ARRI has just introduced SUP 2.0 for their cforce mini and cforce plus lens control systems. The new software update is claimed to reduce the latency of the lens motors by half, effectively making them twice as responsive. The firmware update also brings a new Encoder Mode for cforce mini motors. Let’s have a look! First introduced in 2014, the ARRI cforce mini lens motors are the go-to choice for many camera assistants on set. The company also offers the cforce plus motors, which provide some extra torque and are more suitable when dealing with stiff lens gears. Both devices are now getting an update with SUP 2.0. As usual, the company also released a very in-depth Tech Talk video to walk you through the major improvements. ARRI SUP 2.0 for cforce mini and cforce plus – improved responsiveness With SUP 2.0 installed, the cforce mini and cforce plus lens motors should now respond twice as fast to the user’s input. This means that as you adjust lens parameters on your hand unit, you should experience a snappier reaction of the lens motors. This applies regardless of the hand unit model you’re using – whether it be the flagship Hi-5, the ZMU-4, the SXU-1 or the WCU-4. The Tech Talk video clearly illustrates the difference in performance compared with the previous firmware. ARRI cforce plus lens motor. Image credit: ARRI It’s worth noting that the new update only affects the reaction time of the motors, while their maximum speed remains...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 7 August, 2023