VF | Brook's APU Battery Plates [IDX & AB, REDmote charging cable!]

[Curt von Badinski]

Shingles can only be described as the single most painful non lethal virus one can get - I had it for four months when I was 22 --- So I so know how you feel... I seriously hope for your sake its over...

On another note, and sorry I have to bring this up, but I spent some good money with you last week, what are the chances we see the battery plate next week, also the full FMJ?

Love your stuff BTW...

Thanks Jac, I'm feeling much better. I think my immune system has served the eviction notice. We are expecting to have orders placed last week going out on Tuesday and Wednesday. We thought we were WAY ahead of demand but you guys proved us wrong. We're cranking out parts on the machines to get to anodizing tomorrow. As for the cables.... we should have some options up there after the end of next week. What lengths would you guys like to see?

 

[Max M.]

i would like a 12" version, that would be the maximum distance i would place it from the camera to balance a handheld rig i think. (and a 15mm lws mounting option would be great!)

 

[Demetri Zuev]

Yes, the APU and all of our other accessories are Scarlet compatible!

Brook, what FMJ Top Plate should I get for Scarlet — The M or the X one? Just to make sure

 

[Stacey Spears]

what FMJ Top Plate should I get for Scarlet — The M or the X one? Just to make sure

The X. All M cameras will get converted to X-style in the future.

 

[Brook Willard]

i would like a 12" version, that would be the maximum distance i would place it from the camera to balance a handheld rig i think. (and a 15mm lws mounting option would be great!)

We're making an interface adapter plate that'll let people mount the plate on anything they'd like, including iris rod brackets!

We'll make a few pre-packaged cable lengths [the appropriate length for putting a plate on the back of the IO module, for example] as well as some custom ones. The more feedback that people give us, the better idea we'll have as to what people are hoping for!

Brook, what FMJ Top Plate should I get for Scarlet — The M or the X one? Just to make sure

The X plate!

 

[Antony M]

I would like a cable long enough to pass down the column of a Glidecam, to mount the battery on the bottom plate.

I haven't measured it, but would guesstimate 3 foot long.

 

[Antony M]

A related question...

I may be about to (have to) replace both my Red Bricks and charger.

What is currently the best value V-lock batteries and charger to go for (to use with the EPIC)?
Should I get Red Brick batteries again, or are there better options available?

Thanks,
Antony

 

[Sean Porter]

What is currently the best value V-lock batteries and charger to go for (to use with the EPIC)?

I have no affiliation and haven't worked with these particular bricks, but price/performance for this kit seems pretty sweet..

http://www.swit.us/d4xbakit.html

cheers,

 

[Manuel Wenger]

one of my favorite V-Mount Battery choices is bebob www.bebob.de I´m sure they have a distributor in the States (16x9inc i think)

Manuel

 

[Manuel Wenger]

any news on shipping ?

Thanks
Manuel

 

[Curt von Badinski]

A couple dozen units are shipping tomorrow, the remainder will be shipping on Wednesday.

 

[Manuel Wenger]

thanks for the update, Curt

 

[Brook Willard]

I have no affiliation and haven't worked with these particular bricks, but price/performance for this kit seems pretty sweet..

http://www.swit.us/d4xbakit.html

cheers,

I've rented Swit batteries from Keslow in the past and have found them to be pretty great. No affiliation, just found them to be effective and "as advertised".

 

[Cid J Salcido Uyarra]

sweet so we should be getting our order by the end of this week-early next week?

will be placing another order soon for a Top Plate and IDX Plate Accessories..

Can't wait!

 

[Brook Willard]

sweet so we should be getting our order by the end of this week-early next week?

will be placing another order soon for a Top Plate and IDX Plate Accessories..

Can't wait!

Definitely. Here's part of one batch... heaps more are already assembled and ready to go.

 

[James Bridges]

Hey Brook,
Are you doing an Anton Bauer plate?

 

[Brook Willard]

Yes, it's almost ready.

 

[James Bridges]

Great, will it work on the Scarlet, or is it too early to tell.
How much?

 

[Nick Pasquariello]

Great, will it work on the Scarlet, or is it too early to tell.
How much?

I'd also like to know price for the Bauer mount. Starting to get an idea of my final setup, need to pick either V-Mount or Bauer batteries, and it may come down to the price of the mount.

 

[Brook Willard]

Great, will it work on the Scarlet, or is it too early to tell.
How much?

Yes, all of our accessories work with both the Epic and Scarlet.

I'd also like to know price for the Bauer mount. Starting to get an idea of my final setup, need to pick either V-Mount or Bauer batteries, and it may come down to the price of the mount.

I'd anticipate the same price for now, I'll make a post about it if it changes!