I'm from cinema5d forum, but since threads like this would most likely be deleted there, I'm going to ask here if 7D/5D/etc users would be interested in this 
I started to work on my "ultimate DSLR baseplate" because there was no baseplate that had all the features I wanted; able to lock both DSLR and tripod (1/4-20) to the same baseplate, small, professional looking and of course, low price. It will be made for standard 15mm rods, will have similar locking system to Redrock's DSLR baseplate and it will be professionally produced from high quality aluminium.
The price would be around half what Redrock's DSLR baseplate costs.
It's not cheap to order this kind of product from professional CNC machine shops and one unit would cost around the same to produce as Redrock's baseplate. But if I make larger order, the price will go down a lot and I would be able to sell these for the price I mentioned. That's why I'm asking if people would be interested in this. No point to make large order if I can't then sell the rest
The drawings are already done and I'm choosing the right machinery shop now. Still waiting from few shops to give their take on this. This is not "preorder list" or anything, just to give me idea if someone would buy one.
Anyway, if people aren't interested I will still order my own and post pictures here for your pleasure
I'm also going to make at least top handle and aluminium rods after this that will have the same high quality and professionalism but still low price. But I will start working on those after I get my baseplate to my hands first.
I started to work on my "ultimate DSLR baseplate" because there was no baseplate that had all the features I wanted; able to lock both DSLR and tripod (1/4-20) to the same baseplate, small, professional looking and of course, low price. It will be made for standard 15mm rods, will have similar locking system to Redrock's DSLR baseplate and it will be professionally produced from high quality aluminium.
The price would be around half what Redrock's DSLR baseplate costs.
It's not cheap to order this kind of product from professional CNC machine shops and one unit would cost around the same to produce as Redrock's baseplate. But if I make larger order, the price will go down a lot and I would be able to sell these for the price I mentioned. That's why I'm asking if people would be interested in this. No point to make large order if I can't then sell the rest
The drawings are already done and I'm choosing the right machinery shop now. Still waiting from few shops to give their take on this. This is not "preorder list" or anything, just to give me idea if someone would buy one.Anyway, if people aren't interested I will still order my own and post pictures here for your pleasure
I'm also going to make at least top handle and aluminium rods after this that will have the same high quality and professionalism but still low price. But I will start working on those after I get my baseplate to my hands first.
