PatrickWebb
Well-known member
Not really, no. Like it's no better than shooting the r3d at DC4/RG4 and then changing it to RWG/Log3G10/IPP2 in post.
That said, if you're going to an off-board recorder and capturing a baked codec (like prores/dnx on a SD PIX, Atomos, or BM Video Assist), than it's better. Also an added advantage is that with Look Around enabled, you get the full 5k sensor read out (albeit at 1080p) via SDI or HDMI. Not only is that a bigger ~APSH/1.3x FOV, but the noise is less perceptible as well (since it's 5k>1080p instead of 4k>1080p).
Yeah, I also run out a full sensor readout at 5K on my Epic, but you will only get 4K out of the scarlet at a usable framerate. However, I find it to be a very clean image when pumping those signals into my Atomos SUMO and they are very crisp indeed. I even get decent results with the HDR function from the 1080SDI out. Good for quick turnarounds!