Your Cinematic PTZ Camera
With the Middle Things APC-R, you can control up to 8 DJI gimbals remotely from a single laptop, using a single USB gaming controller (sold separately) and over long distance Ethernet, just as a regular PTZ camera. And if you use the high quality Blackmagic Pocket cameras you can even control Iris, Shutter, Focus, Color Correction etc.. all within Middle Control software!
Wireless Control
In addition to the APC-R Ethernet port that offers a wired control solution, you can use the built-in Wi-Fi receiver to control the gimbal and camera completely wirelessly. For instance, you can bring a Wi-Fi repeater close to the stage, and have a steadicam operator moving around freely while controlling the camera remotely, using Middle Control software or the Blackmagic ATEM Software Control. When the ethernet cable is disconnected, the APC-R will automatically switch to Wi-Fi within a few seconds. The wireless range will depend on your ATEM router. Better router, better range.
Even More with Black Magic Design ATEM
When connected to an ATEM Switcher over Wi-Fi or Ethernet, the APC-R grabs all the ATEM Software Control camera controls and forwards them to the Blackmagic camera using Bluetooth. Pair that with a video transmission system, and there you have a fully wireless remote controlled camera setup! The APC-R supports almost all Blackmagic Design switchers, please check out the specs page for more information on the supported switchers.
If you use supported Blackmagic Design cameras you can also remotely control Shutter / Iris / WB / Gain / Focus through Bluetooth in addition to the Pan / Tilt / Roll / Speed or Zoom motor of the gimbal. And if you also have an ATEM switcher, you can connect Middle Control desktop software to the ATEM to control more advanced camera settings such as Luma / Gamma / Lift / Contrast / Saturation and Sharpening. The APC-R and Middle Control are designed to blend seamlessly in your live production environment
Two Great Apps Included
The APC-R ships with two apps :
The Middle Setup iOS app that allows you to pair your APC-R with a Blackmagic Camera AND the Middle Control Desktop App that allows you to control all your cameras and gimbals remotely from one laptop in your control room.
DJI RS2 Users : APC-R Gimbal Adapter is required to connect your APC-R to your gimbal ( or the DJI Focus Wheel )
DJI Ronin-S / Ronin-SC users, DJI Focus wheel is required to connect your APC-R to your gimbal.