Convergent Design Odyssey7Q+ Price Reduction and More

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Dan Keaton

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Dear Friends,

Today Convergent Design is lowering the price of the Odyssey7Q+ to $1,495 (US Price, in US Dollars) a $300 price reduction.

In addition, for everyone that purchases the Odyssey7Q+ or Apollo, we are adding our Titan HD Extract option for free.
This was a $795 option.


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In addition, as a gift to our previous customers, we are providing everyone with an Odyssey7Q, Odyssey7Q+, or Apollo with our Titan HD Extract option also.


Titan HD Extract uses one 4K/Ultra-HD camera to create three High-Quality HD views.

The Titan HD Extract option allows one to take one camera to a shoot or event, and obtain three separate recordings (plus a live switch between the three views).

This feature can add a Multi-Camera look to otherwise boring single camera shoots, without the expense of three cameras and three recorders and a larger crew.

Of course, all three images come from one master 4K/UHD image, but this can be very effective.

Titan HD Extract option is very desirable when shooting interviews, conferences, and public meetings.
One view can be a wide shot, then one on the interviewer, and one on the guest or guests.

The HD Extract Windows (views) can be moved while recording.
This is actually very effective as we emulate a high-end Fluid Head Tripod. The moves are very smooth.

Please click on the following link for more information.

https://www.convergent-design.com/titan

One view is a Super-Sample of the full image area
and two views are windows selected from the full image area.

These views can be panned smoothly through the 4K/UHD field
and the three views can be Live-Switched.

All four HD views can be recorded simultaneously in Apple ProRes with matching timecode and file names.
Multicamera from a Single Source

720p or 1080p Extraction

HDMI / or up to 6G-SDI Input Support

Live Switched and Quad-Split Output

Touchscreen Controls

Apple ProRes 422 Recording (in HQ, regular, LT and Proxy)

Sony FS RAW 4K Support (FS5, FS7, FS7 Mark II, and FS700)

Supports Sony F5, F55 and other cameras that can output 4K or Ultra-HD video

3D-LUT Support

Respectfully,


Dan Keaton
Convergent Design
 
Thanks Dan! Great news.

Question: Does Odyssey have any interest in an HDMI pocket recorder, such as the Ninja Star (which is now quite outdated)? A small, compact, pocket size recorder with no screen and minimal footprint that can simply relay record up to 4K 60p and FHD 240p to 10 bit 4:2:2 would be amazing for us lightweight camera users that want quality codecs but not the bulk of a screen. I believe this is an untapped market and some google searches show this as a product desired by a number of customers. Could record direct to new v90 SDXC cards or 2.5 SSD.

Just tossing that out there for the design team :)
 
That's awesome Dan! If we are a previous customer, how do we activate the Titan HD Extract feature?
 
Dear Filmguy123,

We will consider it. Please note that a lot of users want a confidence monitor.

Respectfully,


Dan Keaton
Convergent Design
 
Dear iHow,

When a new Odyssey7Q+ is registered on the www.convergent-design.com website,
one will receive both the Basic Activation Code plus the Titan HD Extract Activation Code.

These codes, when entered into the Odyssey7Q+ will activate the Odyssey7Q+ and unlock the Titan HD Extract feature.

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As of now, when an Odyssey7Q, Odyssey7Q+ or Apollo owner:

1. Navigates to www.convergent-design.com website,
2. Logs in to the website (click in the upper left-hand corner to login)
3. Then Clicks on Account (in the upper right-hand area of the webpage)
4. Then Clicks on My Devices
5. Then, the serial number(s) of their device(s) will show up with the Titan HD Extract activation codes.

And Convergent Design at 720-221-3861 (Option 2) will be happy to assist.

Respectfully,


Dan Keaton
Convergent Design
 
Dan Keaton said:
Dear Filmguy123,

We will consider it. Please note that a lot of users want a confidence monitor.

Respectfully,


Dan Keaton
Convergent Design
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Noted! Likewise, note that because the users that want this REALLY want it, and there are no other options on the market, you could make up for loss in volume sales by pricing it higher. I would pay $1000 for a screenless recording box like this. For those wanting this product its about utility, not cost savings. I understand it may be a bit more of a niche, but hopefully it could still be a profitable one...

Thanks for the consideration!
 
Great news Dan. Thank you very much CD. I will definitely buy the Odyssey 5" version once available :cool: soon...I hope..is it already available Dan!? are you about to announce it?:D you can unveal it here at dvxuser,we won't tell anyone about it and keep your secret...
 
videoshot said:
Great news Dan. Thank you very much CD. I will definitely buy the Odyssey 5" version once available :cool: soon...I hope..is it already available Dan!? are you about to announce it?:D you can unveal it here at dvxuser,we won't tell anyone about it and keep your secret...
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+1 for a compact 5" version...

All these monitor options, etc. are way too large for many run'n'gun shooters, live events, docu work, etc. Huge (untapped) market of ppl there were size/weight/portability is paramount. A 5" version + a pocket recorder version would be amazing!!
 
Wonderful news Dan, thanks.

If you're taking the temp of the market I would ask for 1920x1080 hi brite monitor. But I'm sure you hear that already.
Still, as is, the O7q is the best tool I own.
 
Dear Friends,

I have noted your requests for a 5" Odyssey, a monitor free 4K recorder, and a High Brightness monitor/recorder.

Dear Bill,

Thank you for your kind words about our Odyssey!

Respectfully,


Dan Keaton
Convergent Design
 
Sometimes you kids drive me nuts. Dan comes on to announce a price drop and free bundled function that together amounts to an $1100 giveaway, and y'all hijack the thread to ask for other stuff.
 
A big thank you to Convergent Design. Used my Odyssey 7Q+ and 2 nanoFlashes today on a multi-cam shoot. The Odyssey saved my bacon big time today. Loaded up the Titan Extract HD license this evening. Pleasant end to a good day.

Highly recommend the Odyssey to anyone who doesn't have one yet. It really does up your game on many levels. Exposure tools, flexible LUT control, myraid of easily configured compatible settings, ease of recording and weighs around 1 pound versus 2 to 4 for comparable monitors (TransVideo and the like).
 
Dear Andrew,

Thank you very much for your nice comments about our Odyssey.

It is nice hearing from you.

Respectfully,


Dan Keaton
Convergent Design
 
Yet another class act by Convergent Design. :thumbsup: Thank you for the complimentary upgrade on both my 7q's!
 
Hey Dan,

I have been an Odyssey 7Q+ owner for the last 2 years and it truly is an amazing device. I do video assist in NYC and for run and gun jobs, the Odyssey has no equal. More than that, Convergent Design has done an exemplary job maintaining their product thru firmware and feature updates.

I did have a question/idea regarding a possible feature update. What would the possibility be of adding a "Live Mute" feature to the Odyssey/Apollo? Basically, a toggle in the devices main menu that would mute the passed thru embedded when in Live or Record mode and unmute when playing back footage. This would help in sync sound scenario where the Odyssey is recording and it's outputs are feeding additional monitors on set.

Thanks and keep up the good work!
 
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