After months of real productions with Tilta’s Nucleus-M II, I can say it moves this line from budget-friendly to genuinely capable. Camera control and lens mapping are finally here, the motors are smaller and snappier, and the whole kit runs on NPF batteries. A recent firmware update and a substantial price drop make it even more appealing. Let’s dive into my extensive Tilta Nucleus-M II review! I have used the original Tilta Nucleus-M on many jobs (our review of the original version here). It was affordable and responsive, yet basic. Camera control was limited to run-stop, there was no lens mapping, and expandability was modest. The Nucleus-M II addresses those gaps while keeping the price now even lower than before, which makes it an excellent option for small crews and owner-operators. What comes in the box I worked with and reviewed the Nucleus-M II Ultimate Kit, which now retails for $1,499 USD, reduced from its original $1,999 USD (which was already an incredible price if you consider what you get for the money compared to the competition – but more on that later). Inside the case you get the FIZ hand unit, two redesigned motors, left and right hand grips with a swappable zoom module, 7-pin interconnects, a D-Tap power cable, 15 mm and 19 mm rod mounts, five standard marking discs, the electronic focus ring, a monitor bracket with baby-pin adapter, and a hard case. It is a surprisingly complete set for real work. The case layout is compact, although...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 7 October