Focusbug CINE RT RANGEFINDER KIT

Focusbug CINE RT RANGEFINDER KIT

Complete your focus station by adding the HANDSET CONTROL UNIT. The HANDSET is the system’s command center and contains a pressure-sensitive touchscreen to display several distance readout VIEW MODES and to access system-wide operational settings.

Adjust SENSITIVITY to read larger or smaller objects and/or surface details, or use the tried and true general purpose default developed in the field. Customize your rangefinder range by setting LIMITS to ignore unwanted foreground and background object readings, or engage a LOCKOUT to remove mid-range obstacles. View the Rangefinder and one BUG, or two BUGs simultaneously, in 2X VIEW. Toggle seamlessly between all active distance sources and assign LCS focus tracking rack speeds with the SOURCE SWITCHER.

Features

• Single compact on-camera unit
• Internal Class 3R targeting laser
• 40' (12.19 m) ultrasonic rangefinder
• 6" (15.2 cm) rangefinder minimum
• 14°, 24°, 36° adjustable field of view
• Outputs imperial and metric distance units
• Supports up to 4x BUG Transmitters
• Sync Mode for 2x Cine RT Systems
• Interchangeable mounting hardware
• Serial connectivity with popular LCS

Ultrasonic Base Sensor

The lightweight, low-profile ULTRASONIC BASE SENSOR is the computational center of the Cine RT System and the only system component required on the camera, making it ideal for all builds.

The BASE acquires 12 ultrasonic readings per second, samples those readings at a rate of 1 million cycles per second, and generates constant distance data in imperial and/or metric. This distance data is shared remotely with the other system components via the 2.4 GHz ISM band at distances of up to 800’ (243.8m). Precision clocking, high sampling rates, and proprietary algorithms work to minimize outlier readings and increase stability like no other ultrasonic rangefinder before.

The laser-targetable rangefinder works from a near minimum distance of 6” (15.2 cm) to 40’ (12.19 m). Set an FPO (Film Plane Offset) easily by measuring from the back of the BASE to your camera film plane, or by eye using focus tracking via your LCS. Customize your rangefinder by selecting a 14°, 24°, or 36° field of view to compensate for different focal lengths and set limits to ignore unwanted foreground, mid-range, or background objects. Track up to four BUG transmitters to multiple subjects from 6” (15.2 cm) to 120’ (36.5 m) with minimal impedance from obstacles.

Choose power cables for your Cine RT system.

• The Base, Handset and High-Bright Display each use a 2-Pin LEMO Power Input.

• The Bug Tx charges via the included USB cable.

• Standard cable lengths are: 24" (60cm) or 36" (91cm)

• Custom cable lengths available upon request

** Please note the following voltage requirements: **

• Cine RT Base Sensor: 9-30V

• Cine RT Handset Unit: 7-20V

• Cine RT High-Bright LED Display: 7-20V

3-Pin FISCHER cables (24V) are for the Base Sensor ONLY.

The Cine RT can send distance data to most popular lens control systems. Select your system to view cable connectivity options.

The Cine RT Base Sensor must be hard wired to the serial input of an on-camera LCS component for distance data to be sent. Focusbug offers two options to output distance data:

Cine RT Serial Cables contain proprietary in-line active electronics necessary to communicate with most available lens control systems (LCS).

The Cine RT end of the Serial Cable is a custom-keyed 6-Pin LEMO Right Angle connector.

Cine RT "Y" Cables contain proprietary in-line active electronics necessary to communicate with most available lens control systems (LCS) as well as extra power filtration to power the Cine RT directly from your LCS Serial connector without interference from "noisy" motor control units.

The Cine RT ("Y") end of the cable has two connectors: a Right Angle custom-keyed 6-Pin LEMO serial connector & a Right Angle 2-Pin LEMO power connector.