Tim Schumann wrote:As Grant mentioned in the press conference, we have had some problems getting the results we want out of the 4.6K sensor in the URSA Turret and so we we don't have a timeline for it at this stage. We will continue work on it but we cannot promise when it will be ready as that relies entirely on getting the results to the stage that we are happy with and that we think is shippable.
As long as what you are saying is true and being a representative of BMD, then it is encouraging. I have enough cameras and I like the multi-screen / station configuration of the URSA. It is the most professional camera of the line. I don't mind waiting as long as there is confirmation as above that it will ship someday.
Tim Schumann wrote:I know it has been a long wait for URSA owners wanting the turret, but we do not want to ship it in a state that is inferior to what we are getting out of the 4.6K Mini.
Finally a true admission from BMD that the 4.6K Mini is of inferior quality. This is why I rather wait for the turret than put my money on the UM46K or UMP that and quote
"is Inferior to what we are getting out of the 4.6K Mini". No URSA mini for this guy. If I want that small form factor, I'm going for something else.
Tim Schumann wrote:Hopefully the incredible upgrade deal we are offering on the URSA Mini Pro helps show that we have not forgotten these loyal customers and we appreciate their loyalty. You get an amazing price on the Pro and you get to keep your URSA.
It's not about loyalty that you have this program. It is about preventing liability for misrepresentation of the URSA as an upgradable camera. There are consumer protection laws that say if the product has been misrepresented that you can return it for a full refund. That's what your legal folks are thinking. Also, it's. Other such an amazing price for a camera I don’t need.
In closing, get the turret done and ship that sucker. The turret is what BMD should discount for the loyalty and patience that URSA owners waited for.