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on January 31
Peter Dering
commented on a projectTom, Corey was one of my strongest backers and best givers of feedback during my kickstarter campaign. Corey, I met Tom at PMA in Las Vegas and got a chance to try out the Lens Guard. The product has an excellent feel and finish, and you're going to be very happy with your backing. Now let's get them some funding!
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on January 31
Peter Dering
backed a project
Protection for Nikon DX VR, Canon IS, and Sigma DG Lenses by Tom Nickell + DeluxGear
DSLR lenses can get damaged in normal use. We will produce 3 sizes of Lens Guards and Lens Bumpers, to protect your lens investment.
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103% funded $8,260 pledged
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on January 23
Peter Dering
backed a project
You Kickstarted Me by JJ Casas
A photo project of successful entrepreneurs from the Bay Area and beyond who have used Kickstarter to launch their idea.
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on January 18
Peter Dering
commented on a projectJohn, Vitor... I vividly recall the beer I had on the day my project was funded. One of the best tasting of my life. Many, many kudos to you. Now to the fulfillment. By luck, miracle, and intern, I was able to get 6k Capture Camera Clips fulfilled in 3 weeks. I'd be very happy to share some tips. Shipping logistics in particular can get tricky, and it would be my pleasure to help you navigate. Most important, at this point, is for you all to enjoy this time with your family and friends. It's an amazingly unique experience. pd
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on January 10
Peter Dering
backed a project
Hidden Radio & BlueTooth Speaker by John VDN + Vitor Santa Maria
The simplest, most powerful radio and wireless speaker for iPhone + iPad ever in a compact form. Lift the cap, the louder it gets!
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751% funded $938,771 pledged
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on November 25, 2011
Peter Dering
Posted project update #21Get Capture Today for $50. Tomorrow (and thereafter) it will cost $80.
Just a quick reminder about our one day sale for Capture. Go to peakdesignltd.com and check it out!
Thanks everyone,
Peter
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on November 24, 2011
Peter Dering
Posted project update #20One More Chance to Get Capture for $50
The Skinny:
For 24 hours only (starting this Friday at 12:00 AM PST), Capture will be available at $49.99 (limit one at that price). That's $30 cheaper than you can get Capture any other day of the year. Get it at peakdesignltd.com and be done with your holiday shopping.
The Fat:
Hello everyone,
Happy Thanksgiving! I want to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday here in the US. There is so much for me and my family to be thankful for this year, and I hope the same is true for all of the backers who helped make this year so amazing.
As most US backers are aware, the day after Thanksgiving is Black Friday, which is traditionally the biggest shopping day of the year for people in the states. In my past, that's usually meant getting as far away as possible from a retail center. Now that Peak Design (along with a tiny new person named Josephine) has consumed my day to day life, Black Friday takes on a whole new meaning. We really believe that Capture is the perfect gift to give for anyone who loves taking pictures, and we want as many people as possible to have it in their stockings.
There's no question that the word of mouth advertising you have put forth is what's driven our sales after the kickstarter, and we figure that the best way to generate more of it is to let you get Capture at the lowest price we can afford. Please spread the word!
I can't even tell you how excited I am to be working on the next generation of Capture accessories right now. 2012 is going to be filled with innovative releases which will build on the backbone of the Capture system and further refine it. We remain dedicated to making the hobby, profession, and passion of photography simpler, more convenient, and more enjoyable. If you like what we've done with Capture, I know you're going to like the direction we're headed.
If you have questions, you can always message me here on Kickstarter, or join the conversation on our facebook page. There are already almost 2,000 active participants, and the number grows every day.
Thank you, and be well.
Peter
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sejtam on November 24, 2011
Accessories. What you need to come up with is a rain-cover. Something that attaches to the back of capture. It should fold down small, but when needed it should stretch forward over the camera and then attach to teh back of capture from the other side, like a hood. Of course it should be flexible/stretchable enough to accomodate cameras in each position /forward, sideways etc). and fole small enough to be able to stay at the back of capture always, maybe fold back into its own small pouch. That would make capture complete
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on November 22, 2011
Peter Dering
backed a project
Wood Ties... What the...? by Quincy
A strong love for the Planet turned into an opportunity for people to have fun and express their energy.
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on November 12, 2011
Peter Dering
backed a project
Hypothes.is - Taking peer review to the Internet. by Dan Whaley
An open-source Internet platform to crowdsource peer-review on information everywhere.
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105% funded $105,786 pledged
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on October 26, 2011
Peter Dering
Posted project update #19Fall Check-in + Extenders Update
Dear Kickstarters,
It's been a long time since you've had a good solid update. With the exception of a few packages that can't seem to find their way, everyone who backed Capture should have received their unit and had some time to play with it now. This is a long overdue message, but I hope everyone has been well and I hope to keep you engaged as part of a community who helped start something great. I've provided a very brief update, and a lengthy one. Pick your poison, and have a great day!
IN BRIEF....
- Capture is doing great! We're selling all over the place and have you to thank!
- free shipping for the holidays when you order two at peakdesignltd.com. Is there a better gift???
- we're going to be in NY for the Photoplus tradeshow this week. Check the facebook updates and say hello if you're nearby
- Extenders are coming! Will ship in early November.
- Extenders will NOT be offered to the general public...yet. Waiting on your feedback
- Leash, other accessories, under development and will come out after the holidays (when we come up for air)
- -Join us on facebook to hear what's going on, enter contests, win units, and slough off at work
- Have a look at our updated video spot. Our man Wilfred just made the final cut tonight.
Thank you everyone!
Peter and Co.
NOT IN BRIEF....
We are rockin' and rollin' folks, with more irons in the fire than we know what to do with! We have sold over 3,000 Capture Camera Clips since the kickstarter ended. We have active distribution in 13 countries, and more in the pipeline. Future product development continues to help flush out the accessories of the Capture System, and we're doing all we can to keep up with the demand.
This week we are going to be in New York for the PDN Photoplus Expo. It's our first tradeshow, and while we won't have a booth during the main event, we will be there making our presence felt. If you're a kickstarter in the area, come on down and meet up! We'll be communicating via our facebook page, so it shouldn't be too hard to find us. And if you haven't joined the community on facebook yet, now's the time! We're going to be giving away loads of product this holiday season to help spread the word about Capture, and facebook is the best way for you to get a chance at them.
EXTENDERS UPDATE:
I was hoping to be ready to ship Extenders by the end of October. When I come back from New York next week, it will be my top priority. The fulfillment will probably take at least a week, but folks stateside should have them by mid November, if not sooner. For international backers, it will probably take 6-10 days longer due to the shipping times.
For those of you wondering, "What are Extenders again?" I'll tell you. As they stand today, Extenders consist of two bolt extentions, plus form fit elastomeric pads which snap onto the chassis and the backplate of your Capture unit. This can be useful if you want to transport your SLR on something hard, such as the frame of your bicycle. By attaching a ball head to a Capture quick release plate, you can turn your Capture unit + parking meter (or whatever stable object you happen to find) into a makeshift tripod. The point of Extenders is not to dictate what people will do with them though. The point of Extenders is to allow one more tool for photographers to be creative with, and hopefully enhance their experience.
At this point, Extenders will NOT be released as a product to the general public. There are several reasons for this. For one, while I am 100% certain about the need and the demand for Capture, I am less certain about Extenders. I remain optimistic that they will be come a useful piece of photographers' gearbags, but I anxiously await the feedback of backers to better understand how much they are desired. Another reason is that I have done a lot of second guessing about how the product should be implemented. The package you will receive has two bolts which couple onto the clamping bolts that come with Capture, instead of simply providing a longer clamping bolt. The rationale behind this was to limit the number of parts and pieces involved in setting up Extenders, and also to prevent people from misplacing the original clamping bolts.
The problem with both of those solutions is that when you attach to something that is relatively thin (i.e., a bike tube), there is a fair amount of threaded bolt which protrudes through the back side. It's a less elegant solution than I would like to have.
Last week, I finally come to a decision about the future of Extenders (sort of). I decided that if I do decide to sell Extenders as a product, I would do it differently. I would create new bolts all together. Each Extender set would have 3 sets of bolts...one which is an inch long (servicing really thick backpack straps), one which is 1.75" long (to service bicycle tubes, and similarly sized objects), and one that is 2.5" long (intended to service the big stuff). Also, the top of the bolt would not have the "wings" that the current clamping bolt has. Rather, it would be smaller in diameter and knurled on the edges to allow for easier thumb turning. I'd also put a hex head on the top, superimposed with a groove to receive a flat blade. I've found that for round objects, you have to crank on the bolts with significant force to ensure a rock solid connection, and the ability to have a mechanical drive would make that process easier.
Whether or not I go down that road depends on the feedback I get from Extender users. No good deed should go unnoticed though. If the feedback I get says that Extenders should indeed be made and distributed, I will make sure that kickstarter backers can obtain them at a very significant discount.
I am as grateful as ever to all of you. Thank you for your time
Peter
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Carmelo Establier Sanchez on October 27, 2011
I've been using my capture everyday since i arrived to Scotland for my ERASMUS year... People from the photo society here love it and think it's pretty badass :D I attach it to almost any strap i have and the best combo is my camera bag strap... awesome :D
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Rey Espinueva on November 9, 2011
I'm from the Philippines, and thanks for the update. I'm loving my capture whose plate is now latched on my D7000 batt grip. Indeed if the plate was compatible with a Manfrotto it would be the ultimate system bar none.
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Faudzi Din on November 17, 2011
Hi,
I quote from the update message you sent yesterday to Extender Backers:
"When that finished product comes to fruition, you'll receive it as well"
Am I correct to understand that apart from the prototype Extender I am about to receive, I will also get the final commercial product free?
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Peter Dering
San Francisco, CA
I grew up in Minnesota and defected to Madison, Wisconsin for college where I studied Civil Engineering. I've been in SF for 5 years, loving every second of it. Oh, and I'm expecting a baby girl right about when the funding period for this kickstarter ends. Daddy needs to buy diapers, so please don't be shy here
Peter, I haven't received my Extender yet. Can you tell me when I can expect it?
Thanks,
Linda Pastor
Hey Peter, you said you were developing maybe a 3 bolt system for the extenders. I haven't heard from you for a while, what's the progress on this?