Preston MDR-3 Motor Driver for FI+Z System

The Preston MDR-3 combines a four-channel motor driver with the G4 microwave transceiver to provide industry leading ruggedness and reliability. Its electrical efficiency has been greatly improved making possible a 31% reduction in volume compared to its predecessor, the MDR-2.

Features:

Additional Motor Port

• Lens control for stereo cameras using prime lenses
• Motor for rotating filter or other purpose

Improved G4 Radio

• Completely backwards compatible
• Adds new channels 30-59 Eliminates co-channel interference on channels 30-59 when directly next to other FIZ units
• New digital channel displays eliminate mechanical switches; automatic Cable/Radio switching

Analog Input Port 

• Accepts input from Micro Force zoom controls
• Video style lens controls from Canon and Fujinon

Camera Port

• Supports R/S for Arri, RED, Sony, most industry digital cameras
• Support for Canon C300, C500

Timecode and Genlock Port

• Store lens metadata on USB stick (in development).

Additional Serial Port

• Direct connection/no interface boxes for accessories
• CineTape
• Fujinon digital lenses & Canon digital lenses

USB Port

• Update firmware with cable connection to PC or Mac
• Stores lens metadata to flash drives

Simple Mounting Options

• V-Block quick release for ARRI ALEXA and Sony F65
• Clamp to mattebox rods