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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 :)

it's true, scarlet-x is just a starterdrug...

I did the same Norbert, so yes it is a little. When you look at the 7k or so price increase, it really makes sense to order one now if you think you'll have a need for it. I'm banking my order will come through 5-6 months from now.
 
I ordered the Scarlet a few days ago. I do want to get an Epic X in a few months as well. I definatly get what you mean.
 
I think many of us had the same thought - I've had one in the cart more times than I care to admit....
now you have me thinking about it again.
 
haha, I had slipped the idea to my dad the other morning casually, he just looked at me and reminded how much I just spent on Scarlet. For not it is a great camera for me, congrats to you Norbert. Happy new year everyone.
 
Epic is great, but Scarlet meets my needs just fine (for now).
 
What it came down to for me, as it's probably something I'd be stretched if I did is that I look at how amazing the Epic M is at it's price, then I look at the Epic X at 34,500 and still feel like it's a great deal. Honestly I'll be watching for when some owners are deciding to sell there X's on here and pick them up when others are done with them.
 
Jeffrey Loewe said:
What it came down to for me, as it's probably something I'd be stretched if I did is that I look at how amazing the Epic M is at it's price, then I look at the Epic X at 34,500 and still feel like it's a great deal. Honestly I'll be watching for when some owners are deciding to sell there X's on here and pick them up when others are done with them.
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But Jeffrey, they are upgradeable... (meaning that unless someone goes broke, no one should ever be done with them.)

But maybe through estate sales or something. :(
 
Elsie N said:
But Jeffrey, they are upgradeable... (meaning that unless someone goes broke, no one should ever be done with them.)

But maybe through estate sales or something. :(
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I wish that on no one...but there have been epics coming up for sale. If that's not happening, it's still an amazing price for what it does new. And I'll already have all the components from a Scarlet X :)
 
Jeffrey Loewe said:
I wish that on no one...but there have been epics coming up for sale. If that's not happening, it's still an amazing price for what it does new. And I'll already have all the components from a Scarlet X :)
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Good points, and like you I wish that on no one. Personally, I think owning Epics and Scarlets will prolong life. That's why I'm accumulating as many as I can. -_-
 
Elsie N said:
Good points, and like you I wish that on no one. Personally, I think owning Epics and Scarlets will prolong life. That's why I'm accumulating as many as I can. -_-
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Would you want to assist in prolonging my life with a New Epic before the New Years! I'll pay you back ;)

Just kidding... Happy New year!
 
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If you can lock in the pricing today...As I understand it the deposit is 100% refundable if your situation changes!

-P
 
Sergio Perez said:
Exactly what I did. Go big or go home, for me, this time. End of compromises- and of my bank account!
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If my previous employer had paid me my last 3 invoices I'd be in the Epic pot as well...unfortunately it's been 6 weeks with no pay...
 
Jeffrey Loewe said:
If my previous employer had paid me my last 3 invoices I'd be in the Epic pot as well...unfortunately it's been 6 weeks with no pay...
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Sorry to hear that, Jeffrey. However, I think we are underestimating the Scarlet, too. From what I am seeing here on the board it really is a mini Red One MX with even better DR. Its no Epic, but definitely is above everything else. It will pay for itself fast.

i already went much over my initial budget on my preliminary Epic configuration (over 40K, GASP!) but If you can get a 20K, 25K budget you can get an absolute killer Scarlet setup, post production included.

With these 2 cameras it will be all about talent. I'm sure I will get my @ss kicked by Scarleteers in some content. But I'm glad Red really upped the Scarlet specs. It really will change the landscape. Many people, specially in the high end, established environments, are very upset by this. But for the filmmaker is fantastic.
 
Sergio Perez said:
Sorry to hear that, Jeffrey. However, I think we are underestimating the Scarlet, too. From what I am seeing here on the board it really is a mini Red One MX with even better DR. Its no Epic, but definitely is above everything else. It will pay for itself fast.

i already went much over my initial budget on my preliminary Epic configuration (over 40K, GASP!) but If you can get a 20K, 25K budget you can get an absolute killer Scarlet setup, post production included.

With these 2 cameras it will be all about talent. I'm sure I will get my @ss kicked by Scarleteers in some content. But I'm glad Red really upped the Scarlet specs. It really will change the landscape. Many people, specially in the high end, established environments, are very upset by this. But for the filmmaker is fantastic.
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Yeah, it was tempting, I'm not even sure I would've committed to it. I am developing a glass fetish right now...I think I want to invest in glass, mounts and the Dragon upgrade.
 
I'll just buy your used epics when red comes out with something nicer.
 
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