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Not too sure about the 'blackcurrant and liquorice' but looking good.
Given the publicity I think this is a must.
Do you have holes for the anti-rotation pins on common QR plates? ...seen a few videos with people using the small Manfrotto (200PL) plates with Intrepid cameras.
I confess it's a thread I dip into, but have you tried it with Horseman and Wista roll-film holders (for 6x7, 6x9, and 6x12)? Shen did a 6x17 extension back but that's probably a bit much.
Anyway, when are you taking orders? ...not that I need another 4x5, but...
As I see it, the closest competitor to my Chroma is the Intrepid. I'm never going to compete with Ebony/Chamonix/Shen Hao etc and never really set out to. In comparison to the Intrepid, my camera offers;
Full technical standard with independent movements (assuming I launch with that).
An upgrade path with modular components
Similar weight
Smaller overall
Choice of main body and bellows colour
Integrated magnetic zero points to ensure quick alignment
Similar price (£250 including pinhole lens after Kickstarter)
I was going to ask how Intrepid integrate their tripod thread but I can see on their site that they use a standard threaded insert with a plate over the top of it so that's simple enough. I could include guide holes for anti-rotation pins too if I can dig out the spec for them.
I haven't tried a rollfilm back but any that use a standard 4x5 DDS sized plate will fit.
As for taking orders, my intention is to launch the campaign in the next few weeks, once I've got a video and product shots together, along with some example photographs. I'd be more than happy to build one to your choice of colours from the campaign ;0)