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Dear Backers:
We understand some backers start to doubt Escura is a scam. Of course, there is no excuse for any delay but there always should have some reasons.
After another month, (Yes, we didn't post an update every 2 weeks as our promise. We are very sorry about this) we have a major update for the latest status of the Escura Camera today. Please study as following:
As per the image above, the mould of the camera is almost finished, we are now polishing the mould. And the great news is we are going the test the mould soon, and that's mean the pilot production will be started soon as well.
Once we test the mould and pass the quality inspection, we will start a pilot production.
What is pilot production? Pilot production is a major procedure before going ahead for mass production. We will enhance the production schedule and production line after the pilot production. We will fine tune everything. There will be around 150 to 200pcs camera will be produced during the pilot production. Usually, those cameras will be going to sales and promotion, Demonstration, and as an engineering sample for Press and media's evaluations. However, the camera from the pilot production may be a bit different from mass production. But please no worry, all functions and operation will be 100% the same for both versions.
We are now enrolling some backers for the pilot shipment which we will ship out the Camera from the pilot production line.
Easy, just leave a comment which state "Pilot User" and the first 50 backers will become the pilot user.
** First come first serve, and only for the pledge with the camera (without the flash) only.
** If you have ordered some add-ons, those add-ons will come with the shipment of the pilot user.
We keep updating the production progress to you and the mass delivery schedule will be started in July.
Thank you again for your patience and understand develop a total new instant camera is always facing unknown issues.
Dear Backers:
According to the production update-4 (Posted on 7 May) mention that we had designed a 2-element lens system for the Escura Instant 60s Camera. We have finished a series of testing with the latest sample. And please study the details with the following videos and images.
[Aperture mode switcher] Modify from a screw type switch to a sliding switch to provide a more simple and quick control.
[Lens] Improve image quality from a single lens to 2-element lens
[Shutter] Improve stability of the shutter
1) The injection mould for the camera body and film processing unit are on track.
2) The mould for the lens (both front lens and back lens) already complete and tested with good quality.
3) The injection mould for the lens body and control switches already kick-off.
The pilot production within June. We will invite some backers for the pilot shipment soon.
We are keep updating the production progress to you and the mass delivery schedule will be started in July.
Dear Backers:
We are sorry for the delay of the shipment and this update. However, we have great news for you. As mention in the previous update on 3 April 2019. We had designed a new lens system for the Escura Instant 60s Camera. A 2-elements lens instead of a single lens. The result is great, the new system provides accuracy on focus range, acceptable vignette effect, and more stable exposure. Now, everything is on the final straight road.
As the new lens system require a longer focal length, the lens case will be a bit longer than the original size.
Scared...... yes, the engineering sample scared our design team as well. However, please don't worry. Our design team already adjust the design like the following:
We had tested for the new lens system and please study from the below:
Production Plan
The tooling for the camera already kick-off, everything is smooth.
Delivery Schedule
The pilot production within June. We will invite some backers for the pilot shipment.
Words from our team management
We are sorry for the delay but now everything is on track again, we will keep the Escura Instant60s in a high-quality product line and assure the mass delivery schedule start in July.
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