SGpro flip module is here - footage up this weekend!

Wayne Kinney

Wayne Kinney

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Hi Guys,

We have tried to keep our hat on this for the last few months, but we are pleased to announce that the SGflip module will go on sale in about 3 weeks time. We have the first release version of the flip module in today, all looks great. We have it all rigged up, looks the business. Quick tests reveal no noticeable lightloss compared to the non flip setup!

I'll get footage up with rig pictures from the FX1 this weekend, with planned tests with the HVX200 and JVC HD201 soon.

The module will be an addon solution for existing SGpro Rev2 and Rev3 users and we will also offer an SGpro flip package once released. The flip module has 97% light transmition, we believe the SGpro with flip will loose just over a stop. The flip modules are custom made for the SGpro by Quyen Le (Letus) so use the same prism and achromat as the new letus extreme, which is tried and tested. The flip module replaces the existing tube of the SGpro.

Here is a little preview picture of the flip module:


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The price of the flip module will be around £279 ex VAT for Rev3 users, and £294 ex VAT for Rev2 users (extra part needed for Rev2).

We will be uploading footage from the HVX200, JVC HD201 and Sony FX1 with the flips release :)
 
Beautiful! Can't wait to see some footage from this pairing.

Assuming that you're happy with what the build, yes?

Pretty exciting! Pre-congrats to all the new SGpro Flip owners.
 
I love the fact that letus is not petty and don't mind spreading the love to other indi manufactuers and competitors.This just again shows their true sportsmanship.On the other note wayne i'm sure your adapter with that flip will be a force to recon with.just hope you can get the production time under a month.
 
Wayne - how much?

Also can you explain the difference between the Rev 2 and the Rev3? Are they optically the same?
 
Wayne, cool stuff.

Shims included or other method included/recommended? Interested to learn how you propose to raise the camera to meet the higher snorkel end.
 
Lenilenapi said:
Wayne - how much?

Also can you explain the difference between the Rev 2 and the Rev3? Are they optically the same?
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Rev2 and 3 are optically the same, but the Rev2 uses a different threaded part that needs replacing to accept the flip module, hense the slight price difference. Once replaced, you can revert back to non flip config with ease.

Christopher Barry said:
Wayne, cool stuff.

Shims included or other method included/recommended? Interested to learn how you propose to raise the camera to meet the higher snorkel end.
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The flip module raises the camcorder by 44mm. A 44mm raiser shim and longer bolts will be provided.
 
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