Can Red take Kenya? [Archive]

Mike Peckham

10-08-2008, 11:42 AM

We're planning a 2 month shoot in Kenya this spring. It's a series of 6 short narrative films, about a half hour each.

We would like to shoot Red (we have 2 on order) but our DP is a bit unsure if they can hold up in the dust and humidity.

Can anyone tell me how your Red has held up with long shoots under these kind of conditions.

The biggest concern seems to be a camera dying and only have 1 spare, and having to send the camera back to the States to be fixed.

Thanks for your feedback.

Mike

James T Mather

10-08-2008, 12:02 PM

I shot with mine in Kericho, Kenya earlier this year and had no problems at all.

I Bloom

10-08-2008, 12:11 PM

Shot for a month in tropical environments, camera never went down. My EVF did though. I'd bring a second body if I could. And replacement cables, LCD etc. just because you will be so far from your umbilical.

Russ Campbell

10-08-2008, 12:19 PM

2 week shoot in June in Kenya with no problems. Lots of dust and heat. You definitely want some form of backup though.

dewaldaukema

10-08-2008, 12:51 PM

Shot for two weeks in Nicaragua and Costa Rica in temps in the high 40 Celsius with humidity in the upper 90%. Absolutely no problems. Had it been on a F 900 Sony, which I have lots of experience with, the humidity would have caused major problems with the heads.

Ramesh Jai

10-08-2008, 02:03 PM

I guess Ghana is hotter and more humid then Kenya. On a couple of occasions when we didn't use the ice packs the camera heated up and refused to budge until we gave it some time to cool down. Now we just put ice packs on from shot 1.

Just want to add that once the ice packs are on we do not face any problems whatsoever:).

Russ Fill

10-08-2008, 02:14 PM

3 Weeks on the border of Kenya in Uganda, rain, rain, rain, Then blazing heat. The camera never said no to any of it. I know for a fact that the humidity would have killed most tape cameras after the first rain.

dewaldaukema

10-08-2008, 02:57 PM

Whenever possible kept the sun of the camera with umbrellas, Element Technica top cheese plate helps to a certain degree when brollies are not possible, and careful selection of the various internal fan settings meant we had no problems. Never ran the cam for more than 30 min takes though...

Trevor Meier

10-08-2008, 05:36 PM

Just back from six weeks in Swaziland and Israel. Hot, humid, dusty... the camera did fantastic. A couple times it warned about overheating. I turned the fan to HOT mode for those instances and no further problems.

Jimmy Gitonga

10-09-2008, 08:39 AM

When in spring to you want to come to Kenya?

Mike Peckham

10-09-2008, 10:26 AM

Production is planned for March. I see from your info that you're in Kenya. Do you have a Red in Kenya?

Jimmy Gitonga

11-24-2008, 06:39 AM

Hey SD,
There is a RED in Kenya. But I doubt it will be for hire. Personally, I hope to get one next year.

RikiButland

11-24-2008, 07:51 AM

I waiting on a confirmation for a job in Kenya for January 2009,
I will be bringing both my Reds if it is confirmed.

percy fung

10-27-2009, 10:26 AM

I am planning to shoot 3 days with mulit-REDs/ 3x RED ONE in late Nov in Kenya
Any one have a RED there

PM percy@i-Magic.com.hk

Percy

Tunji Ladoja

10-27-2009, 10:37 AM

Hi,

We shoot with red in Nigeria all the time. The camera tends to heat up quite a bit but for most parts it works fine.

I would have a back up camera with me though.

Rob Gardner

10-27-2009, 11:47 AM

I would never shoot in a remote location without a backup body. They also come in handy for the two-camera occasional set-up, but I really think this is essential. We have two bodies for that reason and I have never had need of the second body, but one day I will...

Lonzo N

10-27-2009, 04:39 PM

Hi,

We shoot with red in Nigeria all the time. The camera tends to heat up quite a bit but for most parts it works fine.

I would have a back up camera with me though.

Hey Tunji, you said you shoot with red in Nigeria all the time. Do you use them to shoot those Nollywood films or other events. If Nollywood, can you refere me to some movie titles in Nigeria that RED was used to film.

Nathan Collett

12-28-2009, 02:58 AM

Hi. we've shot a whole feature film in Kenya with the RED ONE. It's field tested and we have complete support staff to help with DIT, focus pulling, etc...

It is available for rent in Kenya/East Africa. Check out www.hotsunfilms.com

cheers. Nathan

Nathan L Collett

12-28-2009, 03:10 AM

We're planning a 2 month shoot in Kenya this spring. It's a series of 6 short narrative films, about a half hour each.

We would like to shoot Red (we have 2 on order) but our DP is a bit unsure if they can hold up in the dust and humidity.

Can anyone tell me how your Red has held up with long shoots under these kind of conditions.

The biggest concern seems to be a camera dying and only have 1 spare, and having to send the camera back to the States to be fixed.

Thanks for your feedback.

Mike

Hi guys hot sun films in Nairobi, Kenya does have a red one kit for rent check it out at hot sun films (http://www.hotsunfilms.com)

Tunji Ladoja

01-04-2010, 01:08 PM

Hi Lonzo,

As far as i know only one feature (A place in the stars) has been shot on the Red in Nigeria and it is in post at the moment. Another feature is due to shoot in January/ February.

Most people using the red in Nigeria are using it for music videos or commercials. Hope this helps?

Tunji

Samuel Martin

01-08-2010, 06:15 AM

We've had our cameras in the dessert, the North and South pole, in freezing caves, in the mountains, filming in the everest... Give us a call if you have any questions. My advice is that a little planning ahead of your trip goes a long way...

Kire Godal

01-08-2010, 09:01 PM

Hi Guys,

http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/c135f0f8#/c135f0f8/54

We were the first RED One owners in Kenya, and have been working with ours in remote locations for one year now. Read this AV Specialist Mag article (above link) about how our RED is handling the heat, etc.

We do hire ours out on occasion,

Pls feel free to contact us anytime,

Kire Godal

malaika@swiftkenya.com
www.kiregodal.com
Box 236 Karen
00502, Nairobi
Kenya
Tel: 254-(0)722519748

Sally Shamas

01-08-2010, 10:49 PM

Hi Guys,

http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/c135f0f8#/c135f0f8/54

We were the first RED One owners in Kenya, and have been working with ours in remote locations for one year now. Read this AV Specialist Mag article (above link) about how our RED is handling the heat, etc.

We do hire ours out on occasion,

Pls feel free to contact us anytime,

Kire Godal

malaika@swiftkenya.com
www.kiregodal.com
Box 236 Karen
00502, Nairobi
Kenya
Tel: 254-(0)722519748

I read the Article , RED ONE in Kenya. Good job!