Tilta Nucleus Nano II Power Handle

The Tilta Nucleus Nano II Power Handle is the power grip of the Nucleus Nano II system. It draws from a Sony L-series battery and sends power to the hand wheel through the contacts in the NATO clamp, which extends the controller’s runtime considerably. A USB-C port and a DC output can feed further accessories. There is a cold shoe on top, a 1/4"-20 thread with locating pins underneath and a lanyard point on the side.

The Power Handle is the simplest way to make a Nucleus Nano II hand wheel last a whole shooting day — and it is more comfortable to hold than the wheel on its own.

Power Handle: power and a comfortable grip

The Power Handle is a grip with a Sony L-series battery (NP-F550/F570, not included). It powers the hand wheel through the contacts in the NATO clamp and other accessories through the USB-C port and the DC output. It has an on/off switch, a battery level indicator, a cold shoe on top, a 1/4"-20 thread with locating pins and a lanyard point.

Power and charging

The built-in lithium battery is rated 1800 mAh and, according to the manufacturer’s own testing, runs for up to 20 hours continuously; the real figure varies with use and conditions. It charges over USB-C. Mounted on the Power Handle or the Control Handle, the hand wheel draws power through the contacts in the NATO clamp and lasts considerably longer.

Works with older gear too

The system drives Nucleus Nano II, Nucleus Nano and Nucleus-M motors and, through the optional receiver module, DJI Focus motors and the DJI RS 2 and RS 3 Pro gimbals as well. Camera settings can be changed on selected Sony, Canon, Blackmagic Design and RED models; the range of functions depends on the model and the firmware version.

What to watch out for

The hand wheel must not be powered over P-Tap — the manufacturer states this explicitly. The NATO clamp on the Control Handle and the Power Handle is intended for the hand wheel only; do not attach other accessories to it or the contact pins will be damaged. Camera control is available on selected models only and the feature set changes with firmware.