# Teradek RT CTRL.5 Wireless Lens Controller: workflows

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

The workflows [Teradek RT CTRL.5 Wireless Lens Controller](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ctrl-5.md) serves, how well it fits each, which slot it fills, and what else is needed.

## Core (1)

- CTRL.5 in [Wireless focus/iris/zoom (FIZ) lens control (draft: corrections pending)](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-14.md): fit core, role Lens control handset: Touchscreen hand unit for FIZ with lens library; commands MDR receivers and motors., slot 1. control, 1 per camera lens-control set. Caveat: Range 1500 m (5000 ft, vendor) line-of-sight in USA/FCC mode, 150 m (500 ft, vendor) indoors; 2.4 GHz FHSS; the cited pages give no EU/CE-mode range. The MDR.S/MDR.X guide spec pages list only CTRL.1, CTRL.3 and MK3.1 as RF handsets while the product page says CTRL.5 is cross-compatible; check firmware. Also needed: [Teradek MDR.S](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.mdr-s.md), [Teradek RT MDR.X 3-Axis Lens Control Receiver w/ Bluetooth](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.mdr-x.md), [Teradek MOTR.S MAX](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/api/third-party/tp.teradek.motr-s-max), [Teradek MOTR.S](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/api/third-party/tp.teradek.motr-s). Confidence: high.
## Supporting (1)

- CTRL.5 in [Wireless camera control and live color](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-10.md): fit supporting, role Camera control data link: Wi-Fi/IP camera control page on the handset (ISO, FPS, shutter, white balance) for RED, ARRI and Sony; no LUT/CDL or DIT-cart colour path documented., slot 4. control, 1 licence per camera system. Caveat: Camera control is a separate licence; Sony support added in later firmware (per press); does not provide live colour grading. \| Subscriptions (as stated): CTRL.5 camera control licence (free for a limited time per Aug 2025 release; check current terms) Also needed: [CTRL.5 camera control licence](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/api/third-party/tp.teradek.ctrl-5-camera-control-licence). Confidence: high.
## Optional (1)

- CTRL.5 in [On-set zero-delay monitoring](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-09.md): fit optional, role Has its own 5-inch SmallHD screen and can also connect to a SmallHD monitor via the 5-pin USB port; video comes from a separate Bolt link., slot 2. control, 1 per focus puller. Caveat: CTRL.5 is not compatible with the older RT overlay cables. \| Requires (as stated): Bolt TX/RX (video chain) Confidence: medium.
## Not suitable (6)

- CTRL.5 in [Camera-to-cloud dailies and proxies](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-12.md): fit not suitable. Why: Carries no video or IP stream, so it cannot be the video, encoder, decoder or cloud element of this workflow.
- CTRL.5 in [Cloud video village / remote review on set](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-11.md): fit not suitable. Why: Carries no video or IP stream, so it cannot be the video, encoder, decoder or cloud element of this workflow.
- CTRL.5 in [ENG / breaking news live shot](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-01.md): fit not suitable. Why: Carries no video or IP stream, so it cannot be the video, encoder, decoder or cloud element of this workflow.
- CTRL.5 in [Live post review (editorial, HDR color)](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-13.md): fit not suitable. Why: Carries no video or IP stream, so it cannot be the video, encoder, decoder or cloud element of this workflow.
- CTRL.5 in [RF camera for live sports / IMAG](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-03.md): fit not suitable. Why: Carries no video or IP stream, so it cannot be the video, encoder, decoder or cloud element of this workflow.
- CTRL.5 in [UAV / public safety situational awareness (draft: corrections pending)](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-08.md): fit not suitable. Why: WF-08 is video from an encoder on a UAV or vehicle to a command centre. This product carries no video; its drone/gimbal mention only says the receiver is small enough to mount on such rigs.

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