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REDVOLT with DSMC Side Handle

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Damian Grady

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Hey guys,

Sorry if this question has been posted before. I searched but couldn't find anything.

To those 'in the know' - can I ask how long a REDVOLT housed in the DSMC Side Handle will power my (pending) EPIC-X for with only the SSD Side Module (with 64GB REDMAG) and 5.0 LCD Touchscreen attached - and a lens obviously.

(As an average, assuming pretty standard shooting time and idle time)

Also, how long does a REDVOLT usually take to charge? I need to work out how many I will need.

Cheers in advance
 
Yep, that's about right. Very useful for guarding power while using V-locks or A/C, as well as handheld stints. Will also be great with the battery module.

You may get frustrated if trying to use them as an alternative to V-locks.
 
A Epic owner friend shared that for a full day shooting you would need at least 6 Redvolts, with 4 travel chargers constantly working. I'm going for 5 and 2 chargers. I know this will make my productions last about an hour and a half / 2 hours of continuous shooting, but that's the budget I have right now . I would say get as many redvolts as you can. And don't forget you have to switch batteries, which mean needing to turn of the camera.
 
jimhare said:
Yep, that's about right. Very useful for guarding power while using V-locks or A/C, as well as handheld stints. Will also be great with the battery module.

You may get frustrated if trying to use them as an alternative to V-locks.
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Hey Jim,

Thanks for the reply. I also have 4 Red Bricks but was going to sell them. Do you think I should hang on to them? How long will a Red Brick power the epic with the config I said?
 
Keep the Red Bricks Damian, they power the camera for 2+ hours, and i use them all the time on the Epic - i only use the redvolts for lightweight jib shots etc . . . where weight is an issue and for hot swap power.

Andi
 
Andrew Martin said:
Keep the Red Bricks Damian, they power the camera for 2+ hours, and i use them all the time on the Epic - i only use the redvolts for lightweight jib shots etc . . . where weight is an issue and for hot swap power.

Andi
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I have to say that I read all these posts about red volts and my opinion is the same. Why are people so into them? The way I see it - the use for them is if you truly want to go lightweight and keep one in the side handle. The rest of the time we're on red bricks - or actually ALL OF THE TIME - so far we haven't had a set up, in for example, a car, where it might call for the cam to slim down even more. That's where I see it truly needed? With the modules coming out I have to say I - so far - have the same opinion. They will make the camera larger and they will not really be less of a weight to a redbrick solution. Where you can actually decide where on the camera you want it. Charge up time is long on the redvolts. So you need many of them - You can easily go through a normal shooting day on around 3 red bricks - 1st one has charged when the 3d is used up - if a 4th period is needed. So my conclusion/ suggestion is to have redbricks for normal operation and when it calls for - have the wonderful solution with a side handle and a redvolt - to make some really tight handheld stuff.
 
I'm planning on going mainly redvolt for the type of work I do and to use it with my glidecam smoothshooter, jib and slider. However, I do have anton Bauer Gold Mount batteries for when I need those long takes/ no downtime shooting scenarios.

One of the biggest breakthroughs of the Epic/Scarlet is the capability of going lightweight and "stealth", something that was reserved for DSLR's and small sensor cameras before. Its certainly a matter of shooting style and in what applications and situations you plan to use the camera. Both powering solutions have their place. i would certainly recommend the original poster NOT to sell his redbricks, though!
 
I love the redvolts - have a stack of them.

Economics are fine too, given that you'd be foolish to call the camera complete without the side handle IMHO.

3 x Red bricks (7hrs run time), Brook's APU plate, Red charger - $2600
3 x Redvolt four packs (6hrs run time), four travel chargers - $2750
 
The situation will change entirely with the release of the battery modules and quad charger, hang in there.
 
Laying out gear for a job and thought of this thread.
Mmmm redvolts. Addictive, like potato chips from packet to mouth.

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