About us

Broadcast Cameras, based near Media City, Salford Quays, is a trusted kit and crew hire company specialising in high-quality, end-to-end production solutions for both short- and long-term projects.  

We provide everything from top-tier camera equipment rentals to expert crew services, ensuring exceptional footage that meets the highest industry standards. Our expertise spans feature-length documentaries, theatre trailers, live sports events, news coverage and a whole lot more!

Whether working in a studio or on remote outdoor locations, Broadcast Cameras combines professionalism, creativity, and a commitment to excellence to bring your vision to life on screen.

Crew Hire

Our team consists of 5 highly skilled and experienced in-house operators, each tailored to meet the specific needs of your production. They bring a wealth of expertise to ensure that every aspect of your project runs smoothly, from pre-production to final delivery.

Additionally, we have a diverse pool of talented freelancers at our disposal, including camera operators, lighting technicians, photographers, camera assistants, producers, and other specialists. This flexible and dynamic team allows us to scale up and customise our crew to match the unique demands of your production, ensuring top-quality results every time.

Equipment hire

We provide a wide range of professional equipment for short or long-term hire, including cameras like the Sony FX9, FX6, FX7, A7S, and F5/55. Our lens options include the CN7, HJ22, HJ11, HJ14, Sony 400mm, Sony prime and zoom lenses.

We also offer lighting solutions such as Aperture, Arri, and Dedo kits, along with audio gear like boom mics, radio mics, and more.

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Live Streaming

We offer professional live streaming equipment, including the LiveU 800, which provides reliable 4K UHD streaming with HDR support and efficient HEVC encoding. With up to 14 connections (4G/5G, Wi-Fi, Ethernet) and advanced bonding technology, it ensures seamless streaming from anywhere. Its multi-camera support, SDI/HDMI integration, and remote management make it ideal for news, sports, and events, offering a compact, cost-effective alternative to satellite trucks.

Post Production

We provide comprehensive in-house production editing services, ensuring a seamless and efficient workflow from start to finish. 

Data management is a top priority for us—by utilising our in-house operators and editors, we guarantee that all footage is securely handled, organised, and backed up to prevent any loss.

 This streamlined process helps maintain the integrity of your project, giving you peace of mind that your valuable content is in safe hands throughout the editing process.

Where we work

The nature of our work means we’re not limited by location. We have the capability to travel both across the country and internationally to ensure that every piece of content needed for your project is captured, no matter where it is.

Our extensive global network of contacts allows us to quickly source experienced freelancers in various countries, ensuring that we can scale our crew to meet the specific needs of each location or production.

We’ve had the privilege of working in diverse and exciting places, including Jakarta, the USA, Brazil, India, South Africa, Mexico, and many more, bringing our expertise to projects all over the world. 

Wherever your project takes you, we’re ready to go.