# Teradek RT CTRL.3 - Three-axis Wireless Lens Controller

Data version 6d29e2f86993, built 2026-10-26; facts on this page checked 2026-10-21 to 2026-10-23.

Three-axis wireless lens controller with built-in lens mapping, OLED display, and SmallHD monitor data overlays

## Identity

- Id: `prod.ctrl-3-three-axis-wireless-lens-controller`. Brand: Teradek. Family: [Teradek RT](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products.md?family=fam.teradek-rt), line Teradek RT. Category: Lens control.
- Status: current; launched 2019-04-08.
- Owner, 2026-10-22: There is no official end-of-life policy yet (one is being worked on); until it exists, support covers every product, so no end-of-support date is given.
- Names: Teradek RT CTRL.3 - Three-axis Wireless Lens Controller; CTRL.3.
- SKUs (2): 15-0047-I "Teradek RT CTRL.3 - Three-axis Wireless Lens Controller Imperial System"; 15-0047-M "Teradek RT CTRL.3 - Three-axis Wireless Lens Controller Metric System".
- Replaces: nothing recorded. Replaced by: no successor announced.

## Key facts

- <a id="specs-video-max_resolution"></a>CTRL.3: highest resolution: Other. Source: Teradek product data, seen 2026-10-21. Note: Non-video product; overlays lens telemetry onto SmallHD monitors.
- <a id="specs-video-bit_depth"></a>CTRL.3: bit depth 8-bit. Source: Teradek product data, seen 2026-10-21. Note: SmallHD PageOS overlay text/graphics rendering.
- <a id="specs-latency_ms_typical"></a>CTRL.3: typical latency 2 ms. Test conditions: RF transmission delay from CTRL.3 controller to MDR.X/MDR.S receiver over 2.4 GHz FHSS link. Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/ctrl-3-three-axis-wireless-lens-controller), seen 2026-10-21. Source note: "B&H". Note: 2 ms transmission delay from controller to receiver.
- <a id="specs-transport-bonding_links_max"></a>CTRL.3: most bonded links 0. Source: Teradek product data, seen 2026-10-21. Note: No bonded links.
- <a id="specs-rf-range_m_los"></a>CTRL.3: line-of-sight range 1500 m (4900 ft). Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/ctrl-3-three-axis-wireless-lens-controller), seen 2026-10-21. Source note: "B&H". Note: Up to 5,000 ft (1,500 m) line of sight in USA/FCC mode; up to 150 m indoors. The note's own figures disagree: 5,000 ft (1,500 m): 1,500 m is about 4,921 ft, and 5,000 ft is about 1,524 m.
- <a id="specs-physical-weight_g"></a>CTRL.3: weight 754 g (26.6 oz). Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/ctrl-3-three-axis-wireless-lens-controller), seen 2026-10-21. Note: 754 g (1 lb 11 oz) without battery.
- <a id="specs-video-max_frame_rate_fps"></a>CTRL.3: highest frame rate 0 fps. Source: Teradek product data, seen 2026-10-21. Note: Non-video product; no video frame rate.
- <a id="specs-video-inputs"></a>CTRL.3: inputs: none (wireless lens controller - no video inputs). Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/ctrl-3-three-axis-wireless-lens-controller), seen 2026-10-21. Note: Lens controller without video input interfaces.
- <a id="specs-video-outputs"></a>CTRL.3: outputs: none (wireless lens controller - no video outputs). Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/ctrl-3-three-axis-wireless-lens-controller), seen 2026-10-21. Note: Lens controller without video output interfaces.
- <a id="specs-video-codecs"></a>CTRL.3: codecs: none (Teradek RT FHSS telemetry packets). Source: Teradek product data, seen 2026-10-21. Note: Proprietary zero-latency motor command packets.
- <a id="specs-rf-max_rx_per_tx"></a>CTRL.3: receivers per transmitter 3. Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/ctrl-3-three-axis-wireless-lens-controller), seen 2026-10-21. Note: Controls up to 3 motor channels via paired MDR.X / MDR.S receiver.
- <a id="specs-transport-protocols"></a>CTRL.3: protocols: other. Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/ctrl-3-three-axis-wireless-lens-controller), seen 2026-10-21. Note: Teradek RT proprietary 2.4 GHz FHSS protocol.
- <a id="specs-power-consumption_w_typical"></a>CTRL.3: typical power draw 1.5 W. Source: Teradek product data, seen 2026-10-21. Note: 1.5W nominal consumption (up to 36 hours continuous runtime on Canon LP-E6).
- <a id="specs-power-consumption_w_max"></a>CTRL.3: maximum power draw 3 W. Source: Teradek product data, seen 2026-10-21. Note: 3W peak power draw with full display brightness and maximum RF power.

Every spec with its source and date is on the topic pages listed under "Topics" below.

## Price

- CTRL.3: US list price at teradek.com: $2,499, excl. tax, seen 2026-10-21.
- Teradek RT CTRL.3 - Three-axis Wireless Lens Controller Imperial System (15-0047-I): US list price at teradek.com: $2,499, excl. tax, seen 2026-10-21.
- Teradek RT CTRL.3 - Three-axis Wireless Lens Controller Metric System (15-0047-M): US list price at teradek.com: $2,499, excl. tax, seen 2026-10-21.
- Dealer, distributor and wholesale prices are not published.

## What it is for

- Designed for: Wireless 3-axis focus, iris, and zoom lens control for motion picture cameras ([On-set zero-delay monitoring](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-09.md)).
- Also used for: Real-time lens data and focus distance overlays on SmallHD monitors for focus pullers ([On-set zero-delay monitoring](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-09.md)).
- Also used for: Remote camera run/stop and FIZ lens control on Steadicam, gimbal, and jib roaming rigs ([Multi-camera live production (worship, education, corporate, concerts) (draft: corrections pending)](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-07.md)).
- Also used for: Multi-camera broadcast studio and OB van wireless lens iris and focus shading control ([RF camera for live sports / IMAG](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-03.md)).
- Also used for: Precision wireless follow focus and lens mapping for virtual production and VFX stages ([On-set zero-delay monitoring](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-09.md)).
- Not for: Long-distance bonded cellular streaming.
- Not for: direct wireless video transmission without Bolt TX/RX.
- Not for: stand-alone IP camera shading without MDR receiver.

## Topics

- [Video, audio and latency](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ctrl-3-three-axis-wireless-lens-controller/video.md)
- [Radio](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ctrl-3-three-axis-wireless-lens-controller/rf.md)
- [Transport, network and control](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ctrl-3-three-axis-wireless-lens-controller/transport.md)
- [Physical](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ctrl-3-three-axis-wireless-lens-controller/physical.md)
- [Power](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ctrl-3-three-axis-wireless-lens-controller/power.md)
- [Regulatory](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ctrl-3-three-axis-wireless-lens-controller/regulatory.md)
- [Lifecycle and firmware](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ctrl-3-three-axis-wireless-lens-controller/lifecycle.md)
- [Variants](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ctrl-3-three-axis-wireless-lens-controller/variants.md)
- [Compatibility](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ctrl-3-three-axis-wireless-lens-controller/compatibility.md)
- [Workflows](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ctrl-3-three-axis-wireless-lens-controller/workflows.md)
- [Network requirements](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ctrl-3-three-axis-wireless-lens-controller/network.md)
- [Support](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ctrl-3-three-axis-wireless-lens-controller/support.md)
- [Prices](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ctrl-3-three-axis-wireless-lens-controller/prices.md)

## Compare

- [Compare CTRL.3 with Teradek MDR.S](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/compare.md?ids=prod.ctrl-3-three-axis-wireless-lens-controller,prod.mdr-s) (same category and role).
- [Compare CTRL.3 with Teradek RT CTRL.1 Single-Channel Hand Controller](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/compare.md?ids=prod.ctrl-1-single-channel-lens-controller,prod.ctrl-3-three-axis-wireless-lens-controller) (same category and role).
- [Compare CTRL.3 with Teradek RT CTRL.5 Wireless Lens Controller](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/compare.md?ids=prod.ctrl-3-three-axis-wireless-lens-controller,prod.ctrl-5) (same category and role).
- The site publishes no comparisons with competitors' products.

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