Image difference betw. #<100-nonX and #414?

[Michael Morlan]

I am heading into a shoot with two RED Ones; a non-X early camera and; my own #414 (if it arrives in time.)

What, if any, differences are there in image quality. There have been several firmware updates that have addressed image quality. Are these equal between the two cameras or are there hardware differences that would produce differing images?

Thanks,

Michael

[Brook Willard]

Check in the footage section - people have shot tests between the cameras.

[Jannard]

Primary image difference is unlocked in Build 15.

Several major features in Build 14.

Jim

[Greg M]

I just received my "X" camera, and the difference between my previous non-X is noticeable.

[LighthouseMEdia]

Greg,
I believe you were one who brought up the noise issues, and blue channel compression, have you seen increased performance in those areas?

[Greg M]

I went from FW12 non X model to FW13 X model, so there was a firmware update in there as well + a REDCINE Update.

The noise levels has been improving and look noticeably better today, not sure if this is due to hardware, firmware, Red Cine or all three.

Overall the difference between my non X model that I shipped back to Red a few weeks ago and the new X-Red + the software improvements are dramatic. A good bit of the difference is due to the PL mount which resulted in a slightly soft image on my original camera. The new one is noticeably sharper.

[LighthouseMEdia]

Dramatic is good Greg,
I for one wasn''t particularly happy with what I was seeing noise wise when we shot Red for a week. Here is hoping for even more improvement with S/N etc...in upcoming builds.

[jbeale]

Primary image difference is unlocked in Build 15.
Several major features in Build 14.
Jim

Good to know. It sounds like my earlier tests on a Build 12 camera (which I'm a long way from finished with understanding) are going to be "old news" very quickly. I'm guessing it's too early to know if the image from Build 15 will be the standard going forward, or if Build 16, [...] will continue to make significant changes in the image.

[Brook Willard]

Primary image difference is unlocked in Build 15.

Several major features in Build 14.

Jim

Knowing that the image updates happen in 15... I have to assume that the major features are simultaneous outputs.

Yes?

Yes!?

[Rich Schaefer]

Edit - I just saw the schedule for Builds 14 & 15.

P.S. Awesome Camera, I am loving the images!