Why not RPP's?

[Shawn Nelson]

wow Tim! really incredible footage.

I absolutely love my set of RPPs. One of the big reasons I bought it is that they are going to really sing on the Epic. 5k will be awesome on them. The other prime sets on the market may not fare so well.

 

[Robert Jackson]

P.S. -- As an aside, I've appreciated how supportive Red is of other glass companies, never disparaging anyone and never speaking competitively or negatively about another lens brand being used ... that is really awesome to me.

When RED releases their 24mm x 36mm sensor they won't have to say anything disparaging. Just, "Well, those lenses won't cover our sensor diagonal." :thumbup1:

 

[Tim Naylor]

When RED releases their 24mm x 36mm sensor they won't have to say anything disparaging. Just, "Well, those lenses won't cover our sensor diagonal." :thumbup1:

Why wouldn't they be supportive of other glass? It's not exceptional behavior, just common sense. Who'd buy your camera if you didn't?

 

[Tim Naylor]

Tim sums it up pretty well. RPPs seem to suit the owner/operator, some glass just needs more love in post to get that "character" your looking for. Tim and others here have provided some steller examples. I plan on trying out the Panchros on my next shoot, curious if they really are the "Mini S4s" that they are rumored to be. I am not pixel peeper, or a charts guy...I need light, flesh, real life to test glass. We should organize a test Tim, on the EPIC perhaps. Cheers.

Clay

A buddy of mine just picked up a set of Panchros. I think I'll use them on a spot I'm directing/shooting on the 26th. Our budget's to skimpy for S4's (and probably a decent lunch) and the Cooke look is perfect for the spot. But I'd love to do some "stress" tests. I'm sure he'd be all about seeing what these lenses can do. Give me shout. I'm in Brooklyn. We just re-located to the Eastern FX building.

 

[Jason Hilton]

Souvenirs was shot on Red Pro Primes: http://souvenirsthemovie.com

 

[Shawn Nelson]

I think RPPs need to be given a whole new look over in light of Epic

 

[Sven Seynaeve]

Wow Tim, incredibly good looking footage. This seems actually to be the best I've ever seen personally from the RPP's.

 

[Ned Wilson]

Too bad he got banned. I definitely have some questions about edge to edge fall off. Has anyone here tested the fall off on RPP's at 5k. I'm sure they're excellent but wondering how it measures up on a solid white or grey background.

 

[Roberto Lequeux]

Too bad he got banned.

What happened?

 

[AnthonyFlores]

What happened?

He started some BS (now deleted) thread about how the Epic was poorly designed and not AC friendly. It was based on a report that "one of his AC's" worked with OffHollywood and reported a bunch of issues that make the camera hard to work with on set.

He kinda got warned by Jim, but just went on and on and on ranting and arguing, it was really bad taste and definitely the kind of thing that creates FUD/myths about Red, especially when it's well known that there are imminent modules that will greatly improve certain functions on set.

(Besides the fact everyone else -- including the AC's that work with Dino and others -- have reported that actually the camera is amazingly well-designed and a dream to work with. So it's a little fishy as well.)

That's pretty much it. He was a talented guy, sad to see him go, but a clear lesson that Reduser is not a place to create and spread unfounded rumors and FUD about Red products that are not even 100% finished.

Anthony

 

[Roberto Lequeux]

Weird... I didn't even bother checking that thread since I saw people quickly brought up the I/O module to his attention, like in the first 4 posts. I figured the thread was wrapped up. I would like to have him back; I am sure that by now he realized the AC's comments were premature, and misinformed. Don't forget Epic with a Pro I/O and additional Battery module will still be a bit smaller and lighter than Red One. And that now you'll also get proper XLR out and new video connections.

 

[AnthonyFlores]

Weird... I didn't even bother checking that thread since I saw people quickly brought up the I/O module to his attention, like in the first 4 posts. I figured the thread was wrapped up. I would like to have him back; I am sure that by now he realized the AC's comments were premature, and misinformed. Don't forget Epic with a Pro I/O and additional Battery module will still be a bit smaller and lighter than Red One. And that now you'll also get proper XLR out and new video connections.

Of course man, it's amazing the modular flexibility of the system. I enjoyed some of his posts as well ... but what I think was especially problematic was the way he took supposed BTS information and then turned it against Red by starting a thread in a public forum.

Anyway, it's not really my business and there are so many positive things to focus on -- Epic, Modules, Leicas (!), and other things -- I'm really thrilled about all that's happening.

And back to the OP, seeing what's being done on RPP's by Tim, Ketch and others makes me strongly consider a set for my Epic while I'm waiting for the Leicas in 2012 :coolgleamA:

Anthony

 

[Ned Wilson]

He started some BS (now deleted) thread about how the Epic was poorly designed and not AC friendly. It was based on a report that "one of his AC's" worked with OffHollywood and reported a bunch of issues that make the camera hard to work with on set.

He kinda got warned by Jim, but just went on and on and on ranting and arguing, it was really bad taste and definitely the kind of thing that creates FUD/myths about Red, especially when it's well known that there are imminent modules that will greatly improve certain functions on set.

(Besides the fact everyone else -- including the AC's that work with Dino and others -- have reported that actually the camera is amazingly well-designed and a dream to work with. So it's a little fishy as well.)

That's pretty much it. He was a talented guy, sad to see him go, but a clear lesson that Reduser is not a place to create and spread unfounded rumors and FUD about Red products that are not even 100% finished.

Anthony

I followed that thread too until it got pulled. I wish I could find it as it did answer some questions that I have a hard time finding answers, but now I'm not sure whether it's appropriate or safe to ask.