Hi‑5 and WCU‑4 override solution
Best overall production value
Useful features
We know how time is of the essence on the set, and even a few seconds can seem like an eternity. My AC is always present on the set nearby me for 95% of the time, but the few times he is not can be crunch time. When I have to frame a new shot and need to control the focus to show my idea to the director, the OCU is a god-sent. One push of the button and I can focus myself. And afterwards I don't have to worry to switch anything back, the AC just grabs it back remotely.
Cinematographer Sven Kirsten (Known for: Tierärztin Dr. Mertens, Um Himmels Willen, Kubanisch für Fortgeschrittene, Inga Lindström, Liquid Dreams, Beyond Desire and many more)
The OCU‑1 is a small and compact unit and felt like a part of the camera setup right from the beginning.
Cinematographer Eugen Gritschneder (Known for: Racko - Ein Hund für alle Fälle, Tackling Life, Mollath, Familienfieber and many more)
I am actually now on my fourth show using the OCU‑1 as my digital follow focus. I use it almost everyday to be able to do rehearsals at camera with my operator and then send control back to my WCU‑4 hand unit if I can’t stay at the camera.
1st AC (Focus Puller) Ian Barbella (Known for: Gentefied, Moxie, The Exorcist, Teachers, I Am the Night, Corporate, Wakefied and many more)
The OCU‑1 is a good supplement for lens control on a gimbal.
Gimbal System Operator Bernhard Russow (Known for: Penthesilea, In den Gängen, Harter Brocken, Notes of Berlin, Commercials and many more)
Next level gagdet. Gain additional on-board control using remote-focus systems.
Cinematographer Matthias Bolliger (Known for: Miss Holocaust Survivor, Tatort, Boy 7, 4 Blocks TV Series and many more)
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It makes my work fast and much easier. This is exactly the tool we have been waiting for a long time. From now on it is a fixed part of my camera equipment list.
Cinematographer Birgit Gudjonsdottir, BVK (Known for: Ein Wochenende im August, Tatort, In the Beginning There Was Light, Das erste Jahrhundert des Walter Alen and many more)
The OCU‑1 was great. We had it on the camera most of the show and it was really useful, Greig Fraser ASC really liked having it on there.
1st AC Jake Marcuson (Known for: Dune, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Mary Magdalene, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, The Take, Suffragette, Kick-Ass 2, Zero Dark Thirty and many more)
It’s nice when setting up and you left your handset on the magliner.
1st AC Daniel Rishøj Parmo (Known for: Fortidens Skygge, Almost Human, The Professor and the Madman, The Rain, Greyzone, Mesteren, Tom of Finland and many more)
OCU‑1 – Cine lenses
Override Function available
OCU‑1 – EF lenses
OCU‑1 – EF lenses
OCU‑1 – UMC-4 + CLM motors
Override Function available
OCU‑1 – UMC-4 + cforce mini/plus motors
Override Function available
OCU‑1 – cforce mini RF + cforce mini/plus motors
Override Function available
No, currently only the Hi‑5 and WCU‑4 supports the override function.
Yes, the OCU‑1 works the same as the Master Grips.
Yes, the OCU‑1 can split lens axis control with the Hi‑5 or WCU‑4.
Yes, you need the LCUBE CUB-2 for it. With AMIRA it works like any other ENG lens.
No, currently this override feature is only possible with the ALEXA Mini LF.
Yes, it is possible to assign camera user buttons to the OCU‑1 and control up to 3 camera user buttons per OCU‑1. The corresponding function of a user button can be set on the camera. Please check the designated camera user manual on how to set the user buttons.
Yes, you can assign SPD+ (increase speed) and SPD- (decrease speed) to any of the OCU‑1 user buttons and also set the motor speed from minimum to maximum within the motor screen. The speed is set as the ratio between lens range and wheel range (1:4, 1:2, 1:1, 2:1, 4:1).
No, the override function is only supported by the Hi‑5 and WCU‑4.
No, the Hi‑5 and WCU‑4 indicates the override mode which is triggered by the OCU‑1 and offers a re-engaged lens motor control method without a jump.
No. This function is not supported in the override mode only when the OCU‑1 is used as a simple control unit which controls selected lens axis separately from the Hi‑5 or WCU‑4.
Yes, you can use it on other cameras than ALEXA and AMIRA but with limited functions. For further details about extended compatibilities please check the designated OCU‑1 user manual.
