ECS
Electronic lens control systems, aka FIZ control and wireless follow focus kits. We've got common kits or you can hire the individual components.
PROARRI AMC-1 Motor Controller
When using LBUS lens motors with a camera that does not have an LBUS connector, you need a motor controller like the ARRI AMC-1. A range of cables are available to make it work with cameras from ARRI, Red, Canon and others.
PROARRI Hi-5 Kit
The ARRI Hi-5 is the most advanced and intuitive wireless control unit on the market. Featuring a friction adjustable control knob, slider control and a multi axis joystick, it is the perfect all in one wireless FIZ (focus/iris/zoom) controller.
PROARRI LCUBE CUB-1
The LCUBE CUB-1 from ARRI is a bi-directional serial to LBUS protocol converter. It is commonly used with accessories to feed distance data to ARRI cameras, such as the Focusbug or Cinetape rangefinders.
PROARRI Master Grips
ARRI Master Grips help operators do more. Control run-stop, focus, iris and zoom as well as framing when operating cinema camera rigs. Assign buttons to add/remove ND and other functions linked to user buttons. Use them for handheld setups or get creative with studio, gimbal and remote head setups.
PROARRI WCU-4 Kit
The WCU-4 is an advanced, three axis (focus/iris/zoom) hand controller with the ability to display detailed lens and camera information when used with ARRI cameras that support metadata.
PROARRI Wireless Follow Focus Kit - Single Axis LBUS / WCU-4
A single channel wireless follow focus kit for use with ARRI cameras that have an LBUS connector.
PROARRI Wireless Follow Focus Kit - Single Axis Universal
An ARRI single axis wireless follow focus kit with a motor controller for use with most camera systems.
PROARRI cforce mini Lens Motor
The ARRI cforce mini is a small, lightweight lens motor ideal for reducing clutter and weight for gimbal, steadicam, remote head and other applications.
PROARRI cforce mini RF Lens Motor
The ARRI cforce mini RF motor is a wireless FIZ (focus/iris/zoom) motor that features an integrated radio module which eliminates the need for a dedicated motor controller.
PROCinefade + Hi-5 + cforce RF Kit
This Cinefade kit includes the essential components for using the Cinefade with both ARRI and non-ARRI cameras. The Hi-5 has the Cinefade license installed and allows complete control of the Cinefade as a motorised pola, motorised variable ND or in Cinefade mode.
PROcmotion Cinefade
The cmotion Cinefade is a motorised polarising and variable ND filter compatible with the LBUS ecosystem. It can also be used to maintain consistent exposure during an iris pull by automatically adjusting the level of ND in sync with the change of aperture (this is the cinefade effect).
PROcmotion Pan Bar Zoom Control
The cmotion pan-bar zoom is a convenient zoom control for use with Arri / cmotion cforce based lens control systems. The control unit has a single LBUS connector for both power and communication. The rod clamp fits rods that are 15mm - 32mm in diameter.
About ECS lens control hire
Hire ECS (Electronic Control System) lens-control gear in Melbourne — wireless hand units, motors, controllers and kits for precise remote focus, iris and zoom. ECS systems give your focus puller reliable, repeatable control on gimbal, crane, Steadicam and studio work.
We hire ECS components individually or as complete kits, and can match them to your lenses, follow focus and camera build. Tell us your setup and we'll spec the hand units and motors you need.
Frequently asked questions
What's included in an ECS kit?
A typical ECS kit pairs a wireless hand unit with one or more lens motors and a controller, giving remote control of focus, iris or zoom. We can supply individual components or a complete kit — tell us your lenses and how many axes you need to control and we'll build it.
How do I hire gear from Offshoot Rentals?
Add the gear you need to a quote, choose your hire dates, and we'll show you live availability. You'll need a free Offshoot account to generate and lock in a quote. For more information, see our help articles or contact us.
Is hired equipment insured?
You are responsible for the gear while it's in your care, so we recommend production or hirer's insurance for the replacement value of the kit. If you're unsure what cover you need for a particular package, get in touch and we'll talk it through before your shoot.
Do you offer weekend rates?
Yes. A weekend hire (collected Friday afternoon and returned Monday morning) is charged as a single day, so you get the weekend's shooting for one day's rate.
Can you deliver, or is it pickup only?
Pickup from our Preston facility is the default and is free. We can also arrange delivery and courier options — ask us for a delivery quote.