Epic Q&A

[Steve Gibby]

Thanks Robert...

Everyone's opinion counts here! The more people who point out emerging needs, the better. That's what forums like Red User are for - and that's the kind of professional feedback Red wants and needs. They like keeping their finger on the pulse of the industries they service, and they do so by listening to feedback from all types of working professionals.

I like carrying the flag for alternative, hybrid, and EFP shooting with Red cameras. I've been carrying that flag since 2005 - and its really second nature to me by now :-)

[Brook Willard]

Brook would love to buy some of those wired on/off cables from you as soon as you have them.

Peter

The tricky thing is that they'll need to be powered... And they'll eat up the sync port. There is much thinking to be done here.

[Jason H]

Are you using red camera batts to power the epic? Are the red batts giving you a readout on the lcd as to when they will die? Will other batts such as idx give you the % read out? Are you mounting right to the camera most of the time and if so what plate are you using?

//thanks\\.....

[Mike Prevette]

Mount stability?

Adjusting flange depth?

Can anyone comment on how accurate the flange depth has been from the factory?

[Tom Lowe]

Is anyone making some SSD holders/cases? Right now I've got mine in ziplocks.

[Blair S. Paulsen]

I know this is Brook's Q&A thread so I'll apologize in advance.

I couldn't agree with Gibby more. An ergonomically designed smart handgrip that can ride out front for hand held or on the tripod handle would be a terrific addition to our favorite next generation camera system. The RED side handle is wonderful but not exactly the right beast for all needs.

FWIW the idea of a handle that rides out front on the right like a B4 zoom grip with a zoom rocker, rec/stop and such seems like a winner to me.

Now, back to Brook and all the EPIC NEWS!

[Brook Willard]

Are you using red camera batts to power the epic? Are the red batts giving you a readout on the lcd as to when they will die? Will other batts such as idx give you the % read out? Are you mounting right to the camera most of the time and if so what plate are you using?

//thanks\\.....

We aren't using RED batteries to power the cameras here. The camera currently has a voltage meter [YES!!!] which has proven itself to be very reliable. When you use RED batteries, the percentage will read out on the display.

I am mounting to the camera using some Anton Bauer and IDX battery plates that I designed... they attach to the V-mount on the back of the camera or onto the back of a module. The ones I'm using are temporary but I'm spiffing them up... I'll post when I can.

Mount stability?

Adjusting flange depth?

Can anyone comment on how accurate the flange depth has been from the factory?

Flange depth was spot-on from RED [as was sensor alignment]. I've only had to change the collimation on one body one time in 5 months on the show... and it was crazy simple. The new mount and collimation adjustment is awesome.

Is anyone making some SSD holders/cases? Right now I've got mine in ziplocks.

:)

[Jonathan Stevenson]

Brook, thanks so much for all your generous answers here, and to the other M owners as well.

I'm curious how much footage a 128gb SSD holds?

[Greg M]

Is anyone making some SSD holders/cases? Right now I've got mine in ziplocks.

I using a Lowe Pro Volta 20 case. It holds one drive snugly in the back pouch with room for 2 or 3 more in the front space. We use one case per drive though. It also has a belt loop. We looked at everything and this was the best fit.

[Brook Willard]

Brook, thanks so much for all your generous answers here, and to the other M owners as well.

I'm curious how much footage a 128gb SSD holds?

There's a chart floating around... it's fairly accurate. At 5:1 compression at 24 frames per second in 5K 2:1, we're getting about 22-25 minutes per mag.