Born with osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as brittle bone disease, Founder of Caerus Technology Christopher Lynch was determined to not let his condition get in the way of operating a film camera.
“I’ve always wanted to be a camera operator. The industry is already tough enough without a disability,” says Lynch. “It’s physically demanding. It’s highly competitive, and it’s really expensive.”
Lynch developed the Caerus Steadicam with industry support from players such as RED and DJI, resulting in a system that allows wheelchair users to operate a camera without bearing the weight traditionally associated with steadicam operation. The Caerus camera mount attaches to the Genny Zero, a self-balancing wheelchair.
The Caerus Steadicam is operated by a chest-level control panel, a convenient placement for most chair users. Additionally, the mount can be remotely controlled if the wheelchair user cannot operate both the chair and the camera.
