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@@cameramandan_ good fun! and thanks for sharing your workflow man :)

This is essential feedback!! I will do better 😅🙏🏻

Happy to hear it was helpful mate! Thanks for the support 😊

I'll add it to the list 🙏🏻 Got a TOF.1 vs CineRT comparison video planned, so will be sure to demonstrate the TOF.1's performance

Aw thank you! 😊

Already on the list of future videos so stay tuned 🥳 Appreciate the feedback!

More wisdom on it's way my friend! Glad I can be of help 😄

Really appreciate the support mate! 🙏🏻

Thank you bro! Always appreciate your support 😊

So glad to hear it helped with some ideas! AC Kit overview is almost done 🙏🏻

Same here mate, only use it for saving Lens Maps off the CTRL.3 (and that's 80% successful). They must've updated the app cause I don't remember that rangefinder feature at all! 😵 But absolutely can record that video 🙏🏻 You're keeping Me busy haha

You're very welcome! 😊

Sounds like the Joystick-X/Y is inputting movement without you moving it? Sadly there's no way to recalibrate the Joystick-X/Y input, unlike the Knob or Slider. Unfortunately might need Teradek Support to look at the Joystick 😕

You're very welcome! 😊

Totally empathise with that struggle, exactly why I'm making these videos 😅 Absolutely I'm getting the CTRL.5 as soon as I can!! 😍 I've been waiting a while for it to become official. The CTRL.3 still does a great job, but there's definitely features missing compared to a WCU-4/Hi-5/HU-4. The CTRL.5 will finally bring the RT system alongside those, so I'm leaping for it as soon as possible 🥳 But after discovering/dealing with so many simple bugs across my RT products, I want the CTRL.5 to be rock solid before releasing. I'm due to receive a beta unit soon so I'll strive to find as many bugs before release 🙏🏻

You're very welcome mate! That's exactly what got Me making videos on the RT as I had the same trouble before buying mine, so I'm glad they're helpful 😊

Happy to chat mate! Easiest way to reach Me is on Instagram: @cameramandan_ I've still got my Mk3.1 and it's damn reliable and super solid. When I have to jump between two cameras, I have all my motors across both - so having a spare Mk3.1 has saved Me a lot of hassle. The limitation of the Mk3.1 is it cannot be daisychained further - so either I had my Mk3.1 at the end of a daisychain, or I had the MDR.X to enable multiple motor cables and/or the TOF.1. Really it depends on what your requirements are for a follow focus based on the types of jobs you do. If you only need one axis like the CTRL.1, then you're fine! 🙏🏻

In my mind, the TOF.1 is great because of the cheap price and it does a good job of basic rangefinding. If that's all you can afford, or all you need based on your types of jobs/skill level then it's worth it 🙏🏻 Where I'm from we didn't have any rangefinders in the state so I was just thrilled to have anything! Renting/buying a CineRT is obviously a giant upgrade because it's got so many functions and settings to suit whatever you need such as the tape measure mode, bugs on actors, can penetrate glass/fog and adjust the sensitivity. All things the TOF.1 can't do (can only adjust the offset, turn on autofocus and adjust how quickly it responds...). Basic AF. However the CineRT is damn expensive (because it's so good)!! But it's another piece of equipment to argue with Production to get hired, or another cost to reduce your overall income. Long form shoots almost always know to budget for one, but TVCs I've heard mixed experiences - with some friends buying it purely to help do a better service/help build reputation but not get a cent towards how much they spent. For Me the TOF.1 has been a blessing and worked so great for Me. The jobs I get usually require a certain level of 'wing it' and so precise measurements aren't so much a priority as knowing the speed of pace of a subject. I've still done a good service but also have avoided not having to worry about hiring/buying the CineRT. So I'm very happy with my choice. If you can afford the CineRT and can see it making a big difference for You, get it!!! It's incredible!! 🥳 But if you just need basic rangefinding and/or don't want to break the bank then get the TOF.1🙏🏻

So glad to have helped! 😄 Literally right this minute I'm at a rental house with the Cine RT Focusbug and will be hiring it in a few weeks to do a video on it's integration with the Teradek RT. So I'll ensure to do a separate comparison with the TOF.1 for You 🙏 In the meantime here's my thoughts: Previously I've only used the Focusbug on the ARRI Hi-5, and can say it is far more advanced! 😍 Great example is it can penetrate fog/haze, windows, and has a tonne more settings to tune it to your needs. The TOF.1 only has the sensor offset...and that's it. Not even a sensitivity setting like the ARRI UDM-1. Another difference of the two is having to advocate to Productions to pay more for the Focusbug - eg. a TVC might not budget for it when they're already getting a Wireless Follow Focus. The TOF.1 is great if you're new to using rangefinders, just need a basic reference of an actor's pacing as they approach, or simply can't yet afford the huge cost of a Focusbug system because the TOF.1 is so cheap. But if you can afford the cost of the Focusbug, know you'll get it onboard jobs, and that it's detailed settings would make a difference to your work then get it! ☺ Worth noting that the Focusbug's integration is still greater on the ARRI WCU-4/Hi5 than on the Teradek RT.

@@cameramandan_ I can’t wait to see this! I have been toying with the idea of making my own video because I knew there had to have been a bunch of people out there wanting the same thing. When you were using the focus bug were you using it with the actual bug or just as a rangefinder? Also with the smaller mdr can you still use a tof1? And with the smaller one you can’t use the focus bug right? Do you have any other parts of your kit that have been really useful or helpful? I have 2 of the (now not for sale motors) and the mdrx. Overall ive been pretty happy with my kit. It’s made its money back no problem and I love the lens mapping + on monitor readout. But I’ve definitely had some bugs with it. Sometimes with the Sony Venice the runstop just doesn’t work. Sometimes when it’s underpowered when using movi it bugs out. Sometimes the wireless range just absolutely goes to hell and it just quits. Usually a reboot and change of handset batts works but there are some evil forces at work for no particular reason at times. I can’t wait for move in depth videos! I’m also interested to see what teradek releases soon for this line because one of their latest insta posts teased that there’s way more to come… hopefully some more goodies

@@cameramandan_also, do you know a Steadicam op out there named Edward Bellamy? That’s my good friend who I met back here in the states a few years ago!

When using the Focusbug I only had the Rangefinder, but the bug is insanely cool too! Just have to remember to get it back from the talent before they drive home haha Bugger on those issues you've had, I've heard various basic bugs with the Hi5 despite it's new status. Makes me relieved that it's not just Teradek that makes simple mistakes with firmware. Oooh yes the CTRL.5 handunit - Cinegear is where it will properly be on show, but won't be on sale for a while. What I've been shown of it is extremely exciting :D

Oh whoops sorry forgot to reply to Teradek RT questions haha - the MDR.S (smaller one), yes the TOF.1 is compatible it just needs to daisychain into a motor. So you need a MOTR.X or MOTR.S. - correct cannot use the Focusbug on the MDR.S. You need the IN 1 or 2 port of the MDR.X Other helpful things in my RT kit: - I mentioned in video the 3rd party quick-swap motor screws on my MOTR.X and Mk3.1. They've saved so much time and fiddling with the tiny screws. Unfortunately just a month or so ago the maker did their last batch :( - I 3D printed an extension to my Robocup to hold my Focus Rings that allows them to easily click in/out with a small amount of resistance. So much better than having them on a zip tie and means they're always easily accessible - for my TOF.1 I have three mounting brackets: on the top 15mm rods so it peaks over a mattebox, a small magic arm to raise it up above a Top Chop, and a Top Handle mount so that it's high and only ever tilts. Really has helped adapt my build so I'm not in the way of the DOP's monitor, the EVF clamp, or get stitched by the Top Chop coming up - Hardwire cable has helped when filming at a Fuel Station and wireless signals are deemed a safety hazard if we're unable to turn the pumps off. Also has helped when the set is overloaded with wireless signals - Quick release pin on my CTRL.3 so I don't have the Handunit swing around on a lanyard You're giving Me too many great ideas for future videos haha

Awesome to hear Oliver! Happy to help 😊

Totally agree, their advertising & instructions on it are woeful so I felt like doing it Myself 😅 You're preaching to the choir on the bugs vs price... It's ridiculous. But there's features it has that no other system does so that's where we grit our teeth and wait for it to improve 🫤 Think of it like a RED DSMC2 - once we understood the quirks of those cameras, it was golden! Things shuffled internally at Teradek so there's been a positive change in the last few months 🙏🏻

Personally I don't think so. I was really underwhelmed by the MOTR.S, and the specs on the Max are barely any better and still not as strong as the MOTR.X. So I don't really understand the selling point if it can't even match the torque of the X 🤔

@@cameramandan_ Thanks, actually I am considering to buy the teradek RT lens control system, but I don't know what different between old motr.X and motr.S, there is very less review on youtube of teradek. One more question, except the ports, MDR.X and MDR.S can do the same function?

That's exciting!! I'll do more depth on the motors in a future video then, but for now here's the Torque capabilities to show the main difference in my mind: Mk3.1 - 2.2 nm (Peak) MOTR.X - 3 Nm (Peak), 2 Nm Continuous MOTR.S - 0.95 nm (Peak), 0.3 nm (continuous) MOTR.S Max - 1.2 nm (Max), 0.8 nm (Continuous) The MOTR.S is newer so is more robust, lighter and the rod clamp far stronger. Natural improvements after learning from their first daisy-chainable motor MOTR.X. Besides the torque above, their ports are pointing up (S) and down (X), and they have different gear mounts (X - 3 screws, S - 1 screw) so the latter is a faster switch. The MOTR.S is designed for modern day builds that are lightweight, adaptable (cables pointing up reduces inconvenience on the Operator), and for lenses that are easy to turn. MDR.X vs MDR.S - absolutely the same function (besides features for Input 1/2 such as hardwire), the S is the newer/smaller version (I'd highly recommend it! It's been so damn good!)

@@cameramandan_ So great，thanks a lot！Looking forward to your next video.👍🏻

Oh stop it 🤭

That was the same struggle I had so I completely empathise. So glad to help bro!! 😊 More videos very soon 🙏🏻

You're welcome 😊