EPIC missed spec...

[Jannard]

In an effort to get the bad news out as soon as we have it, it looks like we will likely miss (at least) one proposed spec on EPIC/Scarlet. The engineers tell me that a 2 second startup time is now not possible given all the changes/additions to the program. Our current prototypes are starting up in 15 seconds and we think a reasonable target for production cameras is about 10 seconds.

Jim

[PatrickW]

10 seconds is fine.

[Emanuel A.]

No problem for a cine-style shooting environment. Put them out, that's what counts in the end.

E. :-)

[J. Eric Camp]

Thanks you for the early notice.

10 is still low enough to be able to fly under the radar most of the time.

[Peter Mosiman]

well thats a bummer. thanks for the heads up

[A. Clint Litton]

Last time I turned on an EX3 it took that long or longer to turn on...seems reasonable enough to me.

People coming from the stills side may be less enthusiastic given they're likely used to super quick start-up, but then again, I don't know of a dSLR that will come close to the kind of performance I'd expect from Epic.

For what it's worth, you guys are setting an incredibly high bar with these new cameras, so don't let this kind of stuff get you down. Just keep up the incredible work, design and dream with continued passion, and all will come out on top (delivery dates be damned).

The Very Best,
Clint

[Gunleik Groven]

LOL

Thanks Jim. That sounds handleable...

[Jon B.]

If someone sets up a shot at all the ten seconds, or twenty even should not be an issue. How long does it take to adjust a tripod, put on a matte box, change filters, monitors etc.. I know when I bump the battery plate powering off the camera and have to start up when everything else is in place leads to a minute of panic but 15 sec?

I know the start up time would be for those who want to rattle off a shot asap but for 99%, who needs it?

There must be a reason for taking that long rooted to shear physical restrictions. so be it.

[JS Fendelander]

I want to use the Scarlet for event photography, so the 10 second start up is a concern. I imagine I would keep the camera on for the entire event which would take more battery power.

I was also wondering if the S35 will have some 2K with higher frame rates for those that want to do non-Epic slow mo without buying an additional 2/3" scarlet brain...

[Brad Webb]

10 - 15 seconds, that's ridiculous. No way I'm waiting that long.

Can't you Red guys get anything right.