What the thread found

• An older Arri LCS system with CLM-2 motors exhibits noticeably slower motor speed and higher latency compared to contemporary digital systems like Bartech and Redrock.
• Perceived latency in vintage Arri LCS systems can be partially attributable to mechanical gear slop rather than purely electronic delay.
• Despite slower motor speed relative to newer systems, older Arri LCS units can perform adequately for the majority of typical follow focus work.

Depends on

• The test was performed with a single camera body, the Amira, which may not be representative of all potential use cases.
• No technical specifications or objective measurements of latency and motor speed were provided, only subjective observations.
• The system's previous operator reported good performance with different camera equipment, suggesting results may vary with different configurations.
• This is older equipment from the 2015 timeframe or earlier and should be considered legacy technology.

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