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ARRI Hi-5 Hand Unit Basic Kit without Batteries

BH #ARHI5HUBKNB • MFR #KK.0041790
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ARRI Hi-5 Hand Unit Basic Kit without Batteries
Key Features
  • Wireless Handheld FIZ Controller
  • Multi-Axis Controller, Modular Hardware
  • Hot-Swap Battery Option, Waterproof
  • 2400 MHz RF-EMIP Radio Module
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, with 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, an LBP battery charger, a hand strap, a neck strap, and a screen protector.
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Discontinued
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ARRI Hi-5 Overview

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, with 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, an LBP battery charger, a hand strap, a neck strap, and a screen protector.

Features include hot-swap battery support, optional radio modules for different regions, user-defined function buttons, pre-marked Smart focus rings, an integrated NATO rail, and a waterproof design to use in all-weather environments. Using the included Bluetooth dongle, the Hi-5 can be configured and updated using the ECS Sync app for iOS. It can also be used to update LBUS devices and configure the Hi-5. The included 2400 MHz radio module allows you to connect wirelessly with the RIA-1 radio interface adapter, it features 14 channels, and it is also backward compatible with white-coded radio EMIP modules.

The 4-pin LBUS ports allow you to hardwire the unit to your ARRI camera to control your lens functions, and you can purchase optional licenses to control cameras such as RED, Panavision, and Sony. The Hi-5 is also compatible with the cforce mini RF with the separately available RF-EMIP radio module. Other features include customizable focus knob operation, Focusbug Cine RT support, compatibility with the one included and various optional pre-marked Smart focus rings with electronic detection, and it is powered using separately available LBP-3500 Li-Ion batteries.

Compatibility
Compatible with ALEXA Mini LF, ALEXA LF, ALEXA Mini, ALEXA SXT W, ALEXA 65, cforce mini RF, UMC-4 and RIA-1/RF-EMIP

ARRI Hi-5 Specs

Supply Voltage
LBUS Interface: 10.5 to 34 V
Battery: 7.4 V
Power Consumption
Without Radio Module: 222 mA at 7.4 V
With RF-EMIP Module: 270 mAh at 7.4 V (Typical)
With RF-2400 Module: 370 mAh at 7.4 V (Typical)
With RF-900 Module at 100 mW: 330 mAh at 7.4 V (Typical)
With RF-900 Module at 1 W: 480 mAh at 7.4 V (Typical)
Connectors
1 x 4-Pin LBUS
1 x 4-Pin Serial
1 x 10-Pin IRISO Radio Adapter
1 x USB Type-A
1 x USB Type-C
Display
3" TFT LCD
Operating Temperature
-4 to 122°F / -20 to 50°C
Dimensions
Without Antenna:
6.7 x 5.6 x 4.1" / 169 x 142.5 x 104.4 mm
Weight
With Bluetooth Dongle and Blank Ring:
1.8 lb / 830 g

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