Has anyone not ordered the CF-module

[Brent J. Craig]

...A few minutes ago NASA invited me to the next launch. (Mar 11) Where I will be may be to shakey for the Red Drive...

Holy Crap - NASA wants to make you an astronaut just so they can skip ahead of the line and get their hands on a Red?!?!? Remind them that they will also need a good camera assistant. I've had all my shots.

 

[Brent J. Craig]

It probably doesn't matter anyway, it's a night launch so it would probably be nearly impossible to get a good shot.

Without exception, the most spectacular images I have ever seen of shuttle launches have been shot at night. This is a perfect opportunity to really put the Red through its paces and deliver some unbelievable images.

As far as exposure info, contact NASA and ask to speak to one of their photographers. If you can get access to someone I will bet they would be more than happy to talk about their experiences. Or, look for published images of night launches and track down the photographers. Google is your friend. AP shooters are suprisingly easy to reach with a little creative Googling.

Remember, people choose to become image makers because they love capturing important moments in time. You obviously share their passion and might be surprised how open and forthcoming other shooters can be. You will find the answers you need with a little research. (or get me into the launch and I will do all the legwork!).

 

[Dave Neathery]

Without exception, the most spectacular images I have ever seen of shuttle launches have been shot at night. This is a perfect opportunity to really put the Red through its paces and deliver some unbelievable images.

As far as exposure info, contact NASA and ask to speak to one of their photographers. If you can get access to someone I will bet they would be more than happy to talk about their experiences. Or, look for published images of night launches and track down the photographers. Google is your friend. AP shooters are suprisingly easy to reach with a little creative Googling.

Remember, people choose to become image makers because they love capturing important moments in time. You obviously share their passion and might be surprised how open and forthcoming other shooters can be. You will find the answers you need with a little research. (or get me into the launch and I will do all the legwork!).

I thought I mentioned that I wasn't invited because of the Red. But I also cannot change who will be with me. That information had to be submitted some time ago for background security checks. I'll just be there with a group from the station where I work. (Bringing my wife and 2 rather expensive camera systems. Great advice though, thanks. Our chief engineer asked me to bring my other camera for him to use. It was a lot more expensive than a Red, but never much good. About the only thing it turned out to have going for it was that it was native 16:9.)

Dave

 

[David Didato]

HELP!?

OK so I ordered the CF module, but it arrived today UN-installed. Any instructions available on how to install it?

Removing the 4 screws on the RED branded plate doesn't free up the plate to get the card inside there.

 

[Keith Nealy]

Nethedo-
I was privileged to shoot STS-1, STS-2 and STS-3 from the location of the big countdown clock at the edge of the lake. STS-1 was one of the most exciting shoots I've every had because it was the first launch and everyone in the world was there.

As AquaVideoRed said, the sound is like a crackling sound instead of a roar. You won't have any vibration that you need to be afraid of.

Be prepared, however. I think it was STS-3 that we had many delays that went on for days. It was very suspenseful watching that clock get so close and then have to postpone the launch for any number of a million reasons.

They too had a policy Like RED's - "We will launch on time- but everything subject to change."

For STS-3 I took my Dad (who was a career newspaperman) and who was about 75 years old - born in 1912 - when he saw that shuttle take off he just cried - never believing he could see something like that in his lifetime.

Have a great shoot - you'll never forget it.

aloha,

Keith