RENT ARRI ZMU-4 Zoom Control Unit

A modern take on the classic zoom control

Rugged, weather-resistant, and ergonomically designed, the ZMU-4 seamlessly transitions between wired and wireless configurations. Its unprecedented connectivity enables versatile, clutter-free camera builds and faster on-set workflows.

Uniquely versatile wireless functionality

Choose different radio modules for different regions and shooting situations - the ZMU-4 supports all the new radio module options available for the Hi-5 hand unit. Wireless operation is more streamlined than with any other system.

Wireless expansion for other devices

The ZMU-4 can act as a radio module for other LBUS control devices such as the ARRI OCU-1 or Master Grips, offering the possibility of multi-axis controllers off-camera.

Ergonomics and durability

Intuitively familiar for traditional tripod setups, the ZMU-4 is comfortable to use in either hand, allowing precise control via the force-sensitive zoom knob. It is also the most robust and weather-resistant zoom unit on the market.

Innovative display

An easy-to-read display shows the exact focal length at any point in the zoom range, as well as the zoom speed and remaining battery power. Markers and limits for individual shots can be set with ease.

Configurable control, on or off the camera

Three user buttons offer customizable shortcuts for the operator and dedicated zoom speed buttons fall neatly under the index finger. Camera control is available for ARRI and third-party camera systems.

ARRI batteries for all-day power

Like the Hi-5, the ZMU-4 is compatible with industry-standard Sony NP-F550/570 batteries, though it has been designed and optimized to make use of proprietary ARRI LBP-3500 batteries, which offer more consistent power delivery and an unprecedented run time of at least 15 hours with the RF-EMIP radio module. The ARRI batteries also allow the ZMU-4 to display remaining power as a highly accurate percentage, permitting more efficient battery management than is possible with any other zoom control.

Streamlined camera builds

When used as a radio receiver, the ZMU-4 performs the same role as the Radio Interface Adapter RIA-1, removing the need for an extra box on the camera body. It can enhance the flexibility of existing ECS motor controllers with support for the ultra-long-range RF-900 (coming soon) and RF-2400 radio modules, or it can replace motor controllers entirely. As a motor controller, the ZMU-4 allows any camera and lens to benefit from the features of the ARRI Hi-5 or WCU-4 hand units, again making for a cleaner camera build.

Rosette interface adapters

Two new adapters, the RA-7 and RA-8, enable the ZMU-4 to be used with a huge range of existing accessories equipped with multi-position ARRI rosette attachment points, which have been an industry standard for decades. The RA-7 allows the ZMU-4 to be attached to the rosette mount on any camera, hand grip, or bridge plate, and the two Handgrip Pan Bar Adapters and Pan Bar Clamp Universal are ideal companions for tripod mounting. The RA-8 permits the ZMU-4 and Operator Control Unit OCU-1 to be combined into a compact and versatile single unit that can monitor-mounted or handheld.

- cforce mini RF -

The cforce mini RF is an intelligent lens motor with integrated white-coded ARRI radio module, eliminating the need for an additional receiver unit mounted on the camera. The cforce mini RF can pair with up to three hand units for split focus, iris and zoom operation and provides full lens data when used with the WCU-4 hand unit.