The Zoomer is a compact and universal zoom motor that can be pivoted to almost any lens by simply mounting it on a 15mm rod. The universal motor unit CDM-UNI-Z2 fits seamlessly into the operating functions of the Sony cameras of the FX9 / FX6 / FS7 / FS5 series. The servo drive is controlled via the zoom rocker on the handle. The motor control can be addressed via Sony's camera-specific protocol and also works independently of the camera signals when a LANC zoom rocker is plugged directly into the servo.

Due to the included Chrosziel Flexi toothed ring (#206-30), the Zoomer can be used with almost any zoom lens even without toothing.


FEATURES
Universal zoom motor
The Zoomer is a compact and universal zoom motor that can be pivoted to almost any lens by simply mounting it on a 15mm rod.

Controlled via Sony and LANC handgrip
The Sony FX6 / FX9 / FS5 / FS7 handgrip zoom rocker controls directly the servo drive unit. Other zoom rocker with LANC protocol are compatible too, e.g. mounted handgrip.

Camera control signals forwarded
Control commands are immeadiately looped through to the camera (e.g. menu / user buttons / focus magnification / camera run & stop).


The control for the camera operator is very simple. As soon as the Universal Zoom Servo Drive mounted on the lens is supplied with power for the first time, it calibrates itself automatically to the end stops of the lens zoom ring. For all zoom movements, the end stops of the focal length range are then reached with pinpoint accuracy, with optimum protection of the mechanical components of the lens.


Five operating modes are available with the Universal Zoom Servo Drive and can be selected in sequence by pressing the zoom rocker switch for 10 seconds in the TELE end positions:
1. the EB / Documentary mode allows slow zoom travel as well as fast focal length adjustment as required for documentary work. Zoom movements are automatically slowed down at the end of the mechanically given zoom range and give the movement a pleasant transition to standstill.
2. silent mode spreads the response of the zoom rocker in the low range and allows continuous slow zoom movements. The maximum speed is reduced.
3. live / handcut mode allows fast focal length adjustment when working with fixed image angles.
4. direct / raw mode transfers the operation of the zoom rocker directly to the digital motor without program intervention.
5. photo mode supports the use of manual photo zooms by taking care of the uneven stiffness of the mechanical zoomring and applies a higher minimum speed.
A green status LED on the back of the servo housing informs about the advancement from one mode to the next. After power-on, the servo starts with the last selected mode.

The Zoomer can be mounted to the lens on both sides of the Zoom lens and can be rotated. This results in an opposite zoom movement compared to the zoom rocker operation. The turning direction can be switched vice versa by pressing the zoom rocker switch for 10 seconds in the Wide end positions.

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