Professional Single-Axis Control with an Advanced Upgrade Path

The ARRI Hi-5 SX Wireless Hand Unit brings elite camera and lens control technology to 1st ACs, DITs, and DPs at an attractive price point. Ready to tackle critical focus pulls, precise iris adjustments, or smooth zoom controls, the Hi-5 SX is built to perform standard single-axis tasks with extreme precision. Engineered within ARRI’s next-generation ECS ecosystem, it provides a clear, cost-effective upgrade path that allows users to scale up to the full three-axis functionality of the flagship Hi-5 whenever their productions demand it.

Tactile Performance and Crystal-Clear Telemetry

Built for intuitive, real-time adjustments, the Hi-5 SX features a premium 3.0-inch, daylight-readable TFT-LCD display that conveys critical camera and lens metadata at a glance. Operators can adjust parameters using the high-resolution 16-bit rotary focus knob, the fully sealed 14-bit iris slider, or the force-sensitive x/y joystick pad. When used by DITs looking for long-range iris adjustments, the redesigned single-axis interface cleanly isolates the active control axis, preventing distraction while maintaining comprehensive system status.

Rigorous, Battle-Tested Physical Construction

Sharing the exact same rugged exterior housing as the flagship Hi-5, the Hi-5 SX is fully dust-proof, weather-proof, and built to survive the harshest filming environments. The unit supports hot-swappable batteries, allowing you to change power cells on the fly without interrupting the camera’s wireless link. It features a modular radio interface that supports all existing ARRI ECS radio modules, allowing you to adapt to localized wireless frequencies worldwide.

Flexible Licensing and Universal Compatibility

Beyond standard ARRI integrations, the Hi-5 SX can be customized with software licenses to enable comprehensive control over third-party cameras. From starting and stopping recording on Canon, RED, Sony, and Blackmagic bodies to controlling ND filters and reading real-time telemetry from Focusbug systems, this unit serves as a highly versatile production hub. To step up to a full three-axis controller, simply apply the SX Plus and SX All-Axis licenses to instantly unlock simultaneous knob, slider, and joystick configurations.