Hey folks, just wanted to raise an interesting bug I found recently.

When using the cineRT with the hi5, and cforce RF motor as the motor controller, there was seemingly RF interference causing the hi5 to fail to upload lens files.

At first I presumed it was a hi5 bug, but I noticed when the focusbug was disconnected the lens files uploaded fine. I then tried setting the system up again but with the cineRT kept completely separate from the chain (no connection to the motors, only a power input) and the issue came back. I changed the RF channel of the cineRT and the problem was resolved - I believe I was on channel 2B on the cineRT. And I believe channel 8 on the hi5 but can’t confirm!

I’ve got the cineRT RF compatibility chart which I always use but it’s either wrong or there’s a weird RF…

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Hi Laird

I'm shooting Alexa 35 with my CineRT.

If CineRT looses a reading it goes to 0:00.

So if in focus tracking mode the motor will throw the focus to near limit.

All equipment should be latest firmware:

Alexa 35: Sup 2.0.0