Tilta Nucleus Nano II - Test & Review

Tilta has turned its entry level wireless focus system into a smart device with a giant touch screen and ton of features at the tip of your finger.
The Nucleus NANO II promises to control the focus, zoom, iris, and your camera from a distance - or to remap the focus through of your lenses for super precise control. All that in an easy to use, cost effective, and intriguingly sexy package?!
We are going to show you how it works and put it to test in aproduction.
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00:00 - In this episode
01:07 - Why you need wireless focus
03:06 - Whats in the box
03:29 - Overview & specs
04:22 - Rigging & installation
06:13 - Interface & basic functions
08:55 - Test - connection range
11:39 - The verdict
12:49 - Future functions & ideas

[@MtZionMediaPro]

Amazing test! By far the most informative review of the unit I've seen so far. Always outstanding work from Media Division!

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks man… trying hard ;-)

[@sangaoduy6347]

The quality of your videos is always one of the best channel I ever seen on KZbin. Hope you gonna make more videos and maybe do some more crazy experiments like you and your crew did before

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks man… always trying to put something out that is just that tiny bit better - even if it is just a quick test. We just put out something that is a pretty cool experiment two weeks ago. Check out our Pro2be test for a "dry for wet" cinematic experiment!

[@kibakobo]

Thank you 🙏man ! Your videos are always pleasure to watch.

[@MediaDivision]

Cheers man… appreciated!

[@cineffect]

After watching your videos I often get depressed. Why can't all KZbin content be this professional?

[@MediaDivision]

… and the answer is simple. It doesn't pay of and few professionals have the altruistic goals or just fun with it… unfortunately.

[@SyntheticFuture]

Making content like this is incredibly expensive. That's why 😅

[@MediaDivision]

@SyntheticFuture not really… most things we do here cost about nothing. It really helps to have friends with studios and equipment of course.

[@SyntheticFuture]

@@MediaDivision @MediaDivision Just the "prop" camera in the intro seconds: DZOFilm Catta FF Zoom 70-135mm T2.9 / 2750 eu Sachter Ace tripod / 800 eu Arri Alexa M / unknown, seems to be so old for cinema cameras there's no value to them. Just that lens and tripod is probably the entire production budget of the average KZbinr. That shot is probably shot on a robot arm (seems to be confirmed later on). And the camera doing the shooting is probably more expensive than the camera being shot. The test setup with the tank isn't exactly cheap as well. If I where to rent a studio like that for a day (I doubt I could to be honest) that's at least a few grand for a single day. (especially considering I'd need to hire someone to operate the robot arm because that's not a skill the average person has. Let alone a studio would allow anyone to operate that sort of equipment). Let's say you work really fast. One day for scripting and shooting everything. For a video with 35k views. Let's be generous and say 11 usd RPM is a 385 usd return (being very generous). So it's basically financial suicide unless you own a studio like that or work at one and your boss is cool enough to let you do this stuff after hours.

[@PerroneFord]

I have been debating this vs the Smallrig unit. I was shying away from this system because of the performance of the previous Nano. Seems like they have made many worthy upgrades. This unit is now in the lead for me. Thank you VERY much for the tests and real world examples.

[@vishkumar]

Go for SmallRig. This is super buggy product. Cannot recommend it.

[@tetraskele9621]

Very impressed with Media Division's presentations. Best in its class for real-world integration, and solid professional presentations; free on KZbin. Can't say enough about this KZbin Channel. Will become a member soon. Keep up the great work, you guys!

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks a lot for your kindness and for being around... we always appreciate new members that enable us to continue this project. Thank you for your consideration.

[@MattSpaugh]

Awesome... thanks, as always, for setting the bar on gear review videos. I'm looking for something to provide camera/zoom control for a shoulder rig and I do believe I've found the answer! Keep up the amazing work.

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks Matt … hope it will do what you are looking for!

[@lobsterthieved]

Always a pleasure to see media division upload :)

[@neilfullframe]

Just found your channel and the editing is sick 🤯 thanks for this review as it is just what I was needed before purchasing.

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks man... this is just a quick review. Rather watch our long form episodes, they have much higher production value.

[@4FRodrigo]

I don't shoot videos at all, and I don't even intend to get video gear any time soon. However, I can't miss a single video from you. Great work, very inspirational!

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks man… the remapping of the focus through might make it a cool gadget for photographers, too. Or for people photographing wildlife/shy insects away from the camera

[@4FRodrigo]

Indeed, I intend to get some vintage gear and this gadget would be very helpful. All the best!@@MediaDivision

[@birdonfiremedia]

Excellent suggestion for the DOF readout on the handset!

[@MediaDivision]

I saw it on the Arri divine and thought, how convenient

[@MrAllstar]

Whoa that’s a game changer for the price, looks rock solid! 🦔

[@MediaDivision]

I think so too… for that price it is pretty much a no brainer

[@fauland_photography]

Oh yes. I will order that one. Thanks a lot for the super nice review. @tilta .... please include more and other camera systems (like Fuji X-H2s e.g.) !!!

[@MediaDivision]

I’m all for more camera support… give me Panasonic!!! Thanks for watching

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Your videos are a treat to watch 😊 Thanks for this 👍🏼

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks a lot! …for your kindness and watching, very glad you enjoy Geek

[@bandwagonbull]

Such a wicked review! Thanks for this, super useful 👌🏻

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks man… glad you like it AND found it useful. Appreciated

[@northislandnow8858]

Where did you guy's go? Hopefully you're still going to make more content. Please!

[@MediaDivision]

of course... working on three episodes simultainiously.

[@qvarfoto]

Fantastic video! Any Media Division upload day is a great day!

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks a lot man!

[@purplemonkeyelephant]

That's amazing, to be able to change your focus throw with a click

[@MediaDivision]

Totally

[@PWiessenthaner]

Very good Test. I have this tool and for this price - no it is so good and the price is incredeable.

[@MediaDivision]

I think so, too - te price makes it so accessible. I use it as my remote for all the talkies. What I saved in media by not having to walk to the camera and back to start stop is already bonkers

[@bbrunorocha]

amazing test !! i had the original one and sold when they announced it last year ... My main concern with this new one is regarding motor strength , they told it's improved but not sure by how much. The ability to start/stop is huge for sure, might grab because of that alone

[@ListenHereOldMan]

i thought i read somewhere the torque's 5x stronger...

[@MediaDivision]

Torque is 4x stronger according to some testers, but I didn't have a Dtap to USB-C cable so my torque is probably restricted by voltage. It doesn't look like the motor does a PD charging handshake with my firmware. Anyways. Even with the old Nano torque was sufficient with all lenses but one… and that is a real bitch

[@247.mp4]

My Guy casually using his camera as an armrest. Love the review! Great quality work as always.

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks man… you are afraid I’m going to crush a camera with the weight of my arm?! I’m not THAT heavy

[@ChristianLeibig]

12:10 My unit arrived yesterday. I found, that the Nucleus-N II motor has a lot more strength than the old Nucleus-N. My old model kept going into "Motor Protection Mode" when used as a zoom motor with heavier glass / extending barrels. Yes, even with the super sketchy "D-Tap to Micro-USB cable" that delivers 14+ Volts over the tiny connector. The new Nucleus N-II motor so far handles everything confidently. First tests on a shoot yesterday had it working at 5V same or a bit better than the old Nucleus-N at 14V. When powered with around 8V I had zero issues with the motor not being able to handle lenses, whereas the old Nucleus-N kept driving me mad... Full recommendation from my side. :)

[@mrshaheedmalik]

Thanks for writing this. I was worried about the power of the new motor. Are you using a dtap to USB-C cable now?

[@thoreberlin]

As the processor seems to be too weak to perform full screen scrolling fluently i'd advice them to just animate a smaller visual feedback element like a line, but fluently. Low FPS or variable frametime animations just don't feel right nowadays.

[@MediaDivision]

The interface could be snappier and more precise in general… but this is not an iphone. Maybe it gets a bit better with Firmware updates. Still, does it's job

[@coplandjason]

Excellent review, thanks for posting

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks man… our pleasure

[@coplandjason]

@@MediaDivision helped me solve the question of Tilta or SmallRig, Tilta seems a better product. Vielen Dank

[@SomewhatAbnormal]

Tilta is doing a great job of making professional tools for independent filmmakers at a reasonable price - and this just another example. I already have the Nucleus Nano, but there are many benefits to upgrading. With this unit, I can more easily pull focus on my run and gun Panasonic BS1H rig by having visual feedback. For when I’m using a focus puller (an actual person), the visual feedback will allow them to more easily nail distance changes while I’m moving with my gimbal rig. Also setting A/B points looks super easy. I will make sure to use the affiliate link when I finally save enough money to purchase.

[@MediaDivision]

If the Panasonic support with camera setting comes in, you are right - NANO II might be a must have for the BS1H just for that. The lack of any display is killing me on that one. Big mistake to not even have a settings display. Thanks for considering our Link!

[@SomewhatAbnormal]

@@MediaDivision I agree about the BS1H - just a small LED for the menu would have been great. However, since I pretty much shoot in one of two modes (30fps 4K or 24fps RAW) switching between the two modes is simple and something I’ve become accustomed to. I keep the shutter set at 180 degrees, the WB at 5500K, and I always shoot vLog. I feel like the camera was built for just such a scenario where the settings don’t change frequently? My biggest challenge is focus and iris control on the fly which would be much easier with the new Nucleus Nano.

[@MediaDivision]

Still miss a preset wheel and a screen for confirmation. The BS1H has a cool form factor but is really a camera that is designed for tethered operation@@SomewhatAbnormal

[@andrew_nayes]

Wow, 13:22 The DOF Indicator would be such a valuable feature. What was the reaction from Tilta, did they see this feature as a possibility for Nano II?

[@MediaDivision]

I suggested that in a mail and they weren't "head over heals"… that might change after they saw the video. I don't know.

[@shahhzayb]

love your videos!

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks man… appreciated

[@loiccardenas3980]

Great breakdown! Love how you include a super difficult assignment to test it out. It's just a shame there's no way to power the motor without cables, SmallRig's Magic Fiz has the option of using an NP-F plate and forgo any sort of cables, which Tilta came up with something like that

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks… well, these is just no space for a battery that can produce the required voltages for the torque. No system can give you that. You can always rig a small battery with USB-C out. I sometimes use my SWIT batteries from my EVA1 as they have USB out. I push comes to shove, you can Gaff them to wherever

[@musicelect]

Nice review. The wheel on my Nano just died and I needed a new one right away. They are completely out of stock so I ended up buying the SmallRig Magic FIZ. Really happy with that unit so far.

[@LoremIpsumProd]

Another movie dropped! This is a good day. Really wish they would release a handle that could control the gear too.

[@CINEAIRVIDEOPRODUCTION]

Great video, thank you, but everyone fails to mention the Nano II's achilles heel, is it only has 2 controlling channels, meaning if you want to use is as a fiz or in conjunction with the mirrage vnd motorized filter, you have to use an additional mirrage contoller, or the cluncky optional wheel handle to get 3 and 4 channels, which makes it good but not great. You can I believe use the tilta rs2 handle to contol an extra channel, I am trying that next. But I was hoping it would make the float camera contol easier. I dont see why they only have 2x channels when three would be a min amount I would think. Or add to the touch system to switch the wheel to what ever you want to use the wheel for, that rocker is a bit lame . Anyway thanks for showing your work and how too. I aspire to be half as good, some day. lol.

[@MediaDivision]

Thank you. Maybe because most only have a set with one motor?! Maybe, because I wouldn't go for a Nucleus II if I wanted such a complex setup. This is a quick and dirty solution at a budget… and it does a lot for that. Never been a fan of vary ND, so all in all… two channels is more than enough for me.

[@danielbarrocas62]

Excellent video as always!!! One question. Is the zoom toggle button "touch sensitive"? Meaning, does zoom speed increase the further the toggle is pushed.

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks a lot.... sorry, but I haven't tried. I only got one motor.

[@splotchdog]

what I do miss in the old one, and it seems also missing in the new one, is: the abillity to set two points (AB) and allow you to drive from point a to point b automatically in a predfined time with a press of a button. (For motorized sliders) Great Review, thanks.

[@MediaDivision]

I see… well most motorised sliders have a built in feature that makes it much simpler to program and make complex focus possible to start with. Just two points without perfect timing just doesn't cut it for most shots - especially when you go from close to far, you would certainly loose focus in most of the take. With our Pro2be submarine shots in our last test episode on the robot we had like 20 focus points… all in perfect timing with the movement . So, I think such a feature wouldn't really be helpful… but be vocal about it, I don't think it would be complex to implement.

[@alexfaimali]

As always, great vid! How is the latency?

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks… I think you can see it in the video very well… look at shots where the hand unit and the motor/lens are in shot at the same time and judge by yourself, as my "Good" or "OK" is very subjective.

[@javixo1997]

Music recommendations that sound like the Media Division intro? It’s so good

[@MediaDivision]

Artlist is always a good place to start… our intro is from Artlist but disappeared from the catalog

[@doncarlos7189]

Great Video! Do you know if it is possible to setup two motors, so that the lens is always gonna be in focus when zoomed? A lot of cheap foto lenses are not par focal, so this would be a great option to add. Thanks!

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks… it is not a feature to map two motors to each other… someone on facebook already had that idea and we tagged Tilta Reps… lets see if that is something doable, Same setup can be used to have focus anamorphic double focus DIY systems. It sound quite cumbersome to set up though. Thanks for watching

[@anamorphicalan]

always very good content, as head talk hoby vloger, will it auto focus? also what gear notches dose it use?

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks. How would it "auto focus" without being aware of subject distance? You would need a Lidar system like the DJI for that, but for vlogging internal PDAF and servo lenses work just fine. A motorised focus is good to pull focus in a narrative context - like when an Auto Focus is not aware what should be in focus at what time, how fast transitions should be, and of course, when your lens has no servos. It uses 0.8 Module gearing… like everything I ever used.

[@HardcoreMotors]

I despise all that touch screen nonsense. But good to see you guys are still around.

[@MediaDivision]

Of course we are… you missed our experimental episode 2 weeks ago? The Pro2be episode contains some serious stuff.

[@VFed0seev]

Great job 👍

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks a lot!

[@cubul32]

Outstanding reviews! Where are you located?

[@MediaDivision]

Thank you…. Germany

[@JButlerStudios]

The film vibes are beautiful

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks a lot

[@AfoteyAnnum]

Super excited to get one of these. I'm wondering how or even if it can be integrated with currently existing Tilta powered side handles. I'm always looking for ways to slim down my rig, and if i can run the motor off of a side handle instead of a v-mount, that would be ideal (for shorter projects; v-mount batteries are pretty much mandatory on long projects like weddings, etc.)... I don't mind swapping batteries on the Tilta handles if i can use them with this Nano II. Thanks for this video!

[@MediaDivision]

If you can output enough power (5V 12V 14V) and adapt to USB-C, you can use about anything to power the motor. Thanks for watching

[@AfoteyAnnum]

@@MediaDivision sounds like a plan! Thanks for responding!!

[@mrshaheedmalik]

This love the intro music.

[@MediaDivision]

thanks… me too… kind of a classic for me

[@mrshaheedmalik]

​@@MediaDivisionI went back and watched this episode as I am waiting on the delivery of my Nano 2, with the lenses you use, do you recommend getting the Nucleus M motor for Sekor-C lenses? The intro music is a classic.

[@chrisnguyendop]

I love how you're just nonchalantly leaning your elbow on your Bs1h LOL

[@MediaDivision]

Don't worry, I don't put weight on it and the Cage / Sachtler are quite solid… I could probably sit on it with my fat ass ;-)

[@buddyfx7026]

you and best boy adam are my boys!

[@MediaDivision]

Glad to hear that… thanks for your kindness and for watching.

[@danielnajerabetancourt8415]

amazing video, I'm new to your channel. So the battery last only 8hrs? Im positive it will last more...

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks... appreciated. Yes, thats about what we got in a real life scenario. Of course, this will vary with screen brightness and stand by phases.

[@mellangestudio]

Can you provide the make/model of the nato rail rod adatper you attached the handwheel to rods at 2:02? Thanks so much. Awesome video.

[@MediaDivision]

Sure: SMALLRIG 3011 Single Bar Clamp Rod Clamp with Integrated NATO Rail 15 mm… no problem, glad you enjoy

[@SenthilSukumaran]

Only just started watching the video, but I want to ask which lavalier mic setup are you using here? And is the room sound treated or are you using software to clean up the voice? I am having quite a lot of echo with my DJI wireless mic in the room in which I film. Even using the revrerd reduction thing in Premiere Pro it doesn't help that much without causing weird clipping artifacts. As ever, you make the highest quality videos on KZbin. Now back to watching the video ;)

[@MediaDivision]

This is a DJI wireless mic with a shitty lav. My Sennheiser don't fit the DJI as they are screw in. The studio has a massive echo so it is treated with Adobe Podcast AI and that is remixed with the original and than treated with EQ and Compressor in Resole… not good but better than the untreated audio. Hope that helps. Thanks man… and thanks for watching!

[@SenthilSukumaran]

@@MediaDivision Thank you very much for the reply. I will have a look into replicating this exact sequence of audio sweetening. Convenient to know we are using the same exact mic. Any reason you bother with a bad lavalier rather than using the DJI transmitter on its own (which is what I have been doing). By the way, in case you suffered from that awful, noticeable fuzz/hiss on your audio track when using the DJI mic with the supplied trrs to trrs cable, I was able to fix it instantly by getting a Mogami cable.

[@MediaDivision]

thanks for the tip… I usually synch with the onboard recording so I don't run into that problem. LAVs are just a little less obstructive in the image and easier to get in the right spot. Mogami cable @@SenthilSukumaran

[@SenthilSukumaran]

@@MediaDivision I think it is the enoaudio Mogami 2893 Neglex HiFi Stereo Mini Cable | Amphenol 3.5 mm TRS Mini ... from enaudio (in the Mini Phone Cables section). Really nice build quality too.

[@camerariggingmods9667]

Looks like you end up braking one of the gold pins 😂 I broke two of them on my test unit lol. Good thing they chang the design.

[@SamuelSotiega]

Very good video!!

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks man! Glad you enjoy

[@PaulCorey]

Super video!!! Is it possible to do an automated slow zoom-in to a subject's face? A smooth start and finish. I dream of being able to do this 😁

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks.... there is no way to preprogram zooms or focus that I know of

[@PaulCorey]

@@MediaDivision Thanks for the fast reply 👍

[@ZeetyBeety]

Does it look like the control support for Panasonic would include the EVA1? You are my EVA1 guy as I learn how to use my new to me camera :) Any news from them on the Panasonic support?

[@MediaDivision]

I don't know… I don't communicate with TILTA on that level. I think it is unlikely that a older system like the EVA1 is on their priority list.

[@Bo_Hazem]

Impressive review. Only $300? That's kinda cheap for how advanced this tool is. Do I need it now? No, but I need more Media Division videos even if you're talking about pets.🤣

[@MediaDivision]

Tahnks… maybe something for down the road. Our next video is about CATS… "do we need ruthless serial killers in our homes" ;-)

[@Bo_Hazem]

@@MediaDivision Haha! Actually I love cats, but I don't have pets because I could barely handle myself and family.😆 Hope you the best and your newer videos in 8K might make me push to get an 8K TV sooner than intended.

[@adrinaik93]

Seems a great unit. The only thing that I don't quite like is that you have to still power it, which adds another cable to the rig (although I know in the professional environment this is common with lemo connectors, but I'm used to my moza ifocus and its internal battery), and the focus and zoom throw indicators simulating seven segment display numbers seem hard to read.

[@MediaDivision]

If the motor had an internal battery it would either be gigantic and heavy (in a place where it really shouldn't be) or it would lack the torque that is expected and necessary in the prosumer class.

[@adrinaik93]

@@MediaDivision It would be bigger, yes, but I don’t think the torque would be compromised. In fact, the Moza iFocus with internal battery that I own has the same (if not more) torque than the Tilta Nano v1 with 12v. However, we have plenty of usb/dtap ports where we can plug it nowadays in our rigs. It’s logical.

[@mrshaheedmalik]

​@@adrinaik93I'm glad it doesn't have a internal battery. Vmount to USB is a thing.

[@MarcelineFM]

Hello, master just a small question, would you tell me what’s the specific name of the adaptador your using to attach the control to the rod, please ♥️

[@MediaDivision]

15mm rod clamp to nato ... I think this was a SmallRig one

[@user-rg3uq9ln6g]

What parts did you use to connect the wheel to the 15mm rod? Just trying to figure out the best way mount it to my rig

[@MediaDivision]

a 15mm rod to nato clamp... I think this is a smallrig

[@Shohaiko]

Is it possible to map Iris T-Stop Values on the hand unit? This would make a banger dedicated Iris controll for the DP if thats possible

[@MediaDivision]

I don’t know. If one sets it up in data base I see no reason why it should not be possible, but that feature was not available to me. Screen display will probably be f-stop, but if you now that that corresponds to T… does it matter?

[@herzogseth3506]

So close to being useful on bigger sets. No way to communicate with the nucleus M, switch batteries, or hard power. This could have been a prosumer hand unit that also could be a solid OCU alternative for a Nucleus M setup. Missed opportunity honestly. That being said, great review as always!!

[@MediaDivision]

Given the run times, I think the non switchable battery is pretty neglectable and you can run it on usb-c power indefinitely………… that is what you mean with hard power, don't you?! I think this is an alternative to the Nucleus M

[@KristophTy]

Can you mount the tilta nano II on the right side if using a Left handed side Handle?

[@MediaDivision]

Why not… you can change all screen orientations on the nano

[@weesh]

What is the piece you’re using to mount the controller to your rails at 2:03? Thanks

[@MediaDivision]

a NATO rail to 15mm rod adaptor… this one is a smallrig I think

[@thedaystripper]

Which rod mount are you using to attach the Nano 2 to your 15mm rods? Looks great and would like to get the same.

[@MediaDivision]

standard nato to 15mm.... I think this was a Smallrig one

[@thedaystripper]

@@MediaDivision Thanks so much. I'll look into it. And love all the videos! Easily one of my favorite channels. Can't wait to see more!

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks man... working on the next epic episode to be released by end of February@@thedaystripper

[@davidsommeregger]

can you switch AF -to MF through the nano2? (: is this little Button on the touchscreen clickable?

[@MediaDivision]

Probably… when you use a supported camera which I don't have. So, I don't know, but probably

[@lindamace6506]

can you use the wheal unit while charging it at the same time?

[@MediaDivision]

The unit works while connected to power… it is hard to say if the batty is charging (no indicator) or if the system is working when the battery is drained (can't remove the battery).

[@supergrammar]

Can the Nano 2 communicate with a camera such as an FX3 to allow autofocus with manual lenses by using the camera's tracking data?

[@MediaDivision]

No it can't.

[@supergrammar]

@@MediaDivision hmm. wasted opportunity

[@MediaDivision]

to complex to do such an integration with all the different manufacturers that have limited interest in even having such a system.@@supergrammar

[@Deksvilm]

Hi! Have you any issues while powering motor from a gimbal? I bought motor and it doesnt works well when it connected via usb-c to rs2 port. (doesnt calibrate at all and at hard stops start to "jiggling" and becomes complete unusable). But when i use powerbank with PD it works well. Is it just mine gimbal problem or the motor isn't supposed to powered in such way?

[@MediaDivision]

I have no abnormal function with the RS3 Pro. Might be to little juice on your RS2 USB port

[@Deksvilm]

@@MediaDivision Thanx for reply! Got it. Then i'll try another way to power it

[@elliotlowndes5219]

Does the mode without hard stops improve workflow using lenses without hard stops? Would be great to see a review that includes such a use

[@MediaDivision]

I haven't even tried and it wouldn't make sense… why go beyond infinity or short focus?

[@elliotlowndes5219]

​@@MediaDivision A little tricky to explain. I make wildlife documentaries and we often use Nucleus M systems in remote applications where human presence could disturb our subjects. Calibrating the Nucleus M to stills lenses is not very straight forward in the field (challenging conditions, or sometimes the camera needs to be underslung and upside down to get as close to the ground as possible). Using the auto calibration feature on a lens without hard stops requires grabbing the focus ring at precisely the right time to “simulate” a hard stop at infinity for the focus motor. Using the manual calibration method recommended by Tilta often results in less than adequate torque from the motor. If, during the calibration, there is even a slight difference between the calibrated hard stops on the Nucleus M and the close and infinity focus points on the lens, then focus would drift (due to the lens not having real hard stops) over time and we would eventually lose either close or infinity focus. Re-calibration is not always possible due to the aforementioned sensitivity of the area that the remote camera is placed in. You might question why we’re using stills lenses too - there are several reasons: Cine lenses can be too heavy for the remote head we intend to use, not weather sealed for harsh outdoor environments, or too expensive to rent for a typically long natural history shoot. Additionally the electronic aperture control lets us control exposure without adding extra weight of an additional iris motor to the remote head. I’ll save my nostalgia for stills lenses with hard stops for another forum… I asked my original question because in such circumstances where there has been a mistake in calibration, it would be very useful to flip a switch, remove the hard stops on the focus control and regain the close and infinity focus of the lens. Since we mostly focus by eye via a monitor with focus tools applied, this could be a significant improvement over previous nucleus models. Apologies for the long reply but, with the exception of of the Canon CN-20 and perhaps the Pro2be, none of this gear is made with us wildlife folks in mind so we often are forced to use it in ways that seem strange to you fancy cinema folks.

[@OnIcePerspectives]

Typically the ‘DF’ mode (without hard stops) is for controlling the DJI R focus motor, which is typically used with the gimbal knobs which do not have hard stops. I believe the hand unit will be able to natively control the DJI gimbals in the future, which is why that mode is there. It most likely wont control the Tilta motor in that mode. No tilta motor I’ve seen can infinitely rotate lenses; it always has to have some positional value of 0

[@davidp158]

I just received the Nucleus Nano 2 motor, control wheel and remote grip. When I attach the control wheel to my USB-C charger, there is no "charging" indicator. Any advice on how to recharge the internal battery? Also, mine unit shipped with a Chinese owner manual. I don't see an English version on Tilta's web site. Does an English version exist?

[@MediaDivision]

Check the cable… should work… works for us

[@davidp158]

@@MediaDivision Do you see some kind of "charging" indicator icon? I have a charger that charges other USBC PD compatible devices, so I'm sure it should work with this. I just don't see any sign of the charging taking place.

[@MediaDivision]

The icon changes to a little plug with bolt when power is applied@@davidp158

[@davidp158]

@@MediaDivision Thanks. I saw the icon, but read it as “external power” and not as “charging”.

[@quiztasiarocks]

Curious how this compares to the PDMovie with LiDAR?

[@MediaDivision]

Two completely different things as the Tita doesn't have a LiDAR unit.... mayeb there will be a support for the DJI LiDar... which would be interesting

[@VideoPine]

is it compatible with the nano 1 motor? can you dasey chain with the nano 1 motor and the nano 2 motor?

[@MediaDivision]

Sorry, it's been a while and I can't find my Nano 1 to try…

[@VideoPine]

@@MediaDivision I read on voosestore that it's suppose to be compatible with all nucleus motors, that would be amazing, then you have your second motor for the zoom. 👍

[@darrenorange2982]

I had two Nanos the hand unit failed and leaked fluid. They sucked. Did they fix this issue? I've watched to small rigs system.

[@MediaDivision]

Leaked Fluid… that can only be the battery. Hardly the Nanos fault?! The NANO II has a built in battery like every phone these days… shouldn't be a problem

[@darrenorange2982]

@@MediaDivision The fluid leak had something to do with the damping in the wheel itself it leaked from around the wheel both times. Nothing to do with the battery.

[@VictorDmitriev]

After ordering 4 sets of Nano 2.0, two controllers had to be returned to Tilta - a strange sticking of the wheel after a short period of inactivity. I explain it by the initial period of release of a new device. But the benefits clearly outweigh the drawbacks.

[@alpenfoxvideo7255]

san the motor be powered by the RS3?

[@MediaDivision]

Yes

[@user-cp1ri5pm5h]

Can this unit trigger record on Black Magic 6k?

[@MediaDivision]

I don't have a 6K so I can't test

[@KaarloMedia]

Excellent overview! Such an enticing product, though I'm still satisfied with my fully mechanical follow focus. It's a funny story actually... When I was starting my video career I did some "research" into what I should buy to be a professional. I ended up buying the Manfrotto MVA511FF follow focus unit for 600 (!!!) €. This was ten years ago, mind you, but it's still an absolutely insane price for such a simple device. I think the current 50€ FF units beat this Manfrotto piece of plastic in quality, nevermind the Tilta NN II. But back when I bought it these kinds of things were not available. I still have the Manfrotto unit and use it with my Pocket 4K so I guess the "annual cost" of it hasn't been impossibly bad :D.

[@MediaDivision]

Thanks man… like I say, I really like mech follow focus, but on a cine lens it just doesn't cut it… my vintage sets have focus throughs all over the place and it is super hard to develop muscle memory without consistent mapping. Motorised focus will do that for you. 600€ for a mechanic FF is really obnoxious these days… lots of good options from the usual suspects, but, I know what you mean… I had several expensive solutions back in the day.

[@KaarloMedia]

@@MediaDivision Very good point about the muscle memory. Like you said in the review, it would be fantastic to get a list of lenses saved into the TNN2 for a fully consistent throw across a set of stills/vintage lenses. I mean, you can get consistency now, which is brilliant, but a saved list would prevent constant calibration on lens swap.

[@MediaDivision]

For this feature you don't need the lens data base. After a simple auto calibration every lens has a 360° focus trough… that is enough for muscle memory. Of course that doesn't meant that every lens has the same focus distance at a certain position, but at least you have a similar "sensitivity" to hand movement. You still have to calibrate with a data base, as the motor has to figure out the his starting position after installation. It takes a second an zero effort, so, that is not a problem. The data base would be necessary to show correct distances for focus points… and for features like a "possible" DoF indicator @@KaarloMedia

[@KaarloMedia]

@@MediaDivision I see! Thank you for the thorough explanation. The auto calibration still relies on the user to set close + infinity points manually on lenses that don't have hard stops, right? This is somewhat of a time sink.

[@MediaDivision]

of course… if you have a camera with lens data communication, that might be unnecessary. If you don't the data base will not help you. You always have to map the lens to start and end - it can't know where it is "at". I don''t know if that works though… because I don't have a supported camera.@@KaarloMedia

[@hichamlrazwani9201]

❤❤❤

[@MediaDivision]

👌

[@emisimk]

How it should perform in crowded places with lots of smartphones? :/

[@MediaDivision]

To many variables to give you a good answer to that

[@executerdelta]

Moment, du machst deine Videos in Hamburg? hahah wie witzig. Moin!

[@MediaDivision]

Natürlich… das zieht sich doch recht konstant durch unsere Videos… Alter Elbtunnel etc. Moin

[@executerdelta]

@@MediaDivision Ich habe ein Set Blazer Remus gepreordered. Solltet ihr Interesse haben ein Video über die Linsen zu machen let me know :) (komme auch aus HH)

[@MediaDivision]

Danke, aber wir machen solches Marketing-Aktionen die uns Wochen kosten nicht umsonst… Blazer hatte angefragt aber wir hatten terminliche Probleme

[@executerdelta]

Achso ja verstehe. Hätte ja sein können :) Danke für eure tollen Videos und alles Gute :)@@MediaDivision

[@MediaDivision]

Unbedingt, und ich Danke Dir! Man tut was man kann und kann sonst nichts ;-) Dir auch alles Gute!@@executerdelta

[@KillingTheMost]

i went with the Smallrig one, before this was even announced

[@VictorDmitriev]

Me too. But in the spring I decided to base myself on Tilta Nano 2.0. The Smallrig store blocked my account when I exercised my legal right to refuse to receive new follow focus kits. :) Now I use Smallrig and Tilta at the same time, and even see the advantage in this. Because soon I will run into restrictions on the number of channels. We are talking about multi-camera video shooting on stage. If it weren't for the limited number of channels, Tilta Nano 2.0 has all the advantages. P.S. Tilta 2.0 has so many advantages that Smallrig has no chance.

[@MediaDivision]

This happens a lot… world keeps turning. One doesn't always have to have the newest shiniest gadget. If your focus solution works for you… you are good.

[@KillingTheMost]

@@MediaDivision I can't remember have you made an episode on wireless monitors? you mentioned shooting yourself and how a wireless focus is a must.

[@MediaDivision]

No, sorry… due to the high price of zero latency wireless transmitters, I have used SDI cables for that purpose… long SDI cables. As of yet, there doesn't seem to be a sub 1K wireless video system i would like to use. Still waiting for new chipsets (5 years later)@@KillingTheMost

[@frannyfranman]

Oh dammit. I didn’t realize the pins on the ronin didn’t charge the unit. That’s a huge negative for me. Last thing I need is another battery to manage when I’m already managing the camera battery, gimbal battery and iPhone battery (raveneye). Very lame.

[@MediaDivision]

Given the fast runtimes it is a non issue IMHO, you can wire it up with USB-C or use the battery grip as well if you need to be permanently on the wire for days.

[@frannyfranman]

@@MediaDivision I just work on some hectic productions sometimes. Literally just came back from a small crew shoot that had me in the desert for 14 hours a day. Any little hiccup can cause a shoot like that to come to a screeching hault and there are definitely aspects of this follow focus that I wish were better thought out. Of course if it was perfect then why would we upgrade to the Nano III? 😏

[@andrewralte4844]

I don't even own a camera yet I'm fully immersed.

[@MediaDivision]

I feel a future occupation coming… or shall we say… an addiction. Beware my young Padawan from here on out it's only monsters 😉

[@havok4615]

Kommt ein G9 II Review?

[@MediaDivision]

Nein... das würde für eine Kamera die primär für Fotografie ausgelegt ist auf diesem Channel kaum Sinn machen.

[@havok4615]

Oh, ich hab gehört, dass die super zum Filmen sein soll, weil Panasonic endlich funktionierenden Autofokus hat. Aber gut zu wissen. Danke für den Hinweis!

[@MediaDivision]

Sie hat viele gute video features... ist und bleibt aber primär Foto-Kamera. Wer primär videos macht, ist mit Gh6 oder S5IIx besser bedient... letztere auch mit gutem AF @@havok4615

[@EugeneMaynard]

👏🏾👍🏾🙏🏾

[@MediaDivision]

👌✌😂

[@Ked778]

How do you manage to reply to literally every single comment on your videos? You must be working 25 hours a day ig

[@MediaDivision]

I wish I had that many comments ;-) in between releases there are just around 2 comments per day. They add up over the years for sure. Thanks for hanging around.

[@VictorDmitriev]

Are the ergonomics of the Nano 2.0 rocker killing you? Probably why you don't work with him...

[@MediaDivision]

??? of course I work with the rocker… you can hear it when I desctribe the markers

[@vahidamini1863]

✌...

[@MediaDivision]

… ?

[@camerariggingmods9667]

Since your PIN looks broken that's probably why it wasn't charging from DJI gimbal.

[@MediaDivision]

nope... Tilta wrote me that it doesn't and will not

[@camerariggingmods9667]

@@MediaDivision How come mine charges from the gimbal then?

[@MediaDivision]

if it does, Tilta doesn't know their own shit@@camerariggingmods9667

[@camerariggingmods9667]

So they changed the design and removed the pins because they brake to easy, eliminating the ability to be directly connected to the DJI r gimbals. They also going to have to change the new handle in order to make them work together. And I assume they will have to provide a new transmitter attachment to make all this new gear to be able to control the Gimbal. That's probably why they told you what they told you.

[@MediaDivision]

@camerariggingmods9667 maybe… I don’t know. I asked them if the pins are repaireable and they said thei send me the battery grip… would make much sense if they changed everything?!

[@marrowfilms6187]

Frankly 8hr battery thats locked internally is pathetic. Esp when the avg work day is at least 10hrs.

[@MediaDivision]

10+ hours non stop… no lunch break to get you back to 80% load… you don't need wireless focus, you need a union

[@marrowfilms6187]

@@MediaDivision I am union. But I shouldn't have to bank on having a 30 min break to be able to use my handset. Much rather a 2 secound swap. At least the M lasted nearly 14 with good batts. And in -30 you can just toss a hotshot in your batt bagg to have a back up. Also what's the lifespan of that battery? How easy is it to replace? Frankly we should never be happy about forced internal batts with no practical way to replace.

[@MediaDivision]

use the battery handle that is available for the device, keep it wired via usb, or stick to the M then@@marrowfilms6187

[@Shuttterbugg]

Pnly 4000 bucks lol..its gotta be expenive with the oled😊

[@MediaDivision]

If you watch this it or google it… 300$ ex VAT

[@Eskey4]

3:45 it offers wifey? Finally a affordable way for a filmmaker to get some women

[@vishkumar]

Stay away from this product. It is not ready for Prime time yet. I bought this on Adorama for my canon R5c. The motor wireless connection is super buggy and glitchy. It takes forever to connect and at times it loses connection. The software is not refined. Tilta rushed this product without proper testing. The "reset to factory" settings doesn't even reset the system. It is that buggy. How funny is that the Tilta website says it supports R5 but no R5C? Sometimes when i press the calibrate button on the motor, it just starts spinning so fast without stopping and it almost ruined my lens and there is no way to stop it other than pulling the cord of the motor. this is a pretty product but cannot be recommended for professional use. Unless you wanna look like an idiot fiddling with this system before the client, go for it. I am returning this.

[@MediaDivision]

I had non of the described problems.

[@RJvidmoto]

On my second one....Neither one of them work out of the box. Quality issues and terrible service. Wasted way too much time with this product.

[@MediaDivision]

OK