[Black] i like et

[Black] At first I was a bit causes to get it cause my aim was to go for the Lidar Pro bundle. But since it’s still new, places are out of stock and here in South Africa, we struggle to get tech like this. But B&H, I am more than happy about this product, delivering was on point as expected and professional. My Nisi Lenses can enjoy getting pulled haha.

[Black] Works great with my Cine lens, so precise, and the AB marks are wonderful.

[3x LI-42B] I love this guy, because you can save time filming motion scenes without need services of focus puller guy.

[3x LI-42B] I just did a shoot with a set of Sirui Anamorphics on the C70 and this thing was a dream. It nailed focus on everything. I even used it at sunrise in a super dark scene were we could tell if we had focus, even with peaking on. It nailed it. I can't recommend this thing enough. Brilliant piece of gear and the perfect add on for the Ronin 3 Pro.

[3x LI-42B] Not sure what the negative reviews are here, but it did take me a moment to check on some details before I chose to buy it. After a month or so, to me, it works great. The front dial to focus has minimal latency, and response is fast. Set up is easy. The only constructive criticism would be if the mounting option would be a little more versatile. I was hoping to have different mounting options so I can place the handle near the lens barrel (for better stability), but I only had the option to secure it to the camera body/cage - which feels a bit awkward, but manageable. Overall, this is a good piece of gear in my opinion and use.

[1.46 lb] So I was hesitant to pick this up because I was considering the nucleus nano (great price) as well as the DJI LIDAR for the Ronin-3 pro (which I don't have, but read it could be used separately.) 

Here's why I went with the PDMOVIE Live Air 3 Smart Lidar. 

Price and included accessories. While the batteries and charger seem/feel a little cheap, they work just as intended and for long. 

Has Lidar. When researching, the nano nucleus II didn't have Lidar, which I wasn't opposed to, but the DJI Lidar obviously did have it which was a plus. The caveat is that the DJI lidar requires the transmitter and some breakout box that adds another $1200 to the cost of the already expensive lidar ($700 or so.) I was not about to drop $2k for lidar only and no focus wheel. 

With the PDMOVIE I could rely on the focus wheel or the Lidar. And at a shoot, both worked really well. It worked with my bright tangerine misfit atom matte box WITHOUT the shade/visor (only the Matte box itself, not the rubber piece) but I did have to make sure the lidar was facing in-between the clamp and the tightening wheel of the matte box. It worked really well on my 16-28mm VISTA lens and Komodo-X. The tokina Vista 25mm was a little more difficult because of the field of view but it worked. If I had slightly smaller lenses, this wouldn't be a problem at ALL.

For talking head shots, there was no issue at all. For tracking shots in the dark, I could say the same, but I had to frame just off center to the left so that the lidar could SEE. But then I could use the focus wheel which switches off auto focus and lets you quickly control the lens without much, if any, lag.

Anyway, for $500, it's a good quick solution to have for those talking heads, or jobs where you're running and gunning. My ONLY gripe about it is the batteries and chargers were made from molded plastic and not rubber. At least they last long, though!

[1.46 lb] I'm now very impressed since recent firmware update V00.00.0050. I'm using it with the Lumix S5IIX and Sirui Venus 50mm t2.9 1.6x lens and the focus tracking locks on human subject and tracks it quickly and accurately. I'm now blown away on how well this now work!

[1.46 lb] This is an an amazing tool of you have to do solo or low light shoots. No more worrying about whether what you're shooting is in focus. I have used their 3d focus, but this is autofocus for manual lenses, on overdrive.

[1.46 lb] Had the Tilta Nano before. Like this better overall. Less wiring to deal with as well. And the LiDAR focus works great and is a life saver if shooting without a 1st A/C. Have the basic kit (not the stronger motor model) and still had enough torque to rotate smoothly all my cine lenses. Kit comes with few extra batteries, which helps also.