Tilta Nucleus-M Wireless Lens Control System

Description

The Tilta Nucleus-M Wireless Lens Control System is a professional wireless follow-focus and lens-control solution designed for cinema cameras, production cameras, gimbals, Steadicams, cranes, jibs, and other camera-support systems.

The Nucleus-M allows camera crews to remotely control focus, iris, and zoom without requiring a physical connection between the operator and the camera lens. This provides greater flexibility for demanding camera movements and allows a dedicated focus puller or camera assistant to control the lens from a separate position.

Key Features

• Professional wireless lens-control system
• Wireless control of focus, iris, and zoom
• Dedicated hand controller
• Wireless lens motors
• High-precision focus control
• Adjustable motor torque
• Designed for cinema lenses
• Suitable for PL, EF, E, and other compatible lens systems with appropriate gears
• Long-range wireless operation
• Multiple motor configuration options
• Can be used with handheld, tripod, gimbal, Steadicam, jib, and crane setups
• Compact production-ready design
• Suitable for 1st AC and camera department workflows

Wireless Lens Control

The Nucleus-M eliminates the need for a traditional mechanical follow-focus connection between the operator and lens. The wireless hand unit communicates with the lens motors mounted on the camera.

This allows a focus puller to operate from a different position while maintaining precise control over the lens.

The system can control:

Focus: Precise wireless focus pulling for cinema lenses.

Iris: Remote iris adjustment on compatible lenses.

Zoom: Remote zoom control when using a compatible cinema zoom lens and motor configuration.

Cinema Production

The Nucleus-M is designed for professional cinema and production environments where camera movement makes traditional lens-control systems difficult to use.

It is particularly useful when the camera is mounted on:

• Cinema camera rigs
• Tripods
• Gimbals
• Steadicams
• Jibs
• Cranes
• Dollies
• Sliders
• Car rigs
• Remote camera systems

Hand Unit

The Nucleus-M hand controller provides the camera assistant or focus puller with dedicated controls for operating the lens motors.

The controller can be configured to operate the required lens functions, allowing the operator to maintain precise control while remaining away from the camera.

Motor System

The Nucleus-M uses compact wireless motors that attach directly to the camera’s lens gear rings.

Depending on the production configuration, motors can be used for:

• Focus
• Iris
• Zoom

The motors provide the torque required to operate professional cinema lenses while maintaining a compact camera configuration.

Ideal Applications

The Tilta Nucleus-M is ideal for:

• Feature films
• Short films
• Commercials
• Music videos
• Television production
• Corporate productions
• Documentary production
• Gimbal work
• Steadicam
• Jib and crane shots
• Car rigs
• Remote camera operation
• Professional cinema camera rigs

Camera Compatibility

The Nucleus-M can be integrated with many professional cinema cameras and lens systems when the appropriate mounting hardware and lens gears are used.

It is well suited for camera packages such as:

• Sony FX6
• Sony FX9
• Sony VENICE
• Blackmagic URSA cameras
• RED cinema cameras
• ARRI cinema cameras
• Other professional cinema camera systems

Compatibility depends on the lens gear pitch, motor configuration, camera rig, and accessories included with the rental.

Why Rent the Tilta Nucleus-M?

A wireless lens-control system provides significantly more flexibility than a traditional mechanical follow-focus when the camera is moving or positioned in a difficult location.

The Nucleus-M is especially valuable when the production requires a dedicated 1st AC to maintain focus while the camera operator concentrates on framing and camera movement.

It is an excellent addition to gimbal, Steadicam, jib, crane, and remote-camera packages.

Recommended Rental Package

A typical Nucleus-M rental package can include:

• Nucleus-M hand controller
• Focus motor
• Iris motor
• Zoom motor
• Motor mounting rods
• Lens gears
• Hand controller accessories
• Batteries
• Chargers
• Carrying case