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<And when the day arrives, can I come and pick her up?

Gunleik Groven

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I've been thinking for a while, that it might be worthwhile to take the trip over the pond to pick up Red 930 in person.

There is not much common ground on the camera arround here (Norway), and if it was possible to get the lowdown (and maybe see where I've been thinking tremendously wrong as to accessories) by taking the trip.

But will this be possible?

Cheers!

Gunleik
 
That is an interesting thought. I was wondering about that as well.
I would like to come into a RED store and see the accessories and
try them on.
 
Any idea of where Red stores will be located and how many branch's will be opened?
 
I'm not really envisioning a shop. More like coming to Orrange County and knocking on some battered office-door...

Gunleik
 
Jordan Schroter said:
Any idea of where Red stores will be located and how many branch's will be opened?
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dont think that will happen.. im pretty sure you were joking.. but in case i was wrong than yeah.. wont be happening..
Red isnt a consumer or even a prosumer company. Its professional.
Where is the closest panavision store?
 
i also prefer to pick up my RED ...
before i hand over my coffee can ($$) that is buried in the yard ... i would like to try the REDrails on my shoulder ( i'll know then if i like em or not) .... i want to try the super grip ( again i'll know if it is yes or no) ... same with the 18-50mm zoom or other lenses available ( don't need to do test with them ) .... the EVF is a YES ( tried it out at NAB)...
i want to see the LCD image outside/inside - then i'll know if it is a "deal or no deal"....

PLUS - i can stop by and see Gibby either on way down or back up !!
 
I agree with Donatello and suggested the same a number of months ago. Since RED is so modular and so unique, I think it falls into a different catagory than Arri or Pana rentals and prep.

I'm not talking about "hanging out" with the RED team, but simply showing up SOMEWHERE and trying the different configurations before purchasing, with the aid of a qualified RED Tech and all optional accessories on hand to try.

I'd think that this would be real important for the lower number reservation holders, but even at #411 I would benefit... as I doubt all the other local RED purchasers in line before me will get the full line of accessories... the same with any rental houses in play with the lower RED numbers...

... And Donatello... you use a coffee can? My money is in a pillow case... coffee cans are too high tech for me...
 
zakaree said:
Where is the closest panavision store?
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Theres one in Calgary where Jordan lives.

I can see how you would think there would be stores Jordan but for now there is just one big shop. Who knows what will happen in a few years if red and its product line expand.
 
zakaree said:
dont think that will happen.. im pretty sure you were joking.. but in case i was wrong than yeah.. wont be happening..
Red isnt a consumer or even a prosumer company. Its professional.
Where is the closest panavision store?
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well ... stranger things have happened.

When the Soho Apple store opened here in NYC, it was funded from a marketing budget, and was expected to operate at a loss due to the insane rent. Pretty sure they are not running at a loss now.

They could put a small RED STORE in the major markets. LA, NY, Chicago, Miami, Dallas, etc. - a place for service, training, etc. - (they could also SELL ACCESSORIES in the Apple stores of major markets - don't laugh - that is exactly where I would sell a pocket camera -

now I personally DOUBT that Jim has any plans for RED STORES, but if he did - I bet the DESIGN would just kick ass -

and there's Graeme ... stuck behind the RED Genius bar .... (LOL!!)
 
Jim Arthurs said:
I'm not talking about "hanging out" with the RED team, but simply showing up SOMEWHERE and trying the different configurations before purchasing, with the aid of a qualified RED Tech and all optional accessories on hand to try.
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Seems like there is a building sentiment on site for this kind of try out session.

IBloom
 
ibloom said:
Seems like there is a building sentiment on site for this kind of try out session.

IBloom
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I doubt that would be viable.

I'd suggest to RED that they do very detailed video demos of products on the site and perhaps a return policy on some accessories - there will be plenty of reviews floating around the internet - and come on, there are just not that many options that require "tactile" try out - I think a bit of this is just, "I want see and touch everything," etc. -
 
Promax

Promax

Jordan Schroter said:
Any idea of where Red stores will be located and how many branch's will be opened?
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I was in the Promax store in Irvine a few days ago and the salesperson there told me that they would be selling the RED camera. Hope this helps.
 
Promax? Hmmm...

I've always believed that Red was able to keep prices down because they planned to sell direct to customers, and not have to support the overheard of stores, or share profits with retailers, etc.

And now it looks like they may not have to spend any money on advertising as well.

I don't think we can have our cake and eat it to. We are all thrilled with Red's pricing structure. I'd be really surprised if Red goes the way of retailers. But, I've been wrong before.

offhollywood said:
I'd suggest to RED that they do very detailed video demos of products on the site and perhaps a return policy on some accessories -
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Detailed videos is a great idea. But I'd like to suggest that they be posted on the RED web page.

There will have to be a some type of "satisfaction guarantee" to sell accessories to customers without them being able to handle them.

But, I'm betting that's already in the works. Jim isn't going to be happy, unless his customers are.

That's my guess how this will all play out, anyway.

Remember that unless you're reservation is in the first 50, you'll have a lot of feed back to help decide where to put your money.
 
zakaree said:
dont think that will happen.. im pretty sure you were joking.. but in case i was wrong than yeah.. wont be happening..
Red isnt a consumer or even a prosumer company. Its professional.
Where is the closest panavision store?
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Woodland Hills! Ok, it's not a store, but it's a nice facility anyway. Was on Stage 1 about three to four weeks ago.
 
or red within apple stores ?? ..............
 
As far as seeing and playing with accessories etc, while I'd love to do that too I can see that the pragmatic solution for Red would be to do some for of Flash application that can "build" your camera for you with the parts you want, then you can spin it around in all three axes to see how it works and looks puts together, with maybe a running weight number (and cost) on the side or something as you add/subtract parts, so you can figure out the right tripod head or carry weight for example.

I know that won't please everyone who wants to actually hold the thing but it would go a long way towards that goal for most.
 
Testing facility

Testing facility

As the lucky holder of serial #19 I have been considering offering folks interested in the camera a testing opportunity for a reasonable price. Camera tests are SOP for many shooters and it could be a nice way to generate a little revenue to help pay off the rig.

I am located in San Diego where shooting outdoors is rarely a problem. I have an eCinema DCM23 monitor and a Sony Pearl SXRD based 1080P projector for image evaluation. What kind of testing of the rig (I am planning to get pretty much every accessory available) do you think people would want to do? What seems like a fair price?

I wonder if I need to check with Ted about this? Anyone think I would be stepping on toes? I would be clear in my advertising that I am NOT an official RED facility. How I choose to use my camera would seem to be my own business. Thoughts...
 
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