Tilta has just released a teaser video for the second generation of their Nucleus Nano wireless follow focus system. The Nucleus Nano II is just around the corner and, according to the company, will double the capabilities of its predecessor at a fraction of the cost.
The Tilta Nucleus M (our review here) and Nucleus Nano are among the most popular wireless follow focus systems on the market thanks to their ease of use and appealing price point. However, given their 5 years of age, it’s about time for an update.
Apparently, the Nucleus Nano will be the first system to have a successor with the Tilta Nucleus Nano II. You can take a glimpse of what the system will be all about by taking a look at the teaser video down below.
Tilta Nucleus Nano II: sneak peek
As an owner of the original Tilta Nucleus Nano system, I’ve been waiting for the announcement of a second-generation version that could potentially overcome some of the drawbacks of its predecessor. From what we can tell by watching the teaser, it looks like the Tilta Nucleus Nano II has been completely redesigned from scratch and does not limit to FIZ lens control.
Indeed, it seems like a larger secondary screen has been added directly on the control wheel of the hand unit to display critical camera settings, such as ND and ISO. This fact, along with the presence of a REC/STOP button and a new thumbwheel, hints towards improved remote camera control capabilities. Also, I personally hope that the screens on the hand unit will be brighter since the one in the previous generation is barely visible in daylight.
Moving on to the motor, another welcome feature would be the adoption of a USB-C port or some sort of locking connector to power it up. Indeed, I find the old-fashioned Micro USB interface found on the original model to be extremely delicate and unreliable for professional use. This is the main reason I haven’t touched my Nucleus Nano in months while it’s catching dust sitting on a shelf.
Price and availability
At the moment of writing, there’s no official information about the price and availability of the Tilta Nucleus Nano II. According to the teaser, the product will come at “60% of the price with a 200% improvement”.
If this statement refers to the price of the original Nucleus Nano, which is currently listed on Tilta’s website for $299, then the new version should cost around $180, which would be a pretty aggressive price tag.
For more information, please visit Tilta’s website here.
Do you normally use Tilta’s wireless follow focus systems? What features would you like to see on the upcoming Tilta Nucleus Nano II? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below!
