Tilta has announced that they are developing a new adapter that integrates phase-detection autofocus (PDAF) with their Nucleus-M II Wireless Control System. The system is designed to bridge the gap between modern autofocus performance and the precision control demanded on professional sets. The adapter is still in development, but early tests suggest it could streamline the way autofocus is used with manual cinema lenses, so let’s take a look! We’ve been covering quite a few Tilta camera accessories over the past couple of months – the full camera cage for Sony FX2, the full camera cage for DJI Osmo 360, and a handheld support system for the DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone – just to name a few. Now, Tilta has focused on refining how their Nucleus-M II Wireless Control System can work alongside modern autofocus capabilities. How the Tilta PDAF adapter works According to Tilta, the adapter sends autofocus data from the camera sensor to the Nucleus-M II motors using the system’s 7-pin to 7-pin cable. The above demonstration video gives you an idea of the setup running on a Sony E-mount camera paired with a PL-mount lens. The adapter translates the camera’s autofocus signals, enabling the motors to drive manual cinema lenses in sync with the camera’s AF system. Unlike LiDAR-based focus systems, which calculate subject distance independently, this adapter relies entirely on the camera’s native autofocus capabilities. If it works as shown, it could avoid the complex calibration often needed with LiDAR setups. Image credit: Tilta About...
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