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Rakesh Malik · December 11th, 2015, 01:03 PM

Red launches the Scarlet-W, an entry-level 5K cinema camera

As if competition weren't hot enough already...

Jack Zhang · December 11th, 2015, 03:29 PM

Meanwhile, at the same price range as the Raven, We have Sony still locked to 3840x2160 30fps.

It's the worst thing, cause the PXW-Z100 had an awesome backend, but a crap cell phone sensor. And now the PXW-FS5 has the best front end, but a crap backend from a Alpha DSLR or the X70...

Not to mention the menu lag issues with the FS7, F5 and F55...

Jon Fairhurst · December 11th, 2015, 05:43 PM

So... what does the "W" stand for?

Ted Ramasola · December 11th, 2015, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon Fairhurst

So... what does the "W" stand for?

according to the interview, Scarlet-W is to the Red Weapon, as the Scarlet is to the Epic.

Jon Fairhurst · December 11th, 2015, 07:51 PM

Makes sense.

Come to think of it, I wonder if Red has a higher percentage of military sales than have other camera manufacturers. Their stuff certainly looks beefy and the NAB booth and marketing materials scream "toughness." Compare that to the plastic look of most cameras. When filming in a harsh environment, who doesn't want tough equipment?

The "Weapon" name makes a lot of sense if that's a prime customer.

Dylan Couper · December 14th, 2015, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack Zhang

Meanwhile, at the same price range as the Raven, We have Sony still locked to 3840x2160 30fps.

Sorry, which Sony are you talking about in the same price range as the Raven?

Wacharapong Chiowanich · December 14th, 2015, 07:21 PM

Yes, still wondering how much is the total cost do we have to pay if we want to get a minimal, but workable kit? Camera body, battery, viewing aids or a small LCD + a viewfinder, basic grip with basic control such as zooming, recording, a handle, and a, let's say Canon EF mount?

Rakesh Malik · December 14th, 2015, 07:23 PM

Around $14,000.

Mark OConnell · December 14th, 2015, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Zhang

Meanwhile, at the same price range as the Raven, We have Sony still locked to 3840x2160 30fps.

It's the worst thing, cause the PXW-Z100 had an awesome backend, but a crap cell phone sensor. And now the PXW-FS5 has the best front end, but a crap backend from a Alpha DSLR or the X70...

Not to mention the menu lag issues with the FS7, F5 and F55...

Nailed that one... I'm getting sooo tired of Sony's games.

Wacharapong Chiowanich · December 14th, 2015, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rakesh Malik

Around $14,000.

Thanks. That buys the Sony FS7 with a couple or 3 lenses, similar HFRs, better RAW? better 4K from downscaling? but without AF or image stabilization. That cost is also almost in the new Canon C300's territory.

Buba Kastorski · December 15th, 2015, 07:53 AM

better in camera raw, + prores, higher resolution, higher frame rate ( not sure about DR) and of course unique red option of trade in in the future.

December 11th, 2015, 01:03 PM	#1
Rakesh Malik Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 70	Red Scarlet-W Red launches the Scarlet-W, an entry-level 5K cinema camera As if competition weren't hot enough already...

December 11th, 2015, 03:29 PM	#2
Jack Zhang Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada Posts: 3,053	Re: Red Scarlet-W Meanwhile, at the same price range as the Raven, We have Sony still locked to 3840x2160 30fps. It's the worst thing, cause the PXW-Z100 had an awesome backend, but a crap cell phone sensor. And now the PXW-FS5 has the best front end, but a crap backend from a Alpha DSLR or the X70... Not to mention the menu lag issues with the FS7, F5 and F55...

December 11th, 2015, 05:43 PM	#3
Jon Fairhurst Inner Circle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camas, WA, USA Posts: 5,513	Re: Red Scarlet-W So... what does the "W" stand for? __________________ Jon Fairhurst

December 11th, 2015, 07:51 PM	#5
Jon Fairhurst Inner Circle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camas, WA, USA Posts: 5,513	Re: Red Scarlet-W Makes sense. Come to think of it, I wonder if Red has a higher percentage of military sales than have other camera manufacturers. Their stuff certainly looks beefy and the NAB booth and marketing materials scream "toughness." Compare that to the plastic look of most cameras. When filming in a harsh environment, who doesn't want tough equipment? The "Weapon" name makes a lot of sense if that's a prime customer. __________________ Jon Fairhurst

December 14th, 2015, 07:21 PM	#7
Wacharapong Chiowanich Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 400	Re: Red Scarlet-W Yes, still wondering how much is the total cost do we have to pay if we want to get a minimal, but workable kit? Camera body, battery, viewing aids or a small LCD + a viewfinder, basic grip with basic control such as zooming, recording, a handle, and a, let's say Canon EF mount?

December 14th, 2015, 07:23 PM	#8
Rakesh Malik Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 70	Re: Red Scarlet-W Around $14,000.

December 15th, 2015, 07:53 AM	#11
Buba Kastorski Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,414	Re: Red Scarlet-W better in camera raw, + prores, higher resolution, higher frame rate ( not sure about DR) and of course unique red option of trade in in the future. __________________ I love this place!