Gnass Filmholder Case - Some Design Thoughts

[Jean-Louis Llech]

I add that you could find some resellers in France. I have a list which I could mail to you if you wish.

[Robert A. Zeichner]

I would be very interested in both a 4x5 and 5x7.

[Fishjump]

any idea of the timeframe for these?

[Photobackpacker]

any idea of the timeframe for these?

90 days from the point where I agree to the production. I am still re-re-re-re-negotiating the price. I am hopeful this will be resolved this week.

Hint for sourcing out of China - estimate the production time, change it to the next higher unit of time and then double it.

Bruce

[jeroldharter]

90 days from the point where I agree to the production. I am still re-re-re-re-negotiating the price. I am hopeful this will be resolved this week.
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Bruce

In rough numbers, that puts it out to Labor Day. I have a trip in November. So please put me down for the first 2 (maybe 3) 8x10 models!

Jamie

[Uri A]

Just saw this thread .. these are fantastic Bruce! Let me know when the 8x10's are ready.

[Photobackpacker]

The order has been placed. The hang-up has been the material for the overall cover. To get the 600D poly I want, I had to buy 1000 yards of material and walk-away from 690 yards. I exhausted every avenue short of hopping on a plane and carrying the material with me, I couldn't get around it.

The impact will be a slightly higher price than I quoted originally but it is still manageable. I will give everyone an anticipated availability date as soon as I hear back from the factory.

[HeinrichVoelkel]

any news?

[Photobackpacker]

The order was supposed to be completed today, 8/26, and headed for the docks at Hong Kong. I will confirm this on Monday. If it is proceeding as planned the main shipment, will arrive at my door by September 30.

I have a handful of 4x5, 5x7 and 8x10 coming by air to allow me get pictures and and shoot an instructional video. This shipment will also allow me to send first article gifts to those who lent me film holders and Gnass cases. These should arrive by the end of next week.

Now, if the container ship doesn't sink or the train derail or some other natural disaster happen - these dates will hold.

I have been asked about price. The higher material costs effectively torpedoed my earlier estimate. I will be asking $44.95 per item - whether 4x5, 5x7 or 8x10.

[Uri A]

Great news! Looking forward to seeing the video.