How far backordered is RED

[Nathan Beaman]

Does anyone have a rough idea of where current order numbers are? Thinking about putting my order in now, but trying to gauge when I might expect it to ship. I'm assuming it will be quite a while.

Thanks!

 

[Stephen Williams]

Hi,

Approx 6 months wait.

Stephen

 

[Eirik Tyrihjel]

Last time we heard (which is a bit ago - 2months ago maybe) it was in the 2000+ range...

 

[Johnny Friday]

I ordered a second body about 7-10 days ago and was told expect around Spring of 2008....so, apr/may??

 

[Brandon Fraley]

i think i ordered in may. I thought that meant I'd get it around March, anyone know if it's actually sooner?

 

[David Cubbage]

Yes, I should imagine there will be a surge in orders at IBC and after; especially after this weekend.

 

[Ken Corben]

No crystal ball here but the longer one waits the longer the cue will get. After shooting with #8 I can say there is no equal. Few if any will be selling their early Reds or canceling their order. I'd guess that RED will have a real grasp of the actual delivery time lines by November given the ramp up for production and addressing the fluid demands of the cameras and users.

 

[Jan Reiff]

i ordered in july and was told to get mine in 02/08, so i hope with some luck it will be january.

 

[Seung Han]

I tried an inquiry into the mysteries of the 'time stamp' to no avail.:glare: I wish you much more success!

 

[Brandon Fraley]

i ordered in july and was told to get mine in 02/08, so i hope with some luck it will be january.

sweet, i wasn't told an approximate delivery time when i ordered, so that's very comforting

 

[Seung Han]

I am considering ordering a second one with a friend but he is making an issue about not knowing when we would receive it. If you guys could give a tentative schedule even with a disclaimer that it could and very well change I'm sure many more people like my friend will feel more comfortable...

If not, I'm psyched about getting MINE!!!

 

[Stephen Williams]

Why not telephone Red and ask?

 

[Brandon Fraley]

Production camera schedule:
Serial numbers 1 (mine)-50 August 30th (50 units)
Serial numbers 51-100 September 15th (50 units)
Serial numbers 101-300 October 10th (200 units)
Serial numbers 301- 700 November 10th (400 units)
Serial numbers 701- 1200 December 10th (500 units)
Serial numbers 1201- 1700 January 10th (500 units)
Serial numbers 1701- 2200 February 10th (500 units)
Serial numbers 2201- 2700 March 10th (500 units)
Serial numbers 2701- 3400 April 10th (700 units)
Serial numbers 3401- 4100 May 10th (700 units)

so if you order pre-IBC, you should get it around May, maybe?

 

[Curran Giddens]

more like March or April. AFIK there are less then 2500 pre-orders so far.

 

[Seung Han]

more like March or April. AFIK there are less then 2500 pre-orders so far.

If there are less than 2500 pre-orders now why do you say March or April when the schedule would place those cameras between February and March? I'm just confused...:umm:

 

[Sean R.]

These guys got it spot on. If you order now you can expect delivery in Spring of 2008, probably March. Once again though to remind all these are tentative dates and subject to change, however a good estimate.
The most important thing is the IBC dynamic. We expect a big influx of orders at IBC and an even bigger one right after so the queue will indefinitely be lengthened.

 

[number6]

Sean, how do those of us with a time stamp convert our multi-number order number into a four digit number? Annnnnnd, if a large entity orders say, 8 cameras at a time, does that constitute an order, or 8 orders?

 

[Andrew Benz]

Sean, how do those of us with a time stamp convert our multi-number order number into a four digit number? Annnnnnd, if a large entity orders say, 8 cameras at a time, does that constitute an order, or 8 orders?

I am not Sean... but it has been stated by Him and others at RED that the time stamp does NOT convert to a serial number... first ordered- first served- hence time stamp-- The serial number thing gave the early adopters a feeling of a well deserved connection to one another and the company, etc.

The other question is a good one... I have heard both ways...

 

[number6]

the time stamp does NOT convert to a serial number... first ordered- first served- hence time stamp-- The serial number thing gave the early adopters a feeling of a well deserved connection to one another and the company, etc.

But Andrew, those who order now must have a place in line, and the shipment dates refer to four digit numbers. Agreed the Fearless Fifteen Hundred should be so honored, but I'm just wondering what my four number designation is supposed to be so i can refer to the shipping schedule that has been posted. I know I'm in there somewhere, but I just don't know where?

 

[Mark Thorpe]

Long wait.....

Long wait.....

Expect a long wait unfortunately. I mean, sheesh, Jim Jannard ordered the first one off the production line, #1 man, and he's only just taken charge of his a few days ago!!............:wacko: Oops.....