We're Shipping!
Hello,
As the subject line says, we began shipping last Friday. So far we've shipped about 100 of them. We got the all black units in first, so that's what's shipping now. We should have the color parts back from anodizing this week, so no holdups there.
We can assemble, package and ship approximately 100-200 per day right now. You'll get an email from Keifer (keifer@hondogarage.com) when your order ships. We'll also send an update when we think we've got them all out, that way you can let us know if you never got your follow focus (or even an email saying it was shipped.)
And because I'm a huge sucker for dance movies...I'll share this link to a Kickstarter project that needs one last push to meet it's goal...only 3 days to go.
http://kck.st/zuDs7q
Cheers,
Wiley
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Jan 23, 2012 -
Feb 13, 2012
(21 days)
- First created · 4 backed
- Wiley Davis 160 friends
- Website: hondogarage.com
Pledge $10 or more
13 backers
THE DREAMER - Hey, you don't need a 50-Dollar Follow Focus now, but you might, soon. Think of this as insurance that the FDFF will be available when you need it. As a reward for your forethought, you'll get a lens cloth imprinted with a fabulous handlebar mustache design, as well as the words, "Stand by for action." Add this option to the other levels if you want an FDFF and a lens cloth.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $60 or more
558 backers
THE STRAIGHT SHOOTER - You know you want one, so you get one. For $60 you get one 50-Dollar Follow Focus in the color of your choice (The Italian: all red and black powder coat), (The Canon Fanboy: Red, White, and Black powder coat) (The Dark One: All black anodized). Note, the extra $10 is for shipping to U.S. and Canadian addresses only. International shipping will be extra.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $60 or more
16 backers All gone!
THE STRAIGHT SHOOTER - You know you want one, so you get one. For $60 you get one 50-Dollar Follow Focus in the color of your choice (The Italian: all red and black powder coat), (The Canon Fanboy: Red, White, and Black powder coat) (The Dark One: All black anodized). Note, the extra $10 is for shipping.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $75 or more
22 backers All gone!
THE BIG SHOOTER - You've got some big lenses so you'll need a 50-Dollar Follow Focus that includes a larger pulley and a longer belt. And that's what the Big Shooter package gets you: An FDFF in the color of your choice, the standard belt and pulley package, plus the bigger belt and pulley. Also, free shipping.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $75 or more
767 backers
THE BIG SHOOTER - You've got some big lenses so you'll need a 50-Dollar Follow Focus that includes a larger pulley and a longer belt. And that's what the Big Shooter package gets you: An FDFF in the color of your choice, the standard belt and pulley package, plus the bigger belt and pulley. Also, free shipping in the U.S. and Canada.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $150 or more
3 backers All gone!
THE ZOOM BARON - The FDFF can be used as a smooth-zoom lever as well. So why not get two? For the price of a single, sloppy-geared follow focus from some other manufacturer, you'll get two rock-solid 50-Dollar Follow Focus units in your choice of colors, plus a large belt and pulley kit for each. And because you're obviously Baron material, we'll throw in an appropriately-bushy clip-on handlebar mustache to seal the deal. Also, free shipping.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $150 or more
129 backers
THE ZOOM BARON - The FDFF can be used as a smooth-zoom lever as well. So why not get two? For the price of a single, sloppy-geared follow focus from some other manufacturer, you'll get two rock-solid 50-Dollar Follow Focus units in your choice of colors, plus a large belt and pulley kit for each. And because you're obviously Baron material, we'll throw in an appropriately-bushy clip-on handlebar mustache to seal the deal. Also, free shipping in the U.S. and Canada.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $500 or more
4 backers Limited (46 of 50 left)
THE PRODUCER - You're a big shot, and everyone needs to know it. When you become a Producer, you'll get two Zoom Baron packages (That's four FDFFs) to throw around on set. We'll also anodize or powder-coat your follow-focuses in ANY colors you want. And in any combination. If the color exists, you can have it. Let your garish side run wild. Plus, and here's the kicker, you'll get a limited edition CNCd aluminum case, finished in discrete, textured black, with pockets specially shaped to hold a pair of mirrored aviator sunglasses and a clip-on handlebar mustache. Engraved on the inside of the lid are the words, "Stand by for action," and Your Name, whatever that may be. We won't be making more than 50 of these special cases. And free shipping, of course.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
Comments
Creator Wiley Davis on May 1, 2012
Just a heads up...for some reason the kickstarter system doesn't send me a notification for comments in this section...hence the late replies.
We're a little over halfway through shipping. The bottleneck is laser etching of the parts. We get batches in every friday and get the processed over the weekend. You'll receive an email from keifer@hondogarage.com when it ships.
And I'll be sending out a mass update as soon as we think we've got them all, that way you can let us know if we missed you.
Creator Casual Pixels on May 1, 2012
100-200 per day / 1527 backers = Between 8 and 16 days. Update #11 posted on April 9, it's now May 1st.
No email, either saying that the unit is shipped or that they've all gone out. From the other comments, it's clear there are lots of us in the same boat.
The only conclusion is that we're being fed a line. How about an update with an honest description of what's actually going on?
Creator Mark Prince on May 1, 2012
I'll echo the other comments. We're into May now and I have no notice about my order. Can you please provide updates.
Creator Patrick Jong Taylor on May 1, 2012
I know you guys must be swamped, but what's going on with shipping? If there's a hiccup, that's cool, but I'm just wondering where you're at in the process. Thanks.
Creator Westonreclame on April 28, 2012
I try to follow my FFDFocus but don't see any updates on shipping. Can you tell me if mine is already shipped. Can't wait to get my old follow focus systems of the rails and put on some new FFDF's
Creator Darren Leung on April 27, 2012
I'd sent a couple of emails to make sure my international shipping instructions went through, but never got a response. Any way I can get an answer here?
Creator Lindsay Stewart on April 26, 2012
Hey Wiley,
Biding my time in patience waiting for the FFDF to land. Looking forward to getting it up on the new rails I bought. Building a rig by Shape, a Canadian company that makes very cool support gear. I'll have dropped about a grand to mount my $50 gem.
Cheers from Canada
Lindsay
Creator Wiley Davis on April 25, 2012
@James - Yours has shipped, so you should have it before then.
Creator David Leech on April 24, 2012
Any idea when blue's ship out?
Creator James Jackson on April 21, 2012
I backed one with a red handle. Leaving for Canada next Monday any chance I will see my follow focus before I leave? Banking on it...
Creator Justin Lewis on April 21, 2012
Thanks Wiley!
Creator Eli Cantu on April 21, 2012
I know I'm was one of the last backers to throw in my hat but, I have a Red Scarlet just aching for the cheapest yet most functional accessory I can throw on it. Is there an general, thumb in the air timetable till the back of the line might see it?
Creator Wiley Davis on April 21, 2012
@justin - We just started shipping the international all-blacks. We'll be packing fdffs all weekend, so expect your email in the next few days.
@Diana - Glad to hear no fdff pieces were missing :) We'll be adding info, videos, and usage discussion at www.hondogarage.com/fdff if you need any help with it or want to share any projects you use it on.
Creator Diana Lundin on April 21, 2012
And to clarify, I'm not missing a piece from the follow focus.
Creator Diana Lundin on April 21, 2012
Got mine today! Haven't put it on the rails yet because I'm missing one piece but I can't wait to try it out!
Creator Justin Lewis on April 20, 2012
Hi Guys,
Any news on the orders. Mine are all black parts but I've heard nothing yet.....
Creator Wiley Davis on April 18, 2012
@sean - The different colors are coming back at different times, so we've had to switch to shipping orders in the order the parts come in (seemed better than waiting till all the parts were here). So we started with the all black units since we got that in first. Orders with color parts will start shipping at the end of this week.
@tom - I'd estimate we've got about 25% of them out.
Creator Sean Scarfo on April 17, 2012
Better yet, any chance we can find out which backer number we are? So we can get a jisti idea when to expect the item. Not trying to rush you guys! You guys rock!
Creator Tom Glinskas on April 16, 2012
Have an estimate on the % of total units that have been shipped? Eagerly awaiting my confirmation email and FDFF! Of course I'll probably get an email right after posting here letting me know it shipped so that I have egg on my face. ;)
Creator Khaleb Sealey on April 13, 2012
I'm 3 days late, happy for the update but I missed the funding for that dance movie.