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The ACO is a global community of camera operators, sharing knowledge, inspiration and innovation.

Ayrton Winitana

Full


Operator since
2011

Member since
2004

Ben Linehan

Friend


Operator since
-

Member since
2025

Abi Balfe

Friend


Operator since
-

Member since
2025

Basil Smith

Associate


Operator since
2007

Member since
2025

Resources

President POV

POV No 034

Aug 26, 2025

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Matt Poynter
President POV
In the Frame

In the frame-034

Aug 25, 2025

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The ACO Editorial Team
In the Frame
News

Submission Invitation Prints for Mark Calendar 2026

Jul 23, 2025

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ACO Admin
News
News

CONGRATULATIONS TO DES WHELAN ACO ISC Assoc BSC

Jul 10, 2025

The ACO is delighted to announce that one of our members has been honoured with an invitation to joi...


ACO Admin
News
News

LETTER TO FULL MEMBERS

Jun 09, 2025

PLEASE, DON’T DISREGARD THIS COMMUNICATION. Hello ACO, Full Members!I am writing to you...


Rodrigo Gutierrez
News
Obituaries & Tributes

REST IN PEACE | WALTER KLASSEN | 1947 - 2025

Jun 02, 2025

On behalf of the board of the ACO, I’d like to send our thoughts and condolences to the family...


The ACO Editorial Team
Obituaries & Tributes

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