Teradek RT CTRL.5 Wireless Lens Controller
CurrentWireless 3-axis lens control handset with 5-inch ultra-bright touchscreen running CTRL.OS for precision focus pulling Raw value as published“Wireless 3-axis lens control handset with 5-inch ultra-bright touchscreen running CTRL.OS for precision focus pulling | note: Max 20 words, concise product positioning” Sourcesrc.teradek-com.products.ctrl-5https://teradek.com/products/ctrl-5 Tier: OfficialObserved 2026-10-21Confidence: high Method: humanReview: draft1 alternative claimOverrides the official claim Open source ↗
The workflows Teradek RT CTRL.5 Wireless Lens Controller serves, how well it fits each, which slot it fills, and what else is needed.
Core1 workflow
| Workflow | Fit | Role · slot | Also needed | Why | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless focus/iris/zoom (FIZ) lens control WF-14 |
Core | Lens control handset: Touchscreen hand unit for FIZ with lens library; commands MDR receivers and motors. 1. control 1 per camera lens-control set |
Companion: prod.tof-1, tp.generic.cinert-rangefinder, tp.generic.cinetape-rangefinder, tp.generic.qinematiq-rangefinder, tp.generic.moon-focus-rangefinder |
— 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. |
Raw value as published—
Sourcesrc.guide-teradek-com.a.1960437-ctrl-5-controllerhttps://guide.teradek.com/a/1960437-ctrl-5-controller
Tier: OfficialObserved —Confidence: —
Open source ↗
Raw value as published—
Sourcesrc.teradek-com.products.ctrl-5https://teradek.com/products/ctrl-5
Tier: OfficialObserved —Confidence: —
Open source ↗
confidence: high |
Supporting1 workflow
| Workflow | Fit | Role · slot | Also needed | Why | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless camera control and live color WF-10 |
Supporting | 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. 4. control 1 licence per camera system |
Companion: tp.generic.cine-camera |
— 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) |
Raw value as published—
Sourcesrc.teradek-com.products.ctrl-5https://teradek.com/products/ctrl-5
Tier: OfficialObserved —Confidence: —
Open source ↗
confidence: high |
Optional1 workflow
| Workflow | Fit | Role · slot | Also needed | Why | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-set zero-delay monitoring WF-09 |
Optional | 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. 2. control 1 per focus puller |
— Companion: prod.smallhd-cine-7, prod.smallhd-ultra-7, prod.smallhd-ultra-10, prod.smallhd-focus-bolt-500-tx |
— Caveat: CTRL.5 is not compatible with the older RT overlay cables. | Requires (as stated): Bolt TX/RX (video chain) |
Raw value as published—
Sourcesrc.teradek-com.blogs.articles.how-teradek-rt-works-with-your-smallhd-monitorhttps://teradek.com/blogs/articles/how-teradek-rt-works-with-your-smallhd-monitor
Tier: OfficialObserved —Confidence: —
Open source ↗
Raw value as published—
Sourcesrc.teradek-com.products.ctrl-5https://teradek.com/products/ctrl-5
Tier: OfficialObserved —Confidence: —
Open source ↗
confidence: medium |
Not suitable6 workflows
| Workflow | Fit | Role · slot | Also needed | Why | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera-to-cloud dailies and proxies WF-12 |
Not suitable | — | — | Carries no video or IP stream, so it cannot be the video, encoder, decoder or cloud element of this workflow. | — |
| Cloud video village / remote review on set WF-11 |
Not suitable | — | — | Carries no video or IP stream, so it cannot be the video, encoder, decoder or cloud element of this workflow. | — |
| ENG / breaking news live shot WF-01 |
Not suitable | — | — | Carries no video or IP stream, so it cannot be the video, encoder, decoder or cloud element of this workflow. | — |
| Live post review (editorial, HDR color) WF-13 |
Not suitable | — | — | Carries no video or IP stream, so it cannot be the video, encoder, decoder or cloud element of this workflow. | — |
| RF camera for live sports / IMAG WF-03 |
Not suitable | — | — | Carries no video or IP stream, so it cannot be the video, encoder, decoder or cloud element of this workflow. | — |
| UAV / public safety situational awareness WF-08 |
Not suitable | — | — | 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. | — |