The TOF.1 Rangefinder is the latest addition to the Teradek RT Lens Control Ecosystem. This low-cost and lightweight infrared rangefinder assists focus pullers with real-time distance measurements and readouts on the Teradek RT hand units. Rangefinders have been in use by professional focus pullers to make their life on set easier in certain situations. Solutions like the CineTape, ARRI UDM, cmotion cfinder and Preston Light Ranger have been around and have seen their fair share of use in high-end production environments. Teradek TOF.1 Rangefinder on an ARRI ALEXA Mini. Source: Teradek Lately, more rangefinder solutions like the QINEMATIQ Smart Ranger 2 and the Focusbug Cine RT System have become available. This growing number of rangefinder products have helped decrease the price although these systems were still too expensive for many camera assistants. Introducing the Teradek TOF.1 The TOF.1, with a price of $3,490, is a steal compared to other systems. It also offers distance readouts on Teradek CTRL.1 and CTRL.3 hand units and the MDR.X motor controller. According to Greg Smokler, VP of Product at Creative Solutions, the TOF.1 is “… smaller, lighter, and as accurate as other rangefinders, and it also offers incredibly useful autofocus capability.” Teradek TOF.1 IR Sensor Array. Source: Teradek The TOF.1 features and IR sensor array with a 3 degree field of view for detecting objects within 80 feet (25.4 meters) line of sight. With the included detachable Laser Sight, focus pullers can align the IR sensor even more accurately. The IR sensor connects to...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 20 November, 2020