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PDMOVIE MOTOR SMART Mini Intelligent Focus Motor

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PDMOVIE MOTOR SMART Mini Intelligent Focus Motor
Key Features
  • Smart Focus Motor with LIDAR
  • Automatically Tracks and Adjusts Focus
  • Uses 2 x LI-40/42B Batteries
  • 0.7 Nm Torque
PDMOVIE's MOTOR SMART Mini Intelligent Focus Motor provides quick and accurate remote focus control and is equipped with smart LIDAR technology. This unit integrates its radio receiver, power supply, and motor in a self-contained package for remote focusing. Additionally, at a range of up to 16.4', the MOTOR SMART Mini scans and tracks subjects to automatically adjust focus. This process adds an autofocus function to manual focus lenses. It can store lens travel ranges for up to five lenses for quick and seamless operation. The motor can also be controlled traditionally by pairing it with a PDMOVIE wireless controller (available separately).
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PDMOVIE PD-BTMP-S Overview

PDMOVIE's MOTOR SMART Mini Intelligent Focus Motor provides quick and accurate remote focus control and is equipped with smart LIDAR technology. This unit integrates its radio receiver, power supply, and motor in a self-contained package for remote focusing. Additionally, at a range of up to 16.4', the MOTOR SMART Mini scans and tracks subjects to automatically adjust focus. This process adds an autofocus function to manual focus lenses. It can store lens travel ranges for up to five lenses for quick and seamless operation. The motor can also be controlled traditionally by pairing it with a PDMOVIE wireless controller (available separately).

PDMOVIE PD-BTMP-S Specs

General
Compatibility
PDMOVIE LIVE AIR Controller
Wireless
Wireless
Yes
Mobile App Compatible
No
Power
Power Source
Battery
Battery Type
2x LI-42B
Physical
Mounting
Side: 1x 15mm Rod Clamp
Color
Black
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.3 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.6 x 5.3 x 3.8"

PDMOVIE PD-BTMP-S Reviews

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How do the batteries charge and can they be ...

How do the batteries charge and can they be charged in the unit?
Asked by: Christopher
The PDMOVIE MOTOR SMART Mini Intelligent Focus Motor has a proprietary charger. No, the batteries cannot be charged in the module.
Answered by: Jonathan S
Date published: 2025-04-22

So this is the Live Air 3 smart LiDAR motor just ...

So this is the Live Air 3 smart LiDAR motor just minus all the extras, correct? It still performs the same?
Asked by: Adam
Yes, the PDMOVIE MOTOR SMART Mini Intelligent Focus Motor is designed to be stand alone. However it is also compatible with PDAIR controllers for manual focus control. Also, the MOTOR SMART has a torque of up to 1.0Nm, which is twice as powerful as a mini motor, Overall response speed is 33% faster, Performance has been improved by 1.8 times, making it suitable for use with many types of lenses. PDMOVIE Bluetooth Focus Controller for PD-BTMP, PD-BTMP-N, PD-BTMP-S & PD-BTMP-SP B&H # PDPDLTCAFX
Answered by: Chris H
Date published: 2023-10-19

Does this have similar torque to the Nucleaus ...

Does this have similar torque to the Nucleaus Nano 2 motor?
Asked by: Micah
The PDMOVIE MOTOR SMART Mini Intelligent Focus Motor has 0.7 Nm of torque, whereas the Tilta Nucleus Nano II has 0.8 Nm of torque.
Answered by: Michael S
Date published: 2024-11-05

How many batteries come with the unit?

How many batteries come with the unit?
Asked by: Alonzo
The PDMOVIE MOTOR SMART Mini Intelligent Focus Motor comes with two LI42B Batteries. If you need to add more this is the battery: Watson LI-42B / NP-45A / LB-012 Lithium-Ion Battery (700mAh) BH #WALI42B
Answered by: Chris H
Date published: 2025-09-04
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