All the bad news...

[Bastiaan Maat]

What's the chance of getting the EPIC-S out while waiting for:

the EPIC-X parts (or does the EPIC-S share these parts?);
the Scarlet lens issues to be fixed;
the features to all be enabled, (I can definitely shoot using only 3k RAW at 24fps for now if that's all I can use)?

yes no yes?

Scott.

As stated, the Epic-S will be a "cheaper" redesign of the Epic-X. I get the impression this is not only about the device itself, but cheaper can also be accomplished in optimizing the production lines. So, you must have experience with the first to do the later.

[David Dennis]

What's the chance of getting the EPIC-S out while waiting for:

the EPIC-X parts (or does the EPIC-S share these parts?);
the Scarlet lens issues to be fixed;
the features to all be enabled, (I can definitely shoot using only 3k RAW at 24fps for now if that's all I can use)?

yes no yes?

Scott.

See Jim's thread addressing this issue. In sum: EPIC-X production has to be nailed before EPIC-S can ship.

D

[Mike 'Fireman' Ross]

Some tunnel's light is just the headlamp of a fast approaching train...

(Sorry...I just had to say it). Hehe. :)

My .sig used to read "I thought I saw the light at the end of the tunnel... but it was just some bastard with a flashlight bringing me more work..."

Mike

[Gabriel Winebrenner]

OK, after much deliberation, I've decided I'm going to sell my 5dmkII w/ leitaxed Leica elmarit macro 60mm this week for the sooner than later coming of the Scarlet. I wanted a Red all this time for all these years, and rather be without a camera for the time being with cash ready in a savings account to hand over to Jim instantly on its release. The 120fps demo got to me somehow...maybe it was the hookers.

[Paul Nordin]

[QUOTE=Gabriel Winebrenner;778896] I've decided I'm going to sell my 5dmkII w/ leitaxed Leica elmarit macro 60mm this week for the sooner than later coming of the Scarlet.QUOTE]

Why not wait until the Scarlet is closer to release? Were it me I'd keep myh camera now for your projects. We have no real visibility into the schedule for Scarlet production, other than knowing Jim will be very disapointed if it doesn't happen this year. But logistical circumstances, unfortunately, have disapointed Jim before.

[Gabriel Winebrenner]

[QUOTE=Paul Nordin;778901]

I've decided I'm going to sell my 5dmkII w/ leitaxed Leica elmarit macro 60mm this week for the sooner than later coming of the Scarlet.QUOTE]

Why not wait until the Scarlet is closer to release? Were it me I'd keep myh camera now for your projects. We have no real visibility into the schedule for Scarlet production, other than knowing Jim will be very disapointed if it doesn't happen this year. But logistical circumstances, unfortunately, have disapointed Jim before.

Well, at first I figured doing so in waiting until closer to its release but were talking 3 to 6 months max at this point (I can only hope...). And presently with the 5dmkII price still the same and its demand still high as well as possible rumors of mkIII, I am thinking I could probably get more for it now than later. As far as not having a cam, for 3 to 6 months, the wait doesn't seem too harsh since a Red is the cam I always wanted in the first place (I will miss my Leica lens though...). I guess it is a gamble to put off working with my gear now, it's just I always wanted the RED in the first place and am just substituting it seems for delayed gratification.

Paul: Just clicked on your website link in your signature and checked out your reel. Very beautiful stuff!