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Group Buy: Optitron2 - Wireless remote for Canon/Nikon glass

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Jacek Zakowicz and Optitek are offering readers of RedUser.net the opportunity to purchase the Optitron2 and select accessories at a reduced group rate for a limited time.

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Place your order with 10% down using the Optitek contact form on their website!
Down payment should be calculated based upon tier 1 pricing. (See below)

Optitron2


The OptiTron2 is a professional device that connects with auto focus motors built into DSLR lenses and, instead of a gear /Follow Focus(external motor) combination seamlessly integrates with the lens and the camera system for accurate, repeatable, smooth and responsive lens control of focus and aperture.

Gunleik Groven said:
Seriously intrigued by the promises of the Optitron 2.Looks like the answer to a lot of questions when working with stills optics.
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Read more of Guleik's impressions of the Optitron2 by clicking the above quote and reading more from his thread.

A minimum of ten OptiTron2 units sold are required for us to qualify for group pricing. There is no maximum per person, order as many as you wish!

The following items are on offer (all prices in USD):
  1. OptiTron2 kit for Red Cameras (also works with our adapters for Sony and ARRI cameras) Retail $1995 each ($179.50 down)
  2. OT2 Wireless receiver kit for Red cameras (same compatibility as above) retail $795 each ($71.50 down)
  3. Extra cables
  4. D-tap retail $80 each ($7.20 down)
  5. Hirose to Lemo (Red data cable) retail $125 each ($11.25 down)
  6. Extra battery retail $50 each (4.50 down)

Group Buy Discounts:

Tier 1 #10-19 units- 10% off retail
OptiTron2 kit for Red Cameras $1795.50 each
OT2 Wireless receiver kit for Red cameras $715.50 each
Extra cables (varies; 10% off retail list price)
D-tap $72 each
Hirose to Lemo (Red data cable) $112.50
Extra battery $45 each

Tier 2 #20-29 units- 15% off retail
OptiTron2 kit for Red Cameras $1695.75 each
OT2 Wireless receiver kit for Red cameras $675.75 each
Extra cables (varies; 15% off retail list price)
D-tap $68 eachHirose to Lemo (Red data cable) $106.25 each
Extra battery $42.50 each

Tier 3 #30-39 units- 25% off retail
OptiTron2 kit for Red Cameras $1498.75 each
OT2 Wireless receiver kit for Red cameras $596.25 each
Extra cables (varies; 25% off retail list price)
D-tap $60 each
Hirose to Lemo (Red data cable) $93.75
Extra battery $37.50

Tier 4 #40+ units- 30% off retail
OptiTron2 kit for Red Cameras $1396.50 each
OT2 Wireless receiver kit for Red cameras $556.50 each
Extra cables (varies; 30% off retail list price)
D-tap $56 eachHirose to Lemo (Red data cable) $87.50 eachExtra battery $35 each

Reduser Group Buy Exclusive:
Each unit will ship with a molded case and custom cut foam with every OptiTron2 order in your choice of Yellow or Black.

New Optitron software features including start/stop and 1:1 magnification controls are coming soon.

This offer begins today 9/22/15 and orders will be accepted until the end of business on 10/15/15. Place your order with 10% down using the Optitek contact form on their website. Your order represents a commitment to purchase items at tier 1 pricing though you could ultimately end up paying less. Canceled orders may result in forfeiture of deposit at the discretion of Optitek.

On 10/16/15 our group discount will be determined and final invoices will go out. Payment in full is due no later than the close of business 11/15/15. Failure to submit payment in full by that time may result in a forfeiture of deposit at the discretion of Optitek.

Units will begin to ship as payments in full are received. All all orders in good standing will be shipped on or before the end of business 11/22/15. Any order in good standing that is not shipped by end of business 11/22/15 will entitle the participant to a full refund within 15 days.

If the minimum number of ten OptiTron2 unit sales are not met under this group buy the offer will be rescinded and any and all deposits shall be returned in full to the respective participants by 10/30/15.

Jacek Zakowicz is our official point of contact. He is the ​Owner, President, CEO, and Head Designer at Optitek.

Optitek
3483 Old Conejo Rd unit 203
Newbury Park, 91320 California
Phone : (310) 995-5650

EDIT 10/7/15

Orders will now be accepted until 10/22/15 at which time the discount will be calculated. All other terms outlined here remain in effect.

Sony and Arri Optitron2 kits are now eligible for the GB.


EDIT 10/23/15

Second and final extension offered. Orders will continue to be accepted through 10/30/15. All business will be concluded by 11/30/15. All orders in good standing will be fulfilled by that time.

Please post here or PM Scott Crawley with relevant questions. I'm happy to find the answers for you.
 
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The following RedUsers have already expressed interest in this group buy. Gentlemen, you may now use the Optitek contact form on their website to submit your order. If you would please report back here how many units you are ordering so we can keep a running tally. Remember, we need a minimum of 10 units to qualify.

Thank you very much.

Troy Bakewell

Brian Pascale

Julio Quintana

D Fuller

Joachim Hoge

Gunleik Groven
 
If I hadn't already bought mine, I'd be all over this! It's a terrific piece of kit!

Stephen
 
Hi
im trying to meet Gunleik today and have a look at the Optitron. Guess I will order after that.
Thanks for doing this group buy Scott
 
What about the wifi unit? Is that part of the group buy? And do you think that's worth getting as part of the kit?
 
We ONLY use the wireless unit with our Optitron. We never use it tethered. And it works perfectly.

Stephen
 
I think the choice of a fixed EF mount on the Raven, points in the direction of a lot more development on the active mount side and RCP (which is the protocol controlling the lenses, what Mikael uses for Foolcontrol and what Cliff uses to make Movie-slate possible in its newest incarnation.

Real good news for anyone investing development and equipment in that direction.
 
Gunleik Groven said:
I think the choice of a fixed EF mount on the Raven, points in the direction of a lot more development on the active mount side and RCP (which is the protocol controlling the lenses, what Mikael uses for Foolcontrol and what Cliff uses to make Movie-slate possible in its newest incarnation.

Real good news for anyone investing development and equipment in that direction.
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Yup! So if we want to wirelessly control your RAVEN with an Optitron2... what do we buy? The RAVEN has built in Wi-Fi, right?

The Optitron manual is a little confusing.

Bruce Allen
www.twitter.com/bruce_allen
 
It has come to my attention that the value of the deal may not be completely obvious to everyone. To be clear the tiered discount will be subtracted from the retail prices listed in the original posting. I have added color here for emphasis.


OptiTron2 kit for Red Cameras (also works with our adapters for Sony and ARRI cameras) Retail $1995
OT2 Wireless receiver kit for Red cameras (same compatibility as above) retail $795
Extra cables (edit: prices vary)
D-tap $80 retail
Hirose to Lemo (Red data cable) $125 retail
Extra battery $50 retail
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Therefore (if my math is correct) at the top tier discount of 30% the cost of The OptiTron2 kit for Red Cameras would be $1396.50
 
optitron uses bluetooth to the ctrl port. i have asked if it will be able to integrate with other de ices like the omod (which has bluetooth). i see that the ctrl port can get pretty crowded. amongst others, we use it.... :)
 
Bruce Allen said:
Yup! So if we want to wirelessly control your RAVEN with an Optitron2... what do we buy? The RAVEN has built in Wi-Fi, right?

The Optitron manual is a little confusing.

Bruce Allen
www.twitter.com/bruce_allen
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We found that wifi is not a good idea for lens control. Too many interruptions. To answer your question you'd still need the wireless receiver kit for wireless operation.
The great news is that now with built in wifi all the other camera controls are on a wifi stream with your phone and app so no more conflicts...
 
I think there is an issue with gadgets that want access to the CTRL port, and I see that t some stage a bluetooth/wifi device that routes signal into the CTRL or Network port depending on application is neccesary to hook up with "all" external units, to avoid conflict of interest.

As a little by-the-by, we have that functionality built into our on-camera unit, but it won't work for most users as it is part of a rather costly system and not a standalone device.
The OMOD seems like a more plausible candidate.
 
I asked for start/stop so im very glad to se its coming and even magnification! But the timing is not the best for me just now. But with those features I think its a much more attractive product. Well played!
 
If that's correct I wound be in for sure!

Scott Crawley said:
It has come to my attention that the value of the deal may not be completely obvious to everyone. To be clear the tiered discount will be subtracted from the retail prices listed in the original posting. I have added color here for emphasis.





Therefore (if my math is correct) at the top tier discount of 30% the cost of The OptiTron2 kit for Red Cameras would be $1396.50
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Suresh Kara said:
If that's correct I wound be in for sure!
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I think the math adds up.

Scott. May I request that you put in clear end prices for wired and wireless options at all tires?
I too get a bit confused by the current setup.

Now even the deposit is a bit unclear.
It should be specified in USD
Deposit =

Like
10-19 units- 10%
Wired price =
Wireless price =

20-29 units- 15%
Wired price =
Wireless price =

30-39 units- 25%
Wired price =
Wireless price =

40+ units- 30%
Wired price =
Wireless price =
 
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