Overview
The Hedén CARAT Lens Control System is a complete focus and iris control system for professional film and broadcast cameras, with line of sight wireless transmission up to 500m (1,640 ft) via Bluetooth. The Carat is small and lightweight, with intuitive controls. Smooth rotary movements of the focus knob provide a haptic connection, with total control over motor actuation.
Automatic or manual motor calibration is available with the push of a button. Adjustable lens limits for a specific focal range and adjustable knob limits for super fine control make tailoring user settings for individual lenses simple. Camera Run/Stop functionality lets you start and stop recording from a distance. The control unit is also compatible with digital lens motors in Fujinon Cabrio and S6 lenses.
Features:
- Bluetooth via ConnectBlue / Ericsson radio secure wireless link enables extreme range of up to 1000m
- Extremely fast and responsive; no visible latency
- Auto intelligent or manual calibration of lens
- Easy to setup and use for left or right handed operator; ergonomic focus control knob
- Ultra compact receiver and hand unit with several mounting options
- Lens and knob mapping
- Quick change scale rings; optional glow in the dark scale rings (sold separately)
- Remote camera R/S for most film & HD cameras; native R/S support for RED Dragon, Epic & Scarlet
- USB interface for software upgrades and personalized user settings via Heden PC GUI
- Optional smartphone/tablet app
- Control internal digital lens motors on all Fuji Cabrio & S6 lenses via built-in serial interface on receiver unit
What's in the Box
- Neck Strap
- Motor Cable
- Power Cable
- 2 x White Scale Rings
- Bracket with 19mm to 15mm (0.75” to 0.59”) reduction insert
- Focus Gear Set (0.4, 0.5, 0.6 and 0.8 module)
- Hedén M21VE-L Digital Servo Motor
- CARAT Receiver
- CARAT Transmitter
- Battery Charger
- 2 x Rechargeable lithium battery
Specifications
Key Highlights
- Up to 500m Line of Sight Wireless Range
- Hedén M21VE-L Lens Motor
- Auto/Manual motor calibration
- Lens and knob mapping
