybe the OS360 Mono upgrade? Well, we are now looking to meet and mak...
05/06/2026

Want to take a closer look at our DragonFly sled? Maybe the OS360 Mono upgrade? Well, we are now looking to meet and make in person demos for interested operators! We understand sometimes a trade show doesn’t give you the chance to look at every detail or ask all the questions you’d like. So we’d like to give operators a chance to spend a bit more time with the equipment, with a 1 to 1 demo, where we can come to you.

So if you’re considering our products or maybe have a group of local operators who are interested, please get in touch and we’ll see if we can make it happen! We can travel internationally through Europe and rest of the world ✈️

Drop us a comment, direct message or email [email protected]

Steadicourse April 2026! Another course completed! We have been a little slow to post recent courses and updates but wha...
27/05/2026

Steadicourse April 2026! Another course completed! We have been a little slow to post recent courses and updates but what a blast we have been having!

A special thanks to and for teaching and assisting with a consistent drive and care! Our curriculum is always in great hands!

A huge shout out to Tom and Josh who both took part in this course! You guys smashed it and it’s always amazing to be apart of your individual Steadicam journeys. Thank you for treating the space, staff and course with immense respect and care.

Until the next one!

We are very excited to say we will be exhibiting at the very first Expo in Budapest! This will be a great opportunity f...
09/04/2026

We are very excited to say we will be exhibiting at the very first Expo in Budapest! This will be a great opportunity for EU based operators to try our DragonFly sled and OS360 mono upgrade system. If you’re a 1st A/C, DIT or post production crew, come chat to us about our Magic Shot Box and see what it can do for you.
We’ll also have our friends with us as always, showing off the Neo arm and xSpine!

With our two EU offices we’re able to provide comprehensive sales and support throughout Europe. So stop by stand 718 and say hello!

All good things are worth waiting for, and now it’s finally time. We are very happy to say our DragonFly gimbal is now a...
27/02/2026

All good things are worth waiting for, and now it’s finally time. We are very happy to say our DragonFly gimbal is now available to pre order! To celebrate we are offering 10% off all pre orders, this includes the options of purchasing just the wrap grip and handle (compatible with Tiffen M2 gimbals/Volts).
As expected, the gimbal is made to the highest precision and quality, as with all our products. Here’s a few highlights:

- 1.75” post compatible (this will break a few hearts, sorry!)
- Volt ready (transfer your existing Volt no problem)
- Twin angular bearings used on the pan axis (no play and maximised axial load strength)
- Smooth and precise adjustment on wrap grip for drop time changes.
- Ergonomic grip design
- Maintaining balance and accuracy even on neutral drop time
- Wrap grip and handle available separately to work with Tiffen M2 gimbals (1.75”)

Pricing (including 10% discount and excl. VAT):
Complete Gimbal - £5,265 / €6,003
Wrap grip + Handle - £2,565 / €2,925
Wrap grip - £2,115 / €2,412

Expected delivery time is April. Shipping from U.K. and EU. Contact [email protected] to place your order. If you are in France please contact on [email protected]

2026 is over already, and what an amazing show it was. A massive thank you to everyone that came down to see us and try...
16/02/2026

2026 is over already, and what an amazing show it was. A massive thank you to everyone that came down to see us and try out our gear. Hugely positive response to our gimbal, many commenting on the precision and quality, something we never compromise one. More information coming soon, along with order details.
The Magic Shot Box opened a lot of eyes to what could be provided from just one device; lens and camera meta data, camera control, and even exact camera positioning. Thanks to our built in IMU sensor.
Finally the OS360 Mono upgrade in combination with the DragonFly showed just how versatile the sled can be. Our latest joystick control provides a compact but still highly programmable 4 button preset ability, easy speed control slider and ergonomic thumb roll control.

Pleasure to be joined by and as always. And a big shout out to for providing us with camera gear!

We have opened the bookings up for our very successful 1st AC Fundamentals practical focus pulling course. Covering ever...
30/01/2026

We have opened the bookings up for our very successful 1st AC Fundamentals practical focus pulling course. Covering everything from prep, team management, the technicals behind lenses and the sciences involved to the art of focus pulling!

Snap up your chance to take part.

For further information email [email protected] or check out: https://opticalsupport.com/1stac-fundamentals-course/

Our Steadicam courses for 2026 are now open for bookings! These are the only dates available and once they are gone that...
06/01/2026

Our Steadicam courses for 2026 are now open for bookings! These are the only dates available and once they are gone that’s it!

You can also keep track of these via our website https://opticalsupport.com/steadicam-training/

If you are interested in getting booked onto any of these please give us a call 02072810999 or email [email protected]

A couple of weeks ago we had the absolute pleasure to finally run and host the first ever 1st AC Focus Pulling Fundament...
02/12/2025

A couple of weeks ago we had the absolute pleasure to finally run and host the first ever 1st AC Focus Pulling Fundamentals course with a focus on .

A huge thank you for leading the 3 days! Also for all the collaboration with the finalisation of the curriculum.

A special thanks to , and for the assistance on the course and for providing Steadicam flying services!

The course met everything we wanted focusing not only on the art of focusing pulling but diving heavily into the technical details behind the systems, lenses and light!

Here’s to the next one

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