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Travel Out/ Pick Up Your Camera?

Harry Clark

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Anyone think it's a good idea to travel to Red headquarters to personally pick up your camera when it's time, or at least to speak with some of the Red Team to get to know the camera? (like a quick tutorial)
For example, without seeing all the bracketry in person, it's hard to get an idea about what suits my needs (do I really need the premium pack or can I use that money for more flash media) Without shooting a bit and trying out different workflows, how will I know how many flash modules or Red Drives to get?
For instance, when I've bought HD gear in the past, I usually take the better part of a day at Abel Cine learning the camera and choosing accessories. Obviously, there's more to learn and buy after that day, but having some quiet time and knowledgeable folks around sure helps initially.
I searched for a thread like this, figuring it's come up already, but couldn't find anything...
Cheers,
Harry
 
I think that's a good question Harry. I see you have RED #344. I don't know where you are geographically, but if you're fairly close to a big metropolitan area, there just may be a chance that an equipment rental company with some lower reservation numbers will get theirs before you, and you could visit them to check out and handle the REDs and accessories. Their incentive to let you check them over would obviously be that you may come there to rent some extra RED equipment for a project later on. That may save you a trip to California. Just a thought...
 
Hey Gibby...
I'm in the New York area. offhollywood has 2 cameras coming in the first batch, so I'm hoping for a little demo or rental time.
But it would be kinda cool to get some face time with the Red team as well...
Cheers,
Harry
 
You raise good points and a good strategy. I consider this a must with the non-traditional nature of the camera and components. Face it, you're not going to pick up any RED knowledge from a local dealer (there isn't any) or rental house that's getting their unit around the same time you are.

I fully intend to do this when my unit comes ready. I will bring my lenses and other gear with me and decide on the full accessory pack at the time.

This will be my first road trip to California since the summer "Howard the Duck" was in the theatres.

God, did I just reference time by "Howard the Duck"?
 
I haven't seen such a thread either. Maybe this should await comment from Red regarding their plans for customer support such as this- I don't know if they're doing all sales direct, or planning to have authorized retailers, in which case maybe they would be the place to go. So far we have seen many planning to rent out their RED(s); I'd think that type of company would be another possibility for hands-on time.
 
jbeale said:
I haven't seen such a thread either. Maybe this should await comment from Red regarding their plans for customer support such as this- I don't know if they're doing all sales direct, or planning to have authorized retailers, in which case maybe they would be the place to go. So far we have seen many planning to rent out their RED(s); I'd think that type of company would be another possibility for hands-on time.
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Awhile ago Jim mentioned the possibility of such an option to pick up directly from RED. No authorized retailers as far as I know. All sales will be direct.
 
tonaci said:
Awhile ago Jim mentioned the possibility of such an option to pick up directly from RED. No authorized retailers as far as I know. All sales will be direct.
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Hmmm, an interesting topic. One thing to take into consideration before making the trek all the way out to CA, is taking inventory of said product in the same state or having it 'shipped' to a location in the same state makes you the purchaser tax liable for the sale of the product. It may not be the full 8% sales tax, as been previously discussed in another thread, but it may be the difference of purchasing of one of those 'must have' accessories.
 
Jim Arthurs said:
God, did I just reference time by "Howard the Duck"?
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That part where they showed the used condom in his wallet gave me nightmares.

Thanks for bringing back the painful memories, Jim. :blink:
 
They would probably need to charge you CA sales tax if you picked-up the camera and you are from out of state. If you are in state, then you would need to pay regardless.

harryclark said:
Anyone think it's a good idea to travel to Red headquarters to personally pick up your camera when it's time, or at least to speak with some of the Red Team to get to know the camera? (like a quick tutorial)
For example, without seeing all the bracketry in person, it's hard to get an idea about what suits my needs (do I really need the premium pack or can I use that money for more flash media) Without shooting a bit and trying out different workflows, how will I know how many flash modules or Red Drives to get?
For instance, when I've bought HD gear in the past, I usually take the better part of a day at Abel Cine learning the camera and choosing accessories. Obviously, there's more to learn and buy after that day, but having some quiet time and knowledgeable folks around sure helps initially.
I searched for a thread like this, figuring it's come up already, but couldn't find anything...
Cheers,
Harry
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Sort of in lines with this post I missed ;)

powrslave said:
Hmmm, an interesting topic. One thing to take into consideration before making the trek all the way out to CA, is taking inventory of said product in the same state or having it 'shipped' to a location in the same state makes you the purchaser tax liable for the sale of the product. It may not be the full 8% sales tax, as been previously discussed in another thread, but it may be the difference of purchasing of one of those 'must have' accessories.
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I'll probably pay for the camera ahead of time, or work some other arrangement to save having to pay sales tax. Maybe come out, scope it all out then purchase later... or some such. Hard to know right now.

I just want to lay hands on and test all the possible combinations before deciding what accessories to buy. Maybe Gibby's right on, in testing at a local rental house, if they'll let me. Though I bet Film/Video in Denver doesn't have a lower number than I do...

lordnumberzero said:
Thanks for bringing back the painful memories, Jim. :blink:
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I could have referenced "Space Camp", which I saw on the same trip. That would really be mean. Both movies were graced with the acting chops of Lea Thompson, I just realized.
 
:umm: umm....
About 1500 RedOne's...
Average requests for a "personal visit"... mmm ... 600?
1 day x 600 - holydays/sundays = about a couple of years?
:umm: umm....
 
I spent a day shooting a press junket with Lea Thomson for "Some Kind of Wonderful". It was a very long day.
 
Elcurado said:
:umm: umm....
About 1500 RedOne's...
Average requests for a "personal visit"... mmm ... 600?
1 day x 600 - holydays/sundays = about a couple of years?
:umm: umm....
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You're right, Elcuardo... but these are the sort of things they need to be prepared for. Customer service is very important, and will have to staff up to handle this. It's not like I'm asking for Mr. Jannard himself to hold my hand for a half-day...

If you show up in person, you should get a complete run-through of the gear and a complete Q&A session. Since this isn't a "standard" camera, there simply won't be many places to get hands on with the whole product line. Bootcamps down the road in the future are a good idea, but you need an orientation with your new gear when you get it, if you want it.

Regards
 
Red Guy said:
I spent a day shooting a press junket with Lea Thomson for "Some Kind of Wonderful". It was a very long day.
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Maybe we should start a "Six Degrees of Lea Thomson" thread...I did all the CGI and compositing for an NBC "Caroline in the City" promo featuring Ms. Thomson and a string of paper dolls forming the NBC Peacock... free-lancing for Computer Cafe...

Darn it... I've got to learn to quit de-railing topics!!!!
 
lordnumberzero said:
That part where they showed the used condom in his wallet gave me nightmares.

Thanks for bringing back the painful memories, Jim. :blink:
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I liked the comic, but didn't waste time seeing the movie. Even in Pre Internet days, the word on the street was awful. hehehe
They do a decent remake, hehehe.
(Don't shoot me).
 
i plan to pick up from RED
be a nice road trip in the convertible and will visit Gibby along the way ( down or back up) ....
 
I'm with you, Jim.
Was just a thought.
Meanwhile, I've planned to fly to Amsterdam in October (just cancelled my trip to Vegas :waaa:) to meet the Red Staff and -hopefully- bring my own Red's to home!

If my #'s will be ready before that day.... California! (why not?).
If they have just a couple of hours for me...
 
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