Smallest moving GG solution yet???

Thanks, Moe. I'll make no claims to web artistry! However, the site will serve it's purpose, and will be expanded a fair bit over the next week or so. For now, it's just a place to consolidate demo footage links, pics etc. I'm a proponent of the KISS rule.
 
Awesome news, Dennis. Any more new footage? Are the rods included in the price or is it just the adapter? Most of my Fd lenses are not TOO heavy, but I have a 55mm f1.2 and a 75-200mm that would benefit from some rod support...even though I love shooting hand held, there's a couple of heavy lenses I would not risk damaging my camera with.
 
Rawfa, the rods are not included...but that would be nice. I've had enough interest to prompt another look at producing a simple set of rails. I've been doing these myself, but it just takes too long to do in volume.

I'll do these up in CAD and see what the CNC folks can do for us. Here's a question...15mm carbon fibre (more expensive) rods, or 5/8" stainless? Both would work with Dan's FF, not sure on the Indie FF (non-geared) advertised on this site.
 
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Brice..got it. Azboy, the first 10 will be priced at $540. The final version will priced higher...likely several hundred more.
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And...you lost me. I have no doubt that your product will be good, I can see the footage myself and know this.

But several hundred more? Now you're entering the realm of the G35 et. al, and frankly, for many of us, that's just too high a price to pay. Which is the whole purpose of this DIY forum. TO find a cheap solution for something people charge an arm and a leg for.

Does your unit kickass? Yeah. Was $540 expensive? Yes, but worth it. Is $900 or more worth it? Not for me. Probably not for a lot of other people, and so, the quest will continue for people to make it themselves.

Remember - the Go35 that Jim is building gets people excited because it's affordable and quality. Other people, besides yourself, make quality, expensive options, but most of us just look at them and say, "Man...I can't spend that much...and buy lenses!"

On a side note, I've sent you a private message with an offer that I hope you can't refuse ;)
 
Bleu, Jim's adapter looks to be a great static device...and Jim is very forthright about the limitations of a static adapter. What I'm producing here is very different. This will be the lightest, brightest, sharpest and smallest self contained adapter at this price point. If demand is high, my costs will drop dramatically, and the current price may actually be a reality.

The truth about these adapters, particularly mine, is that producing them is not cheap. Unless you were dealing in volume, the parts cost of the Brevis would be approaching the current beta price. Factor in your time messing with it, trying parts etc, and it would very easy to justify $1000. My current time/$$ investment in this project, as it sits today, is easily 10K. Many hours in the shop, buying tools, shooting, taking things apart, redoing them etc. In fact, if I was following convential business/manufacturing practice, I should be pricing the adapter in the area of $1200 US. Let's not forget that once you sell something...you have to support it. I've been involved in running my own business for 8 years now, and consulting for many others..this stuff isn't new to me. I recently completed a two year post graduate Business Management Developement program at our local university, so there's bit of academics to back this up.

Having engineered diffusers made for you, CF tubing manufactured to your specs, CNC machining etc. is not cheap...but can be made affordable by dealing in larger volumes.

I'm a hard core DIY guy...not everyone shares that joy. I haven't discussed the DIY option yet, but part of my business plan is the developement of a DIY kit. Right now, I need to focus my energy on the production adapter.
 
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Please tell my you guys aren't jumping up and down at your desks with small skirts and pom poms.....

Don't worry, the beta bunch is my number one obsession this month.
 
Here are some stills taken with the GS400 attached to the Brevis. The GS400 in still mode is nothing to write home about, but here they are. Other than cropping to remove the vignetting (the GS400 in still mode can't zoom nearly as much as in video mode), they're right from the camera.

These should make you HD folks happy. Click the image to download the full size jpg.





 
man, this thing seems really great. do you have access to any other cams? I'd love to see some samples on other rigs
 
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Here are some stills taken with the GS400 attached to the Brevis. The GS400 in still mode is nothing to write home about, but here they are. Other than cropping to remove the vignetting (the GS400 in still mode can't zoom nearly as much as in video mode), they're right from the camera.

These should make you HD folks happy. Click the image to download the full size jpg.





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I am so glad I'm on the pre-order list.
 
Testing with the XL1s went excellent. The production version will work with this camera no problem, no macro, no achromat. The prototype has about a 5% vignette as I expected due to a slightly longer cam/gg distance over the production design. Click the image for the full size pic.

 
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