Teradek has announced CTRL.5 Firmware 2.2, which adds new features such as Sony Camera Control (requires a separate license), Full Camera Control Web UI for RED and Sony VENICE, Ethernet Support, and Searchable Lens Maps.
Key features of the new firmware include:
- Sony Camera Control– Users can now connect their CTRL.5 to compatible Sony cameras like the VENICE, BURANO, and FX6 to enable control of ISO, shutter, and frame rate. Please note that this feature requires a separate license
- Full Camera Control Web UI for RED and Sony Venice– The CTRL.5 touchscreen now provides full access to the camera’s entire menu, eliminating the need for a laptop or iPad. This also includes low-latency video for RED cameras.
- Ethernet Support– The CTRL.5 now supports Ethernet connections using a Small HD 5-pin to Ethernet adapter, allowing for wired control or extended wireless range.
- Searchable Lens Maps– Users can now quickly search lens maps by name, manufacturer, or focal length.
The firmware also includes quality-of-life upgrades and under-the-hood improvements.
Bug Fixes
- Motor control could be interrupted in some instances
- Display occasionally froze, reset on boot
- Axis flip state was not always correct before UI boots up
- RT Overlays did not work with Cine 7 monitors using Bolt 4k/6 module
- Motor would jerk slightly but suddenly when CTRL.5 boots up
- Camera setting scrolling was incorrect when using up/down buttons
- Lens map menu could freeze when lots of lens maps are loaded
- Wifi status symbol did not update after disconnect or reset
- Settings disappear momentarily when triggering record with KOMODO/V-RAPTOR
- Shutter Angle/Time not showing on RED RCP2
- DOF indicator only loaded after focus position changed
- Iris Map displays points outside of the lens maps range
- Wifi channel would revert to AUTO after selecting a different options
- Connect to saved Wifi networks setting was not saved properly
- Check for new FW button didn’t always work
