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Jeff Lynn

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  1. I took delivery of both units (single SXU and three channel WCU4 Arri units) and I'm not regretting either purchase one bit. The motors are strong (CLM4). The ergonomics are comfortable and light. Direct plug and play into Alexa Plus/XT. Compatible with all cameras using UMC4 or SMC1. Handset lens mapping with new firmware. Compatible with my Cinetape without the cost of the $700 cable. Vibrating handset marks. Anyone who says the vibrating marks are distracting are not using them in the right situations. I use them all the time. And, the biggest selling point is the ability to change multiple camera settings wirelessly through the WCU4 handset like the old wired 435 RCU (white balance, framerate, shutter, EI, monitor out functions, 3 user buttons, and auto focus tracking with the Cinetape. Cranes, camera cars, helicopters, handheld, etc. There was a range issue with some of the beta units. This was due to an antenna that was not powerful enough. Arri has fixed this problem with newer, stronger antenna upgrades and all new units are being shipped with no range issues (including mine). Not sure what else to say. I went to order a Preston. They told me 8 months or more for delivery. I ordered my WCU4 and UMC4 and pretty much got everything in less than 2 months. I took a leap of faith. I'm happy. It looks and works reliably like all the professional Arri cameras and accessories did and do for the past I don't know how many decades. Preston may have had the market up until now but, Arri has now made a unit that can truly compete and possibly surpass once the word gets around. It may be a slow process. There are many stubborn, old school assistants out there that will live and die with their Prestons. Don't get me wrong, Prestons are and have been work horses. But, as I see it, the future may show Preston will no longer have the whole market cornered.
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