YMER-3 Lens Control System

Robotic Camera Motion Systems

Hedén YMER-3 Hand Unit

YMER-3 wireless F/I/Z with LenSaver Calibration™

The Hedén Ymer-3 is a high-end wireless control system for Focus / Iris / Zoom that has been designed to be dependable. As you would expect from a Hedén product the motors and the motor control is very precise and direct with no lag.

The system has unique functions that make the system very easy to use, like: -LenSaver manual calibration, a much safer and easier way of manually calibrating. -Manual override that makes it possible for an operator to take manual control of the lens without removing the motor or recalibrating the system. -Lens mapping on focus, makes lens changes quick and easy. -Mounting points on the transmitter makes it easy to attach other devices. The motor control is very accurate and with the new Hedén motors M26VE-LX and LM30 the response and top speed is extremely fast, all in a small package and with high torque. The lens mapping can be done on all three F/I/Z channels and initially only in feet. The wireless transmission uses a very robust automatic frequency hopping technology without the need to set, and change channels manually. The range is up to 500 meters /1600 feet, line of sight.

YMER-3 with LenSaver Calibration™

  • YMER-3 with LenSaver Calibration™
  • Independent 3-channel F/I/Z control
  • Lens mapping function on F/I/Z, makes it quick to change lenses.
  • Large OLED display with great readability
  • Manual Override™ – the DP or Camera Operator can take manual control of the lens from the focus puller Small 3-channel receiver
  • Wireless transmission up to 500 meters (1640 feet) line of sight via industry-leading wireless control allowing for the fastest response of any follow focus system on the market
  • Easy replaceable standard Sony battery with long operational life (not included)

Specifications (YMER-3 Hand unit):

  • Length (ex antenna): 174mm / 6 7/8” (incl. antenna): 205mm / 8 1/16”
  • Width: (incl focus knob) 136mm / 5 3/8”
  • Weight: 603g / 1.33lb (without battery)
  • Wireless transmission up to 500 meters (1640 feet) line of sight via industry-leading wireless control allowing for the fastest response of any long-range follow focus system on the market.
  • Power source: Sony NP-FM500H compatible battery (not included)

Specifications (VLC-3 Receiver):

  • Drives up to three Hedén digital motors
  • Three independent wireless channels
  • Length (ex antenna): 100mm / 4″
  • Height: 26mm / 1″
  • Width: 61mm / 2.4″
  • Weight: 193g / 0.42lb
  • Works with Hedén motors M21VE-L, M26VE-LX, M26VE, LM30, VM35, and CM55
  • Range: Wireless transmission up to 500 meters (1640 feet) in line of sight
  • Power Source: 10-24V

Tutorial Videos

YMER-3 Initial Setup

Initial setup and calibration of Ymer-3 FIZ system with three M26VE-LX motors.

YMER-3 Lens Mapping:

Lens mapping on the Ymer-3 FIZ system. -Quick -Easy

YMER-3 Handset Intuitive Lens Mapping

We demonstrate how easy it is to enter a lens into the YMER-3 Handset and how to Map the Focus Marks using our intuitive “Clutch Calibration”. You can store up to 100 Calibrated Lenses in the Handset.

Ymer-3 Macro mode

Use the full throw of the knob for extra precise control.

YMER-3 Handset Menus Introduction

Today we show you how to navigate the YMER-3 Handset Menu system.

We provide an overview of: – Selecting from user 100 stored lenses – Turning Lens Mapping On and Off – Saving and Loading Lens with USB – Changing LED and OLED screen brightness – Changing the Aux Input on the VLC-3 for CineRT or Cinetape – Changing the function of the Aux Button

Focus Auto-Tracking with CineRT & Heden YMER3 Bike Ride Up Test

Focusbug CineRT and Heden YMER-3 Focus Auto-Tracking Test Bike Ride Up ( 65 feet – 15 feet ) FocusBug Tx in Jacket Lens: Zeiss 70-200 CZ2: 300mm ( Super 35 Mode ), T2.9 Frame Rate: 29.97, Shutter Speed 1/500 Shot by: FocusBug Technologies June 13,2020

Focus Auto-Tracking with CineRT & Heden YMER3 Fast Walk Up Test

Focusbug CineRT and Heden YMER-3 Focus Auto-Tracking Test Fast Walk Up ( 50 feet – 10 feet ) FocusBug Tx in Jacket Lens: Zeiss 70-200 CZ2: 300mm ( Super 35 Mode ), T2.9 Frame Rate: 29.97, Shutter Speed 1/500 Shot by: FocusBug Technologies June 13,2020

Focus Auto-Tracking with CineRT & Heden YMER3 Slow Walk Up Test

Focusbug CineRT and Heden YMER-3 Focus Auto-Tracking Test Actor Slow Walk Up ( 50 feet – 10 feet ) FocusBug Tx in Jacket Lens: Zeiss 70-200 CZ2: 300mm ( Super 35 Mode ), T2.9 Frame Rate: 29.97, Shutter Speed 1/500 Shot by: FocusBug Technologies June 13,2020

Focus Auto-Tracking with CineRT & Heden YMER3 Actor Walk Up With Foreground Test

Focusbug CineRT and Heden YMER-3 Focus Auto-Tracking Test Actor Walk Up With Foreground ( 60 feet – 10 feet ) FocusBug Tx in Jacket Lens: Zeiss 70-200 CZ2: 300mm ( Super 35 Mode ), T2.9 Frame Rate: 29.97, Shutter Speed 1/500 Shot by: FocusBug Technologies June 13,2020

Focus Auto-Tracking with CineRT & Heden YMER3 Actor Run Up Test

Actor Run Up ( 50 feet – 10 feet ) FocusBug Tx in Jacket Lens: Zeiss 70-200 CZ2: 300mm ( Super 35 Mode ), T2.9 Frame Rate: 29.97, Shutter Speed 1/500 Shot by: FocusBug Technologies June 13,2020

YMER-3 How to Re-Calibrate the Focus Encoder after a Service

Today we show you how to Re-Calibrate the sensor in the Focus Knob if you have had to change the PCB Board or adjusted the mechanical assembly during a service.

Manuals and Firmware