Broadcast Equipment Auctions: Cameras, Lighting, AV and XR Studio Sales

Four Successful Hickman Shearer Broadcast Equipment Auctions

In recent months, Hickman Shearer has delivered four successful auctions across the film, broadcast, events and AV integration sectors. With over 1,250 lots sold and 831 bidders from 22 countries, the sales reflect a buoyant international market and underline the continuing global demand for high quality technical equipment.

From cinema cameras and production lighting to extended reality studio gear and exhibition rigging, each auction demonstrated our ability to connect specialist assets with the right buyers at scale.

Here’s a look at the highlights from each sale:

Pixipixel: High Spec Production Equipment Goes Global

This auction featured a wide range of professional film and photography equipment, drawing competitive bids from around the world. The 418 lots on offer included:

• Cameras including Arri Alexa 35, RED V Raptor ST8K, Ronin 4D and Sony FX-6 and FX-9 systems, complete with accessories

• Lenses for cine and stills, full frame, prime, anamorphic and specialty

• Lighting systems ranging from LED to tungsten, HMI and fluorescent

• Grip, power and accessories including tripods, batteries, distribution, cabling and memory cards

• Miscellaneous items such as Teradek wireless systems, monitors and storage media

With a 100 percent sell through rate, the auction saw equipment purchased by buyers in 18 countries, including the UK, Germany, the United States, Australia and Japan. The result demonstrates strong global appetite for high end production assets, particularly from professional studios and independent content creators expanding their in-house capabilities.

Media Power House: AV Integration and Ex Hire Event Equipment

The Media Power House auction offered a large volume of unused and lightly used equipment from leading AV brands. With 536 lots, the sale covered a wide spectrum of categories:

• Systems integration equipment from manufacturers including Apple, Blackmagic, Canon, Crestron, JBL, Martin, Sennheiser, Yamaha and many others

• Audio systems including microphones, amplifiers, speakers and mixing desks

• Vision and projection gear, from cameras and monitors to multi screen controllers and LED tiles

• Lighting including moving heads, battens and fresnels

• IT and distribution hardware such as servers, converters and transmitters

Bidders from six countries including the UK, Ireland, Spain and the UAE took part, proving continued interest in AV equipment suitable for integration, installation and live production.

Salmonstone: Power, Rigging and Exhibition Lighting

This focused auction brought together a high volume of staging and exhibition infrastructure. Across 265 lots, bidders had access to:

• Over 1,500 power distribution units, cabling and transformers

• More than 300 trusses plus rigging accessories, towers and staging components

• A large stock of LED lighting, mirror balls, smoke and mist machines, follow spots and projectors

The auction achieved a 90 percent sell through rate, with assets finding new use across three countries – the UK, Italy and Romania – where demand remains strong for dependable technical infrastructure in the events sector.

Extended Reality: Specialist Virtual Production Equipment

In a targeted sale of 35 lots, Hickman Shearer supported the resale of extended reality studio technology. Highlights included:

• Mo-Sys tracking systems, xR studio servers and lens encoders

• Infiled LED floor and wall stage tiles, supported by Brompton Tessera processors

• ARRI SkyPanels with lighting controls and stands

• Blackmagic URSA G2 camera equipment and 4 camera controller setups

• Specialist software licences and monitors for virtual production setups

Achieving a 99 percent sell through rate, the sale demonstrated growing interest in virtual production technology, with buyers from the UK, Spain and Portugal investing in the next generation of immersive content tools.

A Global Marketplace for Specialist Assets

Taken together, these four broadcast equipment auctions attracted 831 bidders from 22 countries, covering Europe, North America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. The results reflect not only the depth and diversity of our buyer network, but also the strength of demand for technical assets across film, broadcast, live events and digital production sectors.

At Hickman Shearer, we continue to support clients across industries in unlocking asset value through targeted disposals and international reach. From emerging tech to trusted tools of the trade, our approach ensures equipment gets into the hands of those who need it most.

Whether you’re buying, selling or looking for guidance on valuation and market demand, our team is here to help you navigate the next stage with clarity and confidence. Contact the Hickman Shearer team to arrange a confidential discussion>> Contact Us

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