Module Adapter

[Jesper Sichlau]

Does anybody know why there's a module adapter for both Scarlet and Epic? Wouldn't it be easier (and cheaper) if the modules fit the Epic (Or Scarlet) without using the adapter.

 

[michael zaletel]

Does anybody know why there's a module adapter for both Scarlet and Epic? Wouldn't it be easier (and cheaper) if the modules fit the Epic (Or Scarlet) without using the adapter.

Perhaps so that future cameras can be compatible with all previous modules without having to use the same connector on the brain.

-michael zaletel

 

[Brad Webb]

Does anybody know why there's a module adapter for both Scarlet and Epic? Wouldn't it be easier (and cheaper) if the modules fit the Epic (Or Scarlet) without using the adapter.

The module adapter is for the Scarlet only. All the modules are made to fit the Epic.

 

[Jesper Sichlau]

According to the November 30th announcement last year, there's a "Epic rear module Adaptor", of course everything is subject to change. But still. http://red.cachefly.net/N30/Nov30th.jpg

 

[James Brundige]

Does anybody know why there's a module adapter for both Scarlet and Epic? Wouldn't it be easier (and cheaper) if the modules fit the Epic (Or Scarlet) without using the adapter.

There is a 1/2 " thick adaptor required for both brains to add modules.

 

[Jaime Vallés]

There is a 1/2 " thick adaptor required for both brains to add modules.

Do we know if the adaptor is required to connect the REDmote directly to the brain?

 

[Jesper Sichlau]

Do we know if the adaptor is required to connect the REDmote directly to the brain?

Probably not, since the fixed package doesn't include this but do include the REDmote.

 

[James Brundige]

Do we know if the adaptor is required to connect the REDmote directly to the brain?

The Red mote attaches directly.

 

[Stephen Gentle]

Does anybody know why there's a module adapter for both Scarlet and Epic? Wouldn't it be easier (and cheaper) if the modules fit the Epic (Or Scarlet) without using the adapter.

Yes, but I think the main reason it's a separate part is because it takes quite a lot of space for the module locking mechanism, so having it removable means you can strip the camera down to being smaller and lighter if you need to.

Only the modules need the adaptor - the REDMote is so light that it doesn't need the extra mechanism.

It might be a good idea for them to throw it in with the brain though since you'd think that most people would get one anyway.

 

[Lee Saxon]

It might be a good idea for them to throw it in with the brain though since you'd think that most people would get one anyway.

Plus at least in my opinion it's a little high in price.