Accurate focus is a must when working with a cine lens, and Teradek's RT collection has always met a focus puller's needs. To make remote focusing even easier and more accurate, Teradek has just released the completely redesigned RT MOTR.S lens motor, with numerous enhancements over its predecessors, the MK3.1 and MOTR.X.
Also released with the MOTR.S are two kits: a MOTR.S single-channel kit, including the CTRL.1 and MDR.S, and a MOTR.S FIZ kit that includes three MOTR.S motors and the MDR.X. In addition, the new RT MOTR.S MAX lens motor will be introduced in the near future.
MOTR.S Improvements
The MOTR.S can be added to your RT lens control kit and will even replace your MOTR.X, since it comes with a total redesign. The motor includes an 0.8 MOD quick-release gear for fast gear swapping, is physically smaller than the MK3.1 and MOTR.X, is higher voltage―up to 32V than previous motors―and is much slimmer and balanced to fit better onto your rig, with its 15/19mm rod clamp. They are daisy-chainable, have reinforced sockets, and feature better cable management in the new design.
The powerful motor provides more torque than the MOTR.X at up to 0.95 nm peak, and it can run at approximately 300 teeth per second for fast and precise focusing. Its durable aluminum construction lets you bang your kit around while maintaining the hardware's integrity.
MOTR.S Kits
The Single-Channel Kit includes the MOTR.S, CTRL.1 wireless lens controller, and the MDR.S lens control receiver. It also includes imperial and metric controller marking rings and several cables to get set up. The FIZ kit includes three MOTR.S units, the MDR.X 3-channel lens control receiver, and imperial and metric marking rings with mapping software.
Have you used Teradek lens motors in your production? What do you think of them? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
3 Comments
“The powerful motor provides more torque than the MOTR.X at up to 0.95 nm peak”
doesnt the motr.x offer 3nm of max torque? (Which is admittedly way too much)
Hi Ambrose -
You are correct! The Motr.X delivers 3 Nm Peak, 2 Nm Continuous.
Oooh gosh this makes me excited! Have had to make do with a MOTR.X and Mk3.1 due to the worldwide lack of stock/production of the MOTR.X. This new motor being smaller, lighter and the cables pointing upwards looks worth replacing all of mine! Can't wait!