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Chrosziel CDM-100 digital lens motor specifications and compatibility

What the thread found

  • The CDM-100 digital motor is designed to be lightweight and suitable for gimbals, drones, Steadicams, and compact camera systems while remaining compatible with motors from other manufacturers.
  • The CDM-100 can rotate approximately 95 percent of available lenses including older models, though motor speed may reduce slightly when working with stiffer lenses.
  • The CDM-100 uses a Lemo 1B connector, which is compatible with Preston and Chrosziel MagNum/Aladin MKII systems.
  • For use with the Freefly Wedge, the CDM-100S variant with a Lemo 0B connector should be used instead.
  • The standard cable length supplied is approximately 2 feet, and custom lengths are not currently available as a standard offering.
  • Compatibility has been confirmed between the CDM-100 and Preston MDR3 control system running Firmware version 21.88.

Depends on

  • Standard cable length is fixed at approximately 2 feet with no custom lengths currently available.
  • Motor speed reduction occurs when rotating stiff or difficult lenses.
  • The confirmation of Preston MDR3 compatibility is limited to one specific firmware version (21.88).
  • Information is from a product introduction event and not from extensive field testing reports.

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