Epic X vs. Monstro + new data rates

[Yuval Shrem]

Hi Everyone,

I hope I'm not repeating other threads, but searching for the information I couldn't seem to find it in the existing threads, so I decided to post my questions:

1) Other than the sheer size difference, are there fundamental differences between the Epic-X sensor and the Monstro sensor? if so, what are the main differences?

2) The Epic cameras offer higher data rates compared to R1 and Scarlet. Is it only due to higher frame rates, keeping the data rate per frame where it already is, or will they offer the option to capture less compressed 24fps images too?

In any case, both seem very exciting indeed!

Cheers,
Yuval

[Ido Karilla]

1. Higher Redcode = more data per frame.
2. The main diffrence lies in the dynamic range of this different sensors.

[Curran Giddens]

checkout this chart by Mike Curtis of pro video coalition:


http://provideocoalition.com/images/uploads/Red_Dec3.png


http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/mcurtis/story/red_updates_scarlet_epic_specs_mo_bettah/

[Tom Lowe]

That's a great chart from Curtis. http://www.reduser.net/forum/images/icons/icon14.gif

[Yuval Shrem]

Thanks very much for the chart!
This makes it a lot easier to understand.
Obviously 16bit depth and increased dynamic range are very obvious advantages.

My second question still remains though:

While the new versions of the codec offer higher data rates, is it only due to increased frame rate capabilities and resolution, or will it also offer the option to capture less compressed images too, when shooting in standard frame rates such as 24fps?

This question is not really answered by the charts. Maybe a better wording would be: Will the compression ratio offered by the new versions of the codec be less compressed per frame, compared to the current version available, and will shooting in standard frame rates allow for less compressed recording compared to the fast frame-rate recording?

Thanks again...