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  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

Announcing Scarlet-W

Daniel Reed said:
IMO, Epic-D is a solid two steps above and the limited once in a life-time deal costed less

$9,950 Scar-D to Epic-D trade-in
for 6K(9 times 2K) @ 4:1 (up to 200MB/s)
vs
$11,700 Scar-W + Base I/O
for 5K(6.25 times 2K) @ 4:1 (up to 140MB/s)
(Scar-W requires an expander)

Scar-W is roughly 30% less resolution and 30% more compression then Epic-D

Sure Scar-W has nice ergo features and approximately half a stop more DR

However, for overcrank potential, Scar-W is drastically reduced (and chopped in half at 5K)
Epic-D 100fps@6KWS (120fps@5KWS)
vs
Scar-W 60fps@5KWS
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That's really subjective and depends on your work. Tons of movies were and are still shot @5k 5:1. If it's enough for Hollywood, it's enough for many of us. Scarlet-W can do that. Slowmo @4.5k on scarlet-W has the same framerates and compression as Epic Dragon @5k. Just a 0.5k difference for those specific shots. Let's not forget all the Red One MX movies shot @4k and 4.5k WS (which was 4480 pixels large vs 4608 on Dragon cameras). So we can shoot high frame rates at a better resolution than pirates of the carribeans, social network or any features back then. Plus when I see the amount of data I get just shooting 5k 7:1 I can't imagine shooting anything @6k, it would be too heavy and slow. The Epic Dragon is a great camera but overkill for almost everyone. I think all the new W features are worth it, probably more than crazy resolution, for the majority of users. It's small, light, you can use an iphone to change the settings wirelessly, it has an improved image, etc.
 
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VVeapon carbon 6K is a solid leap well above Scar-W...

And once you go 8K, well, there will be no comparison (or to do so would just be silly).


antoine carpentier said:
As "many" people I'm waiting for my weapon woven carbon, hope to get it before the first shipping of Scarlet's!
Scarlet's price is really low, lucky you! I start to think that the weapon carbon price seems to be to much expensive in comparison...
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Placed my order. This camera more than meets my needs.

Now I have to decide if I upgrade my Scarlet-D to mini mags, or just sell it. Don't need two Red cameras, but will use both if I have them, with the Scarlet-W being my go to camera. Will be another $4,500 to switch all my cards to mini mags and add the recorder to my Scarlet D.
 
Brian Pascale said:
Now I have to decide if I upgrade my Scarlet-D to mini mags, or just sell it. Don't need two Red cameras, but will use both if I have them, with the Scarlet-W being my go to camera. Will be another $4,500 to switch all my cards to mini mags and add the recorder to my Scarlet D.
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Valid points i'm currently considering too. Selling Scarlet-D (lets face it, with a huge loss) or keep it and make the two cameras match each other in terms of media and battery-needs. Not an easy decision. Giving up 6k for stills and time-lapse plays a part too
 
Jarred Land said:
I'm sure there will be another Scarlet down the road, but that road is way aways, specially since I just pulled the release of this Scarlet-W 6 months ahead of when it was supposed to launch :)
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That must mean that we won't see any major improvements in the competition for the next...oh year and a half...he he he...:sarcasm:
 
I love the new DSMC2 platform features.

AND for anyone looking to buy their first RED, now is one of the best times (and especially so for Raven)!


On a side note, the product page for mono Scar-W reads having a higher data rate then mono Epic-D...
...Isn't that a typo?

"SCARLET-W Monochrome features sensor improvements and higher data rates than EPIC DRAGON Monochrome..."

http://www.red.com/store/products/scarlet-w-mono-brain-deposit


sam karr said:
I think all the new W features are worth it
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Cross compatibility with ol scarlet mx

Cross compatibility with ol scarlet mx

Hi guys, very exciting camera, a perfect update from scarlet mx.

So I have a scarlet mx, if I bought just the W brain, would most of my accessories be compatible? I know the side ssd/handle would not but will my lens mounts, 5 inch touch lcd and power adapters cross over?

would my mx brain have any trade in value towards the W if I was an early adopter/original purchaser? I think I would rather trade in my brain for a lesser value than having to deal with the market.
 
Nicholas Davis said:
Hi guys, very exciting camera, a perfect update from scarlet mx.

So I have a scarlet mx, if I bought just the W brain, would most of my accessories be compatible? I know the side ssd/handle would not but will my lens mounts, 5 inch touch lcd and power adapters cross over?

would my mx brain have any trade in value towards the W if I was an early adopter/original purchaser? I think I would rather trade in my brain for a lesser value than having to deal with the market.
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Hi Nicholas,

Your A/C Adapter will work (although I think they include one, so you'll have two) and the 5.0" LCD Touch is compatible if using the DSMC2 Lemo Adapter A:
http://www.red.com/store/products/dsmc2-lemo-adaptor-a

There is no trade in value for Scarlet-X Mysterium-X cameras. There was for the Scarlet Dragon upgrade program as it was the next camera. There is a discount for Scarlet Dragon owners for the Scarlet-W Package
 
Jarred Land said:
Heh heh not to blow smoke up your ass, but apart from being The go-to technical guy, The camera whisperer guy , The lens guy, The guy who's charts are on the walls of almost every studio and rental house , The guy who is a tremendous asset to this community in which you pour countless of hours into, but you also a guy that shoots some incredible stuff. And your best stuff you can't even tell anyone that you shot! Bah.

A combination of any of those 2 is rare.. to do them all, well , my hat is off to you man.
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As just one of the admiring masses, I just can't say enough about how impressed I am with Phil. How do you find the time to do everything, Phil?
 
Brent@RED said:
There are no "leftover" new bodies. We sold them till we ran out. As for battle-tested...

We have a plan for them. But probably not what's you'd think. Still working out the details...
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these little tidbits keep me up at night. VR array?

some futuristic blow the doors off the industry thing, I hope....
 
Meryem Ersoz said:
these little tidbits keep me up at night. VR array?

some futuristic blow the doors off the industry thing, I hope....
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Like I said, not what you'd think. Though some have mentioned this idea on the forum in the past. Don't waste too much time spinning your brain on it...

jake southard said:
Can we get the discount for having a scarlet dragon on JUST the brain? or does it have to be the package
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Sorry, package only. We are trying to be very tight on this release with minimal variables while still offering a discount. We don't need another rainstorm of confusion like we had after NAB. We are learning...
 
Does Scarlet W have HDR mode?
 
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