New website and a new store

Haven't posted anything on this blog after the group buys ended, but I felt that it would be time to write an update.

Through the contact with the manufactures, I decided that it would be a smart move to set up my own store, which you can find here, and in the process also renew my company website.

I'm not only a reseller, but am developing with other companies and alone some new products, such as the Satin Remote, a "pan bar" style remote control for brushless gimbals.

GL Optics 18-35 group buy starts now!

UPDATE: The group buy is over, but you can find more info about the lens on my store, where you can also order it. Please send me a mail if you any questions about this or other GL optics lenses.

You can start ordering the GL optics Sigma T1.8 18mm-35mm now. Price will be between 2880USD and 3280USD including shipment, depending on the amount of ordered lenses (more details below).

To order, send me on reduser.net a pm or an email with your name + email, paypal, invoice and shipping addresses, what mount you want (PL, Canon or Nikon) and how many lenses you want to purchase. I'll collect the data in a spreadsheet and send it to Nan after the deadline, which is on September 15th midnight PDT. Nan / GL optics will then charge everyone via paypal depending on the amount of ordered lenses and start immediately after IBC to ship the lenses.

Here are the answers to most of the questions which came up on reduser:

1) How big is the focus pull (in degrees)?

It's about 120 degree focus rotation

2) What's the real T stop of the lens? Could you mark the T-stops on the lens instead the f-stops?

The real T stop is 1.8, please check here: http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Publications/DxOMark-Reviews/Sigma-18-35mm-F1.8-DC-HSM-A-Canon-mount-lens-review-fixed-focal-length-quality-in-a-zoom/Sigma-18-35mm-F1.8-DC-HSM-A-Canon-versus-primes

3) Which image circle is covered (at 18mm and at 35mm). Will they cover the 5k Mysterium-X sensor or even the 6k Dragon sensor?

It will cover 5K sensor without problem. You will see the footage later. I have no 6K dragon, so I don't know it will cover or not.

4) If we order ~20 lenses, how fast could you ship them?

I think I can offer 20 Lenses within 5 weeks. maybe earlier:) But there is IBC 2013 at September, So 5 weeks is OK I think.

5) Will the lens keep focus when zooming?

Of course the Lens will hold on the focus when you zoom it.

6) How is the breathing?

I don't change the optical designed. So the breath will not change compare to the original condition.

7) Could you do some test videos incl. focus pulls and zooms?

Yes, you will find the test footage later.

8) Other than PL and Canon mount, would also be a Nikon mount possible? Are the PL and Canon mount user replaceable?

Depends one the order's number. If there are many orders of Nikon mount, I think I can make it. But I can't offer the replace Mount version now. Because it's very hard to hold on the focus on the Zoom Lens. If I offer the replace mount version, I think it maybe will has INF issue...

And, most importantly, here's the price (it's a public offer, so it's not password protected this time):

For 0-25 Lenses, the price is 3200 USD for lens + 80 USD for the cost delivery = 3280 USD.

For 25-50 units, I can offer 3000 USD for Lens + 80 USD cost delivery.

For more than 50 units, the price will be 2800 USD + 80 USD cost delivery.

Also, I asked Nan if he can ship a lens to Phil Holland to make a review about the build quality. There's already one lens in LA for a review. Nan is now contacting Phil about doing some more tests.

MYT group buy starts

The group buy will start probably tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.

New deadline is August 18th midnight PDT.

Roughly, I think this is how it will work:

Everyone creates an account on the MYT online store

You send me the name under which you registered at their store. I'll send the list of names to MYT

Julia from MYT adds us RedUsers to a special group (you will only see discounted pricing once she has placed you in the group)

MYT will use the assumed quantity bracket of 25-30 orders [see blog for the discount percentage], but we only need to reach 20 orders!

RedUsers browse, viewing discounted pricing on available items

We purchase online with the discounted pricing, and hopefully we reach the 20 orders.

If not enough orders come in, the money will be refunded. If more orders come in, we either get money back or a discount for the next purchase. Will ask MYT again about it.

Given how many messages I got in the lat days, I'm pretty confident that we reach at least 20 orders, probably even more than 25!

MYT Works won the poll!

50% of us voted for the MYT Works offer which led to a clear winner, with Floatcam's offer on a strong second place.

I opened now a new thread on reduser where Julia and Etienne from MYT Works and myself will post all the information about how the group buy will work.

GL Optics Sigma 18-35 rehoused

UPDATE: The group buy is over, but you can find more info about the lens on my store, where you can also order it. Please send me a mail if you any questions about this or other GL optics lenses.

I'm in contact with Nan from GL optics for several months now because of a group buy of rehoused Leica lenses (have a look at this thread).


Nan wrote me today a mail that he's also offering now a rehoused version of the popular Sigma 18-35.

Given that so many reduser want to get this lens, I asked him whether he might be interested in doing a group buy on it and he agreed.


I'll post his offer later this week password encrypted here on my blog, like I did for the steadicam and slider group buy (the slider group buy is still open, by the way).


Send me a pm on reduser.net if you're interested in the group buy to get the password for the offer

For more updates, check the reduser thread about his group buy.

Vote now!

All offers are in. You can now vote for your favorite offer. I'll contact next week the elected manufacturer to start the group buy. Please vote only if you're serious about purchasing a slider

Floatcam - DollyCrane HD - Updated

Here's the offer from Floatcam (also known as Matthew's Slider).

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Have a look at their website for more details.

Kessler - CineSlider

Here's Kessler's offer. Have a look at their website for more information on their sliders.

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Cinevate - Atlas

Cinevate's offer just came in. Here's a link to their website.

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Rehoused Leica / Nikon lens group buy

Anyone interested in getting a nice set of rehoused Leica or Nikon AIS lenses? Or maybe even a set of "real" new cine lenses? I contacted TLS, Van Diemen, Eastern Enterprises, PS Technik, Focus Optics, GL Optics and an amazing lens manufacturer you all know :) PS Technik is busy, some haven't replied yet, but others seem to be interested. Here's a little teaser

What about the other manufacturers?

So what about the other manufacturers? Glidecam can't offer us any special deal, since they have exclusive dealers in different countries. Floatcam (Matthew's) is discussing the group buy with their exclusive dealers. Cinevate and Kessler are still considering their options for a group buy. Dana Dolly and IndieDollySystems haven't replied yet.

MYT Works

Last, but not least, here's MYT Works offer. More information on their website.

I was on the phone with Etienne and Julia from MYT works. For orders of 20 of more, they could start shipping within 15 business days and should be finished within six weeks.

They are working on a motor upgrade for their sliders, but asked me not to share the information until they are nearly finished. The price sounded very "reasonable" (definitively affordable for anyone considering to purchase a MYT slider).

Orders and shipment would be individual. First of all, nobody would have to take care of sending out the sliders or of all the money.

Also, individual packages are possible, so that everyone can decide which package they want.

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CinePed - Rotational Slider

Here's password encrypted CinePed's offer. Again, you can find more information on their website.

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Roman's Cine Gear - Updated

Here's the offer by Roman's Cine Gear. You can find more information on the slider on their website (seems to be down at the moment) and in this Vimeo clip.

19.07.2013 - offer updated 

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DitoGear offer - updated

Here's the first offer of DitoGear for their slider:

We are able to offer you the following discounts:

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You can order different lengths of the OmniSlider. You will also receive such a discount for any Evolution Multi-axis Motion Control Kit as well.

We need approx 10-14 days to ship the order. We will be able to confirm it as soon as you place the order online in our store.

It is possible to sort everything out through a discount voucher but we will start shipping all separate orders after the clearance of 20 orders. Please let us know how much time we would need to wait for you guys placing the order and finalizing the payment. We just want to ensure that all orders are processed efficiently. 

The discount available for you does not cover the shipping cost. That's mean you will need to pay the whole shipping cost. We ship worldwide. To get an estimate:

• Use the shipping calculator in the box to the right at http://ditogear.com/store/

• You can also sign up for the store account, add products to cart and proceed to checkout – the shipping costs will be calculated for you if possible.

• In case of any doubts regarding the estimated shipping cost - you can always contact me and I will check it out for you personally

Slider / Dolly Group Buy

The last group buy is nearly over. Our ProLine steadicam rigs are getting finalized these weeks.

So it's time for a new group buy. This time let's get a nice slider / mini dolly. I'll share here on this blog, like the last time, all the information about the different offers and especially password protected the prices.

Contact me here or on reduser.net to get the password.

I contacted already many manufactures... write me, if you know any other manufacture I should contact:

MYT
Dito Gear
Kessler
Glidecam
Dana Dolly
IndieDollySystems
Cinevate
Floatcam

Cheers
David

Mail to all Group Buy Members

I sent an email to everyone who ordered a ProLine T2000 reduser edition.

Please send me a mail or leave a comment if you didn't receive an email!

ProLine Group Buy Successful

UPDATE: The group buy is over, but you can find more info about the steadicam rig on my store, where you can also order it. Please send me a mail if you any questions about this or other ProLine products.

Wow that was (is) a wild ride. My attempt to gather a group of ten buyers for the Laing M02 ended up in two successful group buys and one still in planing: Action Products Raptor (organized by reduser member Carey Lee Coffey) and ProLine's T2000 reduser edition each reached their target with 20+ and 40+ orders, and Laing started redesigning the Laing M02 as a special reduser edition.

Now that all the orders are in, Luciano or myself will send out emails to everyone who ordered a unit with questions about the individual customization. I'll also post more info on the different possibilities here on the blog.

The units should be delivered within the next 45 to 60 days. There will be updates here as well as on ProLine's website about the progress of the rigs, including many photos and some videos of the manufacturing.

ProLine Group Buy Update

UPDATE: The group buy is over, but you can find more info about the steadicam rig on my store, where you can also order it. Please send me a mail if you any questions about this or other ProLine products. 

Updated info

The needed amount of orders for the price in the webshop was lowered to 40.

New deadline is April 2nd.

Until now, 30 people (out of 66 who voted for the ProLine rig) ordered a unit. Hopefully, most people just hold out until the deadline is reached before ordering.

I attached the ProLine offer, so that you don't have to look for the old post.

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Partner - a short film produced by stage5 and Continuum

The boring and exhausting part of the group buy project seems to be coming to an end. The fun part should start in 45 days, when we take delivery of our rigs and can shoot with them :smile: Vitaliy seems to be in charge of the Laing group buy on reduser, so my work there is also done.

Many of you wrote me mails and personal messages to thank me for my work, which I really appreciated, especially in times when chaos ruled the threads.

Now I would like to ask you all for a favor. My short film, which I produced and directed for stage5 and Continuum, got published today. The film's executive producers are Mark Kern and Cindi Rice. Mark posted some months ago here on reduser about his ambitious project of funding short films (check out the thread).

Nowadays, views on youtube are a currency. I do have a great new film project which I want to shoot for stage5, but to get the funds, this first film has to be successful. So please have a look at my film "Partner" and, if you like it, share it with your friends.



Cheers
David