Would you rent a R1 if you can rent a scarlet for about the same price?

[Stephen Wheeler]

The R1 has been out for so long that the support and setup is there. With both Epic and Scarlet people are still figuring out what is the best set up for the camera is. Also there is price, the R1 will drop in price as people get their Scarlets. I've dealt with enough producers who've complained that a R1 rental price is to high for their budget, it will be these productions that a cheaper post-Scarlet R1 will appeal to.

 

[Graeme Hay]

In say 6-9 months I think the Scarlet will be the best camera to rent unless you need features the R1 has the Scarlet doesn't and don't have the budget for Epic.

That said for pricing I think its going to be very geographic depending on where and too whom your renting your Scarlets/R1/Epics too, as different clients need different things.