[(RED) WTB] Question on High Hour Epic

[Reuben Evans]

Hi,
I am looking at purchasing a RED Epic that has 1,500 hours on it. Do you think this qualifies as high hours and thatI should rethink the purchase?

 

[Jon Nash]

Sensors don't degrade unless you really abuse them. Red build their products like tanks and they are really made to work in a tough professional envirmoent. You can always have it evaluated by RED for a small fee to be sure but 1,500 hrs is not a lot of hrs compared to some film cameras I still work with which have done 10's of 1000's of tough hrs from rental houses. I'd say you could easily buy a 1,500hr camera with confidence. Just look for obvious signs of abuse on the outside discarding normal wear and tear. The Brains of any RED are very well protected.

 

[Leroy Jackson]

I agree with Jon. I picked mines up with 500 hours on it (now upgraded to dragon with 3 hours).
I didn't have a doubt that this was still a super solid very well built camera. Just make sure all the
ports etc look good and work perfect. And if the price is right GRAB it. I however think there's some
battle tested cameras about to hit da market.

 

[Reuben Evans]

Thanks guys. I decided to buy it!