# Camera Operator Ben Eeley ACO SOC: Fitness, Steadicam, Wheels, Conventional Operating, ZeeGee and Joining the ACO

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Podcast: [Cinemapodgrapher](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cinemapodgrapher-135836)
Published: 2025-12-18T07:44:00+00:00
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## Resource

When Ben Eeley ACO SOC is not camera operating, he spends his spare time running marathons, cycling, swimming and training for the Ironman. This episode explores how fitness and endurance play a role in camera operating, alongside Steadicam, wheels, conventional operating, using the ZeeGee and handheld work. Ben shares insight into the physical demands of the job, how he began his Steadicam career and the nuts and bolts of the equipment he uses. The conversation also touches on being thrown into the deep end on large budget features, performing under pressure and how handling that pressure led to being asked to join the ACO. This episode is a deep dive into all things camera operating. If you are looking to build a career in the camera department, this episode is for you.

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