BTM_Pix

Presuming a 30 day campaign, I would expect it to be shipping within 4-5 weeks of the conclusion.

Yes it will be on Kickstarter.
I understand the apprehension about Kickstarter to be honest but rest assured nothing of mine will ever be going on there until it is ready to go from a functionality point of view, which both this and the small one already more or less are.
The problems with Kickstarter invariably happen when it is being used to fund development rather than just funding production.
I'll put up a small video when time allows next week to show both of them in operation.
The small one has another trick (or two) up its sleeve that I'll also show in the video.

I'm still trying to find a supplier for the e-ND that can make a larger piece so slightly back burnered at the moment while I concentrate on other things.
The electronic part does work in concert with my other controllers such as this one (and the app as well actually) so when it happens it will be integrated.
Currently, the size of the glass that I have is only really suitable for in mount versions, which is a bit of an issue with cameras such as the P4K which relies on speed boosters.
Anyway, I've just done a quick and dirty pic (literally when you see the finger prints all over the glass) to illustrate what the build along would have been with the smaller piece. 
I used the MicroBit as the controller (in an electric blue DIY case obviously) as its cheap and easy to program for everyone (although I would obviously provide the source code) so at its very, very basic component level this is how it works and you could finesse it from there in terms of housing etc. and not using croc cables to connect it!
In this version you just use the two buttons to increment and decrement the ND level as seen here at 0%, 50% and 90% reduction although you can scale it anyway you want.
Another advantage of the MicroBit is that it has a very simple Bluetooth link function so you can use a second one to remote control it.
When I source the bigger piece, I'll put it up properly but thought it might be interesting to you in terms of how it works as it will be exactly the same simple principle but bigger!
I'm actually pondering a mechanical version of it at this point though....

As a man who's latest phone purchase was a Blackberry I'm not sure ahead of my time is that accurate
Wait till you see what this one does.....

Yes it will be on Kickstarter.
I understand the apprehension about Kickstarter to be honest but rest assured nothing of mine will ever be going on there until it is ready to go from a functionality point of view, which both this and the small one already more or less are.
The problems with Kickstarter invariably happen when it is being used to fund development rather than just funding production.
I'll put up a small video when time allows next week to show both of them in operation.
The small one has another trick (or two) up its sleeve that I'll also show in the video.

Internal battery that is rechargeable by USB. 
Can also be powered by USB whilst charging.
Don't be ridiculous.....
Of course it can  

Screen is bright daylight viewable as well.
Unlike the camera itself  
Yeah but their Orange is subtle.
This one is more Emergency Oh My God Press That To Set The Alarm Off type of an Orange.
I have a version that runs Leica cameras so that one will be in aluminium. And snakeskin. 
There's seldom any similarity to anything remotely related to quality with anything I make so we are safe there !
 
 
NB For our American readers, Quality Street is the UK equivalent of your Sesame Street and features characters such as The Green Triangle and The Purple One.

Its for focus control.
Unlike the small Record Start/Stop one, this one can control all the parameters as well as monitor them.
It also has the multiple recallable Aperture/ISO/Shutter/Temp/Tint memory slots functionality from my app.
The focus controller works with native MFT lenses and EF lenses on Metabones smart adapters and has adjustable rotation range (i.e. how many complete turns it takes to go from minimum focus to infinity) and one shot AF by pressing the wheel in.
As per my app it has storable focus points with the option to instantly switch or with a selectable transition rate.
The big difference with this though is that there is also a manual option where you control the transition with the wheel.
Internal battery recharged by USB and can also be used while being charged that way too.
Time from switch on to connected and controlling the camera is around 3 seconds so a lot quicker than an app.
Haha....it was just a quick picture to show @Andrew Reid that it is daylight viewable.
It is actually a terrible marketing picture for my balcony wall cleaning skills though  !

Yes it will be on Kickstarter.
I understand the apprehension about Kickstarter to be honest but rest assured nothing of mine will ever be going on there until it is ready to go from a functionality point of view, which both this and the small one already more or less are.
The problems with Kickstarter invariably happen when it is being used to fund development rather than just funding production.
I'll put up a small video when time allows next week to show both of them in operation.
The small one has another trick (or two) up its sleeve that I'll also show in the video.

Judging from this comment on a DPR thread about them, things may have changed in that regard ....

 
Which would explain the reviews on here 
https://www.consumeraffairs.com/home_electronics/6th_avenue_electronics.html

Here are some more test shots from the Zeiss 25mm 2.8 ZF “Classic” lens...



I’m in the process of picking out a new monitor, can anyone suggest the best/easiest/quickest color calibration tool... Spyder?
 

Yes it will be on Kickstarter.
I understand the apprehension about Kickstarter to be honest but rest assured nothing of mine will ever be going on there until it is ready to go from a functionality point of view, which both this and the small one already more or less are.
The problems with Kickstarter invariably happen when it is being used to fund development rather than just funding production.
I'll put up a small video when time allows next week to show both of them in operation.
The small one has another trick (or two) up its sleeve that I'll also show in the video.

Its for focus control.
Unlike the small Record Start/Stop one, this one can control all the parameters as well as monitor them.
It also has the multiple recallable Aperture/ISO/Shutter/Temp/Tint memory slots functionality from my app.
The focus controller works with native MFT lenses and EF lenses on Metabones smart adapters and has adjustable rotation range (i.e. how many complete turns it takes to go from minimum focus to infinity) and one shot AF by pressing the wheel in.
As per my app it has storable focus points with the option to instantly switch or with a selectable transition rate.
The big difference with this though is that there is also a manual option where you control the transition with the wheel.
Internal battery recharged by USB and can also be used while being charged that way too.
Time from switch on to connected and controlling the camera is around 3 seconds so a lot quicker than an app.
Haha....it was just a quick picture to show @Andrew Reid that it is daylight viewable.
It is actually a terrible marketing picture for my balcony wall cleaning skills though  !

Yes it will be on Kickstarter.
I understand the apprehension about Kickstarter to be honest but rest assured nothing of mine will ever be going on there until it is ready to go from a functionality point of view, which both this and the small one already more or less are.
The problems with Kickstarter invariably happen when it is being used to fund development rather than just funding production.
I'll put up a small video when time allows next week to show both of them in operation.
The small one has another trick (or two) up its sleeve that I'll also show in the video.

Yes it will be on Kickstarter.
I understand the apprehension about Kickstarter to be honest but rest assured nothing of mine will ever be going on there until it is ready to go from a functionality point of view, which both this and the small one already more or less are.
The problems with Kickstarter invariably happen when it is being used to fund development rather than just funding production.
I'll put up a small video when time allows next week to show both of them in operation.
The small one has another trick (or two) up its sleeve that I'll also show in the video.

Yes it will be on Kickstarter.
I understand the apprehension about Kickstarter to be honest but rest assured nothing of mine will ever be going on there until it is ready to go from a functionality point of view, which both this and the small one already more or less are.
The problems with Kickstarter invariably happen when it is being used to fund development rather than just funding production.
I'll put up a small video when time allows next week to show both of them in operation.
The small one has another trick (or two) up its sleeve that I'll also show in the video.

@BTM_Pix thought so, but its even better ofcourse!
Is this going to be kickstarted also?
After the Lukilink fiasco I "promised" myself I would never kickstart again, but I can easily change my mind anyway!
Congrats, you are on a roll as of late!
All those increase the usability of the P4K significantly.
I am not lying when I say that I will get the camera because of you. 
Thank you.

Its for focus control.
Unlike the small Record Start/Stop one, this one can control all the parameters as well as monitor them.
It also has the multiple recallable Aperture/ISO/Shutter/Temp/Tint memory slots functionality from my app.
The focus controller works with native MFT lenses and EF lenses on Metabones smart adapters and has adjustable rotation range (i.e. how many complete turns it takes to go from minimum focus to infinity) and one shot AF by pressing the wheel in.
As per my app it has storable focus points with the option to instantly switch or with a selectable transition rate.
The big difference with this though is that there is also a manual option where you control the transition with the wheel.
Internal battery recharged by USB and can also be used while being charged that way too.
Time from switch on to connected and controlling the camera is around 3 seconds so a lot quicker than an app.
Haha....it was just a quick picture to show @Andrew Reid that it is daylight viewable.
It is actually a terrible marketing picture for my balcony wall cleaning skills though  !

I'm still trying to find a supplier for the e-ND that can make a larger piece so slightly back burnered at the moment while I concentrate on other things.
The electronic part does work in concert with my other controllers such as this one (and the app as well actually) so when it happens it will be integrated.
Currently, the size of the glass that I have is only really suitable for in mount versions, which is a bit of an issue with cameras such as the P4K which relies on speed boosters.
Anyway, I've just done a quick and dirty pic (literally when you see the finger prints all over the glass) to illustrate what the build along would have been with the smaller piece. 
I used the MicroBit as the controller (in an electric blue DIY case obviously) as its cheap and easy to program for everyone (although I would obviously provide the source code) so at its very, very basic component level this is how it works and you could finesse it from there in terms of housing etc. and not using croc cables to connect it!
In this version you just use the two buttons to increment and decrement the ND level as seen here at 0%, 50% and 90% reduction although you can scale it anyway you want.
Another advantage of the MicroBit is that it has a very simple Bluetooth link function so you can use a second one to remote control it.
When I source the bigger piece, I'll put it up properly but thought it might be interesting to you in terms of how it works as it will be exactly the same simple principle but bigger!
I'm actually pondering a mechanical version of it at this point though....

As a man who's latest phone purchase was a Blackberry I'm not sure ahead of my time is that accurate
Wait till you see what this one does.....

I'm still trying to find a supplier for the e-ND that can make a larger piece so slightly back burnered at the moment while I concentrate on other things.
The electronic part does work in concert with my other controllers such as this one (and the app as well actually) so when it happens it will be integrated.
Currently, the size of the glass that I have is only really suitable for in mount versions, which is a bit of an issue with cameras such as the P4K which relies on speed boosters.
Anyway, I've just done a quick and dirty pic (literally when you see the finger prints all over the glass) to illustrate what the build along would have been with the smaller piece. 
I used the MicroBit as the controller (in an electric blue DIY case obviously) as its cheap and easy to program for everyone (although I would obviously provide the source code) so at its very, very basic component level this is how it works and you could finesse it from there in terms of housing etc. and not using croc cables to connect it!
In this version you just use the two buttons to increment and decrement the ND level as seen here at 0%, 50% and 90% reduction although you can scale it anyway you want.
Another advantage of the MicroBit is that it has a very simple Bluetooth link function so you can use a second one to remote control it.
When I source the bigger piece, I'll put it up properly but thought it might be interesting to you in terms of how it works as it will be exactly the same simple principle but bigger!
I'm actually pondering a mechanical version of it at this point though....

As a man who's latest phone purchase was a Blackberry I'm not sure ahead of my time is that accurate
Wait till you see what this one does.....

Internal battery that is rechargeable by USB. 
Can also be powered by USB whilst charging.
Don't be ridiculous.....
Of course it can  

Screen is bright daylight viewable as well.
Unlike the camera itself  
Yeah but their Orange is subtle.
This one is more Emergency Oh My God Press That To Set The Alarm Off type of an Orange.
I have a version that runs Leica cameras so that one will be in aluminium. And snakeskin. 
There's seldom any similarity to anything remotely related to quality with anything I make so we are safe there !
 
 
NB For our American readers, Quality Street is the UK equivalent of your Sesame Street and features characters such as The Green Triangle and The Purple One.

Lens adapters to Sony e-mount already exist. A Kinefinity mount can just be an adapter.
Reverse engineering is entirely legal too.
The Holy Material EXISTS!!
Good luck with the project mate!

so the Bermuda triangle is the one that got away ?

You are ahead of your time, my friend! 
I need this in my life. 

The Blackmagic logo includes orange so it would look particularly relevant. Especially in aluminium rather than plastic.
Too much similarity to a Quality Street will however end in disaster.

Small Bluetooth remote Record/Stop button controller with screen to provide real time status from camera of :
Aperture Shutter Angle ISO Temperature Tint Integral bright LED illuminates to show record status.
Kickstarter in August.
Price will be €60
Production version will not be orange.

 

Small Bluetooth remote Record/Stop button controller with screen to provide real time status from camera of :
Aperture Shutter Angle ISO Temperature Tint Integral bright LED illuminates to show record status.
Kickstarter in August.
Price will be €60
Production version will not be orange.