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| Scot McPhie |
 Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2004 7:19 am |
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The end result of the idea of making a new camera is this: we've
decided the costs of making a new one or modifying an existing one are
beyond our means - with other work loads and priorities in place (I
think I mentioned this at the end of those threads
http://www.8mm.filmshooting.com/scripts/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5996 )
- however what we have decided to focus on is camera control units.
We've done a fair bit of research and worked out they're well with in
our technical grasp and can be produced relatively cheaply too.
We want to tailor this to the market and so would like some feedback
on these ideas/proposotions.
There are two units we're looking at making.
MARK 1
Crystal synch control unit
Featuring settings of 18, 24, 25 and 29.97 fps
LED light to indicate synch speed reached
Onboard rechargeable battery
Auto power off when not in use
MARK 2
Combined crystal synch unit and intervalometer
Synch settings of 18, 24, 25 and 29.97 fps
LED light to indicate synch speed reached
User defined intervalometer frequency
2 Line LCD menu
Onboard rechargeable battery
Auto power off when not in use
There are two pricing structures/conversion methods we're looking at:
METHOD ONE
The units are sold directly by us with the internal camera conversion
being carried out by the user's regular camera serviceman. This is to
keep costs and freight down (remember we're in Australia). The
internal conversions necessary in the camera are quite straight
forward and we would provide basic documentation and keep in touch
with the user and serviceman to advise as necessary.
METHOD TWO
The internal camera conversions are carried out here in Australia. At
the moment we have an in principle agreement with Milan Smetak of
Beaulieu Cinema Services, Australia to do the Beaulieu ones. But we
have not sounded out anyone else yet (and to be honest I don't think
there are going to be that many qualified Super 8 camera technicians
in Australia). Doing it this way will significantly add to the cost as
there is freight to and from Australia, as well as internal freight
here in Australia and the cost of the converion as well - although I
don't know how that will compare to overseas service rates.
What we'd like to do at this stage is get some feedback from people -
what do you think of the features and what do you think of the
conversion methods - and would you seriously be intersted in buying
one. We estimate we'd need to sell about 25 orders initially to make
it worth our while.
Price wise we are thinking approximately AU$350 (US$250 ) + freight
for the Mark 1 and AU$500 (US$350 ) +freight for the Mark 2. This is
for the first conversion method where your serviceman does the camera
internals; we have not priced the labout or freight for the second
conversion method yet.
As it stands at the moment the basic schematics have been done and we
are looking to have the prototype built by August. The units will then
be tested on my Beaulieu 4008 ZMII and Beaulieu R16, with Milan doing
the camera internals. I'll start a web page as well so people can
follow the testing and development of it.
A Mark 3 is also possible with a radio frequency remote control to
allow activation on jib arms and when filming wildlife as well -
although we haven't priced this yet.
So any feedback is welcome please tell us what you think about these
features and pricing methods and which of the three units is most
appealing to you.
Scot
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