Chris McKechnie
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GROUP BUY ENDS MARCH 19!
Since the reduser community had a very successful group buy with the Cinegears Wireless Focus system, I offered to set up something similar for their yet to be released fingerwheel controller.
This is a rapid group buy for Cinegears' wireless fingerwheel controller. I have used it on a couple productions already this past week and it has performed really well. I've had no issues whatsoever and it's a tiny finger wheel (I believe it's the smallest in it's class). It's PERFECT for gimbal or steadicam use when you're running a one man crew and don't have a focus puller. For gimbal mounting, they give you a couple of options, but I found that mounting it via a grip stick/magic arm gives you a lot more flexibility in terms of it's position.
An AC could even use this fingerwheel controller as the main focus control with the optional large focus knob, which attaches to the finger wheel knob, making it easier to handhold if it's off the camera rig (range up to 300 feet). Or if you don't have a Cinegears system, you could purchase the fingerwheel then add a motor and bam...you've got a complete wireless system. It has an LED readout which displays the focus distance too!
For all of you with the red trigger control cable, the fingerwheel can also engage recording!
The battery lasts around 8 hours...I just made it a habit to charge via a 2/3amp USB charger during lunch, and I never ran out of battery.
Cinegears has now setup a worldwide RMA system/support, which means if you encounter any issues, you won't have to ship it to China for repair!
After the completion of the group buy, payments must be made within 1 week. All orders should ship immediately after ordering, as they are much more prepared now for the influx of orders. This device hasn't officially released yet, so you're all getting it pre-release as well!
The retail is $1200...will sell on DIY film tools for $900 at a sale price, but the group buy tiers is as follows. Savings discount off of sale price.
5 orders - Save $75 - New Price = $825
10 orders - Save $150 - New Price = $750
20+ orders - Save $250 - New Price = $650
Shipping to/within USA is flat rate of $30
International anywhere outside USA is flat rate of $65
The Cinegears Espresso Wireless Fingerwheel Controller Kit Includes everything in the picture above, except the large focus knob and indicator plate.
Large focus knob optional - $80 extra
Here's a complete setup video walking you through the system (prototype version shown) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpR88QhSlM4
Steven will be active again on this thread for any major technical questions that I can't answer. I'm very impressed with this controller and it's now a part of my everyday kit. I gotta get one of those red record trigger cables like you guys all have!
MASTER LIST
1.) Andrew Usher
2.) Steve Green
3.) Ryan Sauve
4.) Tom Greenberg
5.) Barasz Mathieu
6.) ckarche
7.) Michael Ou (2)
9.) Brooks Moore
10.) Galen Rath
11.) Colm O'Rourke
12.) Jonas Klittmark
13.) Blair Paulson
14.) Tony M
14.) Guillaume Depestele
15.) Neil Dearman
16.) Scott Devitte (2)
18.) Daniel Brown
19.) Steven Chee
20.) Peter Strietmann
21.) Eiga
22.) Joshua Giteronke
23.) Matt Gottshalk
24.) Jeff Whitehurst
25.) Brian F Kobylarz
26.) Adam Carboni
Since the reduser community had a very successful group buy with the Cinegears Wireless Focus system, I offered to set up something similar for their yet to be released fingerwheel controller.
This is a rapid group buy for Cinegears' wireless fingerwheel controller. I have used it on a couple productions already this past week and it has performed really well. I've had no issues whatsoever and it's a tiny finger wheel (I believe it's the smallest in it's class). It's PERFECT for gimbal or steadicam use when you're running a one man crew and don't have a focus puller. For gimbal mounting, they give you a couple of options, but I found that mounting it via a grip stick/magic arm gives you a lot more flexibility in terms of it's position.
An AC could even use this fingerwheel controller as the main focus control with the optional large focus knob, which attaches to the finger wheel knob, making it easier to handhold if it's off the camera rig (range up to 300 feet). Or if you don't have a Cinegears system, you could purchase the fingerwheel then add a motor and bam...you've got a complete wireless system. It has an LED readout which displays the focus distance too!
For all of you with the red trigger control cable, the fingerwheel can also engage recording!
The battery lasts around 8 hours...I just made it a habit to charge via a 2/3amp USB charger during lunch, and I never ran out of battery.
Cinegears has now setup a worldwide RMA system/support, which means if you encounter any issues, you won't have to ship it to China for repair!
After the completion of the group buy, payments must be made within 1 week. All orders should ship immediately after ordering, as they are much more prepared now for the influx of orders. This device hasn't officially released yet, so you're all getting it pre-release as well!
The retail is $1200...will sell on DIY film tools for $900 at a sale price, but the group buy tiers is as follows. Savings discount off of sale price.
5 orders - Save $75 - New Price = $825
10 orders - Save $150 - New Price = $750
20+ orders - Save $250 - New Price = $650
Shipping to/within USA is flat rate of $30
International anywhere outside USA is flat rate of $65
The Cinegears Espresso Wireless Fingerwheel Controller Kit Includes everything in the picture above, except the large focus knob and indicator plate.
Large focus knob optional - $80 extra
Here's a complete setup video walking you through the system (prototype version shown) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpR88QhSlM4
Steven will be active again on this thread for any major technical questions that I can't answer. I'm very impressed with this controller and it's now a part of my everyday kit. I gotta get one of those red record trigger cables like you guys all have!
MASTER LIST
1.) Andrew Usher
2.) Steve Green
3.) Ryan Sauve
4.) Tom Greenberg
5.) Barasz Mathieu
6.) ckarche
7.) Michael Ou (2)
9.) Brooks Moore
10.) Galen Rath
11.) Colm O'Rourke
12.) Jonas Klittmark
13.) Blair Paulson
14.) Tony M
14.) Guillaume Depestele
15.) Neil Dearman
16.) Scott Devitte (2)
18.) Daniel Brown
19.) Steven Chee
20.) Peter Strietmann
21.) Eiga
22.) Joshua Giteronke
23.) Matt Gottshalk
24.) Jeff Whitehurst
25.) Brian F Kobylarz
26.) Adam Carboni
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