The new F1 Gimbal (Air Studio/Phobotic) for GH4 sized cameras

[iceman]

Any confirmed news on price/availability in the UK and is there a website with info about F1 ?

 

[SamurAchzar]

We've had lots of other matters to deal with lately so the F1 had to be on hold (as part of those matters are electronic modules used in the F1 that we are developing).
It's of course still on track for production. We used this time to make a significant design improvement based on our testing data so far.

 

[snurre]

Ok, this is quite understandable. Thank you for the update. Please say your best guess for ETA. A guess that we understand is not a promise.

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[Motopreserve]

Sub'd

 

[synrg]

Samur any plans to offer an optional handheld rig and quick release (like toad in the hole) for the F1? Would love to be able to go from aerial to ground rig quickly.

 

[SamurAchzar]

Yes, there are plans to do so, although not at the exact time of release. It'll be aerial first.

 

[Filthy]

Any hints on pricing or expected delivery dates? Possibly even some teaser footage?

 

[SamurAchzar]

None at the moment.

 

[jakuban]

Hey Everyone!

This month will bring good news.
Work goes very intense and inspiring.

This is a good moment for subscribing our newsletter to get fresh info:

notify@phobotic.com (send an email to get on it)
www.hdairstudio.com (bottom of the page)

Best,
Jakub

 

[jfro]

What is the weight of the gimbal, without camera?
Any idea what the price point is going to be?

 

[jakuban]

Arround 1100g with damping system and universal mouting adapter.
Price: less then zenmuse z15

 

[iceman]

What is the weight of the gimbal, without camera?
Any idea what the price point is going to be?

weight without cam is 1100g, Full specs are here http://hdairstudio.com/product/the-f1-gimbal/ no price has been announced yet, it is estimated to be less than Zen but more than Align

 

[Rickey]

Sub

 

[Motopreserve]

Any word on this? I thought this thread said last month? Where you guys at????

 

[iceman]

Any word on this? I thought this thread said last month? Where you guys at????

I'd also like an answer to that question, I signed up to their news letter over 2 months ago and guess what? NO NEWS

 

[SamurAchzar]

We are constantly testing and iterating on the design according to external feedback. We shipped it to California for testers outside Phobotic to get some real world mileage. The footage is all that we hoped for, and we are now improving some convenience features. Still on track for a release this spring.

I'm sorry we're not more up front - as you all should know from Phobotic, we are willing to discuss what we develop but we don't sell what we don't have ready. Soon!

 

[jakuban]

F1 mechanical developement is almost finished. Right we are focused on preparing everything to mass production. If all goes ok we will visit NAB 2015 and before that videos and photos will be released.

 

[Banana Furikake]

Quick question- will there be an option for the F1 without the CP board? (I have 2x CPs with Adirs)

 

[SamurAchzar]

Possibly - those customers already owning CPs and intending to use the F1 with that, could buy the F1 without electronics and with a special mounting bracket for mounting their CP externally (the F1 has a new board that's housed internally)

[Edited to say it's possible, not certain, as we're still evaluating the commercial aspects... etc]

 

[Banana Furikake]

Yes - those customers already owning CPs and intending to use the F1 with that, could buy the F1 without electronics and with a special mounting bracket for mounting their CP externally (the F1 has a new board that's housed internally).

Good to hear. It'll be nice to have something that's been custom designed for the boards.

-Kenji