Introducing the R3D FlareGuard for Epic & Scarlet

[Conrad Hunziker]

Introducing the R3D FlareGuard for the Epic and Scarlet*

R3D FlareGuard is a small piece of material to place around your sensor, to prevent stray light from bouncing off the metal and flaring the OLPF and/or sensor. The R3D FlareGuard material absorbs over 99% of visible light, even at high angles of incidence. It was designed to have almost zero reflectivity at all angles of viewing. The average visible reflectivity at an 80 degree incidence angle is less than 0.7%.

It comes in two flavors:

R3D FlareGuard: Permanent
This FlareGuard has a sticky backing for a permanent solution. It extends from just above the OLPF to the lip of the sensor area, but does not extend further. This material has a sticky backing that will adhere to the camera even during high-vibration situations. Though the removal of the DSMC mount is recommended for ease of installation, it is not required. Installation time: 5 minutes.

R3D FlareGuard: Removable
This FlareGuard is double the width of the permanent solution, but has no sticky backing. Simply pop the FlareGuard in and shoot. Remove it when you you want the flares. It does not require the removal of the DSMC mount. Installation time: 30 seconds.

Included in each kit:
- 1 CAD cut R3D FlareGuard to cover 1 camera
- 1 Visible Dust Vswab™ to help with installation and cleanup.

Each kit is $20, with additional FlareGuards $5 each. Shipping is $3 domestic (US) and $6 internationally.

For more information, see our website: http://www.r3ddata.com/flareguard/. These are ready to ship now.

*Working with the Scarlet based on it being the same size/dimensions as Epic. When I examined the Scarlet in person, it did indeed look to be the same, though I did not take measurements.

Action shots below:

 

[Jason Diamond]

Nice work. thx for this.

Jason

 

[Solomon Nero]

sweet! Do you have examples? before and after?

 

[Jean Guerra]

do you guys have an installation video??

 

[Conrad Hunziker]

Thanks for all the comments guys, both on here and privately.

I dont have a before and after of the flare, but Ill do one over the weekend.

The installation is so simple, it doesnt need a video. But we do have an installation guide, which comes with the package. You can see it here: http://www.r3ddata.com/R3DFlareGuardInstructions.pdf

 

[Jake Bastian]

This is awesome! Is it RED approved or will it mess with your warranty?

 

[Conrad Hunziker]

Ill leave it up to red to respond if its approved or not, but I have been in discussions with them, and modified it to their requirements.

 

[Jake Bastian]

At 20 bucks I'll go ahead and order a removable while waiting for RED to respond

Thanks Conrad!

 

[James Drake]

Shoot, I won't be able to identify videos from the characteristic flares anymore....

 

[Jarek Zabczynski]

The little tiny fibers worry me a little.

Then again...it'll just make it look more like film! LOL! :biggrinjester:

 

[Conrad Hunziker]

Its those tiny little fibers that help reduce the reflectivity. And they are pretty well attached.

 

[Rémi Sello]

Ordered mine

 

[Conrad Hunziker]

Orders would have shipped today, but the post office is closed in the US for Veterans Day. So orders will ship tomorrow.

 

[Mark Pedersen]

Thanks for stepping up with a solution for this problem.

But it still really bothers me that we have to resort to these kind of solutions with a state-of-the art digital cinema camera.

Why Red doesn't provide its users with a factory solution or a least a fix is beyond me.

M

 

[Conrad Hunziker]

Red is working on something. I understand its something like an interchangeable OLPF. But they have a lot of hoops to go through at the moment. This is a solution that works today. Ive got them on my Epics as do all my friends.

 

[Mark Pedersen]

Thanks. That's good to know. I just wish they would communicate their position and intentions so we could plan.

I understand that they've just expanded expectations exponentially with Scarlet and a lot of new AKS, but this is a basic photographic problem that needs to be resolved by Red. I love my Epic, but the flares are a real PIA. Obviously you understand the problem and that's why you've come up with a kit to fix which is great. But I don't really feel comfortable modifying my Epic if it is going to risk my warranty.

I'm sure others would understand that as well.

Again, thanks for offering a solution for those who can't wait. I may end up being one of them

M

 

[Deanan]

Thanks for stepping up with a solution for this problem.

But it still really bothers me that we have to resort to these kind of solutions with a state-of-the art digital cinema camera.

Why Red doesn't provide its users with a factory solution or a least a fix is beyond me.

M

As I've posted before, we have been working on a thoroughly designed and tested solution.

 

[John Marchant]

That's good to hear. I look forward to updating along the official route when possible

 

[Deanan]

Since when does not saying something imply that it's tested and sanctioned?

 

[John Marchant]

Sorry- I think I worded that wrong, not intending to antagonise. Apologies Deanan, I'll sit this one out. Was just trying to figure whether this is a warranty-breaker or not.