Tilta
Tilta WLC-T03-M1 Nucleus-M Wireless Follow Focus Motor
★★★★★
Brushless wireless follow focus motor with daisy-chain power and tool-free rod mounting for the Nucleus-M system.
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Overview
Key Features
Nucleus-M Motor and 55cm 7-Pin to 7-Pin Nucleus-M Motor Cable included.
To power the motors, only one power port on your camera rig needs to be used. Simply plug the P-tap power cable into one of the motors and then daisy chain power to the rest of the motors with the short 7-pin to 7-pin cables. The motors can be powered through a power source that has a voltage output ranging from 7.2V-24V.
The motors are designed to clamp onto 19mm or 15mm rods (with the included rod bushings). This clamp-on design allows you to easily attach and detach the motors without needing to remove any other accessory from your setup.
The motors allow for automatic calibration of the lens as well as manual calibration if you are using lenses that don’t have hard end stops at close focus and infinity.
Specifications
Brand
Tilta
Model
WLC-T03-M1
Motor Type
Brushless
Control
Wireless (Nucleus-M system)
Rod Compatibility
15mm and 19mm (bushings included)
Power Input
7.2V–24V (P-tap)
Power Distribution
Daisy-chain via 7-pin to 7-pin cables
Lens Calibration
Automatic and manual
Included
Nucleus-M motor, 55cm 7-pin to 7-pin cable, rod bushings
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Brushless motor design provides smooth, quiet, and precise lens control without gear backlash
- Brushless motor design provides smooth, quiet operation that won't introduce noise during takes
- Daisy-chain power architecture means only one power connection is needed for multiple motors on a rig
- Clamp-on mounting for 15mm and 19mm rods allows quick attachment without dismantling the rig
- Daisy-chain power design means only one P-tap connection is needed for multiple motors
- Tool-free clamp mounts to both 15mm and 19mm rods for fast setup and repositioning
- Automatic and manual lens calibration modes accommodate a wide range of cinema and photo lenses
- Supports both automatic and manual lens calibration for compatibility with a wide range of lenses
👎 Cons
- Hand controller and power cable are sold separately, adding to the total system cost
- Sold as a single motor without the hand controller unit, which must be purchased separately
- The 55cm included cable may be too short for larger rig configurations
- Requires a 7.2V-24V power source on the rig, which may not be available in lightweight or handheld setups
- Only compatible with the Tilta Nucleus-M ecosystem, not interchangeable with other wireless follow focus systems
- Requires the Nucleus-M ecosystem — not cross-compatible with other wireless follow focus systems
- The motor housing adds noticeable weight and bulk to lightweight gimbal or handheld setups
- The 55cm included cable may be too short for larger cinema rig configurations
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the WLC-T03-M1 motor come with a hand controller or is it sold separately?
This listing includes only the Nucleus-M motor and a 55cm 7-pin to 7-pin motor cable. The Nucleus-M hand controller unit is sold separately.
What rod sizes does the Tilta Nucleus-M motor mount to?
The motor clamps onto both 15mm and 19mm rods using the included rod bushings, covering the two most common cinema rig rod standards.
How is the motor powered?
It accepts power from any source between 7.2V and 24V via P-tap. You can power one motor directly and then daisy-chain additional motors using the included 7-pin to 7-pin cables, so only one power port on your rig is needed.
What rod sizes does the Nucleus-M motor mount to?
The motor clamps onto both 15mm and 19mm rods. Rod bushings for 15mm are included so the same clamp accommodates either size.
How is the Nucleus-M motor powered?
The motor accepts 7.2V to 24V power through a P-tap cable (connected to one motor), and additional motors can be daisy-chained from the first using the 7-pin cables, so only one power tap is needed on your rig.
Does the motor support automatic lens calibration?
Yes, it supports automatic calibration for lenses with hard end stops. For lenses without hard stops at close focus and infinity, manual calibration is also available.
What comes included with this motor unit?
The package includes one Nucleus-M motor and one 55cm 7-pin to 7-pin motor cable, along with rod bushings for 15mm compatibility.
Does the motor support automatic lens calibration?
Yes, the motor supports automatic calibration for lenses with hard end stops. For lenses without hard stops at close focus and infinity, manual calibration is also available.
Can I use multiple Nucleus-M motors on the same rig for focus, iris, and zoom?
Yes, multiple motors can be daisy-chained together via 7-pin cables, with all motors sharing power from a single P-tap connection, allowing independent control of focus, iris, and zoom.
Can I attach and remove the motor without disassembling my rig?
Yes, the clamp-on design lets you attach or detach the motor from the rods without removing other accessories from your setup.
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