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Post Your Scarlet-X Rig

Bob Gundu said:
Congrats on your camera Joel. In my experience, I really don't like having the camera higher than my own eyes. I'm 5-10 and my rig is on the border of being to high. Depending on how tall you are, you may find that shoulder pad too thick.
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Thanks man. I agree with what your saying, I also like the camera closer to eye level. I'm 6 foot tall, and it is a small issue. My Preference would be to have the rods underneath the camera, it's a much better option, at the moment I'm working with what I already have from DSLR world. ;)
 
Hey Joel

Nice compact rig, simple effective with no crap hanging off it...I like it apart from one thing.......so a suggestion.

As a previous owner of Redrock's MB system THROW those blasted foam donuts in the bin, your pics illustrate perfectly how this system doesn't work. They will give you nothing but grief. Then replace with a rubberised ring similar to Shoot 35's one. In fact now I think about the shoot 35 system may well fit the Redrock MB , ( I now own Shoot 35 MB system) ..... or as Bob suggested replace with "Nuns Nickers".

Life is to short for foam donuts!!! My 2 cents
 
Morgan Lowndes said:
Hi Joel

Is that the canon 24-70?
if so, how does it work with your matte box - does the extending front element cause issues?
trying to figure out how to best make that lens work with a matte box.

cheers
morgs
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Yeah it is the 24-70mm Canon lens, a good all rounder lens for DSLR work but after testing it on the Scarlet I really hate it. You lose all the picture quality the Scarlet has to offer, unfortunately when you play with big toys, you need big accessories too. For now 50mm Canon Primes work a treat. But soon I'll have to opt for Zeis. As for Matt box, I don't find it too much of an issue using the zoom, it was loose on the photo as I just mounted the matebox, so far it's worked well..
 
Joel Mielle said:
Yeah it is the 24-70mm Canon lens, a good all rounder lens for DSLR work but after testing it on the Scarlet I really hate it. You lose all the picture quality the Scarlet has to offer, unfortunately when you play with big toys, you need big accessories too. For now 50mm Canon Primes work a treat. But soon I'll have to opt for Zeis. As for Matt box, I don't find it too much of an issue using the zoom, it was loose on the photo as I just mounted the matebox, so far it's worked well..
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Could You be more specific as to why the 24-70 causes you to loose "all the picture quality the Scarlet has to offer"?
I have the same lens and I love it. The only downside is the telescoping front-end, but there are many ways to work around it. But as far as image quality goes - this is one of the best zooms in this price range and focal range out there...

Peter
 
Same here, that's not such a bad lens IMHO.
 
Peter Majtan said:
Could You be more specific as to why the 24-70 causes you to loose "all the picture quality the Scarlet has to offer"?
I have the same lens and I love it. The only downside is the telescoping front-end, but there are many ways to work around it. But as far as image quality goes - this is one of the best zooms in this price range and focal range out there...

Peter
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Peter, Zooms are great to work with but they just don't deliver the quality in that price range. Rather than explaining I'll do a few comparison tests and upload frame grabs next few days. This might not be the right section for lens tests but if anyone else can do Scarlet lens comparisons tests, would love to see them.
 
New product from SHAPE

New product from SHAPE

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Here is the picture SHAPE company just released on their Pinterest about their new Product for Red Epic & Scarlet. It will be released for the NAB
 
I have the Shape fr handles and they are (1) beautifully made (2) have a unique (?to me?) push-button quick-release-to-re-align feature and (3) were a very reasonable price.
I am about to try their current DSLR shoulder pad to, all of $170! Having said that I have heard that their new "epic/scarlet/C300" shoulder system is over $1500, which is a crying shame if true. I think this is w-a-a-ay beyond the budget/justification of many Scarlet-users...

But their site is _def_ worth checking out (http://www.shapewlb.com/) if you are cruising for aks as they have some very reasonable-priced components. They are a Canadian Co and while they make it easy to buy direct, they sell thru Adorama in the US (maybe others?) and it does save coin on the international shipping!!

I wish them well and will keep hoping for more modestly-priced accessories in the future.

Stu Aull
S-X#00199
Alaska
 
Joel Mielle said:
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Here's my rig, not the best setup yet, need to work on it some more.
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Joel, big thanks! I had to come up with a quick solution for a job, and had those bits lying around, never thought i'd use the redrock pad again (never liked it), but it actually works and feels good.

Thanks for the idea!
 

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This is our Tripod & Shoulder Setup. not the lightest i have to admit. But it has 2 monitors, 2 FollowFocus (Focus/Zoom)
 
Most recent config. Still deciding on a shoulder mount but truth be told handheld this way isn't bad.

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Scarlet-X #2290

Scarlet-X #2290

Okay so I finally got my Scarlet #2290 on Monday, March 26th. I've been playing with it all week and have come up with a bunch of configurations.

The first is a basic setup. It can shoot in this configuration. Very light and portable.

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Also it all fits in this case.

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Which is both a roller and a backpack.

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Brining in another case adds a studio setup. Mattebox, remote follow focus (http://www.rtmotion.com/) and wireless HD video (http://teradek.com/index2.html). Whole thing sits on top of my new geared head from CPM Filmtools (http://www.cpmcamerarigs.com/default.asp).

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Finally more of a run and gun rig. Missing two key pieces, notably my Redmote to make it really sexy, but a workable rig for the time being.

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So I really love my new toy. Pictures are great, form factor is awesome. Can't wait to shoot. If anyone needs me or wants to see it, I'm in Brooklyn, NY. PM me for more information or rentals.
 
Adrian Lopez said:
Is noone using RED's new Gunner rig? Just ordered it, and I was hoping to see some setups with it...
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I just got mine put together and came up with a pretty clean compact setup I'll be posting pics soon.

;DFDooley
 
Nice Benjamin!
What is the model of your Pelican case? Liking the shoulder-strap addition. A Whiz-bang kit!

Stu Aull
Alaska
 
stu aull said:
Nice Benjamin!
What is the model of your Pelican case? Liking the shoulder-strap addition. A Whiz-bang kit!

Stu Aull
Alaska
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Stu, that's a Pelican 1510 with Padded Dividers and the Lid Organizer (which is pictured in the 1510 listing but not included.)

I use a couple of 1510s with padded dividers and love them. They are rolling carry-on sized cases - the largest carry-on approved Pelican case. Super useful! Enjoy!
 
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