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Here is another product for RED owners that will be available in a couple of weeks... the Remote Start/Stop from View Factor Studios.

You attach it to your existing RED Handles (left, right, or top) and can adjust it to work for right/left handed operation. There will be some options for the cables - a short one to use with the aux connector on the back of the camera and a longer cable for jib arm use.

Pricing is TBD but hopefully will be in place within the next couple of weeks.

Check www.ViewFactorStudios.com for more info.

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Here's some updated info on the VFS Remote Start/Stop:

Will now have two buttons for volume control on the newly added piezo buzzer as well as a coiled cable. The buttons are recessed so you won't accidentally hit them during normal use (you may need to use a pen to press them).

Also added is a setup mode so if you press both volume buttons and hold them down so you can change the duration of the beeps. When you press the buttons, the piezo will sound to indicate the current level of the output. When you get the volume where you like it then the micro controller will store that data in flash so it will stay at that setting until you change it again - even after its been unplugged for a long time.

The sounding will be one long beep for the record start and two short beeps for the stop. The Record LED will reflect the piezo so it will flash in unison with the beep. The sound will beep with the other two buttons on the Camera, as well. So whenever a Record button is pressed, regardless if its on the camera or the unit, it will beep.

For cable lengths, they are planning on a couple short versions for hand held/studio configurations and a longer 10 meter (~30 feet) one for use on a jib arm, etc. The cable will plug into the top or bottom aux connector in the back of the Camera. You could also plug it into the front B4 connector but it would only work as a button (no beep or LED functionality)

The LED for the record status will remain on while recording.

Here is a video of early working prototype of the circuit... a finished design with machined housing is in the work.

http://viewfactorstudios.com/record_button_breadboard.MOV

And below is an updated rendering of the current design.

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New Demo Video of both the ViewFactor Digital Folow Focus plus their upcoming Remote Start / Stop:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1hwXJe95C0

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An update from View Factor Studios...

The Remote Start / Stop product will be called "Origo" and will be shipping soon.

These prices have been posted online but may or may not be final:

Origo: $110
2.5ft Straight Cable: $73
2.5ft Coiled Cable: $86
30ft Straight Cable: $98

Orders are now being taken at www.viewfactor.net

Below are some pictures of early units.