Roberto Lequeux
Well-known member
That is what we might be encountering! Glad to hear you had a positive experience.
What did you for your EVF? And even though your monitor isn't a Red LCD, please tell us about what you did for it too. I see you had some fun with tape. Any hand warmers taped? Other materials like neoprene?
And about your batteries, did you just charge then inside somewhere and bring them out already wrapped in that bag we see in the picture? Where did you get that bag?
I was thinking about this sort of thing myself. Perhaps the only way to go is AC power, if possible.
The 5D would make for a much better solution though. I wouldn't want to leave a Red One out there so long, and the 5D is far more affordable. And the smaller size might also make it easier to camouflage, strap to a tree, etc.
If you need some expert help with the stills-to-timelapse post workflow just send a personal message Tom L. Visit TimeScapes.org to see samples of his stunning work. From what I understand, the basic principle behind it is very easy. The rest is up to your art.
Jeff, you bring up a lot of great points. Like the aluminum and the support system. Perhaps it wouldn't hurt loosening all joints and re-tightening them as temperature changes, in order to release little tensions built up from different expansion-contraction rates of different materials... Sounds like I am over-thinking that one, but it is an interesting thought sparked by something you said.
I am planning on using something like this, hopefully with thicker camera bags specifically fitted to Red One. They would be tougher, avoiding tears that may slow you down, and taking them off and on would also be faster. However I haven't found the right ones yet. I am hoping to find one fitted, then use a bigger one over it to create an additional pocket of air.
Also, I am planning on getting a few re-usable silica packs from Pelican and keep them inside the bags if they are well sealed. Otherwise, at least use them when acclimating the camera, by allowing the camera to warm up or cool down in a perfectly sealed bag with one (or two) of these inside the bag. You can pop them in the oven for a few hours at night and they become effective again, plus it won't hurt the temperature of the cabin while you sleep.
