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RED Mattebox...

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We have abandoned the RED Mattebox program.

Due to the increase of capable 3rd party solutions, we see no reason to continue development of this product category. With Arri's new lineup, at more reasonable pricing, the Petroff system, Red Rock Micro, Chrosziel, Vocas and others providing solutions from top to bottom at all price points, it makes more sense for us to concentrate on camera and lens development.

Jim
 
good call. Could u develop a badass, cheap tripod instead an deliver it with my camera this month? ;)
 
Jarred Land said:
I think thats even a more saturated market :)
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Yes, an overpriced, flooded market. :-)

I think Red Rock is happy today about this announcement.

Kevin
 
We want to encourage 3rd party development for RED cameras. We started down this path because we didn't see any/many good choices for our customers. Other companies have stepped up and we are happy about that.

Jim
 
You guys have enabled a slew of new filmmakers, which in turn has allowed the third-party accessory market to flourish. I'm a little sad we won't see a finished RED mattebox, but I'm glad you'll be able to focus your efforts on the stuff you do best.
 
I am sad to see anything RED developed get canned but I too feel this is best choice for the time being, bring those camera home! Thanks for the update Jim.

#1781...paid up for today so this is good news.

best
 
What a smart and humble choice.
 
Hopefully someone will come out with a lower cost 15mm (studio) swing-away system soon....
 
Interesting, especially how way back in the day it was said that Viewfactor's matte box that we were all waiting on was folded into the Red one that now wont exist. Oh well, now I am super glad I bought the RedRock Red matte box setup.
 
This is very professional thinking IMHO.

RED needs to be surrounded by 3rd party collaborators and encourage them.


...and also, maybe concentrate on what you do best = image!!! :)

Good call.

Antoine
 
Ok, so what is the nearest analogue to the RED mattebox. I have the more fully-featured Redrock ordered for camera #1, but was hoping to use RED's mattebox for camera #2. Because of its apparent weight and size, it looked perfect for nature and outdoors, which would have been its primary application.

Any suggestions?
 
Chrosziel Swing-away

Chrosziel Swing-away

Brian Broz said:
Hopefully someone will come out with a lower cost 15mm (studio) swing-away system soon....
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Have you seen the new Chrosziel Swing-Away solution?

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