are there specific issues with Wooden 'that interfere with how our camera works'?

[Les C.]

As a Wooden accessory owner, after reading Jarred Land's post - quoted in the subject - just wanting a heads up on any possible issues with their equipment?

http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthr...and-Trademarks

[Tim Morten]

Countdown until this thread gets removed...

If there were, one would think that they would have come to light previously here in the forums. I'll be interested to see if there's an official response, but given the on-going nature of the conflict, that may not be in the cards. Other than latching to the provided connector instead of just screwing, there doesn't seem to be any difference between Wooden's battery plate and all the various other options out there. The cage components are similar to offerings from any number of other companies, though design aesthetic is obviously a point of contention for Red.

[Harrison Diamond]

I'm honestly confused by Red's complaint. Some of the products they're chasing here DO have distinctions- e.g. the safety stops on the x side ribs, or the A-lock's additional mounting points. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I bought the A-lock over the Red accessory V-mount because it was announced first. I can see why Red would try to protect their IP here, but then I get confused as to why Viewfactor etc. haven't been slapped with suits for almost identical products to these like their own rib set and accessory v-mount (the shuttle mount, of which I am a proud owner). Hopefully that won't be coming.

[Les C.]

Countdown until this thread gets removed...

I'm asking a valid question in a non-confrontational manner.

But, yes it's also a concern to see entire threads pulled and to see every other post in some threads missing.

The only entities I see aggressively redacting free discussion are ...., ...., and .... - and I'm sure RED would not intentionally emulate them?

[Colin Sheldon]

I have not heard a single report of any operational issues being caused by x products.

[Scott Crawley]

Well, don't some of the top plates cover the vent, potentially reducing airflow? That is the one that comes immediately to mind.

[Colin Sheldon]

Well, don't some of the top plates cover the vent, potentially reducing airflow? That is the one that comes immediately to mind.

All the different top plates have a grate over top of the vent to ensure airflow.

[jaadgy akanni]

All the different top plates have a grate over top of the vent to ensure airflow.

BTW, the one by Fortis Cinema is practically identical if i weren't for the color difference; theirs is gray instead of black.

[Scott Crawley]

I know, but is the flow equal to that of the original vent cover that must be removed? I'm no engineer and took no measurements, I just wonder if this is not one of the issues at hand.

All the different top plates have a grate over top of the vent to ensure airflow.

[Tim Morten]

Surface area dedicated for venting looks comparable between Red's tactical top plate and x's. Hard to imagine that this would be an issue (and I've seen no reports of overheating or increased fan noise).