Recent content by Curt Pair

A few years ago, I posted a group buy for the 'original' Westcott Flex Lights. It was a huge success! I've been asked by many folks on several occasions to do it again. Well, I'm back with a NEW group buy for the latest "Flex Light" offerings from Westcott. Westcott is offering a 30%...

****UPDATE**** 10/29/18 18:13 PDT We've hit our max discount already! We have 30 batteries, so we're getting the best deal possible now! Hey there! Many of you know me... I'm always on the prowl for a good deal. I've found another, and I'm looking to share my good fortune! I have another...

*****10/08/18 THIS GROUP BUY IS NOW CLOSED! THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED! IT WAS A GREAT SUCCESS. *****10/2/18 We are ready to begin the payment process. Portkeys have decided to go through a specific dealer to handle the transactions. This way they don't have to send over 40...

I've secured some terrific group buy pricing from Mattews for their Dutti Dolly system! The Dutti Dolly is a "skateboard" wheeled type of dolly... and so much more! It can be used as a mini doorway dolly and even a 'ridable' dolly too! It's extremely versatile! If you'd like to know about...

I'm putting together a "group buy" for the Matthews Dutti Dolly! This is for "Red Users." The dolly will be black with red trim. It's a variation of their "rental kit." (Sells for $2500). It will have track ends, ball head receivers and come in a case! MSE is going to give us a VERY nice...

I have the following DSMC1 items for sale: $ 850.00 - 256GB 1.8" Red Mag $1500.00 - 512GB 1.8" Red Mag (Red version) $ 65.00 - 1.8" Red Mag Reader (eSata/FW/USB) $ 120.00 - 1.8" Red Mag Reader (USB 3.0/FW) If you're interested, please let me know!

I'm selling our multi-channel CINEGEARS "FIZ" system. Only used once in the field. (Still has plastic screen cover for receiver, and all of the accessory plastic bags!) Several "extras" not included in the basic kit! FREE GROUND SHIPPING! (Anywhere in the Continental US) Included: 3 x CINEGEARS...

I'm selling our multi-channel CINEGEARS "FIZ" system. Only used once in the field. (Still has plastic screen cover for receiver, and all of the accessory plastic bags!) Several "extras" not included in the basic kit! FREE GROUND SHIPPING! (Anywhere in the Continental US) Included: 3 x CINEGEARS...

So most of us here on Red User are ALWAYS looking for a good deal! As I scoured the net searching for deals this holiday weekend... I came across one for FJ Westcott! They will have a Cyber Monday sale (11/28/16) in which there will be serious savings on Westcott Ice Lights, Flex LEDs...

How many of you have used your S35 glass with your 6K Dragon or Weapon MG, or even your 8K Weapon to find that you have vignetting if you’re not shooting in the “HD/16:9” format? IBE Optics has a solution for us! They have two new products, the S35x6K Expander and the S35x8K Expander. Both...

I've been receiving emails and phone calls asking if I wouldn't mind sharing the file size comparisons of ProRes files (in all formats) to the original R3D files when recording with Weapon. Here's what I've come up with: Apple Pro Res 2K (2048x1052) 4444 XQ is 72.63% of the original 6K FF R3D...

Magnesium Weapon is now on the street! Ours arrived today! it's nothing short of awesome! The case that it comes in is a work of art! If you purchased Epic M a few years ago and got the Pelican that came with it, this is that case on steroids! I mean they thought of EVERYTHING! There's...

Many of us in the production world clamor for the ability to do wireless "FIZ" control. The existing systems are quite pricey, and if you don't need it and use it everyday, do you really want to spend $20K+ on a system? Can you justify that spend? Will you be able to get an ROI? I checked out...

Hey folks, A while back I asked how many would be interested in participating in a group buy for the Westcott Flex light. The response was overwhelming! They were pleased with the interest and are ready to move forward with our group buy! If you're looking for info on the Flex...

I'm one of the folks who is in on another group buy, here on RedUser. The product is finally ready to ship after 9 months. Today, there was an announcement that they have a case for an additional cost. Many believe the case is a bit over-priced. One of our RedUsers found that the product "fits"...