At NAB 2019 Movcam was showing their new MCS-2 FIZ controller. The MCS-2 is a multi-function wireless control unit and a successor to the MCS-1.
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The MCS-2 is composed of three individual modules- Focus, Iris, and Zoom. Each module controls its corresponding motor and you can use just one, two, or all three to create different combinations. For for more complex shooting a focus puller and assistant can collaborate using a wireless connection.
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Being able to break the unit into 3 pieces certainly increases the products versatility. The original MCS-1 was a single unit which couldn’t be separated.
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The MCS-2 features a 3.29″ OLED capacitive touch screen, which can work under severe temperature environment from -30°C~70°C. The MCS-2 has been designed so focus pullers can operate while wearing gloves. The main control panel uses gorilla glass with a flexible rubber protective cover. These covers will be available in different colors so that it’s easy to tell one unit from another when more than one MCS-2 is being used.
Just like the MCS-1, the MCS-2 also features auto/manual calibration, A and B limit points, motor torque adjustment, and auto display of depth of field. It also has preset lens data but you can also manually enter your ow lenses if need be.
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The MCS-2 can use one or two LP-E6 batteries which will get you through a whole day of shooting. The batteries are also hot-swappable.
The RUN/STOP function supports most cameras in the market, including ARRI, Blackmagic, Canon, Kniefinity, RED, and Sony. What’s more, MCS-2 can control broadcast ENG lenses and servo Cine zooms from Canon, Fujinon and Angenieux.
How does it look and feel?
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The Movcam MCS-2 certainly seems to be a big improvement over the previous version. The new OLED screen is a lot more crisp and brighter than the LED display that was on the MCS-1.
The modularity of the system and the ability to be able to separate the components was impressive.
Backwards compatible
MCS-2 is compatible with Movcam’s MRS-1 and UM-5. It can also work with Movcam SCU-1 and MCS-1.
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As a wireless control unit, MCS-2 can work with Movcam’s Helm system allowing you to remotely control the camera.
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It will be interesting to see how well the Movcam MCS-2 performs. It certainly looks like a much better product than the MCS-1 was.
The MCS-2 will face stiff competition from other FIZ controllers on the market from companies such as ARRI, and CMotion.
Price & Availability
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There is currently no indication of when the MCS-2 will be available or how much it will cost. The MCS-1 retails for $4,225.00 USD, so it will be interesting to see if the MCS-2 will be a similar price.