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Yes, I do recalled the focus remote control from the Rule video. I also recalled an estimated price of well over $800, but probably worth it if you can monitor your F-stops in the camera, no dangling batt and cable and you could add a remote focus controller.
 
Actually they are quoting $700 MSRP, even better.
Now, are we to be contact by the dealers if they have you in a waiting list?
 
Anyone else notice this post by Erik on Twitter? Good news!

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Ship dates for AF100, F3 and Focus Wheel will be spread through Oct/Nov. FS100 early Dec. More detailed info on Tuesday. Please share.
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On 27 September, we will send out dealer package, open for dealer orders, and announce ship dates for AF100, F3, FS100 and Focus Wheel.


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sofresh said:
If canon was to announce a s35 eos mount video camera on the 3rd, would you still buy the mount or wait?
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. . .and doesn't it seem a little coincidental that everyone is finally coming to market with their Canon EF mount adapters just as Canon announces its EF mount video camera (unless they are just introducing a new line of vacuum cleaners on November 3rd in Hollywood).
 
If it doesn't act like a true Digital Cinema Camera i'm not interested. s35 isn't that much bigger than MFT but the EOS mount would be sweet. I think this Canon s35 camera is not going to be in the same price range as the AF-100. But who knows its fun to speculate!
 
aguia said:
. . .and doesn't it seem a little coincidental that everyone is finally coming to market with their Canon EF mount adapters just as Canon announces its EF mount video camera (unless they are just introducing a new line of vacuum cleaners on November 3rd in Hollywood).
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I have heard that they are dropping the price of the 5D to $1995, so a replacement model must be coming soon.
 
Erik Naso said:
I think this Canon s35 camera is not going to be in the same price range as the AF-100. But who knows its fun to speculate!
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When has Canon ever competitively priced their cameras? I was shocked at the sticker price of all the cameras they were showing at NAB. They're very proud of them apparently.
 
sofresh said:
If canon was to announce a s35 eos mount video camera on the 3rd, would you still buy the mount...
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Absolutely!

Even if Canon offers a better option it will likely be some time before they're readily available for multicam shoots, & by then the Birger will have more than paid for itself.
 
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Rick Burnett said:
With the Birger you can power the Iris change from the camera and not need an additional battery, you can control and see information about the Iris with the camera controls and display, and you can use the remote port on the camera to control this as well (like if you need remote with your camera up on a crane).

Also, if I recall correctly, there are some future devices for remote control of the birger mount as well that will be optional.

The advantage of the RedRock is you can buy it now!!
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One big omission in your post .You forgot that the Redrock mount will not control auto-focus. Also you only get 20 hours of battery life on a nine volt. You'll need either multiple rechargables, or a lot of 9v's...A costly propostion that makes the price difference negligible.
 
I had my Red One a whole year before I a fully functional Birger mount and VF control

I had my Red One a whole year before I a fully functional Birger mount and VF control

I had my Red One a whole year before a fully functional Birger mount/VF control was operational but I accepted it as the price you pay for the privilege of cutting edge technology. I've wanted to buy a Af 100 for six months now but not without the Birger. I'm still keeping my powder dry on that purchase.

So, yes I would hold off buying a camera if the Birger mount wasn't ready.
No, I wouldn't hold off buying a Birger to see what Canon or anyone else comes up with.

If the new mount/focus system is as good as the Birger/VF ( I expect it will be better) then I can't image anyone producing a comparable system at anything like the same price.

Cost and quality come a small price with Erik - the real price you pay is - the wait.
 
Good point but i do think canon could make a Better eos mount than birger;)
mccannondsl@eircom.net said:
I had my Red One a whole year before a fully functional Birger mount/VF control was operational but I accepted it as the price you pay for the privilege of cutting edge technology. I've wanted to buy a Af 100 for six months now but not without the Birger. I'm still keeping my powder dry on that purchase. So, yes I would hold off buying a camera if the Birger mount wasn't ready.No, I wouldn't hold off buying a Birger to see what Canon or anyone else comes up with.If the new mount/focus system is as good as the Birger/VF ( I expect it will be better) then I can't image anyone producing a comparable system at anything like the same price. Cost and quality come a small price with Erik - the real price you pay is - the wait.
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