The Zoomer is a compact and universal zoom motor that can be pivoted to almost any lens by simply mounting it on a 15mm rod. The universal motor unit CDM-UNI-Z2 fits seamlessly into the operating functions of the Sony cameras of the FX9 / FX6 / FS7 / FS5 series. The servo drive is controlled via the zoom rocker on the handle. The motor control can be addressed via Sony's camera-specific protocol and also works independently of the camera signals when a digital LANC zoom rocker is plugged directly into the servo.

Due to the included Chrosziel Flexi toothed ring (#206-30), the Zoomer can be used with almost any zoom lens even without standard cine gearing.

The multi-function handgrip, which in addition to the recording function and a zoom rocker also provide control over the camera menu and other freely selectable functions, are extremely popular on current video cameras with large sensors and are indispensable for effective operation.

The Chrosziel Universal Zoom Servo Drive now allows optimal use of all manual zoom lenses together with the multi-function handgrip. For this purpose, the Zoomer is slid onto a 15mm rod and swiveled onto the zoom lens. Two plug-in cables establish the connection with the camera. One cable is used for the power supply from the camera battery, the second for the connection to the control commands between the handle and the camera.

When using a standard LANC zoom rocker or handle with the Sony PXW-FS5, PXW-FS7 and PXW-FS7II, the servo is connected between the handle and the camera via an input and an output jack to receive all zoom control signals.

For setup with the Sony PXW-FX9 camera, a Y-cable is used that accepts the Sony multi-connector and connects to both the input jack of the Zoomer and the input jack of the camera.

For the Sony ILME-FX6 camera, a Y-cable is used and connects the 3.5mm connector of the Sony handgrip, input jack of the Universal Zoom Servo Drive, and the Sony camera.

Key Features

Universal zoom motor

The Zoomer is a compact and universal zoom motor that can be pivoted to almost any lens by simply mounting it on a 15mm rod.

Controlled via Sony and Digtial LANC handgrip

The Sony FX6 / FX9 / FS5 / FS7 handgrip zoom rocker controls directly the servo drive unit. Other zoom rockers with digital LANC protocol are compatible too, e.g. mounted handgrip.

Camera control signals forwarded

Control commands are immediately looped through to the camera (e.g. menu / user buttons / focus magnification / camera run & stop).

Panasonic DC-BS1H & DC-BGH1 box cameras

A recent firmware updated has made the CDM-UNI-Z2 compatible with the Panasonic BS1H and BGH-1 box cinema cameras when used with a Manfrotto MVR901EPLA and MVR901ECLA control handles as well as the digital LANC Libec ZFC-L and ZC-LP zoom controllers.

Technical Data

• Power supply 10-30V (Lemo compatible 0B 5-pin)
• 2.5mm socket (control command In)
• 3.5mm socket (control command In&Out)
• USB Type min A-B (firmware updates)
• Torque 0.5Nm
• Power consumption max. approx. 350mAh @ 12V