Longevity of Epic/Scarlet brains

[Jon B.]

At the risk of looking too far ahead, I wonder what the future philosophy is with Epic/Scarlet brains...

Will sensors in the brains have the same ability to be upgraded as we're seeing with the RED ONE now? Is this the path of obsolescence obsolete to keep the brains and changeover the insides (over simplifying) if and when there are advances in technology?

My thought has more to do with the design of the current Epic/Scarlet brains and where, if any, are the considerations for advancing camera development within the brain itself... do they exist? is the design one which stands alone and targets a generation or generations to come?

Amazing the RED ONE can essentially be another camera instead of RED ONE mkII.

I understand it's difficult to pose this thought without understanding what the future will allow.

 

[Cüneyt Kaya]

the idea behind the new concept is to upgrade brains if needed...new sensor new brain, if you wish, new i/O module, just buy the new I/O module, dont need a module, dont buy, shoot happy.

great concept.

maybe in the future there will be greenscreen brains, ultra slo mo brains, tungsten brains, who knows, bright future.

 

[Jon B.]

the idea behind the new concept is to upgrade brains if needed...new sensor new brain, if you wish, new i/O module, just buy the new I/O module, dont need a module, dont buy, shoot happy.

great concept.

That's very true,, the brain containing the sensor can just be changed. It makes sense to release future sensors inside their respective brains. I understand this concept and believe in it completely.

 

[Cüneyt Kaya]

another pro is instead of having a complete backup body you need only a back up brain, and transport costs are lower when something has to go for repair...

or you dont lose the whole body when an I/O port is broken, just send this in, and still be able to shoot.

its really flexibly.

but there are some cons: (just thoughts, can be totally wrong)

- handling, with all the modules you have more of a LEGO block, so something in the AATON shape is difficult to build.
- can get front heavy i suppose. (lens attached)
- how robust will the modules be connected to each other? Will it connect that tight after 2 1/2 years of use.