Sigh. This device possesses the same annoying flaw as the two other models I've tried (in fact looks like an identical knock-off to the one in my hand, sans the sticker). Why do I get the feeling that the designers of these devices are NOT photographers. Specifically, why is the mounting shoe set in the middle of the device? (Ref:
http://www.pmgadgets.com/videos.html around the 15-18 second mark) Half the device then protrudes rearward, preventing the me from looking through the optical viewfinder and leaving a nice rectangular imprint on my forhead.
I opened up mine (surely they're all similar) to find that the "box" could be made much smaller lengthwise. Even if you desired something substantial and bulky, there's nothing preventing this design from having the mounting adapter assembled toward the rear of the device such that it does not impede your ability to set up and check your shot. Something to consider (in addition to the agreed with SPAM notes above).
Would also like to see video representative of a real outdoor event, especially those targeted by storm chasers with afternoon/early evening light conditions and abundant intra-cloud lightning that is often unseen by the naked eye. My device will blow through hundreds of shots in a period of minutes on faint or non-visible intra-cloud flashes, making the trigger very frustrating to use. I'll have to dig up the specs and see how it compares to your offering, but I think you would be more apt to make sales demonstrating a real thunderstorm environment under several different light conditions.
Respectfully,
Evan
