DSMC Backplate

[Harry Clark]

Attention Red Team, ET, Wooden Camera, Action Products, JC Camera Systems...
Can someone make a "dummy plate", molded plastic with captive screws, to cover the naked back of my Epic?
It CAN'T be good to have 76 tiny metal connectors naked to the elements, as well as the plethora of metal things (BNC and camera cable connectors)
I'd buy a couple!
Anyone?
Cheers,
Harry

[Tobias Straka]

Yeah... :)

http://reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?62145-quot-End-module-quot&highlight=

[Conrad Hunziker]

http://www.red.com/store/rail-components/product/epic-backpack-m

I believe that Brook is about to come out with something too. And

[Dave Weber]

Pardon the crude Proto and Pic to match. But is this something like what you are talking about?

[Harry Clark]

Yes Please.
Cheers,
Harry

[Harry Clark]

I just don't need a $1,200 item, like the "backpack".
Cheers,
Harry

[Dave Weber]

I hear ya! We're making some minor tweaks and will make an announcement soon.

[Tobias Straka]

Nice, good to hear Dave...

[Dave Weber]

Just throwing out feelers as to interest in the product. Not sure how many to make in the first run.

[Mark Andersen]

I'd take three.

[Dan Carew]

Hi Dave,
I'd buy one. Just need a simple and inexpensive way to cover up the back--as Harry and Tobias have said. In fact, if you want a beta tester for a prototype (our camera's about to shoot a feature in Malaysia) please PM me.
thanks!
Dan

[Rocco Schult]

me too, make a (mailing)-list please.
PM'ed you as well.

[Tim Whitcomb]

+ 2 please :)

[Bob Rudis]

+1 please

[A. Clint Litton]

I don't even have my epic yet, and I'd get one...

[Paul Hazlett]

Just throwing out feelers as to interest in the product. Not sure how many to make in the first run.

As long as its reasonable, I will take as it would be good to have if red mote is off somewhere...red moting

[Chosei Funahara]

Can I use protective plastic plate and velcro tape? It's ghetto style, but works 'till red mote comes.

[Adrian Correia]

I'd take 2

[Joe Bruncsak]

I'd be in for 2

[Mike Van Laanen]

I would take two as well. Thanks for doing this.

[Jonathan Stevenson]

+1 please

[Mike McEntire]

2 please.

[Dave Weber]

We have the option of making these in a high strength plastic or aluminum. Is there a preference?

[Jonathan Stevenson]

I think plastic would do just fine. But who knows, aluminum could be great too. I'd be happy to test some protos for you :)

[Peter Strietmann]

+1 for aluminum.

[Joe Bruncsak]

I would be fine with high strength plastic.

[Mitch Gross]

I like the idea of not leaving the camera connectors naked. You could call it a Modesty Plate. Or maybe Epic Underpants. ;-D

[Jens Jakob Thorsen]

+1 for alu...

[Justin Marx]

Plastic

[Dan Carew]

Hi Dave,
I think plastic is fine. My priorities (in order) would be: 1)it seals the back from dust and the occasional water spray, not just velcroed on; 2)easy to take on and off; 3)can't fall off; 4)lightweight; 5)inexpensive. I don't need to it to be super beautiful or styled. Functional.
thanks!
Dan

[Paul Hazlett]

I got one word for you son....plastic

[Dave Weber]

I got one word for you son....plastic

I think so too Paul!

[Jonathan Stevenson]

Hi Dave,
I think plastic is fine. My priorities (in order) would be: 1)it seals the back from dust and the occasional water spray, not just velcroed on; 2)easy to take on and off; 3)can't fall off; 4)lightweight; 5)inexpensive. I don't need to it to be super beautiful or styled. Functional.
thanks!
Dan

Agree 100% here. Functional, cheap, light. Plastic is the way to go, IMO.

[Dave Weber]

Agree 100% here. Functional, cheap, light. Plastic is the way to go, IMO.

So what is cheap?

[Jonathan Stevenson]

So what is cheap?

Under $100 for sure. I dunno. If wooden camera can make an Easy plate for $49, I gotta believe a plastic backplate shouldn't cost that much. But what do I know?

[Dave Weber]

Under $100 for sure. I dunno. If wooden camera can make an Easy plate for $49, I gotta believe a plastic backplate shouldn't cost that much. But what do I know?

Cool ... I am in the ballpark with my pricing of thought then. just working out some numbers and hope to get some working protos by Monday.

[Dan Carew]

Hi Dave,
I'd agree US$50-$100 would be inexpensive and fair (since the market for these is not that large). One possible idea (for which you could charge a fair bit more): allow an option for people to print things on the back, e.g.,
KANDA RIVER PRODUCTIONS
A CAM
etc. Could even do logos I suppose...
D

[Jonathan Stevenson]

Hi Dave,
I'd agree US$50-$100 would be inexpensive and fair (since the market for these is not that large). One possible idea (for which you could charge a fair bit more): allow an option for people to print things on the back, e.g.,
KANDA RIVER PRODUCTIONS
A CAM
etc. Could even do logos I suppose...
D

Oh!! Me gusta...

[Taylor Morrison]

Plastic is non-conductive...

[Trevor Meier]

+1 plastic

[Paul Hazlett]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSxihhBzCjk

[Harry Clark]

Plastic.
Think of it as a magazine loop protector for the digital age...
Cheers,
Harry

[Julio Quintana]

I'm glad a third party is stepping up to the plate yet again, but this item really should:

1. Come standard with a professional camera package.

2. Cost under $50 to replace in the Red store.

Think of it like a PL mount cap (http://www.red.com/store/accessories/product/dsmc-pl-mount-body-cap)

[Mark Deeble]

+ 1 - plastic, u/v stabilised, recessed o-ring (if we're getting fancy) captive brass strengtheners to distribute the pressure from the bolts / screws.

[Jason Wingrove]

Ally x 2

Coloured GFRP could work too, friction or click fit onto the mote vlock, be sub $200.

[Shawn Nelson]

You might consider selling them only in 2packs, both to get the cost down and your volume up

[rod bradley]

plastic non-conductive -- in for two

[David Fairbanks]

Since so many people have been asking (including myself), I've started making backplates.

Check them out at my site CinemaGraphica (http://cinemagraphica.com/).

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[Björn Benckert]

Nice, great start.


Here are my thoughts for improvements. Do not take it as I hack down on your creation, so far you have the lead but I think if you make it so it snap to the V lock instead of using screws you could sell them a bit easier. Since when we all get our Redmotes the need to take off / put on will be primary focus...
So if you can make it from some flexing plasitic and so it snaps when pushed over the V lock would be great.
Then the estetics, I would pay 30bucks instead of 25 if you made it so it lines up with the outer edge of the back of the camera, just let it match the shape of that whole surface instead of just the middle square.
Also type something on it... like "plastic cap for connectors protection module" or "no function what so ever module" or "bitter side of camera lid" or "actors on other side of camera" or "back end" or "complete camera infront" or... something stupid :)

[David Fairbanks]

I appreciate the suggestions. I designed mine to be as inexpensive as possible while still getting the job done. With the added complexity you've suggested, I'd have to charge almost twice as much.

I like the idea of name on it.
End Cap
Protection Module
Dummy Module
Skull Cap
This Side Toward Crew

[Paul Ellington]

I appreciate the suggestions. I designed mine to be as inexpensive as possible while still getting the job done. With the added complexity you've suggested, I'd have to charge almost twice as much.

I like the idea of name on it.
End Cap
Protection Module
Dummy Module
Skull Cap
This Side Toward Crew

Bought and mine is called .... "EXIT ONLY"

[Josh Beadle]

Bought and mine is called .... "EXIT ONLY"

Funy, I have that exact phrase tattooed on my ass

[Josh Beadle]

Anyone every produce this thing? Could really use it - having the electrical guts hanging out the back can't be good. Dave Weber did you get into production?

[Dave Weber]

Josh,

Google "atomic 13 end cap" and you'll see.

[Paul Ellington]

Josh,

Google "atomic 13 end cap" and you'll see.

Got mine, it's actually perfect. I also like the square I got earlier but this one fits epic much better. I am using the square one for Scarlet X

[Jason Comparetto]

Our backplate has some extra functions. Thanks for looking!

http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?67624-cinema-OXIDE-Epic-Battery-Plate-Adapter-and-Pin-Guard&highlight=

[Bob Rudis]

Hey Dave, You might want to think about making a cover for the DSMC Side handle when it's not on the camera. Now there are some pins waiting to be bent.

[Dave Weber]

Bob,

Didn't you get the plate from RED with your epic? There should have been an plate on the camera when you got it.

[Jochen Schmidt-Hambrock]

Talent side (front)
No talent side ( rear)

[Dave Weber]

Ahhh. Now I get it. Thinking .....

Sorry Bob. Didn't understand ..... I do now though.

[Harry Clark]

Just a follow up.
For no particular reason (apologies to the other folks making similar products), I ordered up two of Dave's covers.
They are sitting on my desk at home, not at my shop, so I have not tried them on the Epic yet.
However, at first blush, the seem perfect. Good looking, solid, pebble-finish ABS. Thick enough (1/4"?) not to be flimsy. Cuts are all rounded.
Overall, very nice, and a good price.
I may add my own mod: captive screws with knurled heads for fast, tool-free on/off.
Cheers,
Harry

[Dave Weber]

Harry,

Thanks for the order and the kind words.

Glad they fit the bill.

[Ivan G]

Just bought one. Do these ship right away?

[Dave Weber]

Just bought one. Do these ship right away?

Typically they take a few days to go out because of work. Yours will go out either today or tomorrow am.

Thanks for the order!

[Paul Hazlett]

Hi Dave,

Got 2 of your plates and they work well but if I could make a suggestion and include 2 M4 screws with knobs so taking on and off could be tool less when you need to put the redmote on.


Thanks,

Paul

[Dave Weber]

Thanks Paul,

That is a good idea.

[Ivan G]

I've got a Epic end cap forsale free shipping. I realized afterwards that the battery plate sits on the back so there's no need for my end cap.

[Paul Ellington]

I've got a Epic end cap forsale free shipping. I realized afterwards that the battery plate sits on the back so there's no need for my end cap.

Dave's cap is great. Can't keep the battery plate on always.

[Brent@RED]

RED DSMC brain and module rear cap now on RED.com (http://www.red.com/store/new-releases/product/dsmc-rear-body-cap).

BC

[KETCH ROSSi]

At last Brent... ;)

Nice look, ordered... ;)


RED DSMC brain and module rear cap now on RED.com (http://www.red.com/store/new-releases/product/dsmc-rear-body-cap).

BC