I've been really looking at grabbing one of these since more and more of my shoots are using timecode. Especially because I have few of the TC-1 boxes. Thanks for the breakdown!
I actually got a black stick-on pouch that I ordered for my Tentacle Sync. I forget where I got it from but it's fits the Tentacle Sync perfectly and you can turn it over and it doesn't fall out. Also, as you said, there is tons of room on the back for that. I reach out to Andrew when this was first announced last year with this idea, but ..... Honestly having a yellow clear pouch would be on-brand.
@@WoolyJumper5 over the last 30 years all kinds of great product have disappeared. The profit can be more if you sell more, when it's even half the price. I think all the people that needed the high engh slate- already have one. The idea would be to open up the market to the thousands of filmmakers that don't have the high end budget.
I get why $1,000 sounds steep, but these timecode devices are built for professionals. They use high-quality components, are designed to withstand tough conditions, and undergo extensive testing and calibration for accuracy. Plus, there are significant manufacturing costs involved in creating the internal components that ensure that accuracy. Also, this market is VERY different from consumer tech like iPads. Reliability and precision are absolutely critical for film and video production. You're paying for the quality and performance professionals need on set. And if that weren’t enough, this equipment will serve you well for years, likely outlasting several generations of your camera gear. From my experience, the three tools that truly stand the test of time in your kit are lenses, sound devices, and quality timecode slates. It is absolutely worth the investment.
@@skylinepictures You are also paying for the lack of sales. It's a matter of if you want to make a smaller profit on millions of sales or a huge profit on thousands of sales. The less you sell the more profit needs to be built in. I have watched 100s or products watch their products go in the toilet because they sell to the few that can pay, and then the sales stop. So many great products have failed because of the price point.
@@JimRobinson-colors While I appreciate your perspective, it seems you're overlooking the fundamental purpose of these devices. Timecode slates are not your average consumer products; they're essential tools for professionals who need precision and reliability in their work. If you think the price is just about profit margins, you're missing the point entirely. The costs associated with high-quality materials, rigorous testing, and durability for demanding environments aren't just fluff-they're what make these tools effective. Maybe if more people understood the actual value of investing in quality equipment instead of comparing it to consumer electronics, we wouldn’t see such misguided arguments. Professionals know that in this industry, you often get what you pay for.
Nikon partnered with Atomos for their wireless timecode. You can use the Z9, Z8 and Zf with the Connect, Sync or Blue.
I've been really looking at grabbing one of these since more and more of my shoots are using timecode. Especially because I have few of the TC-1 boxes. Thanks for the breakdown!
You'd be a fool to think that the real fun had begun.
I actually got a black stick-on pouch that I ordered for my Tentacle Sync. I forget where I got it from but it's fits the Tentacle Sync perfectly and you can turn it over and it doesn't fall out. Also, as you said, there is tons of room on the back for that. I reach out to Andrew when this was first announced last year with this idea, but ..... Honestly having a yellow clear pouch would be on-brand.
Can you show using this with the rode wireless pro?
1000 dollars is nuts. Shouldn't be the price of an ipad. Hard to see where the money is.
Hell of a lot cheaper than any other digital slate with a toon more user friendly functionality
@@WoolyJumper5 over the last 30 years all kinds of great product have disappeared. The profit can be more if you sell more, when it's even half the price. I think all the people that needed the high engh slate- already have one. The idea would be to open up the market to the thousands of filmmakers that don't have the high end budget.
I get why $1,000 sounds steep, but these timecode devices are built for professionals. They use high-quality components, are designed to withstand tough conditions, and undergo extensive testing and calibration for accuracy. Plus, there are significant manufacturing costs involved in creating the internal components that ensure that accuracy. Also, this market is VERY different from consumer tech like iPads. Reliability and precision are absolutely critical for film and video production. You're paying for the quality and performance professionals need on set.
And if that weren’t enough, this equipment will serve you well for years, likely outlasting several generations of your camera gear. From my experience, the three tools that truly stand the test of time in your kit are lenses, sound devices, and quality timecode slates. It is absolutely worth the investment.
@@skylinepictures You are also paying for the lack of sales. It's a matter of if you want to make a smaller profit on millions of sales or a huge profit on thousands of sales. The less you sell the more profit needs to be built in.
I have watched 100s or products watch their products go in the toilet because they sell to the few that can pay, and then the sales stop.
So many great products have failed because of the price point.
@@JimRobinson-colors While I appreciate your perspective, it seems you're overlooking the fundamental purpose of these devices. Timecode slates are not your average consumer products; they're essential tools for professionals who need precision and reliability in their work.
If you think the price is just about profit margins, you're missing the point entirely. The costs associated with high-quality materials, rigorous testing, and durability for demanding environments aren't just fluff-they're what make these tools effective.
Maybe if more people understood the actual value of investing in quality equipment instead of comparing it to consumer electronics, we wouldn’t see such misguided arguments. Professionals know that in this industry, you often get what you pay for.
The app is terrible, requires you to be logged in to use, which is not possible if you don't have internet.