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Scorpio hand unit follow focus system features and availability

22 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.

What the thread found

  • The new Scorpio hand unit features a 4-inch monitor displaying depth of field information derived from lens data
  • The new hand unit is backwards compatible with older Scorpio systems when equipped with updated radios and software
  • The system can operate with three hand units connected to one MDR or one hand unit connected to three MDRs
  • Video feed from the camera can be transmitted to the hand unit display
  • Current owners of older Scorpio systems receive price discounts when upgrading to the new hand unit
  • The hand unit has powerful motors and wireless remote control capability
  • The interface has limited button count and small display requiring multiple steps to access various functions
  • An early user reported the system performed well on a commercial production

Depends on

  • The video transmission method over data stream was not clearly explained and remains uncertain
  • Interface complexity and user-friendliness concerns were noted by early users
  • Pricing information was incomplete and varied in reports
  • Some respondents had not yet received or tested the unit at time of posting

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