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VI. Camera and Lens Installation
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A.
15mm Arri
B.
19mmArri
C.
Panavision
D.
Gears
VII.
Battery Packs and Charger
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VIII.
Technical
Information
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A. FCC Statement
B. Connector Pin-Outs
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1.
Hand
Unit
2. MDR3
C.
MDR3
Camera
Cable
list p-24
D.
Transmitter
Channels
and
Frequencies p-25
I. Introduction
A. System.
The FI+Z system controls the complete array of both lens and camera
functions.
It consists of the Hand Unit HU3, a Motor Driver, a set of Digital Motors, a Micro Force
zoom control, and a variety of optional controls including wireless Focus/Iris, and wireless
Zoom.
B.
The HU3 gives focus pullers not only a robust and reliable unit but one whose
ergonomics allow the focus puller to accurately translate the changing actors’ positions on
set to a precise movement of the focus knob.
Careful attention has been paid to protecting the unit from impact and environmental
damage. The microwave antenna is integrated within a form fitting cover. The iris slider
uses a magnetic sensor to eliminate the opening required for a conventional sliding seal.
The soft urethane handgrip and focus knob cover not only provide for comfortable all day
operation, but also protect the unit from shock.
Generation 4 (G4) transceivers address the challenges brought about by the proliferation of
wireless devices using the 2.4 GHz wireless band. Their new architecture results in a greatly
improved ability to reject interference from other devices operating in the same band as
well as out of band interference. The improvement in performance is quite significant,
typically 10x or better interference rejection than previous transceivers. The latest “Blue
Dot” version of the transceiver (included in all MDR3s) adds channels 30 – 59. These new
channels allow FI+Z units to operate in very close proximity (<1m) without interference.
