At Cine Gear 2025 in Los Angeles, SmallHD was showing its upcoming Camera License Control system for the CTRL.5.
CTRL.OS builds on the previous SmallHD and Teradek integrations for camera control with RED, ARRI, Sony, and other major brands. The Camera Licenses will be available for $499 USD each. You will need to purchase a license for each camera system.
The Teradek CTRL.5 started shipping a few months ago after first being shown back in 2024. The CTRL.5 is a wireless FIZ lens-control module with an integrated 5-inch SmallHD ultra-bright touchscreen powered by CTRL.OS.
The CTRL.5 features multiple third-party integrations and has full compatibility across the entire Teradek RT ecosystem.
Key features
- Wireless Focus, Iris, and Zoom Control
- Compatible with RT Ecosystem
- Up to 5000′ Wireless Range
- Built-In 2000 cd/m² 5″ Touchscreen
- CTRL.OS Software, Customizable Buttons
- Expandable Optics Library
- 2.4 & 5 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 6
- 5-Pin USB and 4-Pin AUX Connectivity
- NP-F/L-Series Battery Plate
Facilitate precise lens control with your RT motors and receivers with the Teradek CTRL.5 3-Axis Wireless Lens Controller and its intuitive focus, iris, or zoom control. Multiple forms of communication integrated into the CTRL.5 allow for a wireless range of 5000′ with compatible RT devices or 500′ via 2.4 or 5 GHz Wi-Fi or Bluetooth 6. Direct connection to a monitor or camera can be achieved using the 5-pin USB and 4-pin AUX ports on the back of the device. The onboard touchscreen and upgraded operating system add to the expanded user interface.
The 5″ touchscreen on the CTRL.5 has a 2000 cd/m² maximum brightness. The menu layout features improved visibility of key data, calculations, integrations, and third-party control.
Customizable Onboard Controls
- Program the 11 quick-action buttons around the perimeter of the touchscreen to recall settings of your choice. The flexible UI makes for flexible setup.
- Other onboard controls include a slider, pressure sensitive rocker, record button, adjustable knob with 9-levels of tension, and an additional knob to control speed or a fourth lens axis.
Thanks to the implementation of CTRL.OS, the CTRL.5 is capable of compiling real-time data from multiple connected devices simultaneously. An expandable optics library allows you to build out lens and filter kits and sync them to a cloud library for easy recall.
You can use the 5-pin USB and 4-Pin AUX ports to connect the unit directly to monitors or cameras of your choice. An NP-F/L-series battery plate supports power from compatible sources with 6 to 28V outputs. Multiple 1/4″-20 anti-twist mounting threads can secure the CTRL.5 to your camera rig or director’s monitor setup, while neck and hand strap slots offer additional options.
Price
The Teradek CTRL.5 3-Axis Wireless Lens Controller retails for $4,999 USD.
The Teradek RT FIZ Wireless Lens Control Kit with CTRL.5, MDR.S & MOTR.S Max is $9,995 USD.
The Teradek RT FIZ Wireless Lens Control Kit with CTRL.5, MDR.X & MOTR.S Max is $9,999 USD.
