New Redrock adapter - contest to name it!

[Brian Valente]

Hi everyone

We have just released a new converter bracket for adapting between 15mm lightweight, 19mm and 15mm studio. Here's a picture to help clarify:


http://www.redrockmicro.com/cartpics/microSupport_rod_converter_lg.jpg

We are holding a contest for the best name. Winner gets a free one. If you know Redrock gear, you'll know we name our gear starting with micro. microFollowFocus, microMatteBox, etc. so just a suggestion that a winning entry may start with micro :).


As soon as we settle on a name it will be available for purchase in our online store. Price is targeted around $150.


Thanks

Brian

[Rick Darge]

How about, microMultiGrip

[Brian Valente]

Also, only entries posted to the thread will be considered. Please no PMs or emails. Keep 'em all in one place, thanks!


Brian

[Martin Weiss]

microFreedom

micro15/19

[Vladimir Eugene]

MicroStudio/IndieAdapter

vladimir

[Larry McKee]

microWonderClamp

[Zakaree Sandberg]

microstage

[Martin Weiss]

microHarmonizer

microFitsAll

microOneSizeFitsAll

micro15/19fixer

[Sanjin Jukic]

microConverterBracket

[Will Clegg]

microRodAdapter, microRodConverter, microSupportAdapter, microSupportConverter

[Steve Gal]

micro invader. sort of looks like a space invader with those 2 funny eyes.

[Rob Worth]

microRodder, microRodRider, microRamRod

[Alan Skinner]

Wait a second! That looks suspiciously like an actual picture!

Isn't it supposed to be a 3D render?! :)

Seriously though, nice product.

How about:
microSink or microSync (as in kitchen sink since it fits everything)
or maybe
microTube
or maybe
microMount

[Matthew Rogers]

microsaver, micrododad, microthingymajiger, microsudioadaper, microsudio15adaper micro19/15studioadapter

Matthew

[Frank Weeks]

MicroManipulator
MicroMagic

[Nathan Garofalos]

MicroDapter

[Paul Rosckes]

microDapter
microHotRod
microRodMater

[Paul Rosckes]

CRAP!!! Nathan beat me to it!

I must officially withdraw my "microDapter" suggestion.

Sorry about that.

[Craig Schober]

MicroMate
MicroBar
MicroFit
MicroMatch

[Connor Hair]

MicroStudio
MicroMultiRod

[Mark Phelan]

MicroNut

[Mark Phelan]

Microwave

[zimagold]

microCrossRails

[Mark Phelan]

Microdude

[Mitch Gross]

microZacutoJeep


Sorry, couldn't resist.

[Mark Phelan]

Micromanage

[Mark Phelan]

Mitch,

I was having the same thought too... Great minds...

[NateWeaver]

microRodapter

[David W. Jones]

MicroTween

[Raul Gonzo]

micro1519

[Radoslav Karapetkov]

MicroMicro.

[jaadgy akanni]

Micro-omnidapter

microPolydapter

microTridapter

microStudiogrip1519

microPanAdapter

micro-Omnibracket

microStudioBracket

[Rob Worth]

MicRoD

[lisa hayse]

3inOne Rod Clamp

[George A.]

microRedrod

[Zakaree Sandberg]

micro machine

[Brian Valente]

wow great entries so far. couple things:

duplicate entries will honor the first entry based on time

yep, it's a real picture and a real product

Mitch - I thought you were going to say microArriBridgePlateAdapter :)

[Brook Willard]

Rod Thing™

[Jerry Turner]

microRod Universal

[Michael Mayda]

Micro-Polo

Mike "Micro" Mayda
Red1976 (Bicentennial)

[albert rudnicki]

microall

[Ernesto Lomeli]

did you consider putting the knobs on top so that it can clear an standard arri base plate?

[Marcus Struzina]

MicroBridge

MicroRodBridge

[jaadgy akanni]

MicroMaxStudio bracket

[Matthew Greene]

looks like a microMultiRodapter or a micro15/19Rodapter to me.

[Florian Stadler]

Batwing

[Jeff Kilgroe]

Well... crap. After reading down the posts, I see all my ideas have been used already.

But here's a few more that came to mind, good and bad.

microUtopiaMount

microRod-topia

microShaft-Holder


microFunkyBracket

microMonkeyMount

[Paul Hazlett]

micro mini mount

or micro murray....don't laugh it could happen

[Pierce Cook]

After reading through most, I hope I'm not duplicating any... :)

MicroRodWarrior

MicroRodInOne

MicroAllRod

[Jeff Kilgroe]

micro_It'sNotTheSizeOfYourRods_It'sHowYouUseThem

[NateWeaver]

did you consider putting the knobs on top so that it can clear an standard arri base plate?

That is one of the biggest beefs with my RR mattebox. I have to put the camera on the dovetail from the front because of the mb's bottom hanging tiedowns.

[Peter Prevec]

microMacro

[Eythan Holladay]

microMaketheDamnThingFit , MicroHolder , MicroMakeShift , Micro34 (15+19)

@Mark Phelan >> Micromanage is awesome :-D

[Olivier Madar]

MicroRodTranslator

[Michael Thornton]

MicroSwiss

MicroSwizz

Snake

MicroSnake

Tek

[Michael Thornton]

This thing look like an M.

MicroM

M-adapter

MicroM-1

M-1-adapter

Ooops

I mean M-3 or what ever number....

Tek

[XiaoSu Han]

microThreesome.

[John Logan]

microManager

microDaptor

microSwitch

[Michael Thornton]

The Mapter ?

mean M-adapter

?

Tek

[George A.]

I'm definitely not biased, but mine was clearly the best so far... :wink:

microRedrod

or simply

the Redrod

Not from RED but from Redrock. But I expect many RED ONE owners (in addition to Redrock customers) to buy it anyhow.

[jetaddiction]

microrod2rod , microrodplus, microrodpro micro15-2-19

[Andrew clemson]

MicroMultiMillimeter/MicroMultiMM?

[Harva Raj]

m2 universal rod adapter.

[Ernesto Lomeli]

M2 URD - (universal rod adaptor)

[Tony Lorentzen]

Let's get rid of the "micro" terminology and call this thing: The Rock or The RockUp

[Ryota Kurata]

microAttach

[Adrian Van Rossum]

MicroKnuckle

[Nick Wolf]

Here you go Brian,

Micro-RedRockLock.
Micro-RedRock-RodLock.
Micro-RodLock.
Micro-RedLock.
Micro-RodRockLock.
Micro-RockLock.
Micro-LockRock.

PM me for a shipping adress when you are ready for delivery...I`d like mine wrapped in time for Christmas.

Cheers,

DogDay.




____________

[JanneJansson]

micro U-mount
"Universal" or the U-shape of it.

http://red.sfe.se/nicroUmount.jpg

[Rednose]

Call it microwave

[Yusuf Thakur]

micro-teen
microteen
micro34
microthirtyfour

[Moir]

MicroBe

[Steve Freebairn]

Wait a second! That looks suspiciously like an actual picture!

Isn't it supposed to be a 3D render?! :)

Seriously though, nice product.

How about:
microSink or microSync (as in kitchen sink since it fits everything)
or maybe
microTube
or maybe
microMount



Redrock Micromount is the best I've read so far.

Mine is just a variation of the one above,

Micro Support mount (I don't think it's been said, but I'm definitely not first if it's been said twice)

[Will Clegg]

But unfortunately the microMount already exists in the the Redrock catalog (http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.472981/it.A/id.599/.f?sc=2&category=4)...

[Tico Llaurador]

microBridge
microBoxBridge (or microBB)

[Dominic Cochran]

But unfortunately the microMount already exists in the the Redrock catalog (http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.472981/it.A/id.599/.f?sc=2&category=4)...

And therefore making MicroDapter the clear winner. Which two other people posted before me... oh well, congrats!

[Matthew Chuang]

microFitsAll

microCollective

microCollect

microConnect

[Simon Valderrama]

miCroNect

UniMicro

[Luis Ortiz]

MicroGripRod

or

Micro G Rod

[Simon Valderrama]

microFitter

[Ben Wolf]

MicroRodApter


BW

[Moir]

How about "Dave"?

[JanneJansson]

he :)
I suggest
"theMicroBrianAdapter"

[R. Schorman]

microOmega adapter or micrOmega adapter

[Moises Crespo]

MicroClampminator

[PHactor]

MicroMcFly
Micro-Macro

[Meryem Ersoz]

i like microWave...wish I'd thought of it...

micro3Way

microManage

microTrifecta

microMax

microCerberus (the 3-headed dog from Greek mythology, ok my lit phd is showing...)

[Moises Crespo]

MicroMenajetua

[Nick Wolf]

"4A Snug Fit"

Micro-P-R-O (Poly-Rod-Orifice)

Micro-R-A-T (Rod-Agnostic-Trinity)

Micro-M-R-A (Multi-Rod-Accomadator) :pinch:

Micro-M-O-R-A (Multi-Orifice-Rod-Accomadator)




DogDay.

____________________________________________

[Ryan E. Walters]

How about-

microRedRailMount
microRedRailSupport
microRedRailAdapter

microRodMount
microRodSupport
microRodAdapter

(Just as an FYI I have not read through the 9 pages of entries.)

[Tanner Stauss]

Microd's

MicroMulti

MicroMeistro

[Paris Remillard]

MicroMultiDapter

[Perry Ho]

Mirco rod multi
Mirco multi mount
Mirco Multi Rod support
Mirco All In One (Mirco AIO)

[Nathan Garofalos]

Brian, when will you announce who the winner is?

[Anthony Gratl]

MicroVert -as in convert
Micropter

[Brian Valente]

Brian, when will you announce who the winner is?

good question - by end of this week.


Brian

[Robert Berger]

microfitallrods

[C.H.Haskell]

MicroDuct

MicroPass

MicroLink

MicroSpan

[Harva Raj]

M2 Universal 15/19

[Finner]

Micro-Versadapter

Love your gear Brian. Good idea on the Micro-Versadapter, I am sure the Micro-Versadapter will become a big seller.

[Brian Valente]

we should do these more often - it's good ideas plus quality entertainment :)


Brian

[lisa hayse]

Okay I spent many many hours on this name and finally finalized it.

It's the

Flipit Kickit Rubit Down Clamp!!!!!

[Thom Steinhoff]

MicroTwin
MicroTwin Adapter
MicroRaptor
MicroCross Adapter
MicroFlex

[F. Cohens.]

Micro19/15

[Alan Skinner]

Micro19/15

Actually, although I am rooting on my earlier submission, I like max's too.

It kinda has that thing. Says what it is. Not too bombastic. Short and sweet. Rolls off the tongue OK.

EDIT: Boy am I gonna feel foolish if max wins! :turned:

[M Hsu]

the micro-macro
or macro-micro? - as in big to small?

the microbe
the micropolis
the micro-naught
the micropolitan

[PHactor]

Micro-Nista
Micro-Capacitator
Micro-Enabler
Micro-Whatever

[Nick Wolf]

Micro-Oo
RedRock-MicR-Oo
Micro-88 (Oo Oo)
RR-MCR-Oo
Micro-P-V (Pipe-Vice)
Micro-A41-14A (All-4-1 1-4-All)


DogDay.


____________

[Anthony Gratl]

MicroVersaptor

sorry finner just didn't like the 'da' part of it for the win...but if this succeeds i'll buy you beers when you're on the island

[David Battistella]

The Brass Knuckle.

It solves problems.

[Moises Crespo]

MicroTripleAdjuster

[Tim Naylor]

microfit

[Tim Naylor]

Micro Triple Threat
Micro Triple Play
Micro 3 in 1

Personally I like "Brass Knuckles"
Or Micro Knuckles

[John Wee]

micro1519

[Anthony Gratl]

Microd
Microdder
Microbuild
Microswitch
Microfit
Microsmurfit
Microdamnrodsdontfitonanythingelsewhydonttheymakea nadaptorforthis

EDIT: oops someone has microfit sorry bout that

[PHactor]

MicroMadonna
Where there's a hole, there's A-Rod

[Anthony Gratl]

micromadonna
where there's a hole, there's a-rod
lmfao!!!!

[Anthony Gratl]

For the win:
MicroVRA(versatile rod adaptor)
or
MicroVA(versatile adaptor)

[Shawn Nelson]

Brian,
I like distinct branding better that generics, so my suggestion

microSwiss (because its full of holes like swiss cheese and it can do everything, like a swiss army knife)

[Patrick Jennings]

microneous

mocrobot

microdeceptacon

microautobot


"microOptimus" - prime

he saves the day... again.

[Brian Valente]

MicroMadonna
Where there's a hole, there's A-Rod

good lord - can you even post that?! :)

[Michael Althaus]

microMultiRod
microMultiRodAdapter
microRailAdapter

[Steven M. Bailey]

Micro-omni-clasp

[Steven M. Bailey]

micro-multi-bus
micro-omni-bus
micro-versa-bus
micro-rod-pod
micro-omni-rod-pod

[Marc Berger]

Microdstair
Redrock Microdstairs
RedrodStair
Microrodranks
microdranks
Micro Rodseat
....

[Thomas Patrick C.]

Sticking with micro, for rods or rails and its modular and universal. Can only be one of these;

microModRod
microRodMod
microUniRod
microUniDap

or my favorite
microPsycoRod

[Brigham Edgar]

MicroGrapple
Microgrip

Microhowthehellisitgonnafitbutnowiknowhow:w00t:

[Guidofilippi]

MicroBridge
MicroTriplet

[Ted Ramasola]

MicroSqueezer

[Ed Watkins]

MicroFit
MicroConformer
MicroConnection

[Jason Sinclair]

...................... microUniMount ..................

[Mark K.]

Here's a few that spring to mind:

- microSolutionist

- microQuickDraw

- microQuickChanger

- microRailer

- microRailman

- microOmniRod

- microOmniMount

- microOmniBracket

- microOmniConverter

[Ed Watkins]

I've got it!

MicroMachine

...hang on ...I think that might be trademarked.

[Nick Wolf]

Micro-Odd-Rod = (O ddR od)
Micro-RailBrace = (RR-RB)
Micro-Rail-Brace-System = (RedRock-RBS)
Micro-Adjustable-Rail-Brace = (RedRock - ARB)
Micro-Multi-Rail-Brace = (RedRock-MRB)
Micro-3X2 = (RedRock - M3X2)


DogDay.


_______

[ericyoung]

did you consider putting the knobs on top so that it can clear an standard arri base plate?

Good idea!

[ericyoung]

microTuber
microToob
microToober

micro1915
micro1915s
micro15s19
micro191515s

microRodsULike
microTubesULike
microAnyRods
microAnyTubes
microXRods
microXTubes

micro3dom
micro2x3
micro3x2

microLiebowski
microGroovy
microRodski

microRodWrangler

[jaadgy akanni]

Here's a few that spring to mind:

- microSolutionist

- microQuickDraw

- microQuickChanger

- microRailer

- microRailman

- microOmniRod

- microOmniMount

- microOmniBracket

- microOmniConverter

Hey! You stole MicroOmniBracket from me;Check page 4 and see.. heheheh

[Evin Grant]

Micro 159
Micro Wraptor

[PaulClements]

MicroHolyHandGrenade - It's got holes in it and gets the job done... lets face it people won't forget it in a while.

[PaulClements]

MicroMoustache :)

[jaadgy akanni]

MicroTriFunctionalBracket

MicroCrossAdapter(1519)

MicroTransBracket

[Alan Skinner]

MicroHolyHandGrenade - It's got holes in it and gets the job done... lets face it people won't forget it in a while.


To use it, you must count to 5! Only to five and not forsaking the number 4!

[dand]

Bond.
MicroBond.
(dam' 15 pages Brian, good demo products on vimeo)

[Jeff Zueger]

Sorry if any of these have already been pitched...
micromix
micromax
micromatch
microspan
microgrid

[Wadro]

MicroVerter
RedRockMicroVerter
RedRodMicroVerter
RedRodVerter
RedrumVerter
RRMicroVert
RedRockSwapper

[jaadgy akanni]

MicroRailMaximizer

MicroRodMaximizer

MicroMaximizerBracket

[Mark de Jong]

microDapter [already used :glare: ]
microRodmaster
microUnidapter
microUnirod
microStudiodapter
microMini
microMeany
microMe
microOffset
microStudiorod

... enough for now

[hunterrichards]

micro-micro anti-microbial red rock micro fifteen micro milli adapter nineteen milli adapter clamp rod micro, special edition for Red owners and other studio people budget mattebox awesomes

[david farland]

MicroRod
MicroLite
MicroLink
MicroBrace

[M Hsu]

how bout this

the:

the great micro marketing idea.

clever job guys, for the price of making one of the micro whatevers we're all buzzing on it. Maybe other companies will follow suit. :)

come on, let's do an element technica handheld system contest! I need one of those. Also maybe the RED EVF needs a better name.... like the REDFINDER.

[Paul Hazlett]

MicroMadonna
Where there's a hole, there's A-Rod

this gets my vote and my laugh!

[HD Hildebrand]

Microorganism

Micromanaged

Okay, these we probably said before - how about microbridge (sure someone thought of that one already)

[HyderBilgrami]

Redsquare

[Roberto Lequeux]

microThingThatClampsOnToAlKindsOfStuffSoLongAsItIs RailsOfCourseLikeDuh!

[Thom Steinhoff]

Microgasm

Well... Here it is, Friday... And the winner is...

[Jean Wallez]

Microjeep ;no! Microallrod ...

[Esteban Sosnitsky]

microRama
rod-o-rama
red rod micro :)
microU
U-rod-micro
micro59
redrock59
MultiRodAdapter
Micro-Bracket-X

[Luis Otero]

MicroUniRed Mount (like in universal mount). The winner gets one?:innocent:

[Paul Kalbach]

microHotRod
microHotRods
microRedHotRods
microMultiRods
microRodSwitch
microRodSwitcher
microTriRods
microTripleRods
microTripleHeader
microTripleWhamo
microTriSwap
microTripleSwap
microThreesome
microManage-a-Trois

[jaadgy akanni]

microManage-a-Trois

I had one of those once...we had to be quick 'cause one of the girls' husband was on his way back home ...heheheh

[Jay A. Kelley]

I have one. Since set people LOVE code that's fast (Like c-47s).
Try this:

M34

Which stands for
Mirco34

19+15=34

So there you go:

M34 or
Micro34

[Petr Dvorak]

microEmmenthal

microBar

microClog

[Roberto Lequeux]

microThing

[ericyoung]

Hi everyone

We have just released a new converter bracket for adapting between 15mm lightweight, 19mm and 15mm studio. Here's a picture to help clarify:


http://www.redrockmicro.com/cartpics/microSupport_rod_converter_lg.jpg

We are holding a contest for the best name. Winner gets a free one. If you know Redrock gear, you'll know we name our gear starting with micro. microFollowFocus, microMatteBox, etc. so just a suggestion that a winning entry may start with micro :).

As soon as we settle on a name it will be available for purchase in our online store. Price is targeted around $150.


Thanks

Brian

By the way - What's the exact weight of this thing (grammes as well as in oz! Thanks!)

[Roberto Lequeux]

50-60 pounds depending on the pour.

hahaha... j/k Brian.

I can't see it being too heavy and if it is then I am sure it is also sturdy as crap and it might be worth every ounce. It looks great

[ericyoung]

50-60 pounds depending on the pour.

hahaha... j/k Brian.

I can't see it being too heavy and if it is then I am sure it is also sturdy as crap and it might be worth every ounce. It looks great

I'm sure you're right, but RED One is heavy for handheld and Steadicam - I'm trying to shave off every ounce/gramme I can!

[peter roehsler]

micro redrods
sorry if this is a repeat ...

[Mark de Jong]

Hi everyone

We have just released a new converter bracket for adapting between 15mm lightweight, 19mm and 15mm studio. Here's a picture to help clarify:


...

We are holding a contest for the best name. Winner gets a free one. If you know Redrock gear, you'll know we name our gear starting with micro. microFollowFocus, microMatteBox, etc. so just a suggestion that a winning entry may start with micro :).


As soon as we settle on a name it will be available for purchase in our online store. Price is targeted around $150.


Thanks

Brian

What would be the deadline for this contest? I don't really need a name for it, just the actual adapter ;-)

[Vince K]

Micro 3 stage
micro-rod swap
micro-sizer

[Jason Francois]

The first things that came to me where:

MicroMacro
MicroDapter

Those were quickly named by others, so I would put my vote with them.

J.

[RyanKunkleman]

paperweight...j/k...:shifty:

[Peter Majtan]

MicroRODer... :)

[fde101]

I also thought of microMacro, as I see others have; my twist on microDapter was actually macroDapter which sounds better but breaks with tradition.

My other suggestion is microSized.

[jaadgy akanni]

MicroRODer... :)

That one sounds good and simple, but with a double "D"= MicroRodder. Even "MicroRodAdapter" which is even be more precise(I think someone already suggested it). The simpler, the better.

[jaadgy akanni]

How about this:

MicroTriRodder

MicroPolyRodder

MicroMultiRodder

[Brian Valente]

Thanks everyone - contest now officially closed! We are reviewing the many entries and should have a winner shortly.

Thanks a million


Brian

[Harmonica]

MicroWave


MicroMoustache :)

By far my two favorites! :)

[Harva Raj]

don't forget this to short list this


microuniversalAdapter (15/19 Studio)

[Nathan Garofalos]

So, who won?!

[Dave Blackham]

So can I buy one yet ?

Dave

[Brian Valente]

we'll post today on the winning name and winner

also to answer a couple previous questions:

1. yes the winning name entrant gets a free one
2. weight is 24g / 8.5oz
3. yes hopefully you can buy one in just a bit!

Brian

[Anthony Gratl]

did y'all get into the rum and eggnog instead....:clown2:

[Scott Snare]

How about MicroDapter

[teamgoo]

Can we just buy one already, the name is not really high on my list of priorities. I have a useless follow focus that needs rods.

[Brian Valente]

lol - just wrapping it up now. We have selected a winner and are just putting the finishing touches on the catalog entry


B

[Tim Fassnacht]

damn. too late? microNinjaBracket? no? ....

cheers brian!

[Brian Valente]

yeah too late :( and it was a strong contender too!


B

[Brian Valente]

okay folks - drum roll please

contest winning name is microOmniMount

Congratulations to (I think) Grug, who provided the winning submission. One caveat - there are a lot of entries, so if I somehow missed an earlier post, the prize of a free microOmniMount goes to the first entry.


You can get details and links to our catalog through this post:

http://reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?t=23891

Brian

[Martin Weiss]

...this would be a good time to edit my early entry...

Just kiddin´:)

[jaadgy akanni]

Doh! I was so close. In fact, checking back on the entries, I get the impression I influenced Grug's idea...lol
Oh well, congrats to the winner! Looking forward to this new addition to your wonderful line of products, Brian :-)

[Jim Hoffman]

I can't believe you didn't go with RedRockRodwRangler....

[Mark K.]

okay folks - drum roll please

contest winning name is microOmniMount

Congratulations to (I think) Grug, who provided the winning submission. One caveat - there are a lot of entries, so if I somehow missed an earlier post, the prize of a free microOmniMount goes to the first entry.


You can get details and links to our catalog through this post:

http://reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?t=23891

Brian


http://images.rockmnation.com/images/user/7/victory_vi.jpg

VICTORY!! :)

[Brian Valente]

Mitch

We can update our design to be compatible with arri dovetail, but other solutions will still be 2x-10x our price for comparable capabilities.

How about a little less sniping - it's not becoming of you


Thanks

Brian

[Steven M. Bailey]

and so freakin close:)

[steve weiss]

Come on Brian, it’s Christmas, all your giving these guys is one free rod adapter for all of this effort. Tell you what guys. I’m sending 10 Zacuto Jeeps (the original) to my buddy Mitch at Abel in New York, first 10 of you to call him are getting a free one for Xmas. Have a great holiday! Steve

[Brian Valente]

Steve - that's great! Very generous of you.

Better yet, why don't you match our price $145 and it can be the Holidays for everyone all year long for either great product - I know you guys have it in you. Chicago can't be that much more expensive than texas!


Brian

[Jeremy Wiles]

Oh, it's gonna get real good now! Perhaps we need to get all the manufacturers on this forum and just let em' duke it out ;) BTW, I called Mitch at ABEL, they're closed, but left a message for a free Zacuto Jeep.

[Brian Valente]

lol - yeah, we're ready Jeremy :) oh and we're open!


Brian

[Jeremy Wiles]

In this corner we have the MicroOmnimount weighing in at 8.5 onces in the great state of Texas and in this corner is the Zacuto Jeep weighing in at 8 ounces from Chicago, Illinois!

Ding! Ding! Ding! Let's get it on!

By the way, that was very kind of you Steve. Merry Christmas to you!

[steve weiss]

In my corner, I have a lifetime warranty and I believe the Jeep only weights 8oz, not 12
Jeremy call Abel now, and leave a message on Mitch's voicemail, I'm sure he'll count that.

[jaadgy akanni]

I called Mitch too. Hope I'm one of the 10. Thanks so much Martin. Very generous of you :-)

[Martin Weiss]

Thanks so much Martin.
Weiss might not be the most popular last name, but did you know that Houini's real name was indeed Ehrich Weiss. Anyway, just wanted to make sure that the credit goes to Steve :)

[steve weiss]

Ouch, nice Jab Brian, why don't you offer a lifetime warranty? I'll repair or replace any Zacuto product for the lifetime of the product, no matter if it's a first owner or not. Even if the customer accidently runs over it with his car. Plus, we always have demo Jeeps in our store for $135 and they come with the same warranty. You are up kiddo.

[Jeremy Wiles]

In my corner, I have a lifetime warranty and I believe the Jeep only weights 8oz, not 12
Jeremy call Abel now, and leave a message on Mitch's voicemail, I'm sure he'll count that.

Sorry about the misquote on the weight, i'll edit that post. Yeah, I did leave a message but it was just on the general answering machine, not Mitch's voicemail. I couldn't find his voicemail on their system. Hope that's sufficient.

[steve weiss]

He's mitch@abelcine.com Send him an email.

[jaadgy akanni]

Weiss might not be the most popular last name, but did you know that Houini's real name was indeed Ehrich Weiss. Anyway, just wanted to make sure that the credit goes to Steve :)

Oops, sorry, I'm usually so good with names. Thank you STEVE :-)

[Brian Valente]

Steve - ahhh, that's nice, but a demo every once in a while? come on you can do better than that!

Tell you what. For any comparable product that you match your regular price with our regular price for the same functionality, we'll offer a lifetime warranty.

Product #1 - microOmniMount and the Jeep.


Ready when you are

Brian

[Jeremy Wiles]

Tell you what. For any comparable product that you match your regular price with our regular price for the same functionality, we'll offer a lifetime warranty.

Product #1 - microOmniMount and the Jeep.

Now we're talkin!

Product #2 - ???

[Jay A. Kelley]

I was worried how this would go down, but I am happy to see Steve and Brian approaching this with professionalism, good humor, and a healthy does of respect.

That said, this is kind of fun to watch now that I know everyone's being cool

Jay

:)

[steve weiss]

Brian,
I didn’t realize you made your products in the USA. It doesn’t say USA or made in the USA on them. I make my products entirely in the USA for many reasons, mostly because that way I can get my ideas to market fast. Yes, it costs more than making them abroad. And I agree in many arenas, when it comes to price I can’t compete with foreign made goods. I think the quality of US made products is far superior to anything coming from the east. I offer a lifetime warranty on all of my products because I believe in them enough to know that they will last, even if they are misused.

I would never want to egg you into offering a lifetime warranty. That’s the culture of Zacuto but it’s not for every company.

P.S. If you are making your products entirely in the USA, then yes, Texas is cheaper then Chicago for machining. Unfortunately, I still need to make my products in Chicago to oversee every phase of production.

Two companies, Two philosophies.
We can duke it out, but we can still shake and be friends.

Happy Holidays Buddy.

[Brian Valente]

It is a point of pride that our products are designed and manufactured in Texas, USA.

Consider hands shaken and friendship reaffirmed Steve.

Brian

[Mitch Gross]

I'm not sure how I got sucked into all of this but it's good to see all the love being handed out here. Imagine my surprise coming into work this morning to a big pile of emails and phone messages about this. Fun.

Zacuto makes a product and now RedRock makes a similar product. The designs are different but the functionality is similar. Use the unit you want based on your needs and preferences. Room for everybody I guess.

Did I mention that Abel makes its own Universal Rod Adapters? We have one for lightweight 15 to studio 19 and in a few weeks another for lightweight 15 to studio 15. Our lightweight 15 mount points are actually stubs that fit into your 15mm device so that no additional rods are needed. It's a different solution for different uses.

Just sayin'... :) :) :)

[Brent J. Craig]

Mitch

We can update our design to be compatible with arri dovetail, but other solutions will still be 2x-10x our price for comparable capabilities.

How about a little less sniping...

It looks like Mitch's original message has disappeared, but I felt he was making a valid point not 'sniping'.

A product that makes your camera not fit on a standard Arri dovetail isn't all that useful! You shouldn't take offense to helpful suggestions from users.

[Brian Valente]

Brent

I agree and took this point as helpful product input. We are already in the process of addressing this.

If you read back through the other posts (which are apparently deleted), there was a fair bit of sniping introduced by Mitch as well.

Brian

[Matthew Riggieri]

MicroManager

[Mitch Gross]

I made a joke during the naming contest. After the name was picked I made another comment that was a bit nasty in tone, no matter the veracity of the point. Brian noted this to me privately and I decided to delete my own post. (That's what I get for staying up way to late reading REDuser...)

We can all be helpful and get along. I have commented on and made design suggestions for a number of 3rd party products for RED both on and off the forum. It is actually a part of my job to consult with manufacturers about the design of their products, although generally that's when they are companies we represent, otherwise why am I giving away my expertise for free? As I said before, there's room for us to all get along, and the next time I point out a design question to a company such as RedRock I will do so in an appropriate manner.

But hey, 10 of you are getting a free rod adapter out of all of this and now some products are adding lifetime warranties!

[Brian Valente]

Well said Mitch.

[steve weiss]

Guys, only 7 of the 10 free Jeeps where given out. We still have 3 free Jeeps to give away. Mitch is out of town today but you can contact Greggor at AbelCine in NY and 3 of you can still get a Free Zacuto Jeep. Ask to leave Greggor a VM or email, he is out of the office till the 5th. It's still Xmas.

[jaadgy akanni]

Hey, Steve, thanks again for all your generosity. According to UPS tracking info, they tried to deliver 3 times, but I've been at home waiting for it all day since last week. I called them and explained this to them, and they said they would try to "re-order it" so that instead of returning it to sender, it can be delivered again. They said they'd call me to let me know if it will be redelivered. I'll see what happens.



Happy new year guy:-)

[Alan Skinner]

Hi Steve,

I called over and they let me leave a message for Mitch. Said he was the guy to talk to.

Can I get on the list please?

Thanks!

Alan

[steve weiss]

That's UPS Jaadgy, let me know if you get it, if not we'll send you another one.

[steve weiss]

Alan, It's a little crazy with everyones Xmas schedule. Call Abel and ask to leave Greggor a VM or an email. He is the contact because Mitch is now on Vacation. He'll be back on the 5th and in touch with you then.

[Mitch Gross]

Actually, I'm back in the office and Gregger is the one on vacation until the 5th. I handed this over to Gregger to administrate, but you can contact either of us. I'll pass requests along to him.

Alan, we'll get to you.

[Luis Otero]

Actually, I'm back in the office and Gregger is the one on vacation until the 5th. I handed this over to Gregger to administrate, but you can contact either of us. I'll pass requests along to him.

Alan, we'll get to you.

Mitch,

Can I get on the list and get one, please!:w00t:

Thanks!

[Alan Skinner]

Actually, I'm back in the office and Gregger is the one on vacation until the 5th. I handed this over to Gregger to administrate, but you can contact either of us. I'll pass requests along to him.

Alan, we'll get to you.

Thanks Mitch!

Can have him PM me or call the number I left on your VM.

Have a great New Years!

[Jay A. Kelley]

It is a point of pride that our products are designed and manufactured in Texas, USA.

Consider hands shaken and friendship reaffirmed Steve.

Brian

Brian,

i know this is not the thread for this, but as you may know Allstar has come out with a nice shoulder mount for RED. HOWEVER it does not include handles and things.. I was sent a link to your Shoulder mount and was wondering if you would be willing to sell me the FRONT part of your package without rods shoulder pad etc.. I need the handle assembly for 19mm rods.

Please let me know A.S.A.P. as I am gearing up for a shoot. I am looking at the $195 price range if possible.

Thanks

Jay

[Cristina S]

Brian,

i know this is not the thread for this, but as you may know Allstar has come out with a nice shoulder mount for RED. HOWEVER it does not include handles and things.. I was sent a link to your Shoulder mount and was wondering if you would be willing to sell me the FRONT part of your package without rods shoulder pad etc.. I need the handle assembly for 19mm rods.

Please let me know A.S.A.P. as I am gearing up for a shoot. I am looking at the $195 price range if possible.

Thanks

JaySo, why not the Redrock route?

http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.472981/it.A/id.433/.f?sc=2&category=865

[Brian Valente]

Hi Jay - Great question. At the moment we sell it only as a bundle. Even then with a complete microShoulderMount kit including shoulder pad at $290 it's a great deal and less expensive than just handgrips from other places.


Brian

[Cristina S]

Hi Jay - Great question. At the moment we sell it only as a bundle. Even then with a complete microShoulderMount kit including shoulder pad at $290 it's a great deal and less expensive than just handgrips from other places.


BrianDoes your microShoulderMount kit hold perfectly the weight of a Red1 camera? Full equipped?

[Jay A. Kelley]

Hi Jay - Great question. At the moment we sell it only as a bundle. Even then with a complete microShoulderMount kit including shoulder pad at $290 it's a great deal and less expensive than just handgrips from other places.


Brian

Brian,

You are correct, but I don't need all of that, and as you can imagine, if I were ok with spending, I would have ET's handheld device.

So I need a handle assembly to go with my Allstar. It's needs to be 19mm.
(I'm sure there are quite a few others in the same boat, since the Allstar seems to be selling like hotcakes)

Once you get around to offering it, let me know and I will check it out provided I have not purchased another solution by then

Thanks for the fast reply

Jay

[David Battistella]

Brian,

So I need a handle assembly to go with my Allstar. It's needs to be 19mm.
(I'm sure there are quite a few others in the same boat, since the Allstar seems to be selling like hotcakes)

Jay

Jay,

Our "bullet" design is for 19mm rods. We'll be shipping by then end of january hopefully.

They are really nice, self locking mechanism with "internal" rosettes.

You really should take a look at these as they are a very compact and sturdy alternative.

Currently our prototypes are out on sets as we finish our final testing phase.

David

www.dvshop.ca/filmuloid.html

[Brian Valente]

Hi Jay - you are welcome, and certainly will let you know if things change.

Cristina - we have rigged this up to a Red camera with a configuration of a crossbar in front (one of the configurations we show in our intro tutorials on the shouldermount page http://www.redrockmicro.com/microShoulderMount/index.html ) it holds up the Red nicely.

Brian

[Brian Valente]

Also let me suggest we may want to start separate threads on some of these newer topics - this naming contest thread has lived it's useful life me thinks :)


Brian

[David Battistella]

You're right brian.

They should close this thread.

David

[Cristina S]

Cristina - we have rigged this up to a Red camera with a configuration of a crossbar in front (one of the configurations we show in our intro tutorials on the shouldermount page http://www.redrockmicro.com/microShoulderMount/index.html ) it holds up the Red nicely.

BrianAre you saying the configuration shown between 05:00 - 05:15 over this clip:

http://www.vimeo.com/1317816