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Red Pro lenses at NAB?

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Hi,

I thought their would be a thread dedicated to reviews of the new Red Pro Lenses, where are they?

If any one saw them on the big screen at the REDParty yesterday, let us know? What is your impressions? Some of us have to work and don't get to play like all you REDusers at the party...Ha Ha...!!!

Sounds like a blast...I wish I was there!!!
 
I was about to start this very same thread. Yes indeed, impressions, reviews, comments, photos, anything?
 
Same question here... I was wondering why nobody posted anything about this so far ? Haven't they been shown last night ?

If we have 5 days left to get into the line to order them, it would be nice to see / hear a bit more about them...

How about some actual pics of the lenses, and some pictures shot with these lenses ?

Thanks ! :)
 
I can tell you that Otto Nemenz came by early and scrutinized the set carefully... then ordered. He said these were the only lenses he was ordering (after seeing all at NAB).

The response at the lens booth was incredible. Jaw-dropping. I'm a bit surprised that there haven't been more posts on this. Maybe they want to get there order in before spilling the beans? :-)

Jim
 
Matthew... sure you can post your opinion of the RPPs. It is only the private session that shouldn't be discussed.

Phil... nice to see you last night. I see you put your order in before you posted. :-)

Jim
 
I will simply say this, people who I know that work with Master Primes on a rather consistant basis, and who have seen them on a projector, were shocked at how close the RPPs came to their quality.

We're talking about lenses that cost over $20k a piece folks. The the people I spoke with do not work for RED, and they do not own REDs.

They were impressed.

This is one of those times where Jim actually understated the quality of the lenses to us.

And that's something!

Jay
 
I am sad that I could not make the party. Word has traveled very fast though and i heard the reaction that people were having when they saw the RED lenses on the projector was jaw dropping.
 
Not sure about the S4s but the UP's will be fine on 5k. Had them tested a week ago, only the 16mm would have very slight portholing on a 33mm image circle. 20mm and up cover at least 36mm image circle.
 
Arent master prime is too sharp somehow ? Cooke is prefer more than MP as far as i know, DOP opinion to me. Out of 10 DOP i asked, about 7 reply said they dont like the way MP look, particularly the sharpness.
 
What is good for 4K is not necessarily good for 5K. Where focus falls off (and how much) matters a lot. A lens that gets soft on the edge of 4K (and look good) can completely fall apart at 5K and be unacceptable.

Jim
 
This is still a very subjective thing. I haven't seen the RPPs but everyone seems to agree that they're very sharp across the entire frame which can be either great or not as desired as it sounds.
 
I got the the RED party a little early and I managed to get my hands on one of the lenses, mechanically speaking they are as smooth as (butter!) any professional would demand. I spent sometime looking at them through a projector and comparing so what can I say? Seeing is believing...RED certainly did it again. Although the projector says a lot, I personally look forward to seeing more field test.

I just ordered a couple of sets before I ever saw them (and a metric one for myself!)...well done RED, now get those puppies out the door.

Nice catching up Jim, its always a pleasure and look forward to sharing more information about new RED centric operation right here in the heart of NYC!
 
Grace period?

Grace period?

I thank all for reviews and constant debates of the 4K & 5K focus fall off. Now, I know these lenses are for sale now, and I think its a 10% deposit, fine.

My question is...say I don't like them, hardy...but just for this point; is their some kind of return policy in place since I'm not fortunate like you all to be there in person and to judge for myself.

Will there be a possibility a 15-day grace period to test them and make sure I'm happy with them. I don't believe this would be the case since all of you are making great remarks of these lenses but its hard to drop 19k without feeling, seeing, or testing them since I don't want to miss out on the fantastic or discounted price? Return policy for full amount or re-stocking fee?

Looking forward to some video or stills of the footage shown hoping before April 28, I think is the deadline?

Thanks.
 
rockyroad2929 said:
I thank all for reviews and constant debates of the 4K & 5K focus fall off. Now, I know these lenses are for sale now, and I think its a 10% deposit, fine.

My question is...say I don't like them, hardy...but just for this point; is their some kind of return policy in place since I'm not fortunate like you all to be there in person and to judge for myself.

Will there be a possibility a 15-day grace period to test them and make sure I'm happy with them. I don't believe this would be the case since all of you are making great remarks of these lenses but its hard to drop 19k without feeling, seeing, or testing them since I don't want to miss out on the fantastic or discounted price? Return policy for full amount or re-stocking fee?

Looking forward to some video or stills of the footage shown hoping before April 28, I think is the deadline?

Thanks.
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You should go out to Red HQ and check out the lenses before you buy them. I'm sure they would be more than happy to let you play with them. Or rent them from someone that gets them.

I have never heard of a 15-day grace period for motion picture equipment. If Best Buy starts selling the Red Primes they might be able to offer you some kind of grace period.:)
 
The Red Primes were very impressive.

On the aperture it only goes to 1.9 but on the side says "Tested to 1.8" why is that? Will the production sets go to 1.8?
 
jonnycom said:
The Red Primes were very impressive.

On the aperture it only goes to 1.9 but on the side says "Tested to 1.8" why is that? Will the production sets go to 1.8?
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1st handful are marked this way. Regular production is marked correctly.

Jim
 
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