** How do you START/STOP a Scarlet-X "REMOTELY" without a RedMote ??

[George D.]

Is there any way to remotely control the start/stop of a Scarlet-X Camera, via cable or cordless, without a RedMote ??

Is there something out there less expensive if all we want to do is start and stop it?

Thanks.

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[jason dewey]

wired option is MadlyFins Promote, $200 bucks

http://www.madlyfins.com/product.php?id_product=22

PLC also makes this range extender, not what you were asking about - but for increased range to start/stop with redmote it supposedly works great.

http://www.plcelectronicsolutions.com/products/Range-Extender-for-Red-Epic(tm)-.html

 

[Paramon Ivanovich]

this one coming soon,
i hope

 

[Simon Knight]

when you think what the above options will cost and what you get for $500 with a RedMote... I don't think it compares really. Surely a RedMote is the sensible option..

Simon

 

[Jett He]

I've seen used redmotes go for $300

 

[George D.]

wired option is MadlyFins Promote, $200 bucks

http://www.madlyfins.com/product.php?id_product=22

PLC also makes this range extender, not what you were asking about - but for increased range to start/stop with redmote it supposedly works great.

http://www.plcelectronicsolutions.com/products/Range-Extender-for-Red-Epic(tm)-.html

The problem with this option is the other two accessories that have to go with it to make it work. In the end, it will cost around $800.oo. Ridiculous!!

I just bought a used RedMote for $400.oo Happy with that.

Thanks to everyone.

George

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[Paramon Ivanovich]

I don't think it compares really. Surely a RedMote is the sensible option..

sure it is, and redmote is a must have accessory, but the thread is "start/stop without redmote", and mostly shooting with steadicam, i really want to put that wireless Origo on my gimbal.
so as always - depends on application.

 

[Simon Knight]

Sorry, Paramon... I read the OP's question as "is it possible to start or stop the Scarlet for less money with another accessory?" And i would say'No' as it's already cheap at $500 or cheaper still if you buy second hand.

Now answering YOUR question of putting it on a steadicam - again, why NOT redmote? either your 2nd AC holds the Redmote and triggers it or you just hold it in your other (non-operating) hand and trigger it yourself. Better still, mount the Redmote on the back of the camera and just press Record... But then isn't that what Redmote is for??

Simon

 

[Matt Gottshalk]

Why not the redmote?

Because it is he worst and most unreliable Red Accesory that they make.

I use the madlyfins remote and it works 100% every time.

 

[George D.]

Why not the redmote?

Because it is he worst and most unreliable Red Accesory that they make.

I use the madlyfins remote and it works 100% every time.

"Madlyfins"? Never heard of it.

Would you be kind enough to give me the website where they are for sale?

Thanks,

George

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[Paramon Ivanovich]

why NOT redmote?

because i used to have start/stop on my gimbal and i want to do the cut myself, not when director yells "Cut" and AC pushes the button;

or you just hold it in your other (non-operating) hand

no such luck for steadi ops

 

[Paul Schneider]

The madlyfins iceberg allows you to start/stop either Epic or Scarlet using BNC, Lanc, or LEMO 4-pin. I ended up getting it and found a couple older origos for pretty cheap. They work perfectly.

I would love to recco the new origos from Viewfactor, but as far as electronics are concerned VF is possibly the most unreliable company I've seen with regard to shipping and/or delivering on their promises. Basically, believe it when things are actually shipping...and no sooner.