Overview
Overview
The Preston DM5 Digital Motor is a small motor with big performance. It offers a combination of speed and torque optimized for minimum size and weight, and is perfectly suited for handheld, steadicam, or other weight-critical applications. Like all Preston digital motors, the DM5 is built to last with metal (not plastic) internal gears, coated with Diamond-Like Carbon that virtually eliminates wear and backlash.
The standard output gear is 0.25" wide, but can be swapped for a 0.5" version (sold separately) for lenses with significant travel on the focus ring. You can also stack multiple gears with the three 2-56 thread screw holes in the side of the gear to achieve the same effect. The unique clamp assembly means you can mount multiple DM5 motors on a single bracket and 15mm rod (included), eliminating additional motor brackets and making for a lighter, more compact camera package.
The standard output gear is 0.25" wide, but can be swapped for a 0.5" version (sold separately) for lenses with significant travel on the focus ring. You can also stack multiple gears with the three 2-56 thread screw holes in the side of the gear to achieve the same effect. The unique clamp assembly means you can mount multiple DM5 motors on a single bracket and 15mm rod (included), eliminating additional motor brackets and making for a lighter, more compact camera package.
Compatibility:
- MDR-3
- MDR-4
- Digital Micro Force 3
- Motor Cables: 4410, 4411, 4412
- Y-Cables: 1221, 1227
- 4210 15mm rod
- 4301 Arri 19mm swing arm (side rod)
- 4302 19mm swing arm to MDR 15mm rod
- 4310 Panavision 19mm swing arm (bottom rod)
- 4333 Moviecam/Arri bracket
- 4221 0.80M output gear 0.50in wide
- 4231a 48 pitch gear Panavision zoom
- 4232a 64 pitch Panavison iris
- 4240a 0.50M gear Canon Video - Focus, Iris, Zoom
- 4241a 0.60M gear Fuji Video - Focus, Zoom
- 4242a 0.40M Fuji Video - Iris
- MDR-2
- Digital Micro Force 2 (with latest firmware or M+ sticker)
- Digital Micro Force (with red buttons and latest firmware installed by Preston)
- V+F Lens Control (with latest firmware or M+ sticker)
What's in the Box
- Kip Handle
- 15mm Rod (Short)
- Preston DM5 Digital Motor
Specifications
Specifications
Key Highlights
- Compact Digital Lens Motor
- 15mm Clamp
- 0.8 Mod / 0.25" Width Drive Gear
- 3.2 rev/sec max. speed
Compatibility - Lens Control System
Preston:
MDR-3 Motor Controller
Digital Micro Force 3
MDR-4 Motor Controller
Connectors
Input Connector/Port:
LEMO 7-pin
Mechanical & Electronic Controls
Gear Ratios:
0.8 - 0.25" Width
Rod Standard:
15mm
Mechanical Options:
1 x Motor
