Proposed Scarlet-X Package

[Mike McNeese]

Been reading a lot of the great info y'all have been posting here. So glad to see the creative community coming up with some neat-o ways to configure these cameras! Below is a list of items that I'm ready to order - just wanna make sure that I'm not missing anything, or that something I'm considering is not compatible:

Scarlet-X Al Canon Side SSD (11700)
RED Station 1.8" Mag (250)
(2) 128GB RED Mags (3600)
REDMote (550)
SmallHD DP4 EVF (750)
Wooden Camera V-Mount (320)
Wooden Camera QuickBack (199)
Wooden Camera IDX Back (79)
Wooden Camera Cheese Handle (140)
Wooden Camera A-Box (199)
(2) GMP 190WH Batteries (756)
GMP 2-ch Charger (165)
ViewFactor Shuttle Mount (65)
ViewFactor Stealth Plate (179)
TOTAL ~ 19000ish

I've already got a selection of Canon lenses (Tokina 11-16, Canon 70-200 f/2.8 IS, Canon 24-70, and Canon 50mm f/1.4), Zoom H4n, bags, cases, Zacuto Arm, tripod, 15mm rods and baseplate, and shoulder mount. I'm upgrading from an AF100, FYI.

 

[Sergio Perez]

I would get the 5" touch also. The rest sounds good! Don't forget the red station to read the ssds...

 

[Mike McNeese]

Thanks, Sérgio!

Not sure I really like the 5" Touch. My Epic-owning pals have one and, as a control device, it seems kinda flaky.

 

[Sergio Perez]

I personaly like to use LCDs contrary to many. It allows me for different type of shots in different type of support systems, like steadicams, or jibs. The fact that it is a control interface is a plus! Also I think the AC adapter is another must have!

 

[Mike McNeese]

The AC Adaptor is included with the Scarlet-X Al Canon Side SSD kit, no? Definitely gonna need that.

 

[Chris Hagan]

You need the Red Station 1.8" Mag for Redmags not the 2.5".

 

[sergio arguello]

you will need the 5" or a bomb evf period point blank!! if you thing your gonna control the camera with the redmote youll kick yourself

 

[Mike McNeese]

you will need the 5" or a bomb evf period point blank!! if you thing your gonna control the camera with the redmote youll kick yourself

SmallHD DP4 EVF wouldn't do the trick? I do NOT want to kick myself

 

[TonySegreto]

Your also going to want a WC/VF or RED bottom riser plate and top cheese plate. You need the bottom riser to position and mount your camera the right way with 15mm and 19mm rods. The top cheese plate (VF FMJ, WC EasyTop) is just good.

 

[Richard Gale]

Don't short-change yourself on the EVF. The Small "HD" DP4 is not really HD, it's only 480p, the BOMB EVF is 720p. Makes a huge difference for critical focusing, especially shooting 4K.

 

[Ben Pluimer]

I've been running around with my scarlet and only the DP4 EVF the last couple days. I've had no problem controlling everything with the side handle. It seems to be a faster, more accurate way to do things.

And using the focus assist and zoom-in assist, getting sharp focus has been easy too. I put the dp4 in monochrome mode, and that seemed to help too.

I still plan on using the 5" touch plenty, but just wanted to to test a lightweight exterior setup. It's totally usable, but I'd recommend getting a 5" touch as well.

 

[Mike McNeese]

Maybe the Side Handle is the route I should go. I'm just not a fan of the 5" Touch. The TVLogic 5.6" looks much crisper, and the touchscreen on the 5" leaves me a little leary. But I like the ability to use the DP4 as an EVF or LCD. Thanks so much for your input so far!

 

[Tyler Bourns]

I would also recommend getting more or larger SSD's than that. Depending on what type of shooting you do, you'll chew through those 64gb SSD's quickly. I'd recommend a minimum of two 128gb SSD's for any package. Also in terms of handhold and navigating the menus, the sidehandle is great. If you get a redvolt or two with it you can also hotswap your v-locks.

 

[Tyler Bourns]

Also the wooden camera a-box is an absolute must! It just works and gives you easy XLR inputs.

 

[Mike McNeese]

Also the wooden camera a-box is an absolute must! It just works and gives you easy XLR inputs.

Awesome - I saw that on their site and figured, for the price, might as well. Thanks.

 

[jaadgy akanni]

I've been running around with my scarlet and only the DP4 EVF the last couple days. I've had no problem controlling everything with the side handle. It seems to be a faster, more accurate way to do things.

And using the focus assist and zoom-in assist, getting sharp focus has been easy too. I put the dp4 in monochrome mode, and that seemed to help too.

I still plan on using the 5" touch plenty, but just wanted to to test a lightweight exterior setup. It's totally usable, but I'd recommend getting a 5" touch as well.

Hi Ben. Please let me to ask you: As far as being able to pull good focus, do you think the SmallHD dp4 is a good alternative for those of us who don't have the cash for a Bomb EVF? I'm still on the fence about getting a DP4 as my EVF, what do you think, especially now with the latest focus assist update? Thanks in advance