EPIC-X begins...

[Rich Schaefer]

The code to drive original EVF's are in EPIC... but it only works with specific versions of the EVF firmware. The original EVF firmware was not user upgradable, so owners of those existing EVF's that do not work will need to send the EVF's in for an upgrade when that firmware is complete, which it is not yet. Firmware is variable from EVF to EVF as components change, so we are still working on a firmware that will hopefully work with them all. No promises yet.

Good to know! Thanks for the 411

Rich

[Mike 'Fireman' Ross]

The code to drive original EVF's are in EPIC... but it only works with specific versions of the EVF firmware. The original EVF firmware was not user upgradable, so owners of those existing EVF's that do not work will need to send the EVF's in for an upgrade when that firmware is complete, which it is not yet. Firmware is variable from EVF to EVF as components change, so we are still working on a firmware that will hopefully work with them all. No promises yet.

Ahhhhhhhhhh

That's pretty much along the lines I suspected. Thanks *very* much for the clarification Jarred!

Mike

[AndrewThomas]

This really put a big smile on my face. As somebody who has followed Red from as far back as Mike Curtis' original report on this wundercam from some fly by night operation, who patiently waited and saved until I could afford a Red One, who has had to face ridicule from the naysayers right along with the Red team...I am proud of this moment for Red and the Reduser community. Red stuck with it and with us, and we stuck with them. I am looking forward to purchasing an Epic in the coming year and continuing the wild ride that is being a Reduser.

Thanks to all the guys from Red that spend the time to communicate here and also to all the Red employees whose names we haven't come to know. I don't know exactly how many people Jim employs at Red, but the nameless rest of ya deserve a big round of applause and hopefully for some, a well deserved break. I'm guessing based on Jim's recent comments about all the announcements and surprises that September holds...those breaks will be very short ;)

[Häakon]

here it is
Post 224 in this thread. :P

[Rich Schaefer]

EpicX rolling out is BadAss! I am all ready to go $$$ and all. I need that 2nd Epic for my 3d rig.

I will be rubbing my Brent genie bottle until I get the email ;)

Prost,
Rich

[Mike McEntire]

Sweetcakes. X-tremely stoked.
Nice work Red Team.

[Jeff Kilgroe]

absolutely... same case, engraved EPIC-M.

I'm so pathetically materialistic tonight... I must have that case!

[patrickortman]

The code to drive original EVF's are in EPIC... but it only works with specific versions of the EVF firmware. The original EVF firmware was not user upgradable, so owners of those existing EVF's that do not work will need to send the EVF's in for an upgrade when that firmware is complete, which it is not yet. Firmware is variable from EVF to EVF as components change, so we are still working on a firmware that will hopefully work with them all. No promises yet.

Yay!!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!

P

[Steve Johnson]

Okay just crossed my mind. That top plate. It has S35 on the top of it - which is really cool and obviously the sensor in the camera.

So does that mean when the sensor changes *cough RED Dragon, that RED will change the top plate to the designation of the sensor e.g. FF35???

Just a thought *cough

:-)

[Jeff Kilgroe]

No one ever said anything about RED Dragon being FF35...

[Bruce Allen]

No one ever said anything about RED Dragon being FF35...

True that. An upgraded S35 sensor with better colorimetry and latitude (to match Monsto generation) always seemed like a smart thing to do as well...?

Although I want a FF35 stereo rig with Red Electronic lenses... I begrudgingly accept that the rest of the moviemaking world might still want to make films with all of those S35 lenses they have... after all, that frame size did seem to work for a couple of films :)

Bruce Allen
www.boacinema.com

[Kaku Ito]

Shipping around 30 cameras a day?

[Jannard]

Starting slow and accelerating.

Jim


Shipping around 30 cameras a day?

[bjorn charpentier]

Is the SIDE HANDLE included in STAGE 2 - 3 ??

[Pascal Scheffers]

No way you are marking an EPIC-X with both EPIC-X on the front and then also printing EPIC-S35 on top. That's an EPIC-S35, formerly EPIC-S, formerly Scarlet-S35. Sweet. The supply chain problems gave you time to deliver them at the roughly same time, then?

[Jean Pierre Schoch]

Is the SIDE HANDLE included in STAGE 2 - 3 ??

No
http://reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?60495-EPIC-X-UPDATE

[Sergio Perez]

No way you are marking an EPIC-X with both EPIC-X on the front and then also printing EPIC-S35 on top. That's an EPIC-S35, formerly EPIC-S, formerly Scarlet-S35. Sweet. The supply chain problems gave you time to deliver them at the roughly same time, then?

If this is true I'll fly to Red headquarters tomorrow with my cash.EDIT- If it means going through the WIPEOUT esque obstacle course of the Scarlet demo footage, so be it.

[Jarred Land]

No way you are marking an EPIC-X with both EPIC-X on the front and then also printing EPIC-S35 on top. That's an EPIC-S35, formerly EPIC-S, formerly Scarlet-S35. Sweet. The supply chain problems gave you time to deliver them at the roughly same time, then?

keep dreaming :)

[AndrewThomas]

Jarred, is Brent sending out the Epic-X shipping e-mails the best thing you've seen today, and if not what was?

;)

[Delon]

Wow, awesome stuff, well done RED team.

Now, can I please have one :P

[Häakon]

No way you are marking an EPIC-X with both EPIC-X on the front and then also printing EPIC-S35 on top.
Epic-X has ALWAYS been an Epic-S35. This goes all the way back to 2008:

http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/red_scarlet_epic_new_specs.jpg

The Epic-M is also an Epic-S35; it's an EPIC with a S-35 sensor. The cameras are virtually identical; you can tell the difference between the two by the engraving on the front:

http://offhollywood.squarespace.com/storage/reduser/IMG_5108.jpg

The designation on top tells you what sensor it is. As the sensor options change, I'm sure that marking will too.


No one ever said anything about RED Dragon being FF35...
To be fair, no one ever said anything about RED Dragon being anything. Everything related to Dragon is pure speculation at this point.

[Pascal Scheffers]

keep dreaming :)
Aw. Bummer. Dreaming of Scarlet anyway :beer:

Well. I'll admit to dreaming of EPIC too.

[Steve Johnson]

No one ever said anything about RED Dragon being FF35...

I was only using that as an example...

;-)

I was only saying that it looks like the top plate could be replaced with a new one, with a new designation *cough whenever / if ever a new sensor goes into the brain. Like when a RED Dragon chip goes in it - whatever that maybe - the only thing we know is a sensor called RED Dragon, although I suspect if we gang up on Jarred, we might get a hee...hee...hee

;-)

[Gian Joon]

Well done Red Team.
Looking forward to the email now.....

[nicolas de chateau thierry]

Originally Posted by patrickortman
That's the bomb EVF not the original red EVF, which is no longer in the store. There's been a fair amount of questions regarding the EVf working with epic. The rumor is, some seem to and some do not. It's been asked if red has an official stance on whether our evfs will be $3k paperweights or not... And as far as I can tell, zero response from red.

Which may or may not be telling in itself.

P

thanks for this information !
so my original evf have had a repair in june (in lodon) so i i have the good evf firmware for the epic ?

[Yusuf Thakur]

Take a deep breath, then exhale? Now repeat X 10 times- then wait for the email?
Then do it all over again Take a deep breath, then exhale and wait for the camera.

I never thought I would go back so soon to doing Yoga breathing exercises (Asana).

But now need it! just to stay calm and focused with work in hand and not think of the only thing
that keeps popping in the mind, an EPIC.

Thanks RED its been a fantastic ride till now, and its going to get better.

Yusuf Thakur
VFX, Dubai

[Thommes Ulfeng]

http://formulawallpapers.com/wallpapers/formula_one_pit_stop_action.jpg

Kudos to the whole Team Red

[Malvin Ng]

Finally :) Now just to wait for the Scarlet to start shipping too

[Lorenzo Straight]

My goodness, it is finally here. Let's get ready to rumble.

[Kaku Ito]

Thank you Jim,

The number was counted from the burning in shelf :). Our Epic-M already giving us plenty of great jobs and getting our Epic-X soon will even can provide more clients fun shooting and joy of producing visuals. Thanks RED team.

[Erwin Vanderhoydonks]

Starting slow... let see :
30/day
10 days-> 300 EPIC's in the wild...
End of sept -> 600 EPIC's and more in the wild...
That's fast... not slow...
If the RED Scarlet Fixed will be produced at the same speed... :party:


Starting slow and accelerating.

Jim

[Geoff McLeod]

That is sweet. Epic X is Go!

[DAVID McNAMARA]

How many Epic-X stage 2's were sold in total?

[Tom Greenberg]

How many Epic-X stage 2's were sold in total?
Pretty sure that is closely held information, David. I doubt we will ever know, nor is it really any of our business.

[Luis Otero]

Well, that information will not reveal any inside-technological secret, but can help us to gauge when, people from Stage 3, can potentially be receiving our cameras, so we can provide accurate quotes to the clients if Red One has been returned ( for trade-in purpose) to get our Epics. The price will be SIGNIFICANTLY higher. So that information is a very important one for them to have, so they can be ready for such figure.

[Tom Greenberg]

Well, that information will not reveal any inside-technological secret, but can help us to gauge when, people from Stage 3, can potentially be receiving our cameras, so we can provide accurate quotes to the clients if Red One has been returned ( for trade-in purpose) to get our Epics. The price will be SIGNIFICANTLY higher. So that information is a very important one for them to have, so they can be ready for such figure.
I get that, but Jim and Jarred have said repeatedly that there will be enough advance information for people in Stage 3 to make their decisions, pay their deposits, and beat the price increase.

Stop worrying, people...RED has a history of taking care of people, not screwing them. I doubt that will change.

[Luis Otero]

Tom,

I am not worry. Just trying to run a business with full credibility. That info will help on the quoting aspect. That is all...

[Jack Cooper]

Pretty sure that is closely held information, David. I doubt we will ever know, nor is it really any of our business.

Tom, with all respect, your entire statement couldn't be farther from the truth. Estimating Stage 2's would not be a too difficult an exercise - I would bet experienced folks could be within a 5% margin of error.

Secondly, for our firm and many others, it "is our business" - from a client-, rental house-, private/corporate owner-, and investment perspective - the supply of a valuable tool, and its subsequent demand is the basis of our profitability.

Without further high-jacking this thread or Jim's announcement, our Houston office is very excited about, and for, Stage 2 owners in the city.

Congrats to Jim on the timing of the release.

Keep up the great work Red.

[DAVID McNAMARA]

Pretty sure that is closely held information, David. I doubt we will ever know, nor is it really any of our business.

I guess my question was misunderstood. I was just asking if anyone had a rough idea. There was a list going a while ago. I wasn't asking Jim , Jarred or anyone at RED. I know what has been said and I respect how incredibly busy everyone at RED must be right now.

[Bill Goehring]

Add together the informal Stage 2 and Stage 3 lists and you get almost exactly 500 cameras; add the 1,000 Epic-Ms out there for a total known (or expected) Epic demand of 1,500. With perhaps 9,000 Red Ones out there, do you think it's reasonable to assume that only 16% are adding Epic, upgrading to Epic or buying into a RED camera for the first time? Doubtful. What's certain is that NO ONE knows the exact demand for the X, not even RED, because Stage 3 has not yet even been formalized. No one has officially committed to it yet, let alone all those who may or may not follow after. It should also be clear, however, that the demand for the Epic is not in the hundreds, but in the thousands for now and eventually in the ten of thousands.

[Tom Greenberg]

I guess my question was misunderstood. I was just asking if anyone had a rough idea. There was a list going a while ago. I wasn't asking Jim , Jarred or anyone at RED. I know what has been said and I respect how incredibly busy everyone at RED must be right now.
My apologies, David, if I took your quote the wrong way.


Tom, with all respect, your entire statement couldn't be farther from the truth. Estimating Stage 2's would not be a too difficult an exercise - I would bet experienced folks could be within a 5% margin of error.

Secondly, for our firm and many others, it "is our business" - from a client-, rental house-, private/corporate owner-, and investment perspective - the supply of a valuable tool, and its subsequent demand is the basis of our profitability.
.
Jack, I totally understand why you (and everyone else) wants to know what the number is. I do too...I am not just some ivory tower academic...I am a future Epic owner, and it will be bought with my own $$$, for my own projects, and will have to generate income and ROI. And I agree, that we can probably make a pretty good educated guess. But the real-world sales totals fall into RED's proprietary business information. and I doubt you'll see anyone from RED willing to share that information.

[Mike 'Fireman' Ross]

Well, that information will not reveal any inside-technological secret, but can help us to gauge when, people from Stage 3, can potentially be receiving our cameras, so we can provide accurate quotes to the clients if Red One has been returned ( for trade-in purpose) to get our Epics. The price will be SIGNIFICANTLY higher. So that information is a very important one for them to have, so they can be ready for such figure.

We'll be able to judge that anyway when Stage 2 people start confirming their deliveries, R1 serials, and order dates.

And as Tom said, it's mostly a matter of curiosity now; RED will take care of us.

Mike

[Justin R Goff]

Let the games begin...

Cameras begin shipping tomorrow. Brent will be contacting you one by one starting NOW to commence.

http://www.redgrabs.com/up/1314947050.jpg


I hope someone doesn't bump into that sturdy wire rack! That would be an EPIC failure.. :emote_22_yikes:

[Jarred Land]

I hope someone doesn't bump into that sturdy wire rack!:

that is part of testing :) heh heh heh

[Harcharan Singh]

that is part of testing

Hopefully 100% tests passed and ready for Fedex pickup....

Harcharan

[Leo Reyes]

The new top.. new grill... plus additional mounting points for top mounting.

http://www.redgrabs.com/up/1314917912.jpg

Jarred, our Epic's top mount snapped after we laid it into its Pelican case.
Is the new top mount re-enforced with a stronger design?


http://www.leonardoreyes.com/epic/REDEpic_LReyes.jpg

[Jean Guerra]

how did that happen Leo??

[Michael Olsen]

Yeesh...sorry to see that, Leo. Major bummer!

Sidenote: There are those pins again!

[Gio R]

Medic! Was it showing signs of wear before it snapped?

[John Marchant]

I cut our M Peli foam to avoid this when I noticed it leaving an imprint. You get a LOT of leverage closing the lid of a Peli case...

[Derek Wan, HKSC]

Jim,

Any ROUGH time table of delivery, brother (you told me to call you so last time I chatted with you at RED studio)? If I used my #900s Red One to trade in with stage 2 (almost as soon as I was notified), when should I expect to hear from a Bomb Squad?

Please pardon me if such a mundane question drives you nuts. In fact, this is my first post of similar question since I signed up to purchase Red cameras many moons ago. I have been patient and courteous.

Great work and wish you all the best.

[Justen Nguyen]

The new top.. new grill... plus additional mounting points for top mounting.

http://www.redgrabs.com/up/1314917912.jpg


http://assets0.ordienetworks.com/images/GifGuide/clapping/citizen_cane.gif

Really love the new design of the vents. Would it be weird to say that I'm so proud of you guys?
You guys have definitely done some amazing things. I'm so excited for the epic's.

I assume this will be carried over onto the other cameras as well?

[Leo Reyes]

how did that happen Leo??


Yeesh...sorry to see that, Leo. Major bummer!

Sidenote: There are those pins again!

No joke, We set it down inside the Pelican case. No blunt force or anything and it snapped. I hadn't even powered it up.
Glad to see a new design has been implemented.

Hopefully, its a bit stronger

[Leo Reyes]

Medic! Was it showing signs of wear before it snapped?

Nope, it was fresh out of the box. Not even powered up.

[Mark Andersen]

If anything is to brake, this is the best choice, relatively inexpensive part that, is easily replaced. I removed mine to attach the VF FMJ top plate, the grill is not aluminum, it's nylon or plastic.

[Joe Kleber]

If anything is to brake, this is the best choice, relatively inexpensive part that, is easily replaced.

I agree. Plus, something tells me they were aware of this potential problem. You can tell by looking at it that the new design is stronger.

[Ivan Cortazar]

Sidenote: There are those pins again!

My guess is that those pins may be for future flash systems. I think I remember in the early Epic specs that the Epic would allow for some kind of flash syncing, but that was a long time ago. If Epic wants to be a true photo/moving image camera it should have some kind of flash system. Also the placing is pretty much where is should be.

But all of this is pure speculation. :-)

[Tim Nitsch]

Jarred, our Epic's top mount snapped after we laid it into its Pelican case.
Is the new top mount re-enforced with a stronger design?

And you paid how much for that?

I'm not questioning the Quality RED's products or how you handle your gear, but wow that's ahh... interesting...

Are those metal or plastic?

Maybe the heat coming out of there had something to do with it.

[Jarred Land]

My guess is that those pins may be for future flash systems. I think I remember in the early Epic specs that the Epic would allow for some kind of flash syncing, but that was a long time ago. If Epic wants to be a true photo/moving image camera it should have some kind of flash system. Also the placing is pretty much where is should be.

But all of this is pure speculation. :-)

"keep cool man.. keep cool. "

you guys usually get my hints....

[Joe Kleber]

temperature sensing/regulating system?

[Michael Olsen]

"keep cool man.. keep cool. "

you guys usually get my hints....

Water cooling! Wait...no...peltier system! Or...liquid oxygen! You're planning to overlock the camera?

...I'm out.

[Alexander Mitchell]

Leo, I heard that Alonzo dropped the Epic on Day #1 which cracked the vent. Maybe he did this prior to you seeing it? I don't know? Either way it's unfortunate for sure...

Alex

[Jarred Land]

And you paid how much for that?

I'm not questioning the Quality RED's products or how you handle your gear, but wow that's ahh... interesting...

Are those metal or plastic?

it's thermal plastic.. it is a heat vent, trust me you don't want that to be metal.

Before you jump to conclusions... consider how many times you have seen this happen.

Regardless.... I will send the foam fairies that make the foam a note that somehow their diamond hard foam is breaking things.

[Michael Olsen]

it's thermal plastic.. its a heat vent, trust me you don't want that to be metal.


Just to be clear, Jarred. Can I or can't I make toast on an Epic?

Now that I think about it, didn't I see a picture a while back with a fan mounted on the top of the camera in a 3D rig or something...hmm...I'm guessing those two extra mounting points also play a role.

[Mike 'Fireman' Ross]

Just to be clear, Jarred. Can I or can't I make toast on an Epic?


Now that I think about it, didn't I see a picture a while back with a fan mounted on the top of the camera in a 3D rig or something...hmm...I'm guessing those two extra mounting points also play a role.

Aye. Would be handy if there were some power connectors in there to operate the fan, plus maybe a hookup to temperature sensors to tell it how fast it needs to run... :-)

Mike

[Mike 'Fireman' Ross]

it's thermal plastic.. it is a heat vent, trust me you don't want that to be metal.

Hmmmmmm.

How fares the FMJ, and other replacement top pieces, I wonder...?

Mike

[Leo Reyes]

Leo, I heard that Alonzo dropped the Epic on Day #1 which cracked the vent. Maybe he did this prior to you seeing it? I don't know? Either way it's unfortunate for sure...

Alex

Hey Alex,
Yes. You're right about the suspect. But he did not drop it.
He set it down into the Pelican case.
I watched him set it down. It could have happened to anyone.
Looks like a very easily interchangeable part that can be ordered.

Plus there is a top mount on its way.

[Raphael Varandas]

congrats guys...cannot wait my email...cheers!

[Joseph Hutson]

In anticipation of our "soon to be shipped" cameras, it's great to reflect upon what it's taken for RED to get through the R&D process and to defeat all odds when it came to engineering such a camera.

Fun Fact (One of many): The 3.9lb RED EPIC can process up to 1,579,008,000 RAW pixels every second.

The 13.8lb Arri Alexa tops at 124,416,000 "ProRes" pixels. I'm told that with another $50,000 box (give or take a few), you can record up to 186,624,000 RAW pixels every second.
---
This means that the EPIC records 12.69 times the data an out-of-box Alexa shoots. Still, 8.46 times the data with another $50,000+ to help the Alexa.


Kudos to RED for the patience to go "all out" for these technical advances...in spite of what very well could have been popular opinion to just ship it AS IS back in December '10.

EDIT: Thanks Philip for running the numbers with me... :)

[Filip Orlandic]

In anticipation of our "soon to be shipped" cameras, it's great to reflect upon what it's taken for RED to get through the R&D process and to defeat all odds when it came to engineering such a camera.

Fun Fact (One of many): The 3.9lb RED EPIC can process up to 1,579,008,000 RAW pixels every second.

The 13.8lb Arri Alexa tops at 124,416,000 "ProRes" pixels. I'm told that with another $50,000 box (give or take a few), you can record up to 186,624,000 RAW pixels every second.
---
This means that the EPIC records 12.69 times the data an out-of-box Alexa shoots. Still, 8.46 times the data with another $50,000+ to help the Alexa.


Kudos to RED for the patience to go "all out" for these technical advances...in spite of what very well could have been popular opinion to just ship it AS IS back in December '10.

Add an additional 5.7lb for the 50k recorder :)

On-board lossless or compressed RAW recording is the only way to with.

Now back to the topic.

I can't wait to get an EPIC-X with that super fancy case!

[Robin Moran]

Bomb squad ready to deploy? :D

[Wayne Morellini]

If this has not been mentioned before:


Let the games begin...

Cameras begin shipping tomorrow. Brent will be contacting you one by one starting NOW to commence.

http://www.redgrabs.com/up/1314947050.jpg

Looks like Somebody's taking this 3D rig thing too far :wink5: .

[Jonathan Carbonaro]

Looks like Somebody's taking this 3D rig thing too far :wink5: .[/QUOTE]

You didn't hear?!?! 16D is where it's at man, 3D is old news :)

[Jonathan Carbonaro]

Looks like Somebody's taking this 3D rig thing too far :wink5: .

You didn't hear?!?! 16D is where it's at, 3D is old news :001_tongue:

[Tehben Dean]

Awfully quiet on the Epic-X front....

Anyone besides John Cordell get their X yet? Nobody seems to be posting that they have received their emails? Am I missing a thread?

Surely i'm not the only one waiting in eager anticipation of any news at all..... :willy_nilly:

[Kemalettin Sert]

waiting for announcement for EPIC-S

[IAN SUN]

Holiday weekend. Let's see what this week brings. :drool:

[James Brundige]

28 Epic X's on the test rack. How many each week? A vague ballpark would be helpful. The wait has now become excruciating :)

[Michael Olsen]

Holiday weekend. Let's see what this week brings. :drool:

Yep. I'm thinking that tomorrow and wednesday will bring a lot of smiles.

[Joseph Hutson]

Man. I just realized how cheap the EPIC-X really is. It's $17,000 off. What an idiot I was, in not just buying a RED One body...

[Michael Olsen]

Man. I just realized how cheap the EPIC-X really is. It's $17,000 off. What an idiot I was, in not just buying a RED One body...

Hehe...I tell you what, Joseph. Forget about that Epic-M, and go in half with me on a time machine.

[Joseph Hutson]

Hehe...I tell you what, Joseph. Forget about that Epic-M, and go in half with me on a time machine.

Hehe. Things happen for a reason. RED does what they want, because they can. No complaints. I'm all good.

[Michael Olsen]

I hear you. The Epic-X deal is fantastic, though. Really, aside from the technical specs, its probably one of the most amazing things about RED.

[patrickortman]

It's absolutely amazing, that deal.

[Rob Ruffo]

Yes - certainly Van and we don't mind waiting - and it will be great to finally have 2 cams to fight (less, we hope :-) ) over to make schedules work for all of us rather than just one. I find it odd how people don't see the value of having two cams - not just scheduling, but 2 cam shoots are not exactly unheard of and Red MX and an Epic are very easy to match

[Jeremy Torrie]

Can't wait for our third to come in, especially with our 3D feature going right after the one I'm directing now...which is using our two Epics but in good old 2D.

[Mark Phelan]

Man. I just realized how cheap the EPIC-X really is. It's $17,000 off. What an idiot I was, in not just buying a RED One body...

Yes, young Grasshopper. We each learn from our mistakes. Pretty sure Master Po was talking about the Stage Two Epic X even back then.

[chadliebenguth]

Jarred, our Epic's top mount snapped after we laid it into its Pelican case.
Is the new top mount re-enforced with a stronger design?


http://www.leonardoreyes.com/epic/REDEpic_LReyes.jpg

jarred@red.com

[Dave Weber]

As my excitement grows I'm wondering how many X's are going out the door? I'm trying to figure out when to get my money in and not have to wait to get my X out. Any idea how many are being pushed out the door per week? I know they will be ramping up as we go.


EDIT: Just saw the X006 and X007 to Off Hollywood. that's 3 so far that I know of. I'm sure Gibby has his X008 too, or will soon!

[Jay A. Kelley]

I'm in the same boat Dave..
Jay

[Shawn Nelson]

Are the DSMC side handles on backorder?

[Joseph Hutson]

Are the DSMC side handles on backorder?

Yes...

[Jonathan Stevenson]

Are the DSMC side handles on backorder?

I think the more appropriate question is "What isn't on backorder?" :biggrin:

[Jeffrey Loewe]

So the production seems slow so far, how fast can that ramp up to? Is that dependent on alot of the testing and experiences that will come from the Epic X? Is this the only production line at RED? Can they run multiple lines producing more than one camera at a time? Yes I'm aware they're focused on the X at this point. I'm just curious as they're looking at producing 4 more cameras still.

[Tim Whitcomb]

Its the first day back from a Holiday... lets give em a day or two to catch their breath... and Jim clearly stated production would RAMP UP at some point after the first few batches made it. No need to rush a precision instrument.

Remember too jarred mentioned a thorough and time consuming QC check AFTER production... (please take all the time you need RED )

I also don't think they are going purely by Serial #, but by delivery dates according to Brent.

Speculation drives everybody nuts... they will ship when they ship... its not like RED is sitting there saying... "hehe, lets delay these a little more just to piss people off" - they want them out the door faster than we want them in our door. trust me on that one

[M Most]

So they started the 29th and so far there are 7 out the door or it appears to this point? That seems very slow.

Boy, people here just won't take yes for an answer. If you offered some of them 10 free cameras, $5000 cash, and a $20 gift card for In-N-Out, they'd probably complain that there's no In-N-Out in Colorado.

[Michael Olsen]

I don't expect we'll receive a "We just shipped Number ___" post every time they ship a camera. And I know we won't get a "We just received Number ___" post every time someone receives a camera.

RED is moving as best they see fit - if they've slowed down, there's a reason for it.

All of this has happened before, and all of it will happen again.

[Roberto B]

I think the more appropriate question is "What isn't on backorder?" :biggrin:ehehehe

[Jeffrey Loewe]

Boy, people here just won't take yes for an answer. If you offered some of them 10 free cameras, $5000 cash, and a $20 gift card for In-N-Out, they'd probably complain that there's no In-N-Out in Colorado.
Did you read my whole post? I'll go edit it and make certain areas bold. I said I'm sure they'll ramp up as time goes on. I am not complaining. I'm not even getting an Epic X at this point. I know they work tirelessly, I know they're crushing it over there, I know they probably worked on the holiday. I know QC is important.

I hate this about boards, people take one post and read one sentence and miss the main point because of one thing they disagree with. I guess the main thing I want to know is how much are they going to ramp up? There are tons of Epics to get out and 4 other cameras on the pipeline as well. I was more or less asking what there capacity and output can be. Maybe from Jim, Jarred or another Red employee, or someone that works with them alot could supply that answer rather than a needless post making me appear selfish or something? I didn't totally understand your post to begin with. I was merely trying to figure out the output they could handle based on Red One's and Epic M's. I know alot of what Epic X can accomplish will answer this. Forgive me let me edit my post to not share my thoughts and merely my question.

[Michael Olsen]

Wouldn't a RED store RSS feed be neat? New products, price alterations, availability status (in stock, out of stock, backordered)...hmm...

[Tim Morten]

So they started the 29th and so far there are 7 out the door or it appears to this point? That seems very slow. Although some may have not updated the status. I'm sure they'll ramp up but I've read some stuff about other companies ability to output and the numbers, and this is a big reason why it may be hard for RED to release products. They were all clearly speculating as nearly anyone is anymore in reference to RED but maybe Jim or Jarred can chime in. Can the output of cameras be increased to meet the demand in a reasonable time? Possibly on more than one camera at a time? I'm sure they can they've conquered everything in front of them at this point. I'm just curious as to this because they have 4 cameras on the roadmap essentially. Maybe that's changed and we don't know but if these are the starting speeds are they going to beable to meet the demand of 2-3 cameras at a time? Epic X, S, Scarlet, Scarlet Interchangeable? It just seems very slow at this point. Just based on the lists it seems like it'll take a year for Epic X alone at the current speed, not taking into account other camera production...

Jim already stated that the first week of Epic-X would be slow (Ferrari assembly line), ramping to full capacity (Ford assembly line). We were shown a photo of 28 cameras being tested last week; presumably those (and maybe more) are in-transit this week, while a larger batch of cameras gets tested this week. How high the production line's capacity goes, and how quickly, are open questions. We should not expect Red to explicitly answer, due to the need to protect information from competitors. Based on the previous timelines posted, there is every reason to expect that Red will meet Epic demand in months not years. With over 1000 hand-assembled Epic-M's shipped, there is no doubt in my mind that Epic-X production will scale to very rapidly eclipse that number.

[Dave Weber]

Mine was neither a complaint nor a "hurry up". Just a "wonder when"? Thinking out loud can sometimes start a shit storm. I understand that my X will come when it comes. Sorry ......

[Jeffrey Loewe]

Jim already stated that the first week of Epic-X would be slow (Ferrari assembly line), ramping to full capacity (Ford assembly line). We were shown a photo of 28 cameras being tested last week; presumably those (and maybe more) are in-transit this week, while a larger batch of cameras gets tested this week. How high the production line's capacity goes, and high quickly, are open questions. We should not expect Red to explicitly answer, due to the need to protect information from competitors. Based on the previous timelines posted, there is every reason to expect that Red will meet Epic demand in months not years. With over 1000 hand-assembled Epic-M's shipped, there is no doubt in my mind that Epic-X production will scale to very rapidly eclipse that number.

Ok Thank you for the Answer! I'm not to familiar with there camera Production timelines go. I've been lurking on Reduser.net for awhile, but mostly posting over at Scarletuser.com. I was just trying to figure out how it all worked and possibly what there output could be. Thanks Tim!

[Jeffrey Loewe]

Wouldn't a RED store RSS feed be neat?
It would!

[Jeremy Neish]

We received a rather Epic email a few minutes ago... Woot!

[Andrew Huse]

Anyone know how many are signed up under Stage 2?

[Andrae Palmer]

We received a rather Epic email a few minutes ago... Woot!

Congrats! 1888 seems so far away... but everyday getting closer. Not in a rush for 6353 though... still got to fund my war chest.

[Blair S. Paulsen]

I heard from Brent this afternoon as well, expect to have my X this week!

Cheers - #!9

[Greg M]

#83 shipping too

[Raphael Varandas]

what about 3303 :) ? hehehehe

[Mark Mannschreck]

#41 too! (anyone wanna split a 256GB SSD 4 pack?)

[Andrew Walker]

#41 too! (anyone wanna split a 256GB SSD 4 pack?)

I'm doing this with someone and its the best deal for sure on media for Epic.

[Frazier Nivens]

Wouldn't a RED store RSS feed be neat? New products, price alterations, availability status (in stock, out of stock, backordered)...hmm...

Yes, this would be a great thing.

[Jason Wingrove]

Brain with side SSD, Side Handle, REDMOTE.

http://www.redgrabs.com/up/1314977028.jpg

Regardless of backorder status, X Kits don't ship with Side Handles anyway right

Jas

[prime zero]

Im interested in splitting a 4pack with anyone who's interested as well

[Jarred Land]

You can always buy a side handle to go along with your X.. Your Epic will look so much better with a side handle when it is in that case :)


About backordered items. We are putting priority on the package items. The REDMOTE will be back on track in a few weeks, and we should be completely out of backorder on them the end of September.

I still hear a few M owners talking about REDVOLT and Travel Charger delivery issues that they have not received them yet. This is a bit maddening to me, so I personally am going to take care of this with Brent's help so it doesn't fall through the cracks... email me at Jarred @ red.com if you have not received your package M REDVOLTS and Charger yet... there is no excuse for you not to have them.

[Mark Andersen]

I just got the message tonight that mine are coming. Awesome.

[Brent@RED]

A lot of travel chargers just hit our warehouse so most, if not all of you, should get an email before the end of the week saying your backordered ones have been allocated to you.

BC

[Michael Hastings]

Are the epic-xs shipping with the battery module?

[Mike Van Laanen]

As I am qucly selling some of my Red One accessories and building my need/wish list for tage 3 Epic, I find myself confused as to what Epic-x's are shipping with. COuld someone point out the thread to me where this info is. Can't seem to find it ina search. Thanks

[Denizhan Nacar]

This is what I call real high-tech, human civilization is so proud of you guys ,amazing...

[Jason Beckwith]

As I am qucly selling some of my Red One accessories and building my need/wish list for tage 3 Epic, I find myself confused as to what Epic-x's are shipping with. COuld someone point out the thread to me where this info is. Can't seem to find it ina search. Thanks

The stage 3 package hasn't been defined yet.

http://www.red.com/press/announcing-epic

[Mike Van Laanen]

Thanks Jason. Appreciate the time and help.

[Mark Allen]

#89 is checking his email... often!

[Roshdi Alkadri]

cant wait for mine!hehe

[Jason Beckwith]

Thanks Jason. Appreciate the time and help.

No prob.

[nicolas de chateau thierry]

did the the production Ramp UP ?

[Brent@RED]

Quick update. If you ordered a travel charger - in a package or alone - before early Sep, you should have received an email from your rep in the last few days saying it has been allocated to you. We even blasted everyone a second time if you had not replied yet to the first email. So, if you have not gotten that email and you ordered before Sep, please PM me and include your email address. Check your inbox first! Check your Junk folder first!

The past few days of Sep should be blasted on Mon to get us all caught up. Note, we put a lot of emails out there the past few days on chargers. So, I apologize in advance for slightly longer response and order processing times. The BOMB SQUAD will be working their butts off to get through your replies as soon as they can. We want you to get you them as badly as you want them.

BC

[Jarred Land]

did the the production Ramp UP ?

Yes :)

[Tehben Dean]

Yes :)

Yes!!!

[Antonio Forjaz]

Yes :)


Yes yes yes :coolgleamA:

[Nook Kim]

This thread has really good vibe. I love it.

[Steve Johnson]

Yes :)

Cool - here's hoping Stage 3 starts soon and we get to Stage 4 before Christmas...

:-)

[brian mcclatchy]

great news about the redvolts and charger but we still have not recieved the side handle to be able to use them with?

[Antonio Forjaz]

I have a feeling that next week there will be a BIG EPIC-X email BLAST........

but mine I feel is still a long way away, RED One was shipped on the 18'th of June of 2009....

[XiaoSu Han]

Looking to share a 4pack of 256s in Europe!

[Thor Wixom]

RED leader... 137 standing by.

[Tim Nitsch]

did the the production Ramp UP ?


Yes :)


Fantastic! Hopefully that's one more step closer to Scarlet! :biggrin:

[Petri Teittinen]

Looking to share a 4pack of 256s in Europe!
I'm certainly interested.

[Max Kaiser]

Any more people gettin' em? Please do post here with pictures or something to keep us hanging on!

[TonySegreto]

SO... from the looks of that picture... when is RED changing its name to Cyberdyne Systems?

[Blair S. Paulsen]

Happy to report that Epic-X #19 is in my hands!

Cheers - #19

[Mike Seymour]

yes they are shipping and arriving

http://tinyurl.com/63seuqw

[Per von Koch]

oh Lord...

[Greg M]

Epic-X #83 has arrived.

[Meelis Veeremets]

Great..keep posting, please..

[albert rudnicki]

Has any none "M" owner received Epic X?
thanks

[Greg M]

What does the M have to do with receiving an X?

Red is shipping Epic-X's by Red One delivery date.

[Justin Kirchhoff]

Mine was shipped March 3rd, 2008. Hoping it'll show up in the next 2 weeks or so!

[Phil Bates]

Mine was shipped March 3rd, 2008. Hoping it'll show up in the next 2 weeks or so!
Then I would say it is VERY late. :)

P

[Elsie N]

Mine was shipped March 3rd, 2008. Hoping it'll show up in the next 2 weeks or so!
Would really help to know how many went into Stage 2.

[Cliff Hokanson]

This is going to take over the world Sweet!!!!!!

[Greg M]

Here is Red One #83X along with her big brother Epic-X #83

[Chosei Funahara]

Here is Red One #83X along with her big brother Epic-X #83

0083x on R1 means executed? I never seen "x" on R1.

[Häakon]

0083x on R1 means executed?
No, early RED ONEs were sent back in for an upgrade (much like the Epic-Ms will have to for the new heat sink), and were returned with an "X" at the end of the serial.

[Chosei Funahara]

No, early RED ONEs were sent back in for an upgrade (much like the Epic-Ms will have to for the new heat sink), and were returned with an "X" at the end of the serial.

Thanks,

[Greg M]

it was only the first 100 Red Ones.

[Karl Gustav H.]

It was going to be an upgrade, but RED swapped the bodies over in their entirety, hence the X.

[Mike Seymour]

Ahh Greg dont we start to sound like old timers my friend ! I remember when my #22 was ....
:-)

Hope life is treating you well Sir

Mike

[Greg M]

Ahh Greg dont we start to sound like old timers my friend ! I remember when my #22 was ....
:-)

Hope life if treating you well Sir

Mike

Wow, time flys...can't believe it's been 5 years.
You need to come back to New Orleans and direct some spots for us...and check out our new studio.

[Mike Seymour]

Wow, time flys...can't believe it's been 5 years.
You need to come back to New Orleans and direct some spots for us...and check out our new studio.

Your too kind Greg - but yes next trip to the east coast I will schedule a trip via New Orleans - I just tend to get stuck on the west coast.

I really admire the quality and technical innovation of Digital Fx - and I would recommend any RED user readers who dont know Greg's work and his company to check it out.. they are really a brilliant company who 'gets it'.
Plus Greg has the greatest collectable camera collection I have ever seen.

Mike

[Denizhan Nacar]

just checked Greg's website ,FX RED LAB seems quite impressive ,congrats Greg

[Tim Whitcomb]

Got my 103 email a few days ago. wiring funds and getting my within a week or so. fuck yeah RED.

What kind of bottom plate do I need for Arri standard Greg? 15mm and 19mm ET dovetails.

Greg Melnick and Mark Peterson and Michael Cioni and Steve Freebairn's RED leadership has cerainly inspired our humble little company up in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

Pioneers of the pioneers :)

[Rick Darge]

I got the email for 363 Wednesday at 12PM. Lucky me I already wired money weeks ago! Counting the seconds....

[Perry Ho]

Here is Red One #83X along with her big brother Epic-X #83

Congrats Greg...

[Alexey Datsenko]

Maybe somebody has already recieved their Epic-X?

[Greg M]

Got my 103 email a few days ago. wiring funds and getting my within a week or so. fuck yeah RED.

What kind of bottom plate do I need for Arri standard Greg? 15mm and 19mm ET dovetails.



Your old Red Bridge Plate (15mm or 19mm) will work fine in combo with either the Wooden Camera Riser plate or the FMJ Riser Plate. Also ET's Hybrid plate also works with either.

[Joseph Hutson]

Maybe somebody has already recieved their Epic-X?

Multiple people have. Coldplay just finished their music video on EPIC-X #31... http://t.co/ZVPaSo6J

[Joseph Hutson]

people are multiple

Mike Seymour, Shawn Nelson, Digital FX, and more have received the EPIC-X.

Paul Leeming from Japan has reported he received an email and EPIC-X #378 is on its way.

[K. cromwell]

Man. I just realized how cheap the EPIC-X really is. It's $17,000 off. What an idiot I was, in not just buying a RED One body...

EPIC-X is 17k cheaper than M?? NO way...

[Joseph Hutson]

EPIC-X is 17k cheaper than M?? NO way...

Clarification... "Stage 2" Epic-X is that much cheaper.

[John Redfern]

Your old Red Bridge Plate (15mm or 19mm) will work fine in combo with either the Wooden Camera Riser plate or the FMJ Riser Plate. Also ET's Hybrid plate also works with either.

For ET's Hybrid you need a 12mm riser shim to keep the same rods to lens centre distance. ET do one but if you are in Europe, Ronford Baker does one at only £75 and much less shipping than from US. That's what I've got.

John

[Cliff Hokanson]

Hey this looks GREAT That is 50 camera so does any one know what # is shipping. Cliff

[Jeff Kilgroe]

Clarification... "Stage 2" Epic-X is that much cheaper.

Stage-2 is the deal of the century. But for those looking at buying at EPIC-X at full price (Stage-4), the price difference between M and X is negligible. Essentially there's about a $4K premium for an M vs. the X, based on next year's retail pricing. For those who need a camera now, it makes a lot of sense to pay the bit of premium to have it now.

[Greg M]

Stage-2 is the deal of the century. But for those looking at buying at EPIC-X at full price (Stage-4), the price difference between M and X is negligible. Essentially there's about a $4K premium for an M vs. the X, based on next year's retail pricing. For those who need a camera now, it makes a lot of sense to pay the bit of premium to have it now.

Deal of the century is right on...I was shocked when my Epic-X invoice arrived. Thanks Jim for this awesome gift + we keep our Red One to boot!

[Häakon]

Essentially there's about a $4K premium for an M vs. the X, based on next year's retail pricing.
I think it's exactly $5K, for anyone that cares. Jarred also did say they'd sell them "until they ran out," though what that means exactly is anyone's guess. For all intents and purposes, they're the same... M just gets you in the door NOW if that's what you need.

[Paul Leeming]

Paul Leeming from Japan has reported he received an email and EPIC-X #378 is on its way.
Yes, my order's complete and paid for, just waiting on the Fedex notification at this point! It'll be the first Epic-X in Japan, just like Red One #378 was the first EVER Red camera in Japan. Weird to be the pioneer of an entire country sometimes, especially when I see the way I set up my Red business being mimicked by everyone else (things like Red package deals where the entire industry here used to do a la carte on high end cameras etc).

Congrats on your Epic-M by the way Joseph!

Cheers from Tokyo,

Paul :)

[Paul Kalbach]

I'm saving this to open when my Stage 2 package arrives...
Disclaimer: I have no connections with Powder Keg.

[Eston Diaz]

@ Ketchi - I watched your "leaving US packing" Video on Vimeo like 10 times. Sorry, not to look at you, just to drool over your equipment.

[KETCH ROSSi]

@ Ketchi - I watched your "leaving US packing" Video on Vimeo like 10 times. Sorry, not to look at you, just to drool over your equipment.

He he, you have been doing what I have been doing for the past 30 years... ;) Sure hope will take you lot less to get to own your own little cinematography arsenal... ;)

[Eston Diaz]

He he, you have been doing what I have been doing for the past 30 years... ;) Sure hope will take you lot less to get to own your own little cinematography arsenal... ;)


I shall try!! You and Mr. Hutson have given me great inspiration! I easily am starting to lose desire for much else and digilantly figuring out ways to bridge the gap! God willing within the next few months!

[Max Kaiser]

@ Ketchi - I watched your "leaving US packing" Video on Vimeo like 10 times. Sorry, not to look at you, just to drool over your equipment.

Where is this video? I searched vimeo to no avail...

[Eirik Tyrihjel]

Where is this video? I searched vimeo to no avail...

http://vimeo.com/23684768

Now THAT is impressive packing, I need to show this thing to my wife!

(I remember watching this the first time and thinking: "There is NO WAY they will let him on a plae with all this stuff!!") Obviously they did...
I am not sure what I fear most, travelling with that kit or three young boys.

[Per von Koch]

Um... Don't shoot me for asking this but has there been any updates if Epic Stage 4 ships before November 3rd (Scarlet Day)? Jim, Jarred? :)

[jimhare]

Um... Don't shoot me for asking this but has there been any updates if Epic Stage 4 ships before November 3rd (Scarlet Day)? Jim, Jarred? :)

The stages are clear, they are working on stage 2. When it's finished they will start 3, then they will start 3.5, then 4.

No point asking how quickly each stage will go, no one exactly knows.

What you can be sure of is we'll know a lot more by Nov. 3 as many more Epics will go out and we'll have a better sense of the pace.

[KETCH ROSSi]

Where is this video? I searched vimeo to no avail...

They are all on the Vimeo KETCH ROSSi STUDiOS page, and the video in question, Good By America is here: http://vimeo.com/23684768

[nicolas de chateau thierry]

hello ketch,

do you have no problem with the customs at the airport with all of this pack ! ?
When you travel with his pack, have you a ATA paper ?

[Paul Kalbach]

Hi Ketch,

I was wondering what bags/packs you are using for your carry-ons?

[Paul Leeming]

Just got Epic-X shipping notice for #378 from Fedex. It's on it's way! Woo-hoo!!

Cheers from Tokyo,

Paul :)

[KETCH ROSSi]

hello ketch,

do you have no problem with the customs at the airport with all of this pack ! ?
When you travel with his pack, have you a ATA paper ?

Well, this last trip back to Italy form the US was not an easy one, but I was also carrying some serious luggage with me, so had to do lots os smooth talk, and at declaration I was fine only because I was with a special reentry situation after been in the US for 22 years.

Normally you are only allowed ONE Photo-camera bag, no specified dimensions no weight limit specified either, but I always have at list TWO, again smooth talk and kindness always does the trick... ;)

No papers.



Hi Ketch,

I was wondering what bags/packs you are using for your carry-ons?

The Backpack is a Lowe-Pro Tracker II, they don't make it any more, its the one with the 17" Lap top receptacle, the other ,and several others I have are Think Thank, most of them Airpot International V2 models, great bags.

[nicolas de chateau thierry]

thanks Ketch for you response ;) and what about the REDBRICK or Vlock batteries, there is some restriction about this kind of piece .. no? I beleive you have the right of 100w bat maximun, can you confirm ? and a last question ... i order a canon red mount, so i have ZF zeiss serie (nikon mount) i would like to use with the canon red mount with adapater (nikon to canon), i do this with my canon 5DII and it's work well, but can you confirm that is working with the canon red mount (because of the positive lock system) ... you see what i mean ? THANKS ;)

[Paul Leeming]

Epic-X #135 has touched down here in Tokyo, Japan, and is ready to do battle in the lion's den!

http://www.visceralpsyche.com/misc/web_images/VisceralPsyche_Epic-X_P1020966a_25.jpg

Cheers,

Paul :)

[Dodi Dukat]

Still waiting... When?!

[gbalaji]

Could Red update the status of shipping Epic-X serial no. Heard few weeks before that they are shipping 30 epics a day but still to find any email for shipping details for serial not 459.

[jimhare]

Could Red update the status of shipping Epic-X serial no. Heard few weeks before that they are shipping 30 epics a day but still to find any email for shipping details for serial not 459.

Pretty unlikely Red will comment on shipping status. This is the informal list we've been following, but since we have no way of knowing when each camera was invoiced/shipped, it's a very loose guide. Rather than serial number, you need to watch the dates people received their Red One. They are up to about March 2008 at the moment, and we're seeing serial numbers as high as 1300.

http://173.199.159.58/forum/showthread.php?51814-Who-ordered-EPIC-stage-2-Let-s-try-and-count&p=829554&viewfull=1#post829554

[Harry Clark]

Paul,
What, if anything, special did you do to warrant such quick shipping?
I have Red One #344, which shipped January 2008.
I replied to my Epic-X email within one hour of receiving it on September 14th.
I had accessories and credit card info to my rep by the end of the day (I was working) and all the specific credit card authorization details to them by 9/15.
Yesterday I was looking for an update and my rep told me that they were quite busy, and there was "processing time". There was no other detailed info.
I know it's not like going to Dunkin Donuts and choosing 2 glazed and three plain, but sheesh... 12 days after getting my order and credit card info...
Cheers,
Harry

[Paul Leeming]

Paul,
What, if anything, special did you do to warrant such quick shipping?
I have Red One #344, which shipped January 2008.
I replied to my Epic-X email within one hour of receiving it on September 14th.
I had accessories and credit card info to my rep by the end of the day (I was working) and all the specific credit card authorization details to them by 9/15.
Yesterday I was looking for an update and my rep told me that they were quite busy, and there was "processing time". There was no other detailed info.
I know it's not like going to Dunkin Donuts and choosing 2 glazed and three plain, but sheesh... 12 days after getting my order and credit card info...
Cheers,
Harry
Hi Harry,

given your Red One shipping date and order info, here's where I differed - I had prepaid around $15,000 to Red as soon as they announced the start of the Epic-X program. I then ordered some additional parts and paid via credit card (same one I used on prior orders, don't know if that made any difference). Then I waited for my camera to get allocated and let my bomb squad rep know the money was already there. It's just my speculation but I think the disparity in shipping is down to the prepaid part.

Hope that helps a bit. Fingers crossed you get yours soon!

Cheers from Tokyo,

Paul :)

[Marco Montenegro]

Congrats Paul!

[Scott Miller]

Red should have received my Cashiers Check yesterday or today.

So I have the required amount plus $4-$5K extra in my account for the nano-second my camera gets out of the oven!! Of course I certainly hope I can come into the Studio and pick it up in person. A drive to LA from Sacramento is certainly worthwhile for such an Epic moment (sorry, I am allowed a pun a week, and I had to use it here :)

[chadliebenguth]

Epic-X #135 has touched down here in Tokyo, Japan, and is ready to do battle in the lion's den!

http://www.visceralpsyche.com/misc/web_images/VisceralPsyche_Epic-X_P1020966a_25.jpg

Cheers,

Paul :)

YES.

[Greg McDonald]

Got X #125 last Friday, Sept. 23rd. Yay! R1 was #354 shipped end of Jan. 2008.

My new girlfriend...

http://gate5films.com/media/epic.jpg

[Cid J Salcido Uyarra]

:drool:

[Jeff Kilgroe]

Even though I've had an EPIC-M for about 4 months now, I'm way more excited about the Stage-2 EPIC-X. I think it's just all the buzz around them actually shipping and the whole waiting and wondering when mine will come up. Should be pretty soon.... I hope.

[Tim Whitcomb]

agreed Jeff. I got my payment in last week. Order is with shipping dept. Just waiting on FED EX notice! Been scoring acks galore.

and the best part is its booked all of Nov Dec and Jan - so Ill have a little time in Oct to play

[Andrew Walker]

Got my Epic X #126 last week. Took it out for a spin up at Bear Mtn over the weekend. Can't wait for my Canon mount to get here.

http://599productions.com/RED_files/Epic_HDHR_1.jpg

http://599productions.com/RED_files/Epic_HDHR_2.jpg

[Benjamin Bixby]

Got my Epic X #126 last week. Took it out for a spin up at Bear Mtn over the weekend. Can't wait for my Canon mount to get here.

Hey Andrew,

Not to spin this off topic... but..

Was that a rail jam you were shooting? Any chance you'll be uploading footage of that onto Vimeo?

[sbroock]

Fed Ex dropped off my new baby this afternoon. As all Stage 2 owners will attest, there is nothing like opening the lid for the first time on these cameras. It is so easy to be a fan of RED when you see the passion right in front of you.

[Jarred Land]

Fed Ex dropped off my new baby this afternoon. As all Stage 2 owners will attest, there is nothing like opening the lid for the first time on these cameras. It is so easy to be a fan of RED when you see the passion right in front of you.

Love this post...

[ericyoung]

...
The Backpack is a Lowe-Pro Tracker II, they don't make it any more, its the one with the 17" Lap top receptacle, the other ,and several others I have are Think Thank, most of them Airpot International V2 models, great bags.

The Lowe-Pro Computrekker Plus AW from the looks and sounds of it is pretty much the same as the Tracker II I believe. Very comfortable backpack for extended hiking. Also have the Think Tank Airport Addicted v2.0 which holds a huge amount very well, but doesn't have wheels (adds weight and reduces capacity), and strap system is only good for short distances.

[KETCH ROSSi]

The Lowe-Pro Computrekker Plus AW from the looks and sounds of it is pretty much the same as the Tracker II I believe. Very comfortable backpack for extended hiking. Also have the Think Tank Airport Addicted v2.0 which holds a huge amount very well, but doesn't have wheels (adds weight and reduces capacity), and strap system is only good for short distances.

Correct Eric... ;)

[Paul Leeming]

A historic photo. Family portrait - Red One #378 (first Red in Japan, EVER) and Epic-X #135 (first Epic-X in Japan). Proud and humbled to have been the pioneer and father of both! :D

http://www.visceralpsyche.com/misc/web_images/IMG_0165a_25.jpg

Cheers from Tokyo!

Paul :)

[Paul Leeming]

Got X #125 last Friday, Sept. 23rd. Yay! R1 was #354 shipped end of Jan. 2008.

My new girlfriend...

http://gate5films.com/media/epic.jpg
Hehe! Love this photo Greg! Congrats from Japan!

Cheers,

Paul :)

[Andrew Walker]

Hey Andrew,

Not to spin this off topic... but..

Was that a rail jam you were shooting? Any chance you'll be uploading footage of that onto Vimeo?

It was a snowboarding comp that was held up at Bear Mtn. I shot the same comp a couple years ago on my RED One, so I thought it would be a good idea to bring Epic up there. But yes I will be posting what I got up there in the footage section. Epic worked great out there and having the ability to shut down and power back up in less than 10 seconds saved power. I was out there all day and only went through one and a half RED bricks.

[NormLi]

Have my notifications for TWO Epic-X's (from RED's 117 & 601). Paying today and hopefully they ship soon :)

[Greg McDonald]

Thanks Paul! And it looks like you have one happy, loving family!

[Paul Leeming]

I think I'm going to name her after the TARDIS: "Sexy"! :D Bigger on the inside than the outside!

http://www.visceralpsyche.com/misc/web_images/IMG_0155a_25.jpg

Cheers from Tokyo!

Paul :)

[kevin holmgren]

For all the Red "not-yet" owners, I applaud the enthusiasm and hope for the day, when we too can be sending in my new baby photos with cigar...

[Harry Clark]

OK, no more whining here. My camera just showed up!
EPIC-X #192 available starting today!
Cheers,
Harry

[Raphael Varandas]

NIce...congrats guys!!

[Stivan Widick]

I think I'm going to name her after the TARDIS: "Sexy"! :D Bigger on the inside than the outside! :)

I like this! I asked my girlfriend recently if she would be jealous if I named my second Epic or Scarlet this very thing! (:

[Antoine Fabi]

They are arriving!!!

#173 is here!


Just made a basic setup that i really like :)

RED Quick Release system :)

Optitek Nikon mount for the Zeiss ZFs and Nikon zooms.

Wooden camera top accessories and evf mount (not on the pictures)

Zacuto FFocus

Clip On Mattebox

Not tested extensively yet, but the menu in the Epic is a dream.
Extremely easy and fast!



Antoine

[Rick Darge]

Red MX 363 just was called in to get their Epic-X ???

Picking up that bad boy at 8AM tomorrow!


I hope my number is 187 just because I'm a fan of SUBLIME

[Jean Wallez]

Nice setup!

Wooden camera top accessories and evf mount (not on the pictures)
Do you think it can fully support the original Red one EVF?

[Mike Hechanova]

Red MX 363 just was called in to get their Epic-X ???

Picking up that bad boy at 8AM tomorrow!


I hope my number is 187 just because I'm a fan of SUBLIME

Unfortunately, theres already an EPIC#187 and I'm pretty sure hes a fan of the mighty, mighty D R E . But congrats nonetheless, Rick! Hope to get mine soon.


Epic #187 arrived...
http://www.evingrant.com/pics/187X.jpg
...on an undercover cop!

[Rick Darge]

Lucky bastard!!! LOL!

[Antoine Fabi]

Nice setup!

Do you think it can fully support the original Red one EVF?

Jean, The Wooden Camera evf mount is not on these photos with my Epic.(as i've not received the bomb evf yet)
But yes, it is strong enough for R1 evf.

Antoine

[A. Clint Litton]

Unfortunately, theres already an EPIC#187 and I'm pretty sure hes a fan of the mighty, mighty D R E . But congrats nonetheless, Rick! Hope to get mine soon.


Epic #187 arrived...
http://www.evingrant.com/pics/187X.jpg
...on an undercover cop!

DEEP COVER...that would be an awesome name for Evin's X.

[Alexey Datsenko]

Guys, give us already first shooting tests of Epic-X!
I just can't believe what is small this baby!
How do you think is it possible to shoot even weddings for Epic-X?

[Eston Diaz]

DEEP COVER...that would be an awesome name for Evin's X.


or... One Eighty Evin

[Josh Snyder]

Do I remember right that the EPIC-X brain is 36,500$ after january 1st? So if bought next year, one would only save 3,000$ compared to EPIC-M.

[Manuel Wenger]

"only" 3000.- for basically the same camera. I guess the M Program will end as soon as Epic X is available in quantity.

[Sergio Perez]

Do I remember right that the EPIC-X brain is 36,500$ after january 1st? So if bought next year, one would only save 3,000$ compared to EPIC-M.

Yes, that is correct, but Jim and Jarred, in different posts, said one could still order Epic X old pricing cams this year outside of the current Red Owner stages.

[Josh Snyder]

"only" 3000.- for basically the same camera. I guess the M Program will end as soon as Epic X is available in quantity.
What I mean by that is 3000$ is nothing when you count all the costs involved if you can the EPIC now. You can wait that EPIC goes to RED store and save 3000$, but that can take another 6 months or even more, or less. We don't know.

[Ivan McCullough]

What I mean by that is 3000$ is nothing when you count all the costs involved if you can the EPIC now. You can wait that EPIC goes to RED store and save 3000$, but that can take another 6 months or even more, or less. We don't know.

+ 1 extra years warranty. Quite useful and probably sensible for a camera which is still having its kinks ironed out......

[Jeremy Wiles]

It was also mentioned that some of the RED accessories for the Epic will also increase in price after Dec 31st. If you order them now, you reserve them at the current price.

[Denis Buhot]

No promises yet.


Christ... Jarred, I don't want to look mean, but hasn't it been officially announced from the very start that the old evf would be epic compatible ? I remember that the old hard drive was initially announced to be compatible as well... however understandable the "non spinning thing" move was, whatever fair deal was handed out by Red on that matter, it still makes a difference to small budgets. I know, everything changes... Compatibility with red one accessories was a serious issue for some of us, I guess !

[Micajah Smithson]

RED - his is a no-brainer. The original EVF is a great piece of hardware. A bit large but still great. RED needs to support the early adopters who helped get them where they are. We invested in the RED ONE. We invested in the EPIC. Now all we want is a little customer service.

[Per von Koch]

RED - his is a no-brainer. The original EVF is a great piece of hardware. A bit large but still great. RED needs to support the early adopters who helped get them where they are. We invested in the RED ONE. We invested in the EPIC. Now all we want is a little customer service.

I understand but I don't agree. Better to keep evolving, especially with the hard drive. Sure, 640 gb was great but you got drop frames just breathing at that monster...

[Rob Ruffo]

I understand but I don't agree. Better to keep evolving, especially with the hard drive. Sure, 640 gb was great but you got drop frames just breathing at that monster...

Well no. After maybe 300 hours of footage we have seen 6 dropped frames in total.

[Per von Koch]

Well no. After maybe 300 hours of footage we have seen 6 dropped frames in total.

Yeah, could have been me using skateboards while filming...