Operating Epic with just EVF?

[junie reyes]

Hi,

Is it possible to operate the Epic without the Red LCD, Side handle or Redmote?

 

[Steve Murray]

No. Not if you want to be able to adjust any of the settings.

 

[Philippe Van Horebeek]

Redmote or side handle is a minimum.

 

[junie reyes]

Thanks guys!

 

[Trishul Thejasvi]

if choosing between Redmote and Sidehandle, I would personally go with the Side Handle as it also provides the power benefits and the ability to hotswap power sources, plus the ergonomic advantages.

 

[Thomas Koba]

I use only EVF and Sidehandle. Works great.

 

[Ryan De Franco]

As you'll see below it's possible to use only the EVF and side SSD buttons to control the camera.

http://reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?68709-Full-menu-control-with-only-EVF-SSD-on-brain

It may not be preferable but you could if you had to.

 

[Victor Lazaro]

As you'll see below it's possible to use only the EVF and side SSD buttons to control the camera.

http://reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?68709-Full-menu-control-with-only-EVF-SSD-on-brain

It may not be preferable but you could if you had to.

True for REC and eject cards, but no other options are available.

 

[Bob Gundu]

Not unless they teach mind control at REDucation now.

 

[Trent Lillehaugen]

True for REC and eject cards, but no other options are available.

The link Ryan posted was showing how you could remap all the Side SSD keys and EVF keys to allow full menu navigation by assigning the buttons to North, East, West, South, Enter, and Menu.

The trick to using this would be to get a version of this preset for the camera version you are running (things sometimes change...) and place it in a folder named "force_preset" to have it automatically applied on boot. After that you should be able to navigate all the menus and set everything up.

However, I feel it would be very cumbersome and would much rather have a Side Handle or REDmote.

 

[Ryan De Franco]

Trent... or anyone... is there any chance of a new side module that clicks in where the side handle currently mounts?

If you've ever worked on set with a camera that allowed you to check the other operator's settings from across the room, you know why I'm asking...

Pro rental houses in NY don't mess with the side handle. I love mine, but the north south east west experience doesn't work for everyone.
Working with a hundred ACs and operators, not one has enjoyed touching the screen they operate or check focus with.
And everyone I know has a story about the Redmote kicking at a not-so-perfect moment.

We talk about a ProRes module as if that would change perceptions about the camera overnight. What about a $1,000 module that gets every camera crew talking...