A few more reasons why RED rocks...

[Brook Willard]

In no particular order...

1: Helicoils all around.
2: Guards around the interface thumbstick to prevent accidental input.
3: A redesigned lens mount with stops to keep the flange ring from spinning freely and new lubrication/metal/something to keep it from sticking. [Yes!]
4: A redesigned cooling system housing [and presumably bits inside as well].
5: SDI labels accurate.
6: USB logo right-side-up. :)
7: Lighter weight cast accessories.
8: CF module doesn't require the 'ol "tape on card" trick.

I love ongoing development. What'd I miss? :)

[Andrew Benz]

Are these recent changes that you have seen from the initial release of 50 or from NAB earlier this year?

[Häakon]

Are these recent changes that you have seen from the initial release of 50 or from NAB earlier this year?
These are all updates from the original 50 cameras released. Some are simply cosmetic changes that don't affect performance in any way (like the USB logo), while others are hardware "fixes" (like the CF module update - which RED provided replacements to the original 50 owners for at no charge whatsoever). The cameras are definitely getting better as the bugs are worked out. At the most recent RED DAY camera launches, Jim noted that the cameras "are now bulletproof." From my experience with my own camera, I have to say I completely agree.

[Andrew Benz]

That's what I thought Häakon, thank you very much for the confirmation. This is all great news...

Good luck with your testing and projects. It should great times ahead to say the least.

Cheers,

Andrew


These are all updates from the original 50 cameras released. Some are simply cosmetic changes that don't affect performance in any way (like the USB logo), while others are hardware "fixes" (like the CF module update - which RED provided replacements to the original 50 owners for at no charge whatsoever). The cameras are definitely getting better as the bugs are worked out. At the most recent RED DAY camera launches, Jim noted that the cameras "are now bulletproof." From my experience with my own camera, I have to say I completely agree.

[Häakon]

Good luck with your testing and projects. It should great times ahead to say the least.

Cheers,

Andrew
Thanks! I'm really, really excited about using RED on my upcoming projects... I just wish preproduction didn't take so long... :pinch: :usd:

[Jeremy Hughes]

Come on Brooke, you going to make the first 50 sad...

[Petr Dvorak]

... err what is helicoil?

[Michael Morlan]

"Helicoil inserts are precision formed screw thread coils of stainless steel wire having a diamond shaped cross section. When they are installed into Heli-Coil® tapped holes, they provide permanent conventional internal screw threads that accommodate any standard bolt or screw."

http://www.emhart.com/products/helicoil.asp

They are often used as repairs when an existing bolt hole gets stripped. Simply drill the hole bigger and screw in a helicoil of the proper thread pitch.

http://www.roadstarmagazine.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=233

RED is simply using them as a standard part of design - providing steel threads in the titanium casing.

[jbeale]

RED is simply using them as a standard part of design - providing steel threads in the titanium casing.

At the very beginning they planned on titanium, but about a year ago it changed to aluminum (maybe it was heat transfer, or cost, machinability, availability?). Unless it changed back again since Dec 2006, the casing is aluminum, according to Jim's post here: http://www.reduser.net/forum/showpost.php?p=698&postcount=67

[Petr Dvorak]

...They are often used as repairs when an existing bolt hole gets stripped. Simply drill the hole bigger and screw in a helicoil of the proper thread pitch.
...

RED is simply using them as a standard part of design - providing steel threads in the titanium casing.

Thanks Michael, but at first look its realy strange to "repair" threads in new product unless helicoil threads are far better solution than threads in aluminium or titanium.
I am just curious because machine engineering is definitelly not my hobby nor profession.

[jbeale]

steel is a lot harder than aluminum. The threads will take many more bolt tightenings if they are helicoil vs. bare aluminum

[Matthew Verkler]

Helicoil rocks. Especially in an aluminum housing. It's EXTREMELY hard to strip helicoil threads. Only the most high performance products come with helicoil inserts already in place, instead of as a repair. Jim's motorcycle experience is a good influence.

Awesome, thy name is Red!

[Petr Dvorak]

now its clear to me

[Paul Leeming]

I too had no idea what helicoils were before checking Google, but the fact that Jim decided to use them as standard in the Red One speaks volumes about his obsession of nothing less than perfection for his baby.

Outstanding work!!

Paul