# Teradek RT CTRL.5 Wireless Lens Controller

Data version 6d29e2f86993, built 2026-10-26; facts on this page checked 2026-10-20 to 2026-10-23.

Wireless 3-axis lens control handset with 5-inch ultra-bright touchscreen running CTRL.OS for precision focus pulling

## Identity

- Id: `prod.ctrl-5`. 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 2024-09-12.
- 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.5 Wireless Lens Controller; CTRL.5.
- SKUs (1): 15-0051 "Teradek RT CTRL.5 Wireless Lens Controller".
- Replaces: nothing recorded. Replaced by: no successor announced.

## Key facts

- <a id="specs-video-max_resolution"></a>CTRL.5: highest resolution: Other. Source: Teradek product data, seen 2026-10-21. Note: Telemetry and lens metadata display.
- <a id="specs-video-bit_depth"></a>CTRL.5: bit depth 8-bit. Source: Teradek product data, seen 2026-10-21. Note: SmallHD 8-bit display panel.
- <a id="specs-latency_ms_typical"></a>CTRL.5: typical latency 2 ms. Test conditions: RF transmission delay from CTRL.5 controller to MDR.X/MDR.S receiver over 2.4 GHz FHSS link. Source: reseller listing (https://bhphotovideo.com/c/product/803567019-USE/teradek_15_0051_ctrl_5_3_axis_wireless_lens.html), seen 2026-10-21. Note: 2 ms wireless RF latency.
- <a id="specs-transport-bonding_links_max"></a>CTRL.5: most bonded links 0. Source: Teradek product data, seen 2026-10-21. Note: No bonding links.
- <a id="specs-rf-range_m_los"></a>CTRL.5: line-of-sight range 1500 m (4900 ft). Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/ctrl-5), seen 2026-10-21. Note: Up to 5,000 ft (1,500 m) line of sight with RT receivers; 500 ft (150 m) via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth. 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; 500 ft (150 m): 150 m is about 492 ft, and 500 ft is about 152 m. Published figures disagree: 1500 m (4900 ft) (official page at teradek.com) and 1524 m (5000 ft) (official page at teradek.com, seen 2026-10-21); shown: 1500 m (4900 ft).
- <a id="specs-physical-weight_g"></a>CTRL.5: weight 830 g (29 oz). Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/ctrl-5), seen 2026-10-21. Note: 830 g (1 lb 13 oz) without battery.
- <a id="specs-video-max_frame_rate_fps"></a>CTRL.5: highest frame rate 0 fps. Source: Teradek product data, seen 2026-10-21. Note: No video encoding/decoding frame rate.
- <a id="specs-video-inputs"></a>CTRL.5: inputs: none (wireless lens controller - no video inputs). Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/ctrl-5), seen 2026-10-21. Note: Wireless lens controller without native video inputs.
- <a id="specs-video-outputs"></a>CTRL.5: outputs: none (wireless lens controller - no video outputs). Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/ctrl-5), seen 2026-10-21. Note: Wireless lens controller without native video outputs.
- <a id="specs-video-codecs"></a>CTRL.5: codecs: none (Teradek RT FHSS telemetry packets). Source: Teradek product data, seen 2026-10-21. Note: Telemetry data transmission.
- <a id="specs-rf-max_rx_per_tx"></a>CTRL.5: receivers per transmitter 3. Source: official page (https://guide.teradek.com/a/1960438-ctrl-5), seen 2026-10-21. Note: Controls up to 3 motor axes (Focus, Iris, Zoom) simultaneously.
- <a id="specs-transport-protocols"></a>CTRL.5: protocols: other. Source: official page (https://guide.teradek.com/a/1960438-ctrl-5), seen 2026-10-21. Note: Proprietary 2.4 GHz FHSS protocol; Wi-Fi TCP/IP for camera control.
- <a id="specs-power-consumption_w_typical"></a>CTRL.5: typical power draw 4 W. Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/ctrl-5), seen 2026-10-21. Note: 4W typical power draw with backlight off.
- <a id="specs-power-consumption_w_max"></a>CTRL.5: maximum power draw 9 W. Source: official page (https://teradek.com/products/ctrl-5), seen 2026-10-21. Note: 9W peak power draw with full backlight brightness.

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

## Price

- CTRL.5: US list price at teradek.com: $3,749, excl. tax, seen 2026-10-21.
- Dealer, distributor and wholesale prices are not published.

## What it is for

- Designed for: Wireless 3-axis FIZ lens control and precision focus pulling with custom lens mapping ([On-set zero-delay monitoring](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-09.md)).
- Also used for: Wireless camera control, run/stop, and menu adjustments over Wi-Fi for cinema cameras ([Wireless camera control and live color](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-10.md)).
- Also used for: SmallHD monitor lens data overlays and rangefinder visualization via 5-pin USB connection ([On-set zero-delay monitoring](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-09.md)).
- Also used for: Wireless multi-camera broadcast and live event lens iris and zoom control ([Multi-camera live production (worship, education, corporate, concerts) (draft: corrections pending)](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-07.md)).
- Also used for: Rangefinder-assisted autofocus tracking with TOF.1 or third-party ultrasonic systems ([On-set zero-delay monitoring](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-09.md)).
- Not for: Long-range cellular video streaming.
- Not for: standalone video transmission.
- Not for: PTZ robotic head control.

## Topics

- [Video, audio and latency](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ctrl-5/video.md)
- [Radio](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ctrl-5/rf.md)
- [Transport, network and control](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ctrl-5/transport.md)
- [Physical](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ctrl-5/physical.md)
- [Power](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ctrl-5/power.md)
- [Regulatory](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ctrl-5/regulatory.md)
- [Lifecycle and firmware](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ctrl-5/lifecycle.md)
- [Variants](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ctrl-5/variants.md)
- [Compatibility](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ctrl-5/compatibility.md)
- [Workflows](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ctrl-5/workflows.md)
- [Network requirements](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ctrl-5/network.md)
- [Support](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ctrl-5/support.md)
- [Prices](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ctrl-5/prices.md)

## Compare

- [Compare CTRL.5 with Teradek MDR.S](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/compare.md?ids=prod.ctrl-5,prod.mdr-s) (same category and role).
- [Compare CTRL.5 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-5) (same category and role).
- [Compare CTRL.5 with Teradek RT CTRL.3 - Three-axis 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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