Teradek RT FIZ Kit (CTRL.3)
CurrentComplete 3-axis wireless lens control kits with CTRL.3 handset, MDR receiver, brushless motors, and SmallHD monitor overlay integration. Raw value as published“Complete 3-axis wireless lens control kits with CTRL.3 handset, MDR receiver, brushless motors, and SmallHD monitor overlay integration. | note: Concise product positioning description under 20 words” Sourcesrc.teradek-com.products.rt-fiz-kits-copy-1https://teradek.com/products/rt-fiz-kits-copy-1 Tier: OfficialObserved 2026-10-21Confidence: high Method: humanReview: draft1 alternative claimOverrides the official claim Open source ↗
The workflows Teradek RT FIZ Kit (CTRL.3) 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 | Handset + receiver + one motor; core of the kit.; MDR.S variant is described as suited to smaller cameras, drones and handheld configurations (vendor). 1. control 3. receive 1 kit per camera; add motors for iris and zoom |
Companion: prod.smallhd-cine-7, prod.smallhd-ultra-7, prod.smallhd-ultra-10, prod.smallhd-focus-bolt-500-tx, prod.tof-1, tp.generic.gimbal-steadicam |
— 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. | Vendor wording only for drones; independent gimbal evidence relates to MDR.X-class RT kits. | Merged variants: variant quantity: 1 kit per gimbal/remote camera |
Raw value as published—
Sourcesrc.teradek-com.blogs.articles.announcing-teradek-rt-remote-lens-camera-control-systemshttps://teradek.com/blogs/articles/announcing-teradek-rt-remote-lens-camera-control-systems
Tier: OfficialObserved —Confidence: —
Open source ↗
Raw value as published—
Sourcesrc.teradek-com.blogs.articles.how-natural-history-dp-benjamin-hardman-uses-teradek-rt-for-solo-filmmaki-8839b03dhttps://teradek.com/blogs/articles/how-natural-history-dp-benjamin-hardman-uses-teradek-rt-for-solo-filmmaking-in-the-arctic
Tier: OfficialObserved —Confidence: —
Open source ↗
Raw value as published—
Sourcesrc.teradek-com.products.rt-fiz-kits-copy-1https://teradek.com/products/rt-fiz-kits-copy-1
Tier: OfficialObserved —Confidence: —
Open source ↗
confidence: high |
Supporting1 workflow
| Workflow | Fit | Role · slot | Also needed | Why | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-set zero-delay monitoring WF-09 |
Supporting | CTRL.3 mounts on the SmallHD monitor (monitor bracket and overlay cables included) that shows the Bolt video with lens data. 2. control 5. receive 1 per focus-puller monitor |
— Companion: prod.smallhd-cine-7, prod.smallhd-ultra-7, prod.smallhd-ultra-10, prod.smallhd-focus-bolt-500-tx |
— Caveat: Video link is not part of the kit. | Requires (as stated): Bolt TX/RX (video chain, not in kit) |
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-3-three-axis-wireless-lens-controllerhttps://teradek.com/products/ctrl-3-three-axis-wireless-lens-controller
Tier: OfficialObserved —Confidence: —
Open source ↗
confidence: high |
Optional1 workflow
| Workflow | Fit | Role · slot | Also needed | Why | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-camera live production (worship, education, corporate, concerts) WF-07 |
Optional | Remote follow focus on roaming cameras in live multi-camera shows. 3. receive 1 kit per roaming camera |
— Companion: tp.red.camera |
— Caveat: Case study is for the previous RT generation. | Requires (as stated): kit |
Raw value as published—
Sourcesrc.teradek-com.blogs.articles.how-central-christian-church-uses-remote-follow-focus-for-weekend-servicehttps://teradek.com/blogs/articles/how-central-christian-church-uses-remote-follow-focus-for-weekend-service
Tier: OfficialObserved —Confidence: —
Open source ↗
confidence: medium |
Not suitable7 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. | — |
| Wireless camera control and live color WF-10 |
Not suitable | — | — | WF-10 is wireless camera control and live colour (LUT/CDL) to a DIT cart. This product only drives lens motors and, at most, camera run/stop; no colour or LUT path is documented. | — |