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A super cool Red Pop T-shirt or Baggu bag featuring our logo by Draplin Design Co. (hand screen printed by Wire and Twine, Ohio, USA for US backers or One69a, Manchester, UK for non-US backers). Shipping worldwide included. You will also get your name 'in lights' and an image of your choice added to the ‘Thank You -You Rock! gallery’ on our Red Pop website.
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Consider your pledge a pre-order for one of the very first Red Pops, to come off the production line. Isn’t that exciting?! Your Red Pop will be made to the final design shown in our film and images and will come in a beautiful glossy box with a pouch for storing and a wrist strap. Shipping WORLDWIDE is included in your pledge. You will also get your name 'in lights' and an image of your choice added to the ‘Thank You -You Rock! gallery’ on our Red Pop website.
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Consider your pledge a pre-order for one of the very first Red Pops off the production line. Your Red Pop will be made in the final design shown in our film and images. This version is extra special as it will be engraved with a ‘first run’ serial number and will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. It will come in a beautiful glossy box with a pouch for and a wrist strap. Shipping WORLDWIDE is included in your pledge. You will also become the proud owner of a T-shirt or a Baggu bag featuring our logo by Draplin Design Co. (hand screen printed by Wire and Twine, Ohio, USA for US backers or One69a, Manchester, UK for non-US backers). You will also get your name 'in lights' and an image of your choice added to the ‘Thank You - You Rock gallery’ on our Red Pop website.
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Everything you get for $150 plus a limited edition, never before released, print of the ‘Mohammed Ali at home’ photograph by John Dawes (father of Red Pop designer, Brendan). Printed on high quality 12' x 18' Lambda. It's a truly beautiful image and you can see it in our project details to the left.
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Show older commentsCreator Haltek Industries on April 26
Hi Jon,
We're very much working on the product still - we're also working on our other product called "iShuttr" - which will be available towards the end of the year. We have a lot of great things in the works and can't wait to announce the updated Popa unit along with our entire product line of awesome photography accessories!
Thanks!!
Robert
Creator Jon Scordia on April 26
Hi Haltek Industries, is there any progress on POPA or should we consider it abandoned?
J
Creator Haltek Industries on October 17, 2012
Thanks for letting us know! We will look into the Verizon model and make sure the fitment is correct. The issue with the Verizon model is it's a tad bit thicker than the regular iPhone 4/4s. We've had other users get the unit onto their phone, but they had to bend the little plastic bumper that holds the phone in place when connected. It's made of plastic, so you should be able to get the phone in the unit without damaging it. Thanks again for the feedback!
Creator Ja-Kyung Park on October 17, 2012
I loved idea of POPA but I could not use it at all. I have Verizon iphone and it is so tight I can not connect it.
It scared me to break the phone.
It was totally waste of money for me.
Creator Haltek Industries on January 3, 2012
Hi everyone,
if you're having an kind of issues it's best not to just comment on this forum as it just goes into a stream of comments and makes it hard for use to email you / track things on an individual basis.
The best thing to do is set up a new ticket request at http://beepindustries.freshdesk.com/ and then we can get back to you better.
Look out for the update version 1.2.3 which fixes the occasional non firing issue - this update is rock solid and has been tested by our beta testers including photographers who used for days on end without problems - should be out this week.
Thanks,
Bren.
Creator Haltek Industries on January 3, 2012
Hi KB,
sorry about that - can you submit a support request via http:/beepindustries.freshdesk.com and we will sort it.
We have an app update waiting for approval in the app store that fixes the intermittent shutter issue and is now 100% reliable. Version 1.2.3 should be out this week all being well.
Creator KB Burnfield on January 3, 2012
I got my POPA weeks ago, it doesn't work. I've emailed, posted here, sent messages via the contacts page on the website and still I've heard back nothing.
I don't want this anymore, I want a refund but no one will talk to me about making this right.
Anyone listening?
Creator segundoseis on December 30, 2011
I am still waiting for my shipment too.. :(
Creator Mark Frizzell on December 28, 2011
I am still waiting for my shipment. Where is my red Popa?
Creator Steve Jackson on December 25, 2011
Got my Popa a few days ago. Love the feel of it. Manufacturing is solid except the leather wrap in the handle was coming off around edges. Pushed it back down and hoping it stays put. A dab of glue might be needed. What type of glue would you recommend?
It is tough to get fingers into bottom to open and close the connector opening. Very tight fit so it's tough for the fingers to get a a good grip on the mechanism that closes the door. I'll get used to it.
What hurts the most is that the camera does not fire every time I push the big red button. I have to disconnect and reconnect the Popa each time to get it to fire again. Extremely frustrating. Especially today being Christmas. I hope this new revised app software fixes it. Didn't that problem come up in your trials with the current software?
Does the revised software permit video recording as well. I assumed the Popa would work for video as well.
Thanks and good luck,
Steve
Creator Christine Bastian on December 24, 2011
Thanks, sounds good. What about the Popa not being able to close. Is that just the design or is it suppose to close again?
Creator Haltek Industries on December 23, 2011
Hi Christine,
we identified a bug in the app which would sometimes cause intermittent shutter firing. The good news is we've now fixed it and it's now 100% reliable. The new version 1.2.3 has been submitted to the app store and should hopefully be available in about a week. I would ask you wait to get this version then if you're still having problems we'll take it from there.
Creator Christine Bastian on December 23, 2011
Received my PoPa a few weeks ago. Was real excited as I have a disability which makes it difficult for me to take photos with my iPhone. Unfortunately I ran into a lot of problems with the Popa. First of all I can not get the Popa to close again. Is it suppose to stay open? I did not think so because all kinds of dust etc will settle in there making contact even harder.
And that is I think one of the main problems it does not make a good contact with my iPhone 4. 8 out of 10 photos do not work. I push the big red button but nothing happens. When I wiggle the Popa a bit and push my iPhone real hard into it it first gives me a totally darkened photo and the second one might be ok. Than if I rest it for a while it lost its' contact again. I truly disappointed. I hate writing negative reviews, I so wanted to love it and spread so much love about the Popa before it even was released, so it definitely hurts. I figured I should write it, maybe others will have the same problem and you can use this feedback.
Creator Haltek Industries on December 21, 2011
Hi Peter,
thank for this considered and constructive feedback. I hear you on the anodised finish; strangely we went for a rougher finish on purpose to differeniate from the Apple finish to give it a more retro finish, but a few people have commented on this so we might take another look at that.
Yeah agreed the barrel twist is a little fiddly, and came about when we added the tripod mount. Not ideal but again something we'll aim to tweak in a future iteration.
Video is coming - it's on the roadmap for the app and scheduled for 1.4 all being well and we've got some really great new features coming in 1.3+. Right now we're working on some stability fixes which will be released in version 1.2.3 There's also other tweaks we're working on including UI tweaks and better saving multiple items to the photo album.
As for the red pouch we were advised by the printers that white on red just doesn't work well in the way they were printing it, but it was actually our original option! Hopefully we can make that happen eventually.
No your comments aren't negative - I appreciate comments like these that recognise this is an iterative project, like a lot of design. I'm really proud that we actually shipped this product, albeit a few months late, but we still shipped. We know we've got more work to do to get it where we want it to be but by listening to the feedback and support from people like yourself then I think we can get there.
And yeah I'll be taking a little bit of time of over the festive period!
Merry Christmas!
Bren.
Creator Peter on December 21, 2011
Popa arrived here some weeks ago already and now that your product is out in the wilderness, i guess you´re interested in feedback. First of all: congratulations on finishing the project and putting together such a complete box of industrial and packaging design plus software. I know this was not a short distance run, but a full marathon and you must feel similarly exhausted and happy.
So what do i think of Popa? In a nutshell, I like it, but i don´t love it, which is maybe a matter of details and the manufacturing. First thing i noticed was the anodized surface which looked a little too rough and had a lot of imperfection, especially striking when you see it lying beside a MacBook pro. Paired with imperfections of the glued leather (bump at the outer edge towards the slot), it made Popa appear a little cheaper than necessary. From a usability perspective, i actually had problems to find out how to actually open the barrel. I don´t have very big hands, but the space around the tripod thread is really small and doesn´t signal its function - i think it takes too long to make Popa ready that way. Once open and attached to the iphone, things work flawlessly most of the time, the new update of the app is greatly improved, the self-timer is great. What i dislike here is the missing video option and the "developing" dialog when viewing the pictures - i don´t know if there´s a technical reason behind it, but it´s really tiring. The Popa box, certainly inspired by Apple, looks great with the white wrapper and the b/w photos on red below and gives the desired dramaturgy. Being a graphic designer, i´d suggest a reshooting of the hand photography on the "Twist" side, though - it´s not very sexy. And as much as i love variation in corporate design, i think the pouch would have been a lot better in red with white screen print, just as a big signal to take it with you.
Does that sound too negative? It´s not meant that way, i really think you´ve achieved something impressive with Popa and wish you a well deserved rest over Christmas time. Cheers!
Creator Haltek Industries on December 19, 2011
It definately works with iPhone 4S! It sounds like your popa may be defective. I understand your dissapointment but we can sort you out. Lots of people are loving popa on iPhone 4 and 4S but occasionally things can go wrong. We are not Apple - we're just two people trying to create something against the odds, something we believe in. We will sort it out.
Creator W Dodd Russell on December 19, 2011
Just got mine...does not work with the iPhone 4S...not real exicted
Creator Mark Frizzell on December 17, 2011
I got email show delivery to Vancouver BC.
I live in Vancouver Washington.
Hope you find error and correct the shipping.
Please and thank you
Mark
Creator Stan H on December 15, 2011
Just received mine with the additional cost of $18 from Canada post. I can not get it on my iPhone 4s. I push and push, and try to angle it. But no luck... anyone else have the same problem?
Creator Haltek Industries on December 13, 2011
Hi
Popa is being sent from our uk warehouse so that's why some people may get two separate deliveries. All orders have been sent.
As for Belkin, we just have the one button. Yes the Belkin one is cheaper but they have economies of scale and didn't need to launch on Kickstarter! Personally the Belkin one is ugly as hell, but I guess it's subjective like anything.
Creator Steve Jackson on December 12, 2011
Where's Popa? Got my t-shirt but still no POPA. Any advice on what to do? Also, used the Belkin LiveAction Grip for iPhone at an Apple store. Very nice piece. Does the POPA have 2 shutters in the grip? The LiveAction has a big button for photos and a smaller one video. Quite handy. Also allows me to keep my grip case on while device is attached. Also has a tripod fitting on bottom of grip. Were these features incorporated into POPA?? Uses proprietary App just like POPA. Camera+ integration coming to LiveAction (so says Apple Store buyer who was at store that day). Price for Belkin LiveAction grip is $49 (but can get it for $35 online). Anxious to compare my POPA to Belkin's LA Grip. >>>Come to POPA!! Steve
Creator Kyphos on December 12, 2011
Yay!!! POPA arrived. I never received an e-mail, but it doesn't matter any more.
Boo!!! I had to pay nearly $20 in duty, taxes, and handling fees to the Canadian Border Services Agency, based on Beep's declared valuation of $75USD. If you are still awaiting delivery of your POPA, be aware that your friendly postman may come knocking on your door with a bill in hand. This appears to impact those not in the UK or US.
Creator Haltek Industries on December 10, 2011
Hi Jon,
glad we got you sorted. The latest version of the app is 1.2.1 and is on the App Store now so make sure you have this latest version. We're submitting another release this week with a few more tweaks and we're on with version 1.3 as well which brings some cool new features.
Cheers,
Bren.
Creator Jon Scordia on December 10, 2011
Hi guys, just a note to say thanks for your attention when I reported problems with my Popa. The new one works fine, though there is still an intermittent lack of connection between the app and the hardware sometimes when connected. I've been on holiday this weekend using Popa properly for the first time and really appreciate the improvement in holding the phone. And I can take snaps with gloves on! I understand you've updated the app to deal with the intermittent issue which will deal with a lot of the queries below. Any idea when it will be available? Cheers, Jon
Creator Haltek Industries on December 9, 2011
Hi Ja-Kyung
can you visit http://thisispopa.com/troubleshooting and describe the problems you're having, thanks. We've not experienced the app freezes.
Creator Ja-Kyung Park on December 9, 2011
I finally got it, Thanks!
I knew I can't use my case with POP but it even tear my screen saver film. I have iPhone 4 (Verison US). It is very tight to put the POP on from the start. Is this normal?
Also your APP freeze all most all the time...
I'm very disappointed.. >.<
Creator Michael Chaftari on December 9, 2011
Same here. Still no email with shipping info.
Creator ivan toft on December 8, 2011
sigh!
still no POPA, still no shipping info email, still no response from Beep. i'm a $150.00 backer and Christmas is nigh...
Creator Colin Gallagher on December 7, 2011
Should I be concerned that I haven't received any shipping info yet.
C
Creator Justin Davis on December 5, 2011
Just received my Popa and I am having some trouble with it. There are some small dings on the metal case and the red shutter is not working with the phone. I have submitted a request on your web site as well. Beep, please make this right.
Justin Davis
Creator El Drijver on December 5, 2011
Got it and works like a charm guys.
I was planning to give it as a present to my photography obsessed dad, but I'll probably keep it myself :)
Though I don't see myself using it in every day life, when going on a trip or something where you know you will take a lot of iphone pics, this is a very nice solution to handle your iphone more comfortably and securely, Thanks!
Creator Mark Wickens on December 4, 2011
From the Nov. 19 update: “ Over the next few days you should be getting an email with details of your delivery.” Should I be worrying about not having received this email yet?
Creator Haltek Industries on December 3, 2011
Hi Morten,
our fulfilment system doesn't allow for the marking of shipments as gifts. I understand your frustration but email tony@beephq.com and we can sort something out and I'll try and make you not so unhappy.
Creator Morten Marius Mulvad Moe Apenes on December 3, 2011
Hello
Just received my Popa, and found myself paying an aditional 65$ in Norwegian customs, because you have written the items inside to have a value of 99$ and being a commercial item. If I understand the Kickstarter concept correctly, our sponsorships are, well, sponsorships and not purchases. All other projects I have backed (and they are a few) have managed to understand this - meaning the parcels are marked as a gift to save us customs.
Not happy
Morten
Creator Haltek Industries on December 2, 2011
Hi Ben
Sorry to hear that. Let's get you sorted.
We've identified a bug in the app and we've already fixed it and it's currently waiting for review in the app store. This should fix the problems you're having.
In the meantime could you go to http://thisispopa.com/troubleshooting and fill out the form so we can keep a record.
Again, sorry for the problems but really appreciate your support - blowing peoples minds with popa sounds good to us!
Creator Henning2000 on December 2, 2011
Team Popa,
Thank you for sending out your revolutionary new product, Popa. I find it to be much lighter than I expected and and I was proud to finally be holding this device that I helped fund. I am very disappointed that my device is not working. You can understand my disappointment. For me the app does not open when snapped into place and the shutter works every now and then. I am a manager at apple and have been waiting for it to arrive so I could go in an show my team. I am embarrassed to do so as I think it would have a long lasting negative impact on the success of the Popa. Please advise how to proceed to be taken care of. Is this a good spot for communication, your website, phone etc? What is the best way to be contacted? Many thanks, lets work together to get this right so we can blow peoples minds with Popa. It and you deserve that!
Ben
Creator Haltek Industries on December 2, 2011
Hi,
we're catching up on emails - thanks for your patience.
We'll be in touch.
bren.
Creator KB Burnfield on December 2, 2011
I got my POPA in the mail and it doesn't work. I've tried contacting the company through their website and through Kickstarter and haven't heard back.
Also, the fit of the iPhone 4 into the POPA isn't very good but that's secondary. No response is what is annoying me.
Creator andrew pancubit on December 1, 2011
i just received my popa and im pleased with the overall design and delivery of the product. there is only 1 problem it doesnt work =(
after plugging in popa, i was prompted to download the app but i cannot shoot using the device itself.
Creator Matt Wright-Steel on November 30, 2011
any ideas on when POPA is shipping to kickstarters in the states...still have not received shipping email.
Creator Haltek Industries on November 27, 2011
Hi Daniel,
thanks for much for these lovely words - makes me very happy.. We're already making a list to improve with the next version, and the barrel smoothness is one of them - maybe adding some nylon runners. I'm glad you appreciate all the work we've put into it. Thanks again for all your support.
Bren.
Creator Daniel Noriega on November 26, 2011
Hey guys, just received my Popa (yes I preferred RedPop also). I have to say I am exceptionally happy with it! Loved the un-boxing, very well done in the packaging. The build quality is superb and very fun to use!! A bit stiff turning the barrel, but I'm sure it will loosen up over time. A+ on a job well done!! Can't wait for update to app, looking forward to it! The Popa team should be very proud in an excellent product!
Creator Haltek Industries on November 24, 2011
Hi Ivo,
we always made it very clear that POPA would only work with the POPA app; it's not possible to make an accessory to work without an app. We would love it to work with the camera app but it's just not technically possible.
Hopefully eventually it will be integrated into other apps. Camera + got in touch with us right at the beginning and we wrote back to them three times and never heard back.
But don't despair - the new version of the app is really great and has been submitted to the app store for approval. It takes the app to the next level, and of course we're already on with the next version after that as we'll be constantly iterating and listening to feedback.
As for breaking the phone - don't worry we've done a lot of testing and it should be fine. It's a tight fit so it doesn't wobble and doesn't create camera shake.
Glad you appreciate the design and hope you carry on using it - like I said new app is killer and should be out in a week or so.
Creator Ivo Dijkgraaf on November 24, 2011
Today I received my Popa. Everything looks very nice, but I am not very satisfied with it.
I am disappointed that the Popa only works with the Popa App and not with the standard Camera App or any other Camera App (like Camera+).
It takes some effort to the the iPhone in the Popa. It takes so much effort, that I am afraid to break the connection of the Popa or my phone.
Once again, it looks very nice and a lot of craftmanship went into it, but it is not as great as I was hoping for.
Creator Jost Jahn on November 24, 2011
Popa arrived, but it doesn't work at begin. After restart the Popa it works. Unfortunately I'm using now my Owl, it's not cheaper, but heavier and thats good for photography
Creator MichaelYoung on November 19, 2011
You've (all of the team) taken a brilliant idea, and turned it into a brilliant product.
I hope all goes well with you, allowing you to create, develop and produce a whole stream of equally great ideas. Congratulations to you all.
Creator Rene Pot on November 18, 2011
Awesome! I'll be waiting for it! Please note my comment below on the shipping!
Creator Haltek Industries on November 15, 2011
We start shipping the end of this week - finally!
Creator Carl Hancock on November 14, 2011
I see the POPA app is in the app store, I actually just downloaded it. What is the ETA on the hardware?
Creator Daniel Noriega on November 4, 2011
Get this into Apple stores quick!! I already saw one by that had dedicated video button. I think RedPop is a far better looking product, but other manufacturers are coping this idea.