Rumors: MRMC to be purchased by D2 Motion
Rumors are circulating that D2 Motion is attempting to buy out MRMC (Mark Roberts Motion Control):
D2 Motion is a separate Australian motion-control company (based in the Marrickville/Sydney area) that develops and rents camera motion-control systems for film and video production. D2 Motion operates in the same broad industry as MRMC (camera robotics and motion control for filmmaking). The founder, Harry Dakanalis, has a background as a stunt coordinator, precision driver, and director in the Australian film industry, with credits across various productions. D2 Motion positions itself as a film-tech/motion-control specialist.
Brief history of MRMC:
- 1966–2016: MRMC was founded in the UK by engineer Mark Roberts. It became a world-renowned specialist in precision robotic motion-control camera systems (iconic products include the Milo rig and Bolt High-Speed Cinebot). These systems are used in high-end film VFX, commercials, broadcast, and virtual production.
- September 2016: Nikon acquired 100% of MRMC to integrate its robotics with Nikon imaging tech and sales channels.
- March 2026: Nikon announced it was selling MRMC to MRMC Bidco Limited, a special-purpose vehicle established by the UK investment firm Blandford Capital LLP (based in Poole, Dorset). This marked the end of Nikon’s nearly 10-year ownership.
- May 2026: Early rumors circulated that MRMC had entered bankruptcy/administration shortly after the sale.
- May 2026: MRMC entered liquidation
Nikon partnered with the Boston Red Sox to install a state-of-the-art Robotic Pod camera system from Mark Roberts Motion Control at Fenway Park
Enjoy the holidays with these Mark Roberts Motion Control robot videos (MRMC is a Nikon company)
Photographers used MRMC robotic camera system with a Nikon Z9 and Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S lens to shoot the 2022 World Cup
