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January 2016 update

Stephen Lovett said:
Matt, I have no idea. There are just so many variables. For example my camera was still under warranty, does that allow skipping some level of testing? and it is an M with faster processing does that mean it tests out faster? And I did pay a lot more for the M and have a pretty early number does that matter? Did my bomb squad rep have fewer calls to make Friday. (I mentioned I got called quite late in the day). I already had a running dialog because of the media trade in situation, so the money thing is already buttoned up for me, and remember my camera hasn't actually shipped yet.

We are right back to I have no idea. As long as RED turns the camera's around close to targeted turn around time, they've done their job and done well by us.

The difference between arrival at Red sometime on Friday, and early Monday morning is negligible, not enough that I would be worried.
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I wouldn't imagine that warranty would have anything to do with the tests as they would still need to make sure everything works perfectly. Actually, the M for Epic-M only means, "machined" Your Epic body was machined while my Epic-X was casted. There was no difference in processing power. Not even the CF Epics had any more power, they were just lighter.

Well, if they are simply put in a line when they come in, Friday vs next Monday should make a difference. However, I am guessing we will never know why the jump in line happened.

My bomb rep did call me this morning and we took care of payment, but it's still supposed to be 3-5 days before it ships. Plus the 24-48 hours for the credit to hit, so not sure if my media will get here before the weekend, but we'll see.

I wish it were Christmas, but it's business and can cost me a lot of money in having to rent an Epic or Media for shoots I have next week.
 
It does seem like it takes a while to get what you ordered. I've had my funds wired in full 3 weeks ago for a Weapon Mg kit, but am still waiting for shipment. Apparently parts are back-ordered.
 
Chris Luker said:
Looks like my upgrade will take a few more days.

By the way, my Bomb Squad rep Heather is THE BOMB! :yesnod:
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Just received an RDC shipping notice from FedEx for a 25lb. package being delivered on Wednesday. I think Weapon is finally on its way!!

And yes, Heather is my rep too, and she is 100% awesome!!
 
BTW, I meant to mention this yesterday. I asked my rep why media was taking 3-5 days for shipping because that seemed really odd when normally if an order is received by 12 PM PT it can go out the same day. He said because of all the Scarlet-W orders everything shipping processing was much slower. So I wonder if the upgrade process wouldn't have been a little faster if the Scarlet-W orders had been held off for a few weeks more so it wasn't such a big craziness at one time.
 
Question: I know Jarred once said Weapon sits on top of Epic in RED camera line up, however, these days it does seem more like W6k is like a replacement for Epic D. So are we seeing Epic in DSMC2 body type like Scarlet W incarnation of Scarlet line up or its EOL for Epic line up?
 
Abiodun Shote said:
Question: I know Jarred once said Weapon sits on top of Epic in RED camera line up, however, these days it does seem more like W6k is like a replacement for Epic D. So are we seeing Epic in DSMC2 body type like Scarlet W incarnation of Scarlet line up or its EOL for Epic line up?
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The Epic-W name is floating around the Scarlet-W thread right now... Just wondering what is going to differentiate the two other than MG vs Aluminum. Jarred owes Brent a few date nights to make up for all those spilled beans.
 
Anthony Berenato Jr said:
... Just wondering what is going to differentiate the two other than MG vs Aluminum. Jarred owes Brent a few date nights to make up for all those spilled beans.
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+1 on that, I'm not sure the margin between Scarlet W and WMg can accomodate another camera without it being too close to either one in specs
 
Abiodun Shote said:
+1 on that, I'm not sure the margin between Scarlet W and WMg can accomodate another camera without it being too close to either one in specs
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Either way, I'm still getting giddy knowing that my Weapon MG package is sitting on a FedEx truck down the road right now...
 
Anthony Berenato Jr said:
The Epic-W name is floating around the Scarlet-W thread right now... Just wondering what is going to differentiate the two other than MG vs Aluminum. Jarred owes Brent a few date nights to make up for all those spilled beans.
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Good timing. I am taking Kelly away for her birthday so don't expect to see posts from me from tonight until Tuesday AM. If you do, I am most likely going to be served divorce papers : )
 
Brent@RED said:
Good timing. I am taking Kelly away for her birthday so don't expect to see posts from me from tonight until Tuesday AM. If you do, I am most likely going to be served divorce papers : )
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oh so jarred cant be let loose and you wont even know until tuesday!
haha!
 
Don't worry, I have my intel operatives if Jarred starts getting an itchy trigger finger : )
 
My bomb rep was able to find out that mine ships out tomorrow, just in time for a shoot Monday...but I'll have to rent some minimags to get me through the first shoot since I am waiting to use my accessories credit towards the mags.
 
Chris Luker said:
Just got an email from my rep as well - Weapon shipping out today!
Now off to obsess over the v-mount expander shipping. ;)
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Shipping estimates on the V-Lock have closed in from 2-3 week to 7-10 business days, so it shouldn't be too much longer!
 
Matthew J said:
My bomb rep was able to find out that mine ships out tomorrow, just in time for a shoot Monday...but I'll have to rent some minimags to get me through the first shoot since I am waiting to use my accessories credit towards the mags.
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Same thing here, had to rent some Mini Mags for next week's shoot. Better safe than sorry, but really excited to be moving forward with this camera. Can't wait to get some testing done, the body is gorgeous.
 
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