BMPCC 4K/6K Bluetooth Remote - Designed by Zebra Zone !
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2019
- Check out the Litty website : zebrazone.tv/litty
April 2020 Update : Sadly, production turns out to be very hard at scale. We can make 20 units ourselves easily but for more than 100 units the complexity of the assembly forces us to either put a high price tag (300-400$) , either make a much bigger remote. And it's hard to get guarantees that the 1000 or 10 000 units will work just as well as the 20 first units. So for the moment, I prefer to put the project on hold rather than risking selling an average product ...
Just felt like something was missing to my BMPCC & URSA Cameras so with some friends we built Litty, a tiny Bluetooth remote for Blackmagic cameras. You can use it to control focus, aperture, rec start / stop and more remotely. Let me know your thoughts in the comments ! I use it for myself right know but depending on the demand we could build more units with a manufacturing partner.
I would like to thank Christophe & the whole Blackmagic Design team for offering their support with the OEM program, which means we can get a few discounts on Blackmagic gear and fast support to help us bring this project to life !
Compatible with Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K / 6K , Ursa Mini Pro G1 & G2.
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April 2020 Update : You have been more than 2000 to subscribe to updates ! Thank you ! Sadly, production turns out to be very hard at scale. We can make 20 units ourselves easily but for more than 100 units the complexity of the assembly forces us to either put a high price tag (300-400$) , either make a much bigger remote. And it's hard to get guarantees that the 1000 or 10 000 units will work just as well as the 20 first units. So for the moment, I prefer to put the project on hold rather than risking selling an average product ...
Great! - Thank you so much for the update - Any chance on getting a pre-production model?
Thanks for the update! Can't wait
So this can focus any lens? Manual with no electronics?
Could you post the electronic schematics?
How about January update?
If there's demand? Seriously? It's one of the most requested accessories for the pocket.
A kickstarter would be funded in days I suspect.
Kick start this thing! :)
Does it have features that the blackmagic app doesn’t?
You rock! You have a customer right here. Greetz from Switzerland, Alex
Thank you Alex :) !
Seems like a fantastic product even though I don't use any of those cameras. ALL camera manufacturers need to add this kind of Bluetooth protocol to work with devices like this! Please contact Panasonic, Sony, Canon, etc to show off your product and request they add Bluetooth to their cameras. The world needs this!
That's why I have to use Black Magic gear. Congratulations for this amazing work! ✨
You guys are amazing! A CZcams Channel making their own products that are ready for film production! We have come a long way in 2019! Thanks for the inovation. I definitively consider buying :)
Dude you are awesome. The best looking/editing I see on CZcams and when something you want doesn't exist... you just go and make it.
Thank you so much Caleb :)
How about start with kickstarter? I belive many BMPCC 4K/6K would buy it..
Definitely considering it. We still have a few steps before that though.
@@zebrazone argh that Site take 6% commission and it makes more expensive. Use Ebay to sell it.
@@zebrazone massdrop might be worth looking into as well
I would buy this today if it was available. Perfect tool for a lot of situation withouth having to rely on a bloody smartphone app. Well done, keep us posted when it's out !
What good news. Congrats. This is the kind of behaviour we expect from our generation, helping improving technology together.
Hell yeah I'm signing up for updates. What a fantastic idea and would be amazing to try out! Well done on the creation and all the best for going forward!
Just what was left out from the bmpcc 4k ... Great work!
*Please don't make it expensive. Let's respect what blackmagic has started. Am I right guys?*
**Crickets*
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Will try to do our best !
@@zebrazone Make it expensive, videographers are rich people! ahah
Lol we make like 30-50k on average
@@JomToons I wish!
There is almost $6 in parts in this thing. It's gotta be $200 at least.
Ya this looks great! I would definitely be interested in getting one of these! Great work on this!
Fantastic! Can't wait to use this! Using Ronin-S to support power is really a clever choise!
DAMMMMMN! This is awesome! Stoked on this! : )
Thanks Dan !! Too bad it wasn't ready in June, I'll bring it to your next premiere !
@@zebrazone haha, Sounds good!
Very nice controller, sleek design and very useful. Good luck with funding, I'll be happy to support you!
Thank you very much Aristomenis, one of my earliest subscribers :)
@@zebrazone I'm glad for that!
PortKeys BM5 2200 nit Display for the BMPCC 4K with Bluetooth module with full remote control, depending on your lens and the length of your HDMI Cable, is a fantastic solution. Best of Luck on bringing your product to market. I admire your Entrepreneurial Spirit.
Hell yeah!!!! That's u was looking for for sooo long now!
Great enrichment! Thank you!
That is awesome work done!
As you aren't able to produce and sell it, could you make the project open source, so your work wouldn't go to waste?
3 years later
I would love this for my BMPCC4K. I signed up for updates on the website. Given its compact size, I think this would be very popular among BMPCC4K/6K users. Looking forward to seeing in action. Cheers.
This is amazing!! We cannot wait! 👏
This is exactly what I need! I hope you it all goes well. I'd be happy to buy one.
Maybe try this :) czcams.com/video/SpKRHGeGpNE/video.html
Wow man! you are rocking!
I wish you a lot of Success ! I appreciate your hard working effort and enthusiasm !
awsome product concept! adding a LANC port would be awsome for me personally, and i think its not even that hard to do. just a little idea
Amazing ! I don't use Black Magic cameras, otherwise, I would totally get it !
Need this ASAP! 🔥
Wow ...very glad to hear this😁
My search has finally ended! Must have
TAKE MY MONEY!!! PLEEEEAAAASEE!!!! That would solve at least 20 out of the 15 problems I have with the BMPCC 4k
You are such a great creator
And multitalented
Love it!! I want one!!
Great work! I’m so excited to see this in development. I would consider myself to be more than interested!
Thank you David !!
Yes!! My sailor buddy is back
Nice to see your comment again Markhou !
@@zebrazone dude I posted before even watching the video. Congrats on the product it looks amazing!
I would totally pay for that!
Looks amazing! I film with the camera mounted on my shoulder, it would be awesome to mount this next to one of the rig handles. Especially start/stop and adjusting ISO with the rotary knob would make a big difference.
Thanks ! It does make a difference yes :)
I need this in my life!
great! take my money and start production right away! :D
This is awesome!! Looking forward to working with this!
Thank you !
@@zebrazone It's the guy from Belfast by the way. I'd really love for this project of yours to work! Keep us posted ;)
@@mannaffolki Amazing ! Ravi de te voir ici ^^
I've been waiting for this for a long time. How is the progress with the production process? I would buy one in a blink of an eye. Cheers, Johan (from The Netherlands)
Wow. Such a great contents and u gained more subscribers by your hard work with few videos......
Love from India. N what do you do by the way?
I would definitely be interested in this. You should do a kickstarter or indiegogo. Good luck with it.
amazing, man!
Best solution we would love to see that in market for real
Trop fort ce zebra zone !!
Haha merci !
Guys, good idea, I'm in. Please consider to make also one button version, just for recording. One button small with a strap (like watch) to easily attach to the gimbal handle. That would be a perfect solution for my workflow and I bet there are many others who would go for one button version. Fingers crossed and I fully support your idea! Cheers!
Yes please! I would definitely buy this or support a Kickstarter. I've got two BMPCC 6K cameras and would get one for both. I cannot believe this product doesn't already exist yet. I feel like it would be in high demand! I just moved over from the Sony world and I'm used to having a handle that allows me to start/stop recording and adjust iris while keeping my eye on the viewfinder for handheld work. Otherwise it is IMPOSSIBLE to shoot shoulder mounted handheld in a professional manner. If you guys need anyone to test the product in a real world production setting let me know. I'd be happy to help. Keep up the good work!
Any news ?
This is life changing !
Good job bro. That thing looks sweet! It's called Litty?
That's awesome, I'd buy it immediately!
Is it micro usb? Since for the BMPCC I only have usb c I'd say that's the way to go!
I've read in the comments that you were concerned that adding 1/4" threads and batteries would make it bigger... no problem at all! Just concentrate on make it as useful as possible, you can always make a version 2 with fixed design problems, but at least the first version is competitive and functional, expand its potential.
Keep us updated, that's an amazing solution for many many problems!
You had an amazing idea!
Thanks a lot for your feedback Andrea !
This is a brilliant idea! Any updates?
You are just straight up intelligent
this looks great... please make it.
Nice ONE !
I want two!!!! This is awesome>
Thank you :)
J'en veux une ! Incroyable !!
Va cambrioler ton colloc
Yes please, and Android also.....
I need this in my life! Any chance large-scale production and pricing will be announced soon?
Yes, yes, yes I'm interested in this Litty, it's something that I can surely use on my shoots. Very handy and surely it would do wonders to ease lots of work. Please don't make it expensive.
Thank you ! What would be a good price for you ?
Good looking clean design. I wish this has some battery built-in
We're definitely considering it.
Great work! I will became a costumer yours soon.
Thanks !
black and white striped shirt- Zebra Zone. Like your vision.
Desperately need this for a feature film in one month from now. We have multiple camera rigs where remote recording/control would solve all our problems. Have you any 'Littys' available?
If Black Magic doesn't have you on their payroll, they are missing out on a truly valuable employee.
What a fantastic idea! Tat would be useful with any camera let alone the BlackMagic! Salutations from chilly Kinsale! ☘️💪🏽👀👍🏽☘️
Encore toi !!
comparing with Portkeys Bluetooth module that has to pair with their monitor bullshit (which cost 500+ altogether), I believe you guys will sell 10x more with this smart design.
Really got into your channel from your great videos! And now I know why you have taken a break due to this new device. My only concern is that the two apps already designed for the pocket4k work great for adjusting your camera settings while having a direct view of what you are adjusting like the iso and white balance. That being said unless you have a reference monitor or a wireless video signal, adjusting the camera in a unique area might be harder than you think if you don't have a reference of what you are adjusting directly. That being said I would suggest trying to add a very tiny LED screen that would swap data values, depending on the button you press. SO if the top button was set to ISO then the LED would show ISO values and so one. Also maybe having a dedicated record button, that way the 3 buttons can be left to be customizable....(maybe to match the top buttons on the 4k)! I would say 3 back buttons and maybe one dedicated record on the front as a trigger button and the back three as thumb buttons and then the dial for thumb and pointer. Also maybe think about having the dial and the record button as one? (button on top of the dial). If anything this is a great start for a hand/Trigger grip for Black Magic which no one has made yet, if you cant add a small LED screen.
Thank you David for your extensive feedback ! We'll see if we can do all that.
I am VERY MUCH interested! please! great video!
PLEASE launch this!
Can you make this with a few knobs? Iris / focus / aperture? Really though just the focus knob would be so helpful, especially if you can make AB marks. It’s been a couple years so hoping this will come out.
Awesome!!
That's a great tool, my only concerns are, you always need external power (a battery inside would be great) and the open question how to attach it to something like a handle. Will there be a 1/4' thread at the back or bottom?
Yeah, I agree about the lack of power. The last thing I need is another device to power. A small, internal rechargeable battery would be ideal.
@@garrettgibbons Maybe that will be version 2 :o)
Take my money! 💰
Bro, amazing work but you have to put out vids more often to grow this darn channel! Stop messing around. Merci beaucoup
Awesome!
Yes I want one. Pricing should be somewhere between $10 and $40.
This has come a long way since you first posted it in the p4k group! I am definitely interested. Quick question... As for now can you dim the lights on the remote or turn them off altogether? I can imagine some filming scenarios where the lights would be too distracting.
Glad you remember. Yep we can dim and turn off the lights easily through the App or by mapping one of the three buttons to do it. Actually we needed this feature to shoot the video, so that the lights wouldn't be too bright or too dim compared to the filming lighting setup.
Awesome! I say start a kickstarter or just get to it. I believe you’ll have enough interest if you can keep the costs down to a reasonable level. Being compatible with the Ursa & Pocket models makes this an accessory I fully believe will be successful. Just make sure you have the infrastructure ready / on standby if it really takes off fast and don’t make delivery claims you can’t make. Best of luck man!
@@baldwinvp Thanks man !! I'll do my best not to be like Blackmagic concerning delivery estimates... that's also why I don't take preorders just yet.
Zebra Zone btw, personally I would also be highly interested in a version that was a full handgrip for mounting to 15mm rods. Bonus points if you add 18650 batteries for powering the unit and maybe outputs for other accessories. As is though I am still a likely buyer.
@@baldwinvp OK :) I think someone tried a version that was self contained in a full grip but I don't remember the name !
just wow , i love you
That stinks. This is exactly what i was needing. :( I hope this will eventually move forward.
Hey very very nice product. I think you should think about making one for the ZCAM camera. I’ll sure would buy one. As everyone knows ZCAM will take over the camera industry. S6 -F6 - F8. Think about it.
Thanks for the April 2020 update. Is there any chance you could sell/partner with someone on the design...and patent ;-) ...perhaps Blackmagic so they can produce it through their channels as a camera accessory? Failing that I'm sure Aputure, Neweer, Vello, LanParte or others would be interested in producing it. Please don't let the project stop though!!
Try these maybe? czcams.com/video/SpKRHGeGpNE/video.html
It looked to me that you were only using native glass. Would the knob work to change focus on adapted (using metabones) lenses also?
Yep ! I personally tried it with the Metabones Ultra and it works like a charm.
Looks like use the inner focus, so the pull focus would not be that accurate. And ,this is amazing gear, you are genius !
Nice remote! I now have project, where this remotes missing! How looks production of It? On market is great gap, do not hasitate and catch the train! Best!
0:49 did it just control the focus or zoom?.....anyway Imma buy it ! This is awesome!!!!!
Do you control the internal focus of the lens? I never understood why all focus for video works with an engine attached to the lens instead of using the internal engine almost all autofocus lenses have inside... Please let me know i will love that!
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD
i would like to see how you can control focus with this
Please, give an Update. I realllly need it
Good day. I understand production is on hold. However, I don't see a place to add my email on the website?
Also, I think this could be popular with more marketing. Great job guys.
Take my money! NOW.
I've got an idea/request. I think it needs to have some sort of bracket, or rig-ready piece to attach it to tripods, rigs or gimbals. For examble i own a Crane 2, it will be amazing to strap it right to the handle!
By the way. Great work. You are my inspiration and quality standard! I just stopped my youtube channel preparation to try to set the same image standard and quality as you. We need a channel like this in Spain/Hispanic zone!
Oh! Another idea that could be great is to let users swap the knob! Like for placing a BIG chunky follow focus knob... You get me?
Would be perfect with a Lanc-Input
Hey Zebra Zone,
Can you turn the camera OFF/ON remotely also??
Thanks,
Tom
Is this ever going to come out? Please say yes.
Yes please!!! Just some suggestions for my use case:
A fully wireless version with internal or removable battery would be great! If I'm not running this on a gimbal it'd be hard to power. I'd love to put these controls on the handles of my tripod/ monopod and never have to touch or cable to the camera body. Maybe AAA or 14650 removable battery? Also would focus pulling work through a Metabones or Viltrox? USB C would be awesome as well!
Also, mounting. 1/4 20?
Would love to see pricing at a competitive point to the Nucleus N from Tilta. You've got an interested customer in me.
Thank you for all your suggestions ! So :
- Integrated battery would make it bigger but we're considering it.
- Works with Metabones speedbooster Ultra at least (didn't test the others but it should work).
- USB C might not be there yet , takes more space than micro USB
- Mounting... we'll see. Also takes up a lot of space to have a 1/4" thread.
Zebra Zone yes I definitely see the space constraints. I for one would absolutely go with a bigger unit to have more features and be able to switch it easily from rig to rig if needed. I already use the Nucleus N system but it can’t trigger start stop and other functions that yours can do.
Maybe after releasing this model do a battery powered “pro” version?
Also, how does the Bluetooth pairing work? If the unit loses power does it reconnect automatically once the power cable is reattached?
@@playmaka2007 Ok I get your point on the battery ! Yes you pair it once and then each time you turn it on it will very quickly connect to the camera automatically (max 2 seconds)
@@zebrazone AWESOME! The nucleus can have problems when losing power sometimes so that's great! On the knob, does it have hard stops? How many degrees does it rotate if so?
What're the functions you can customize to the buttons? Can 1 button be programmed to switch the button functions from one set to another?
@@playmaka2007 No hard stop, it's an infinite knob. For the moment you can just set one function (ex Rec Start / Stop / HFR) to each button but not use a button as a function button. But this is just software so it could improve.
I WANT ONE! :D
I have bmsc4k. Will you be making it for this as well. Doesn't have to be wireless, a plug in option can work