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Raven accessories HELP NEEDED

Well, the Ronin-M and mine (AllSteady6) can both handle up to 8Lbs and they cost the same.
The Ronin-M however doesn't have a control joystick built in, like the AllSteady.

If i have to spend $1400 on the Ronin-M plus a hundred $ for the PRO Dovetail excluding the counterweight, isn't that waste of money when i just bought a gimbal (AllSteady6)?

Like i said, the camera plus modules will weigh 6.64 pounds and my heaviest lens is 1.48 pounds. That's only 0.12Lbs over 8 pounds if i use that heavy lens.
So i should be covered with my current gimbal.
Also they might offer a counter weigh solution too, like DJI does ;)

But thank you for your concern.
 
Sir Miami said:
Hi guys, im new to this forum and new to Red cameras.

Finally im converting my setup from dslr 5DIII to Red, and the Raven is going to be my first
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I don't have any experience with Red, therefor i'm asking for some guidance to pick up the right gear for the camera.

I need a small setup for my tripod, gimbal (AllSteady6) and 15mm rig.
How little Red accessories can i get away with? i don't have much money, so i would only like to purchase the necessary gear to have my Raven up & runnin.

Here's what i'm thinking of buying, please let me know if i should get anything else or different/less expensive.

1. Raven camera
2. Red 4.7" touch LCD > http://www.red.com/store/products/dsmc2-red-touch-47inch-lcd/730-0019
3. Red Station Mini Mag > http://www.red.com/store/products/red-station-mini-mag/750-0055
4. Red Brick Power Pack > http://www.red.com/store/products/red-brick-power-package-dsmc/740-0035
5. Red Mini Mag SSD 250GB > http://www.red.com/store/products/red-mini-mag/750-0082
6. Top Handle 100mm > http://www.ebay.com/itm/SmallRig-QR...m-Nato-Safety-Rail-For-Red-Epic-/251824265860
7. Cable-less V-Mount > http://woodencamera.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1276
8. Pogo extender for LCD with gimbal > http://woodencamera.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=1294

Is there anything else that i need to get the camera in use?
And is it okay to buy the "Cable-less V-Mount" from woodencamera instead of the "DSMC2 V-LOCK I/O EXPANDER" ($1.900) from Red's website.
i don't think im gonna need any of the connection it offers... or do i?

Any guidance is much appreciated
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Thanks guys!
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No one has mentioned this, but don't you need the I/O V-lock to provide SDI connectivity for the monitor?
 
I think the new DSMC2 camera's and LCD's are with pogo connectors.

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Yes that Wooden Camera pogo to pogo is a must for gimbal work. I got the 24"
 
Cause they're cheap as hell..hahahaha
have you seen their prices, i mean omg!!

$850 for 120gb SSD, are you kidding me?!!
It's not even as fast as Samsung Evo 850 drives, which costs a fraction
 
It's all a spoof..

SSD technology is not new or expensive anymore.
Sony & Red are ripping us off!

However, i AM impressed by the 5.5Gbps speed, but "high frame recording up to 4K"...? hahaha
 
True true :Angel_anim:

Now this Panasonic is more like me.. great stuff
 
Hahaha yeah, a board for us broke-asses :001_cool:
 
$17k-27k for a varicam camera body is for broke people?

this is a raven thread, you can could have got a whole package for $10k had you jumped on-board early, its what about $12k now?
 
hehe sorry i don't know how i misread that board :/ im sleepy i guess.

Well, i just heard about the Raven a couple of weeks before making this thread.
Besides, im still saving up 14 grand for the whole thing.

But i think they upgraded it from 4K to 4.5K since the launch.. and raised the price!
Or am i mistaking?!
 
price stayed the same when the jump to 4.5k was announced. they said they did this "because we can". I believe the price jumped slightly after January.
Welcome to the boards. but best to homework. I read a lot about how expensive red meida is.. doesn't seem so expensive when you start looking at other professional camera equipment
 
I understand what you mean but just wait, you will see what I am saying ;)

Sir Miami said:
Luckily my Gimbal can handle up to 8lbs.
All the gear (Raven, SSD, RedBrick, V-Mount) weighs 6.64Lbs. LCD is moved from camera to top of gimbal.

My heaviest lens is 1.48 Lbs. So i can almost make it work ;)

Thank you very much for all your advice. I'm definitely gonna get the 7inch LCD.
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I can get a Battery belt option http://www.red.com/store/products/battery-belt-clip-dsmc
and move the battery away from the camera when using a gimbal.
But then i need to spend money on a V-Lock I/O Expander ($1900) or Base Expander ($1.750).

But it suck that you cannot turn ON a Red camera with included AC power supply, when bought as is :(
You are forced to buy either the:
DSMC2 V-LOCK I/O EXPANDER = $1900 (for battery & AC Power)
REDVOLT XL MODULE = $1.150 (for battery & AC Power)

and these modules needs battery and cannot use the camera's AC Power:
MODULE ADAPTOR W/ QUICKPLATE PACK = $1.075
DSMC2 V-LOCK BATTERY MODULE = $600

And this needs a modules that has a power input:
BATTERY BELT CLIP = $325

I cannot believe that we have to spend extra money on modules, just to power up the camera :mad:

Am i right?
 
Yeah, but the price of being modular is payed by us.
 
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