new55 kickstarter has begun

[Fred L]

H.O.L.Y C.O.W !!!!!!

I knew my pledge bump would do it lol

[Matus Kalisky]

Since I do not have any 4x5" gear anymore I did not pledge, but I am very happy they made it. Could be a reason to get some sort of 4x5" P&S in the future.

Congratulations to the New55 team!

[Fred L]

didn't keep track of the backers but I wonder if there's a major photographic philanthropist we all should be thanking ?

[feppe]

didn't keep track of the backers but I wonder if there's a major photographic philanthropist we all should be thanking ?

No. Three quarters of current funds are coming from backers pledging 1000 USD or less. The whole purpose of the project was to find out if there's enough demand from the masses, instead of a few whales or angel investors who would not be very useful in the long run.

Let's see if 2000 backers will be enough to keep this going for many more rounds, convert some additional shooters, and to convince the naysayers.

[Andrew O'Neill]

Could be a reason to get some sort of 4x5" P&S in the future.

The Wanderlust!

[adelorenzo]

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...?ref=discovery

Dont mean to break the party, its great that it looks like new55 will get even more then the goal, but other projects in photography have raised 1.2M$ and more. The lomo petzval is one that comes to mind.

And now - back to partying!

The Lomo petzval lens was in the Product Design category. As was the Pebble.

[koh303]

OMG:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380890901852...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Fred L]

wow, glad I have three.

[John Conway]

About a year ago I was preparing myself for the new55 film. I wanted to have some back up holders . I bought a bunch of them , the early version models that are all metal , and only mint in the box condition. The average price was about fifteen bucks. I Can't wait . I'm so happy new55 is coming.

[towolf]

convert some additional shooters, and to convince the naysayers.

And to bring the price way down.