Teradek CTRL.5 Multi-Axis Hand Unit with Interactive Display

Teradek CTRL.5 Multi-Axis Hand Unit with Interactive Display is a wireless FIZ lens-control handset built for professional cinema and production crews using the Teradek RT ecosystem. From the supplied source, it combines a 5-inch ultra-bright SmallHD touchscreen, four physical control axes, visual lens data, camera run/stop support, and a page-based CTRL.OS interface.

This is the kind of hand unit that makes sense when a focus puller needs lens information and control in the same place. Critical focus data can stay visible on the touchscreen while the operator works from the knob, slider, rocker, or wheel, reducing the need to look away from the image or move between separate tools.

Highlights

• Wireless multi-axis FIZ hand unit for the Teradek RT lens-control ecosystem
• 5-inch ultra-bright SmallHD touchscreen with CTRL.OS
• Four control axes: knob, slider, rocker, and wheel
• Visual Lens Library and Wi-Fi camera control
• Listed wireless range of 5,000 ft

Quick Specs & Uses

• Product type: Wireless multi-axis lens-control hand unit
• Primary workflow: FIZ lens control for professional cinema and broadcast camera systems
• Display: 5-inch high-brightness SmallHD touchscreen
• Operating system: CTRL.OS page-based operating system
• Control axes: 4 total
• Physical controls: Knob, slider, rocker, and wheel
• Lens tools: Visual Lens Library, lens calibration, and focus-ring mapping
• Camera control: Wi-Fi-based camera control with license
• Run/stop support: RED, ARRI, Phantom, Sony F55, and LANC-compatible camera workflows listed in the source
• Connectors: 5-pin USB port and 4-pin AUX port
• Power input: NP-F battery
• Power draw: 4 W with backlight off; 9 W with backlight at full output
• Wireless range: 5,000 ft
• Bluetooth: Bolt pairing and control listed as coming soon
• Network functions: Firmware updates and camera control listed as coming soon
• Dimensions: 168.28 x 168.29 x 82.90 mm / 6.6 x 6.6 x 3.3 in
• Weight: 830 g / 1 lb 13 oz
• Ecosystem compatibility: Cross-compatible with the Teradek RT lens-control ecosystem
• Cable note: Not compatible with older RT overlay cables
• Required connection cable: A compatible 5-pin to USB or 5-pin to 5-pin cable is required, depending on the monitor configuration

Why It Helps

The CTRL.5 is useful when a focus puller needs more than a traditional lens-control handset. The touchscreen can show visual lens information while the physical controls remain available for precise focus, iris, or zoom adjustments, giving the operator a more complete view of the lens setup during a take.

The four-axis layout gives the hand unit room to handle several control functions without forcing every adjustment onto one knob. That is practical on cinema jobs where focus, iris, zoom, or another mapped parameter may need to stay accessible at the same time.

The Visual Lens Library also helps with repeatable marks. Lenses can be calibrated to pre-marked focus rings, making it easier to match the digital scale with the physical lens and maintain consistent control across different camera builds.

System Characteristics

• Interactive 5-inch display for lens data and control pages
• Page-based CTRL.OS interface for task-specific operation
• Four programmable control axes for flexible FIZ assignments
• Visual lens mapping for calibrated focus-ring workflows
• Camera run/stop integration across the listed camera systems
• Accessory mounting points built into the hand unit
• Cross-compatibility across the Teradek RT ecosystem
• NP-F battery operation for field-ready powering

What’s In The Box

• 1 x Teradek CTRL.5 Multi-Axis Hand Unit with Interactive Display
• 1 x Blank Ring
• 2 x 2.4 GHz 28.4 mm Antennas
• 1 x Black Silicone Knob Grip

Trusted Seller

Coremicro ships fast from the U.S. and supports production gear with a team familiar with real broadcast and field workflows.