PRESTON MICROFORCE ANALOG ZOOM CONTROL

The V+F control can drive a wide variety of analog zoom motors including the Heden M26T motors as well as the integral Panavision zoom motors. The Articulating Pan Arm Adapter attaches the Micro Force zoom control to either an 18mm or 3/4″ pan arm. A wide variety of accessories are available for interfacing the Micro Force to either film or video cameras and lenses. Please consult the Micro Force price list.
Available Units: V+F/ V+F 2/ V+F 3

PRESTON MDR-4 2 CHANNEL MOTOR CONTROLLER

The MDR-4 takes all the best features from the MDR-3 and packs them into a sleek, compact package. It accepts commands from Preston Hand Units connected via the rugged G4 wireless link and controls up to two digital motors and camera run/stop functions for film and video cameras. The MDR-4 automatically finds the span of the lens once each motor is plugged in, and each channel has its own three-level torque adjustment and direction switch to drive virtually any lens.

SPECS:

Motor Channels: Up to two

Number of Wireless Channels: 60

Wireless Range: 300m (line of sight)

Dimensions: 2.9in x 4.1in x 1.6in

PRESTON MDR-3 4 CHANNEL MOTOR CONTROLLER

The MDR-3 accepts commands from Preston Hand Units connected via the rugged G4 wireless link or Command cable, and controls up to four digital motors and camera run/stop functions for film and video cameras. Compatible with the full range of Preston digital motors, the MDR-3 automatically finds the span of the lens once each motor is plugged in, and each channel has its own three-level torque adjustment and direction switch to drive virtually any lens, no matter the conditions.

SPECS: 

Motor Channels: Up to 4 (Focus, Iris, Zoom, Aux)

Wireless Channels: 60

Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz

Wireless Range: 300m (line of sight)

Dimensions: 4in x 4in x 1.5in (+ antenna)

PRESTON LIGHT RANGER 2-M

The Light Ranger 2 is the first and only focus assist system designed for modern high-resolution cameras. The LR2M incorporates an infrared distance measuring system with 16 distinct measurement zones, allowing the focus puller to visualize the depth of an entire scene without looking away from the monitor. In this era of shooting the rehearsal, the LR2 provides focus pullers with innovative tools to accurately judge focus distance in even the toughest shooting scenarios.

 

PRESTON FOCUS – IRIS CONTROLLER

The Focus/Iris (aka Single Channel) wireless hand control provides the reliability and robustness you expect from Preston in a compact, lightweight package. It can be used with the rest of the FI+Z system to take over the Iris or Focus function from the HU4, selectable with a toggle switch on the front panel of the unit.

The F/I features a bright LED bar graph display of lens position. End limits can be set with the touch of a button and are shown as illuminated bars. A tri-color LED is used to indicate wireless signal strength, along with red LED indicators for wireless channel, battery voltage status, and camera run/stop.

A soft urethane grip makes for comfortable all-day operation. Marking discs slide over the knob onto an index pin, so the user can know the current lens position without being near the camera. Power is provided by a standard FM-50 Li-Ion battery, allowing for approximately 8 hours of operation.

SPECS:
  • Channels: Focus or Iris
  • Dimensions: 6.7in x 4.7in x2.8in
  • Display: Wireless channel
  • Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz
  • Input Voltage: 7-9VDC (battery)
  • Maximum Current Draw: 0.09A (at 8V)
  • Operating Temperature: 0*F – 122*F
  • Weight: 24oz (680g)
  • Wireless Channels: 60
  • Wireless Range: 300m (line of sight)

PRESTON FIZ-3 3 CHANNEL LENS CONTROL

The Hand Unit 3 (HU3) is the industry standard focus control. Its advanced technology empowers the focus puller with a completely new set of tools to get tougher shots in fewer takes. Lens mapping eliminates the need to mark rings for each lens, greatly reducing prep time and standardizing all focus throws to five pre-printed rings, organized by close focus distance.

SPECS:

  • Channels: Focus, Iris, Zoom (with Micro Force attached), AUX (with MDR-3)
  • Dimensions: 7.2in x 7.6in x 3.3in
  • Display: OLED
  • Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz
  • Input Voltage: 7-9VDC (battery), 10-30VDC (command cable)
  • Maximum Current Draw: 0.2A (at 8V)
  • Operating Temperature: 0*F – 122*F
  • Weight: 40.2oz (1.14kg)
  • Wireless Channels: 60
  • Wireless Range: 300m (line of sight)

PRESTON DIGITAL MICROFORCE ZOOM CONTROL

The Digital Micro Force drives the DM-1X and DM-2 digital motors. It automatically calibrates the motors to the mechanical span of the lens, preventing accidental damage to either the lens or motor. A bright LED bar graph displays the zoom position. Electronic limit stops can be set with the touch of a button. The soft stop feature allows the user to automatically slow the zoom a programmed distance from its end of travel. This is especially useful when doing a fast “snap” zoom, or when the user must both operate the camera and control the zoom at the same time.

Available Units: DMF 2 & DMF 3

 

C.E. CINETAPE

Measuring distance is easy with the Cinematography Electronics CINETAPE MEASURE System. This versatile ultrasonic system continuously calculates the distance between a subject and the camera’s film-plane. By continuously measuring distance during a shot, small or subtle subject movements are no longer a problem. With non-stop measurements, focusing a camera lens is simplified which saves time, avoids retakes and reduces production costs.

SPECS: 

Measurement Units: Feet & Inches or Meters & Centimeters

Film Plane Offset Range: -9 to 99 ft; -3 to 30 m

Close Focus Range: 12 to 30 inch; 30 to 90 cm

Sensitivity Range: 0 to 99 %

Power Connector: Fischer 3 Pin

Mounting: Velcro

C.E. CINETAPE 2

The CINETAPE 2 Control is lighter and smaller than the original CINETAPE. It continuously calculates the distance between the camera’s film plane and the subject. All of the original CINETAPE features are included in the CINETAPE 2. In addition, we added a 2-way wireless radio, that communicates with our AIR Mobile 2 at a strong 500 foot range.

SPECS: 

Measurement Units: Feet & Inches or Meters & Centimeters

Focal-Plane Offset Range: -9 to 99 ft; -3 to 30 m

Close Focus Range: 12 to 30 inch; 30 to 90 cm

Sensitivity Range: 0 to 99 %

Wireless Range: 500 Feet (170 Meters)

Power Connector: Fischer 3 Pin

Mounting: 1/4-20 Threaded Hole (2)

ARRI WCU-4 3 CHANNEL LENS CONTROLER

The ARRI WCU-4 Wireless Compact Unit is a 3-axis handheld controller featuring an integrated lens display. Control camera functions, focus, iris, and/or zoom from a distance, such as when shooting handheld or using a stabilizer, gimbal or crane. The WCU-4 is compatible with the ARRI ALEXA Mini, ALEXA Plus, and Studio cameras, and with ARRI UMC-4, SMC-1, EMC-1, and AMC-1 motor controllers. Camera functions are controllable for ARRI ALEXA Mini, Plus and Studio, and ARRI AMIRA when used with the UMC-4 motor controller.

SPECS: 

Dimensions: 5.9 x 6.3 x 3.5″ (151 x 161 x 90 mm)

Weight: 1.6 lb (750 g)

ARRI UMC-4 MOTOR CONTROLLER

Use the versatile ARRI UMC-4 LDS Universal Motor Controller to remotely control focus, iris, and/or zoom, and to record lens metadata for post and VFX use. The UMC-4 Controller can govern up to three lens motors, and is compatible with WCU-4, SXU-1, Master Grip, and ARRI zoom controls. This controller is compatible with any ARRI or third-party pro camera, and with CLM-3/4/5 lens motors.

SPECS: 

Connectors: 2 x 7-pin serial/ 1 x 5-pin LCS/ 1 x 12-pin CAM/ 3 x 12-pin motor/ 1 x RS input/ 1 x TC in/out

Receiver Channel: 8 x Channels: 2.410 to 2.475 GHz

Mounting Thread: 3/8″-16

Dimensions: Without Antenna – 4.2 x 1.5 x 3.9″ (107.7 x 38.5 x 98 mm)/ With Antenna: 4.2 x 1.5 x 6.1″ (107.7 x 38.5 x 153.9 mm)

ARRI SXU-1 SINGLE CHANNEL LENS CONTROLLER

ARRI‘s SXU-1 Single Axis Unit is a wireless hand unit offering single-axis focus, iris, or zoom control. The compact SXU-1 features remote camera start/stop and tally, an ergonomic wooden handgrip, and a backlit, super-smooth control knob. This simple unit can be used in conjunction with the WCU-4 or with the SMC-1 single-motor controller.

SPECS:

Software Update: Via SD card

Encoder: 16-bit

Power Supply: Sony-type NP-FM500H

Dimensions: Knob Diameter – 3″ (76 mm)/ LCD Display – 1.2″ (31 mm) (diagonal)

Weight: Including Battery: 1.5 lb (700 g)

ARRI AMC-1 3 CHANNEL MOTOR CONTROLLER

Use the ARRI AMC-1 Motor Controller to remotely control focus, iris, and zoom via an LBUS interface. The AMC-1 Controller can link up to three daisy-chained c-force motors, and is compatible with WCU-4, SXU-1, Master Grip, and c-motion units. Compatible cameras include the ARRI ALEXA, AMIRA, and a wide variety of third-party cameras.

SPECS: 

Connectors: 1 x antenna/ 1 x 4-pin LBUS/ 1 x 5-pin LCS/ 1 x 10-pin CAM

Receiver Channel: Eight Channels: 2.410 to 2.475 GHz

Mounting Thread: 3/8″-16

Current Consumption: Radio On/Ready: 135 mAh at 12 V – 70 mAh at 24 V

Dimensions: Without Antenna – 2.4 x 1.1 x 2.9″ (61 x 28.8 x 74.5 mm)/ With Antenna – 3.2 x 1.1 x 5″ (82.3 x 28.8 x 126 mm)

ARRI Operator Control Unit OCU-1

he ARRI Operator Control Unit OCU-1 provides the means for a camera operator to quickly take over and relinquish control of a WCU-4 system’s focus, iris, and zoom axes. Use this compact, single-axis FIZ controller to save time while framing shots and executing challenging focus pulls.

SPECS:

Mounting Thread: 3/8″-16

Dimensions: 1.7 x 2.6″ / 44 x 65 mm

Weight: 5.4 oz / 153 g

ARRI Hi-5

The Hi-5 Hand Unit Basic Set from ARRI offers advanced wireless multi-axis camera and lens control via a large knob, instant reconnection, a high-contrast touchscreen LCD, powerful signal, and a modular, highly customizable design. Included with the set are the Hi-5 body, a Bluetooth dongle, a Smart focus ring, the RF-EMIP Radio Module 2400 MHz DSSS, two LBP-3500 battery packs, an LBP battery charger, two LBP-3500 battery packs, an LBP battery charger, a hand strap, a neck strap, and a screen protector.

SPECS:

Bluetooth: Yes

Battery: Arri Lithium-Ion Battery Pack LBP-3500

Dimensions: 6.7 x 5.3 x 4.1″ / 169 x 135.6 x 104.4 mm (without Radio Module & Antenna)

Weight: 1.8 lb / 830 g (Including Dongle & Focus Ring)