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Placed my order last night...

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Placed my order last night finally. Just getting a basic Scarlet package, but it's still unreal. Didn't think I'd ever be owning my own RED. Can't imagine what it'll feel like once it finally gets here. Was it the same for you guys the first time you purchased a RED personally?
 
You are truly going to love it. I have nearly 100 hours on mine and I still get excited to "play" with it every day I pick it up. Congratulations.
 
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+1 Awesome Cam
 
Ummm I'm probably even below "basic" to most standards, but In the end It will be about $25k I put towards it. Was a small inheritance from a passing family member.

Ended up with the Scarlet/SSD Canon AL, Top handle, 5" touch monitor, Side Handle and batteries, 2 128gb cards, red rocket to go in the Mac Pro we have, and a couple lenses. Think thats about it.

Hopefully I'll be able to use this to build onto it.
 
I'd spend a "Rocket part" of money on something else.

Modern Intel processors paired with Nvidia CUDA cards can be a very powerful combo. And a lot more cost effective.
 
Marc Dunham said:
Placed my order last night finally. Just getting a basic Scarlet package, but it's still unreal. Didn't think I'd ever be owning my own RED. Can't imagine what it'll feel like once it finally gets here. Was it the same for you guys the first time you purchased a RED personally?
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Yeah, it's still surreal. This camera has been a dream come true for me. You are going to love it.
 
Welcome on board !

I never thought I could use the scarlett for EVERYTHING (photo, video, Web, etc.). The R3D is incredibly easy to use today.


Olivier
 
Thanks for the responses guys, helps affirm my purchase haha.

I got a good deal on the red rocket used so thats why I ended up purchasing it, I love it but I do think I should have waited on purchasing it, was debating whether to resell it or not. However I did just get a Thunderbolt External Chassis for it and my macbook pro, so it might prove useful
 
Marc Dunham said:
Thanks for the responses guys, helps affirm my purchase haha.

I got a good deal on the red rocket used so thats why I ended up purchasing it, I love it but I do think I should have waited on purchasing it, was debating whether to resell it or not. However I did just get a Thunderbolt External Chassis for it and my macbook pro, so it might prove useful
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I'll give you $500 for the Rocket! ;-)
 
You might wana consider losing the side handle/red volts and using red bricks instead with the v mount adapter.... or another v mount battery if it doesn't void the warranty... just a friendly suggestion...
 
I actually havent purchased side handle and volts yet, been looking to try to find those used to save a few bucks to fit other things. Was just something I know I want. I already have a V-Mount adapter plus V Mount batteries so don't really need side handle, but I like having the option of controls off the monitor and I don't really want a redmote.
 
Marc Dunham said:
I actually havent purchased side handle and volts yet, been looking to try to find those used to save a few bucks to fit other things. Was just something I know I want. I already have a V-Mount adapter plus V Mount batteries so don't really need side handle, but I like having the option of controls off the monitor and I don't really want a redmote.
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There are a lot of accessory options out there. Make sure you look at Action Products, Wooden Camera, etc. We have videos of some stuff on our youtube channel youtube.finnerknowsbest.com or finnerknowsbest.com
 
With my GTX 580, and the new Ivy Bridge 3770k, even at standard settings, I rip through 4k footage like nobodies business.

I would recommend, SSD Drive with Programs and Windows on it, GTX580 or higher, and the new Ivy Bridge chips. Along with CS6, it's stupid how well everything handles.

Also, if you have extra money to spend, I would say get the side handle. I like mine, it's a nice grip, but if you want to put it somewhere else, you don't really need the handle. Battery life isn't amazing and they are expensive.
 
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