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Brian Langeman
04-10-2008, 07:01 AM
Hello

The company I'm working for is seriously considering the purchase of a Red One camera system, although the decision isn't final yet. Things like which accessories to go for, like a mattebox, are some of the big issues. Also, I'm obviously curious to see what the Scarlett is going to be, and when it will be available, but because it isn't supposed to compete with the Red I don't think it's what we're looking for instead of the Red One.

On the online store, it says that the estimated shipping date if we order now would be in July, which isn't too far away for our circumstances. I'm wondering if that date would be pushed back considerably, like to Christmas, if we were to wait until after NAB, because of increased interest and more orders. That would be a lot longer of a wait. Is production speeding up enough to cope with a lot more orders so that the shipping date wouldn't be pushed back so much?

Another issue is the 18-85mm lens. We definitely can't afford to get both the 18-50 and 18-85mm. But I would prefer the 18-85 cause of all sorts of reasons, like better resolution, witness marks, and more focal range, even though it's heavier and costs more. Does anybody know estimated shipping dates for this lens? I'm guessing it's gonna be a lot longer than any time near July for new orders.

Brent@RED
04-10-2008, 09:35 AM
Brian, the earlier you order the better. I cannot tell you where we will be as far as estimated delivery dates for RED ONEs after NAB but I am guessing we'll have more than a handful of incremental orders :)

As far as delivery, Jim has posted the 18-85 "is still a couple of months away from delivery."

BC

Brian Langeman
04-10-2008, 12:27 PM
Thanks for the reply Brent. We can't really ask for better honesty or customer support than you guys give.

I'm getting on placing our deposit, probably tomorrow.

Brian

David Mutchler
04-10-2008, 04:31 PM
Brent, please tell me you guys are manufacturing more then 50 (18-85mm lenses) a month. At that rate It'll be nearly a year before I receive it.