CinePorter™ FAQ

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Hi everyone

i've recently checked spec comm website and i did not find anything regarding mini 35 compatibility ?

As i will use a mini35 with rod support, how can i manage to mount the cineporter because it is mounted just under the HVX ??

anyone has an idea ?
 
boyadjy said:
Hi everyone

i've recently checked spec comm website and i did not find anything regarding mini 35 compatibility ?

As i will use a mini35 with rod support, how can i manage to mount the cineporter because it is mounted just under the HVX ??

anyone has an idea ?
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Spec-Comm says they will offer different cable lengths, so you won't be required to place the Cineporter immediately under the camera.
 
Out of interest, does anyone know if the CinePorter will ship with a power supply to go with its 12v DC 4-pin XLR input?

Also, will there be an Australian distributor for the CinePorter once it is released?
i am wondering about the terms of the warranty, and having to ship the unit back to the US should something go awry.

Thanks,

Alister
 
As David said in this thread before. They are going to have a bunch of accessories, one I would assume would be just that :)

ONLY 5 more spots!!!!!!
 
projectsplat said:
Out of interest, does anyone know if the CinePorter will ship with a power supply to go with its 12v DC 4-pin XLR input?
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We will be shipping the CinePorter™ with a battery and a battery charger. It won't be shipped with a 12-Volt supply. We will recommend a couple that we like though.


projectsplat said:
Also, will there be an Australian distributor for the CinePorter once it is released?
i am wondering about the terms of the warranty, and having to ship the unit back to the US should something go awry.
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We will be releasing a list of Authorized Dealers in the states as well as Europe and else where when we announce the release date. We have had dealer requests from all over the world though so I don't think that it will be an issue for you.

Thanks,

Andrew Hoffman
 
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There has been many questions on the forum that haven't gotten answered. David isn't ignoring anybody but is out on CinePorter™ business hopefully handling some of the delay issues. I'm sure he would appreciate everybody's patience until he returns.

http://www.spec-comm.com
 
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Dermfellow said:
Hey, for 10% extra, it's like getting 100 people to use it, finding the glitches, fixing 'em, and a year from now it will be cheaper and slicker than ever. I can deal with that. There are a few advantages to waiting.
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I guess you can think that despite the cineporter being able to update its firmware (like fs100 did) and can be sent back for upgrading hardware .... I guess to make a long email short, I completely disagree. Without 10% I would still be jumping at this. :)
 
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After talking with SpecComm, It was decided to have a waiting list. I am setting up a separate topic for that, So that way we can not add more pages than necessary there. Also not to overload SpecComm with questions to see of anyone has backed out,

PLEASE DO NOT ---- POST, CALL, PM, and ask if someone has backed out of the group buy. If someone has backed out SpecComm will contact, in order starting at who signed up first on the "waiting list". Also the Group buy list has also moved to the same thread as the waiting list. So anything pertaining either which topic, will NEED to be ONLY addressed over there. This thread will remain unlocked for questions in direction to SpecComm about the CinePorter, and for SpecComm to Post updates, and do their thing :) Good Luck all.

Here is a quick Link.

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?p=628729#post628729
 
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Version 2.1

Version 2.1

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On the positive side... I know how unhappy many were with the pictures of the prototype we used for Alpha testing. So, as promised, the new design drawings will be up on our web site shortly and real pictures to follow.
David
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Actually these new pictures of the "improved model" are not regarding the cineporter... here is a picture that was leaked to me from a high ranking spec-comm officer. These smuggled images show drastic changes from version 1.4 to version 2.1.


Version 2.1
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Version 1.4
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All the info has almost for sure has been covered here in the FAQ thread. I created the other sticky for purpose of giving this forum its proper purpose back, which is FAQ. So if you have a question THAT has not been answered already, then we will glady answer ;) Please remember, NOT to contact SpecComm about things that have been answerred here, ONLY things of private nature. thanks so much

I trimmed out the Group Buy posts to keep this thread for FAQ only. Enjoy :)
 
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Hi David,

Haven't heard from you in a couple of weeks now. Can you give us an update on the Cineporter status?
 
Hi

I know it must have been discussed before...

But about the cable.
Is it possible to have more than one. I mean we have the choice of the lenght. But I own a crane, a stabilizer, and tripod. So that the shortest and the longest cable do interest me, not only one...

Should we tell you that during the "real" ordering process... ? and of course pay a bit more...

thx
 
Finally a product that sounds worthy of jumping into. Waaaay Cooool!!!
Any flavor/frame rate.
Uses the P2 slot's features.
360 gigs of storage!!! That beats the heck out of tape!

Questions.
I assume the HVX treats the CinePorter as a P2 card? Playback/Review files?
Start stop from the Camera?
Does it "Pre-Record" as the P2 cards do with a buffer?
Can you do interval recording?

When can I get one? ;)
 
Man, I didn't even notice the picture. I thought it was your new sig or something. That shows you how desperately I scroll down in the hopes of finding new info!
 
Hello everyone,

Boy, it's good to be back! I see Andrew and SurJones have been keeping things under control, thanks guys! And Prodigy, I enjoy your pictures. :) Thank you for your support!

The reason this trip to all of our vendors was necessary is because we were facing unexpected delays which, if unresolved, would push us all the way into 2007. This concerned me, knowing that everyone is waiting so eagerly and is counting on getting a unit ASAP. This came as a big surprise and I felt that I had to make the trip personally to see what could be done, as well as handle some "political" situations. I am now waiting on a couple of answers which will allow me to give you guys a better idea on where we stand. I hope to have those shortly.

The good news is that we do have a new chassis design, as promised, which is thinner, lighter, stronger, and looks like it's going to be quieter and more shock resistant. Even better, the time it takes to manufacture is going to be shorter. We are having the first prototypes made right now and we are going directly to the metal construction, bypassing the initial plastic prototype build. I've attached the rendering of the concept below. The unit is going to be built by a high volume factory right here in the US, so the quality and availability when the production starts will be excellent!

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The bad news is that no matter how we look at it, it will take some time to re-layout the circuit boards and test everything, as well as re-design the power supply to fit into the smaller space. We are working as fast as possible, with quality as the primary concern and are keeping everyone informed, which is what most manufacturers choose not to do. We are taking a risk doing so and hope that everyone appreciates it. It would normally take 2-3 years for a large manufacturer like Panasonic or Sony to bring a product of this scale to market. In effect, it has been less than a year, so I think we are not doing too bad. :)

I know that this will leave some of you unhappy and perhaps some will drop out and go to another solution, however, this is much preferable to us than developing a bad reputation with an unstable or poorly designed product.


Thank you for your support,


David Linetsky
President
Specialized Communications Corp.
20940 Twin Springs Drive
Smithsburg, MD 21783-1510 USA
800-359-1858
301-790-0103
Fax: 301-790-0173
davidl@spec-comm.com
www.spec-comm.com

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Take a look at our current product specials at
http://www.spec-comm.com/summerspecials.php !!
 
Looks good. I am in for one. hope it is sooner rather than later. I just want to say, that I think it is awesome that you elected to inform everyone of your process. I just hope I can get one soon after they come out since I am not on "the list"
thanks
jason
 
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