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  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

RED lenses...

thanks

thanks

Brent@RED said:
We heard your feedback and Jim made the call to move in that direction just yesterday. Just give us a little bit of time to get some details in place. As soon as we have more information, we'll post here....

Thanks, BC
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Thanks Brent, Jarred, Jim, thanks everyone!

:biggrin:

btw, i promise i'll make noise and mess only when it's really worth it (like this time)! :innocent:
 
I bet most of you remember that the down payment deposit for the 18-85mm lens was $750 (10% of $7500) back in October of last year. That's how much I shelled out to get in line for the lens but now the deposit required is $997,50. Do I have to pay the extra $247,50 to stay in line?

I'm expecting RED #858. Do you think the camera will be delayed enough for the 18-85mm lens to be available by the time my number is up? Or do I have to change my lens reservation deposit to the 18-50mm?
 
Elvar G said:
I bet most of you remember that the down payment deposit for the 18-85mm lens was $750 (10% of $7500) back in October of last year. That's how much I shelled out to get in line for the lens but now the deposit required is $997,50. Do I have to pay the extra $247,50 to stay in line?

I'm expecting RED #858. Do you think the camera will be delayed enough for the 18-85mm lens to be available by the time my number is up? Or do I have to change my lens reservation deposit to the 18-50mm?
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Hi,

The original deposit on the camera was $1000 & $750 for the 18-85mm lens for reservation holders. Only later orders required a 10% deposit.

Stephen
 
Elvar G said:
I bet most of you remember that the down payment deposit for the 18-85mm lens was $750 (10% of $7500) back in October of last year.
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I knew I wasn't going crazy! I could of swore that lens wasn't 10k. I have also set a deposit since day 1. I don't think you have to pay the difference to keep your deposit safe. You're in already. Although, I'm hoping that our deposit locks us in at the original price (I believe was) $7500. Anyone....?:help:
 
Elvar G said:
I'm expecting RED #858. Do you think the camera will be delayed enough for the 18-85mm lens to be available by the time my number is up? Or do I have to change my lens reservation deposit to the 18-50mm?
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I guess you receive your RED ONE in February or March and the 18-85mm is scheduled for summer 2008. So the 18-50mm is the way to go, AFAIK you can make the lens switch when your camera is ready to ship.
 
Hi,

By checking archives of the Red website the original price of the RED 18-85 was $9500.

If one goes back to 2000 www.red.com was Reynolds Engineering & Design!

Stephen
 
Abu Reno said:
I'm hoping that our deposit locks us in at the original price (I believe was) $7500. Anyone....?:help:
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The original price was $9500. That's what it was when I made my reservation (#12 :innocent:)
 
So am I. I'll most likely transfer my deposit to the 18-50mm and then get the 50-150mm later on. That sounds solid to me.
 
anyone know who makes RED's lenses? One LA rental house has mentioned Cooke as the probable manufacturer. Is that possible?

Anyone know one way or another?
 
sparkhope said:
anyone know who makes RED's lenses? One LA rental house has mentioned Cooke as the probable manufacturer. Is that possible?
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Paraphrasing Ted: 'We have optics partners helping us produce our lenses'.

The 18-50 is marked MADE IN UK.

Conclude what you like. There certainly isn't a Cooke logo anywhere on the lens.

The more convincing argument I've heard is it's a rehoused Sigma.
 
cailyoung said:
Paraphrasing Ted: 'We have optics partners helping us produce our lenses'.

The 18-50 is marked MADE IN UK.

Conclude what you like. There certainly isn't a Cooke logo anywhere on the lens.

The more convincing argument I've heard is it's a rehoused Sigma.
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Hmm... made in the UK? Cooke is a UK optics manufacturer while Sigma is Japanese. Maybe these are Cooke after all.

I suppose Cooke wouldn't want their logo anywhere on a lens that may undercut their market (since they have the planned REDSET for 100k).

thx for the info.:ohmy:
 
sparkhope said:
Hmm... made in the UK? Cooke is a UK optics manufacturer while Sigma is Japanese. Maybe these are Cooke after all.
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Hi,

A Sigma lens rehoused in the UK! Hardly Cooke workmanship, but anything is possible. Having owned British cars I am not sure 'made in England' is a good sign.

Stephen
 
cailyoung said:
These guys would agree:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXn4slwNMH4

The argument for Sigma is that they produce a stills lens with nearly identical specifications - it may be their glass inside Cooke cine lens mechanics. All speculation here, of course.
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Hi,

Just go to a photo store & see the Sigma, then you will be in no doubt.

Stephen
 
Stephen Williams said:
Hi,

A Sigma lens rehoused in the UK! Hardly Cooke workmanship, but anything is possible. Having owned British cars I am not sure 'made in England' is a good sign.

Stephen
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I recently got the chance to drive a Caterham CSR260. Thats a British car which will easily out-accelerate, out-handle and provide way more fun than any other production car I know of. You should take one for a spin. They make a Ferrrari 360 feel pretty ordinary. If they get road compliance here I'm having one. Made in England can be a good thing.
 
Blue said:
I recently got the chance to drive a Caterham CSR260. Thats a British car which will easily out-accelerate, out-handle and provide way more fun than any other production car I know of. You should take one for a spin. They make a Ferrrari 360 feel pretty ordinary. If they get road compliance here I'm having one. Made in England can be a good thing.
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The CSR is nice but making a Ferrari feel ordinary...ahhh I think not.
-A
 
Jannard said:
You have to thank Jarred for pushing this decision over the top...

Jim
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Jarred, you are my hero! The efforts the Red Team are making are truly remarkable and unique! I'm considering to order a Red One any day now, and this really pushed me one step closer to a decision.

Way to Go, Man!
 
Poi Boy said:
The CSR is nice but making a Ferrari feel ordinary...ahhh I think not.
-A
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Hey dude I'm telling you. I drove both cars on the same track on the same day and ordinary is the right word. Sounds like you might have forked out for a Ferrari. I feel your pain.
 
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