13th responses here...

[jnavickas]

Monstro in Scarlet? Oh boy, it may be time for a midnight espresso..

 

[Will Wernick]

When do you think we will be able to actually order one?

 

[Shawn Nelson]

First units in August 2009

(my guess)

 

[soraxtm]

THe Modular aspect Is the most intriguing new news. I wonder if Third parties will be able to make components. Will this turn the camera into an PC that would be my dream and it would really lower the price and speed up innovation
http://digitalstillandmotioncamera.wordpress.com

 

[Will Wernick]

Jim, Having fun here

 

[Michele Gavazzeni]

DSMC- $999

you are dreaming of a white christmas

 

[Graeme Nattress]

Yes, lots of fun Jim. I need to get another whisky in me though.

Graeme

 

[Tim Morten]

I'm probably behind because it took me a while to type this!

Just to recap, here's what we (seem) to know so far:
1. Generous upgrade policy
2. native Adobe workflow coming
3. Modular system between Scarlet and Epic
4. Lens mount has multiple options
5. Something that looks like a prime lens (presumably part of the modularity)
6. Something that looks like a matte box (presumably part of the modularity)
7. Configurations ranging from DSLR-like to pro-movie-camera-like
8. New sensor or sensors will be part of all this

Observations:
1. Engadget is in the house (hey guys!) - This isn't just about film-makers; the rest of the world is watching.
2. The entire Red team seems to be tuned in (needless to say, congratulations are in order for them: even without the announcements to come, the innovation so far is huge).
3. Jim seems to be taking immense pleasure in taunting us... I suppose there are worse fates than being kept up late by mad genius billionaires!

Speculation:
1. Swappable sensors are part of the modularity?
2. Ground breaking dynamic range on the new sensors?
3. Better than expected resolution for the new sensors?
4. Autofocus? (Seems like this would be needed to compete with DSLR's... impact on motion pictures could be substantial... no more need for external motors?)
5. Update on RedRay?
6. Update on 4K projection?
7. More workflow updates (not that Adobe support isn't huge by itself)?
8. Lots more accessories (part of the new modular system)?

Is everyone having fun yet?

Jim

Yes!

 

[Andrew McCarrick]

Ahh... I'm trying to keep up with this thread and write a script at the same time.

 

[Vigna Raajan]

Zak on ScarletUser just pointed out that the letters above Scarlet say MONSTRO! :}

Yesss...! It clearly reads MONSTRO...! What does it mean?

 

[Zakaree Sandberg]

this site is laggginnnnn

 

[Zach Zoller]

Yes Jim, I think we are.

 

[Weston Ford]

I'm having fun!!!!

 

[Zach Nelson]

CGWorley - you're not Steve Worley from Menlo Park are you ?

 

[CGWORLEY]

Lol... I'm having fun Jim, thanks for asking!

 

[Ben Staley]

ok.... once the details are out, will Red have enough
scarlets in stock to deal with the mad rush of orders?
This is unbelievable...
http://www.redgrabs.com/up/1226636860.jpg

Word...

 

[Zakaree Sandberg]

all i wanna do is check out that shot on red porn thread..

 

[tw12lve]

can we please get a web chat somewhere setup? this refreshing is killing me

 

[jnavickas]

Its a safe assumption that this is beyond fun. Cheers to RED team. Time to get my writing in gear!

 

[Alex.Mitchell]

I'ma have a shower. This is awesome though. Thanks Jim!