Chrosziel Aladin MK II Steadicam ENG Wireless Lens Control System

The Chrosziel Aladin MK II Steadicam ENG Wireless Lens Control System controls Focus, Zoom, and Iris of PL-mount, ENG, and similar lenses via standard external motors or internal lens decoder motors. This Kit includes all necessary hardware, cables, and accessories needed to power the system, control the internal focus motor wirelessly, and mount the system on rods. The ENG Wireless Lens Control System allows the camera operator to focus, Zoom, Video Return, and  Talkback operation. The receiver can interface with and power Canon and Fujinon lenses using the included cables. The hand unit is upgradeable to support zoom control and other functions with additional modules. Adapter cables and wireless controls are available for Crane, Steadicam, Helicopter, and similar applications. For RCP control from the OB vehicle (e.g. 12-Pin Hirose Lens Port) or serial control by the Aladin Iris hand control slider, further adapter cables are available.

The lens motors (e.g. Iris) can be controlled via standard lens control equipment, serial RS connection (e.g via fiberglass adapters or serial cable), BNC connection or wireless. The Aladin MK II can be powered via the power outlet of the fiber adapter or camera. The remote camera starts/stop control is supported via Broadcast Zoom Demands or Aladin hand controller.

The Broadcast environment has seen a strong market development towards Cine-Style equipment and PL-Mount lenses. 4K cameras with fiberglass adapter and Cine-Look TV cameras like the Sony F55 / CA4000, Canon C500, or Ikegami HDK-97ARRI are now available. However,  the PL-Mount lenses with internal motors are rare and expensive. The B4 to PL-Mount Converter noticeably affects the image quality and significantly reduces the F-Stop.

The Aladin MK II is not only affordable but it gives the DoP, Director, and technicians the freedom of choice to use their preferred and available lenses. Since all settings of the Aladin MK II can be altered via display and the buttons of its main unit, there is even no need for a hand unit. RS serial signals, RCP commands, and Video Return / Talkback functions are supported and ensure the common broadcast workflows. No extra cables need to be pulled saving time, staff, and money. Furthermore, no additional new hardware is needed because of the support of existing analog and digital equipment by the Aladin hardware reducing the overall investment costs.

Chrosziel Aladin MK II includes:

• Aladin Focus/Iris Modul VariLock
• Aladin Transceiver Module Mk2
• 2x NiMH Battery for Aladin
• Charger with adaptor for Aladin
• Padded Neck Strap, elastic
• Bracket for MagNum receiver
• Cold Shoe Rail UniversalQuickFit
• Aladin2 AUX1 F/I/Z Fujinon 20pin
• Universal QuickFit Accessory Bridge
• Aladin2 AUX2 Power + F/I/Z Canon
• BNC Antenna
• Right-Angle BNC Antenna
• Aladin2 AUX1 F/I/Z Fujinon 10pin

Chrosziel Aladin MK II Steadicam ENG Features:

• Control of Broadcast Camera Functions (Video Return, Talkback, F/I/Z follow)
• Support of analogue and digital broadcast (lens) remote control equipment
• Support of OB vehicle RCP signals
• Support of digital serial protocol
• Power supply from camera or fiberglass adapter
• Set up with onboard display (no hand unit needed)
• After power loss, no adjustments need to be done
• Remote camera start/stop signal

Chrosziel Aladin MK II Steadicam ENG Other Features:

• Adjustable back-lash compensation eliminating lens play
• Lens data and global settings storing / loading via USB
• Metadata USB recording and streaming
• Time code in (LTC)
• Digital wireless transmission in the safe and less used 434 / 869 MHz band
• Wide power-supply voltage range supported from 10 to 34 Volts
• S3D support with up to 14 motors (optional)
• Roll and Tilt sensor (optional)