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Daguerro are Bristol (UK) based agents for Steadicam. We provide sales, support and service within the southwest and nationwide regions to individuals and broadcasters.

The introduction of the Steadicam® in 1976 revolutionised the world of film and video. New generations of Steadicam® have been redesigned to unleash endless possibilities.

A Steadicam® is a stabilising mount for a motion picture camera, which mechanically isolates the operator's movement from the camera, allowing a very smooth shot even when the operator is moving quickly over an uneven surface. Informally, the word may also be used to refer to the combination of the mount and camera.

Merlin Clipper Steadicam
Pilot Archer2
Flyer LE Ultra2
Tango! - NEW

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MERLIN  

MERLIN

Availability: Immediate dispatch
Price from: £600.00 +VAT (Merlin Only)
                      £1350.00 +VAT (Merlin/Arm/Vest)

The Merlin is by far the world's lightest and most advanced hand-held stabilizer. Ultra-rigid alumsinium construction enables stable moving shots at unprecedented focal lengths, and Garrett's unique Folding-Calliper hinge extends and retracts to balance cameras as light as one-half pound, yet automatically seeks the compact storage position.

By itself Merlin weighs just 13 ounces (.36kg) without its stainless steel add-on weights. With the standard gimbal, Merlin was rated to carry camcorders weighing only as much as six pounds (2.7 kg)

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PILOT  

PILOT

Availability: Immediate dispatch
Price frrom: £3000.00 +VAT

The new Steadicam Pilot is a state of-the-art, lightweight, affordable stabilizer system designed especially for the modern breed of lightweight cameras from 2 to 10 pounds (0.9 to 4.5kg). Video professionals need add only battery and camera of choice as all other required system components are provided for normal operation.

The Steadicam Pilot is designed with a lightweight Iso-Elastic Arm and ultra low profile vest, lightweight sled with Carbon- Lite expandable post, low mass gimbal and offers advanced features/benefits with low cost for the video professional.

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FLYER LE  

FLYER LE

Availability: Most Systems Immediate dispatch
Price from: £5900.00 +VAT

Based on the innovative and award-winning features of the Steadicam® Flyer, the new Flyer-LE has been further redefined with upgraded sled features, ergonomically designed vest, newly designed stabilizer arm and enhanced battery package system. State-of-the-art technology, features, ease of use, and quality make this Steadicam rig the perfect choice for your video and film production.

The new tools-free patented Iso-ElasticT stabilizer Arm supports 19 pounds of camera weight. The no-tools Arm /Vest interface allows for quick customization to the individual operator. "On the fly" weight adjustment frees the operator from dismounting the system to make changes. The open design of the arm has freedom of movement unknown in this weight class. The new adjustable and interchangeable arm post assembly is a feature usually found on more expensive systems.

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ARCHER  

ARCHER 2

Availability: 6-8 weeks (built to customers specification)
Price from: £17,000.00 +VAT

The Archer2 is the newest addition to Tiffen's line of professional-quality Steadicams. It hosts an extensive array of innovative new features to enhance quick set-ups/tear-downs, and is designed to accommodate a wide range of operating needs. Standard with the new Archer2 is a 12/24V pivoting battery mount, HD ready wiring, 2-section telescopic carbon fiber post, no-tools operation, new "sure grip" gimbal handle, new multi-section lightweight Iso-Elastic™ G-40 arm, state-of-the-art ergonomically designed vest, and "open access" motor-ready tilting camera mounting stage upgradeable with one or two motors.


The Archer2 is designed for precise handling, first and foremost. Its narrow 3.2" (8cm) Sled base width with yoke mounted monitor and precision adjustable battery assure optimum operational freedom. The sleek lightweight sled design allows it to be kept closer to the operator's body and results in less fatigue and allows an operator more options, such as maneuvering through tighter spaces.

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CLIPPER  

CLIPPER

Availability: 6-8 weeks (built to customers specification)
Price from: £24,000.00 +VAT

The new Steadicam Clipper series offers a host of innovative features that have been carefully designed so the operator can easily configure their Steadicam to the best possible advantage for each shot.

The super strong camera mounting stage increases the precision and repeatability of every shot. Stage positioning is smooth and effortless, and with the optional, position-sensing motors, operators can trim the sled's balance while shooting. "Go-to" buttons on the remote rebalance the sled to pre determined positions - and return "home" - with just one touch.

The Clipper's modular design allows it to be easily modified, upgraded, maintained and serviced. In addition, a "backplane" system replaces the traditional wiring harness and supports user-replaceable circuit boards. Microprocessors are software upgradable. Quick access to the most commonly used functions - framelines, level, brightness, and contrast.

In addition to Steadicam's proprietary no-tools adjustment of lift, the amazing G-50 Arm boasts a 12 to 50 pound lifting range.

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ULTRA  

ULTRA 2

Availability: 6-8 weeks (built to customers specification)
Price from: £34,000.00 +VAT (no arm/vest)
                      £49,000.00 +VAT (complete system)

The lightest, toughest, strongest most advanced "big rig" on Earth with 28 revolutionary new features. The Ultra2 is user-friendly, tool-free, modular, straight forward, versatile and field serviceable: There's nothing else like it!

The G-70 Arm is simply amazing. Lightweight - 11 lbs - and hand-adjustable, it lifts from 12 to 70 pounds. The new 'Ride' knob alters iso-elasticity so for the first time, users can precisely set how the arm behaves, regardless of the weight carried. The unique "Geo" feature, alters spring geometry as you boom up and down to make the G-70 the smoothest, most well-behaved arm ever, throughout its astounding vertical range of 32 inches!

The Position Sensing , Ultra Rigid, Motorized Stage increases the precision and repeatability of every shot. Stage positioning is smooth and effortless, with a greater fore and aft and side to side range than ever; and operators can trim the sled's balance on the fly. "Goto" buttons on the gimbal remote rebalance the sled to pre-determined positions and return "home" with just one touch. Electronics are on cards, with no wiring harnesses, easy upgrades - plug and play.

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TANGO  

TANGO

Availability: 6-8 weeks
Price from: £10,500.00 +VAT

The lightweight Steadicam® TANGO™ provides long-sought floor-to-ceiling boom range with lateral reach, full stability, intuitive control and simple, economical construction. TANGO™ is a game-changing Steadicam accessory for use with today’s miniature HD cameras according to Steve Tiffen, President and CEO of The Tiffen Company. “TANGO™ is designed to be a straightforward, bolt-on addition for future Tango-compatible Steadicam models.”

The Steadicam TANGO™ balances and feels like a single sled carrying all components. It provides a comfortable, centered operating position, even at full up/down boom. It incorporates rugged, all-mechanical construction and uses a conventional Steadicam sled plus the six pound Tiffen Tango extension. “There are no electronics, gyros, wiring, connectors or power-hungry components,” said Garrett Brown, inventor of the Steadicam. “It also has a large-aperture, interior cable-path for camera/CCU interconnection. With your eyes closed, it feels like a normal Steadicam,” continued Brown.

STEADICAM® TANGO features:
•Nine-foot continuous elevation and traverse with back-pan and back-tilt
•360 degree pan, ±90 , ±90 degree tilt available throughout boom range
•Optimum pan/tilt inertia at all times
•Camera fits into small openings with full angular control
•6 lb. camera payload @ 3:1 extension equals 29 lb. total
•Rapid conversion from “Tango” mode to conventional Steadicam
•Stable – when walking, running, climbing stairs
•Silent – no servo motor noise
•Fast – ultra-rapid traverse, elevation, pan/tilt

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