EPIC-S (old Scarlet S35) update...

[Steve Johnson]

after... the pro RED electronic lenses are some of the most advanced lenses ever made.. so they take time.

Jarred,
Pardon my ignorance, but what is the difference between the pro RED electric lenses and the pro RED lenses available now? Is it the touch focus and focus tracking will only work on the new RED electric lenses?

Steve

[Tonaci Tran]

Is the rotatable dial on the REDmote as solid and smooth as it is on the Canon DSLR line? No more sloppy buttons like on the original EVF, please ;-)

The dial on the side handle SOLID. =) I haven't handled the REDmote but have no doubt it is solid too.

[Jon Howe]

Jim, how does the Scarlet Fixed figure into this production schedule? Thanks!

[Francesco]

Jim, how does the Scarlet Fixed figure into this production schedule? Thanks!

Yes and also do you know of a ball park price point for this (the fixed lens) ? (with the "subject to change and probably will" warning of course :) )

I'm also curious as to why the housing change to the more robust truck design? Is this for the cooling and HDR purposes? Or more is it more for keeping everything that RED builds of professional quality. And of course what housing are you thinking for the fixed.

F

[Tom Greenberg]

Scarlet will have its own thread...

Jim

Earlier in this thread, Jim said that Scarlet info was yet to come...

[Rob Ruffo]

Jarred,
Pardon my ignorance, but what is the difference between the pro RED electric lenses and the pro RED lenses available now? Is it the touch focus and focus tracking will only work on the new RED electric lenses?

Steve

Yes, that is the difference.

[Jeff Kieffer]

after... the pro RED electronic lenses are some of the most advanced lenses ever made.. so they take time.

Jarred,

I have a question that is in my mind for quite some time now.
Would it be possible to control external focus motors like the Heden or others through the Epic (and even power it)?

That would be a nice addition to the modular possibilities of the camera and keeping the rig compact.

Jeff

[Steve Johnson]

Yes, that is the difference.

Thanks Rob

Thought as much but just wanted clarification. Be interesting to see how long after EPIC release these lenses appear and pricing.

[Rob Ruffo]

I already had hoped that the dslrs would dissapear rather quickly and become replaced by high end tools again, instead of moving 1 step backwards

I don't say they can't produce wonderfull images, but there not built for that market...

Some DSLR lenses give excellent results if controlled by electronic follow-focus- and for productions with lots of movement they are lighter which is meaningful. They are not a step backward in many applications.

DSLR bodies as video cams are a huge step backward to Betacam SP resolution, but many of the lenses themselves are great.

[Vincent Thomas]

Looks promissing... Even if for indie filmmaker on a budget, most of us may have to go or start with DSLR lens. Talking about this subject Jarred, so AF for EF lens is supposed to be supported , what about IS for long lens?

Any info concerning the new zoom coming? Spec and price estimation?

All of this have consequence on our today decision to investigate...
Thanks

vincent*

after... the pro RED electronic lenses are some of the most advanced lenses ever made.. so they take time.