Preston HU3/MDR-5 Wireless Follow Focus Kit

Preston HU3/MDR-5 Wireless Follow Focus Kit

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The Preston HU3/MDR-5 Wireless Follow Focus Kit is one of the most reliable systems in the market. The motors work consistently and signal issues are rare. Additionally, it also integrates well with the Preston Light Ranger, a distance measuring system, allowing for you to have even more help racking focus. Once you learn how to operate the HU3, the unit proves to be robust and dependable through and through. Our base kit includes one DM5 motor with additional motors available if need and can easily be paired with our Preston Digital Micro Force Zoom Controller Kit!

Add-Ons
Preston DM5 Motor

Pairs well with

Preston DM5 Motor

$75.00

Out of stock
Preston Digital Micro Force Zoom Controller

Pairs well with

Preston Digital Micro Force Zoom Controller

$75.00

Out of stock
SmallHD 703 Bolt 7" Wireless Monitor Kit

Pairs well with

SmallHD 703 Bolt 7" Wireless Monitor Kit

$200.00

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Preston HU3/MDR-5 Wireless Follow Focus Kit

Preston HU3/MDR-5 Wireless Follow Focus Kit

$350.00

  • (1) Preston HU3 Wireless Follow Focus Hand Unit 

    (1) Preston HU3 Hand Grip

    (1) Preston MDR-5 

    (1) Preston MDR-5 Right Angle Antenna 

    (2) Preston Large 19mm Swing Arm Bracket With (2) Adjustment Screws 

    (1) Preston Micro Force To HU3 Mounting Bracket

    (2) Preston Blank Focus Ring 

    (1) Preston Pre-Marked Focus Ring - Ai 

    (1) Preston Pre-Marked Focus Ring - Bi 

    (1) Preston Pre-Marked Focus Ring - Ci

    (1) Preston Pre-Marked Focus Ring - Di 

    (1) Preston Pre-Marked Focus Ring - Ei 

    (1) 2' - Preston Motor 4412 Cable 

    (2) 2' - Preston 3-Pin Combined SR/Power Cable 

    (1) 2' - Preston D-Tap To 2-Pin Lemo Cable 

    (3) Sony NP-FM500H Battery 

    (1) Sony NP-FM500H Battery Charger 

    (1) Preston DM5 Motor With Thumb Screw

    (2) 19mm To 15mm Rod Reducer Ring 

    (1) Preston Small 19mm Swing Arm Bracket (MDR 15mm) With (2) Adjustment Screws

    (1) 2" - 15mm Preston Mounting Rod 

    (1) 2' - Preston Motor 4412 Cable 

    (1) Hard Case

  • $350.00 Day/Weekend Rate
    $1,050.00 Week Rate

    We offer a price match guarantee—if you find a lower advertised rate for the same equipment from another Chicago rental house, we'll match it, no questions asked.

    For custom rental periods or special requirements, contact our team at rentals@cameraambassador.com to discuss tailored pricing.

  • Preston HU3 Hand Unit:
    Channels:
    • Focus, Iris, Zoom (with Micro Force attached), AUX (with MDR-3)
    Display:
    • OLED
    Frequency Band:
    • 2.4 GHz
    Input Voltage:
    • 7-9VDC (battery), 10-30VDC (command cable)
    Maximum Current Draw:
    • 0.2A (at 8V)
    Operating Temperature:
    • 0°F to 122°F
    Wireless Channels:
    • 60
    Wireless Range:
    • 300m (line of sight)
    Dimensions:
    • 7.2” x 7.6” x 3.3”
    Weight:
    • 40.2oz

    MDR-5:
    Display:
    • Wireless Channel 
    Frequency Band:
    • 2.4 GHz
    Input Voltage Range:
    • 11VDC – 34VDC
    Maximum Current Draw:
    • 3A @ 24VDC
    Motor Channels:
    • Up to three (Focus, Iris, Zoom)
    Operating Temperature Range:
    • -4°F to 140°F
    Wireless Channels:
    • 60
    Wireless Range:
    • 300m (line of sight)
    Dimensions (excluding antenna):
    • 3.26” x 3.18” x 1.41”
    Weight:
    • 10.05 oz

    DM5 Motor:
    Maximum Current:
    • 2.3A
    Maximum Speed:
    • 3.2 rev/sec
    Operating Temperature:
    • 0°F to 122°F
    Dimensions:
    • 4.3” x 1.8” x 0.9” (excl. kipp handle)
    Weight:
    • 7.9 oz

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