No prob Chris, I will keep my feelings about RED's marketing/PR strategy to myself. I am not against the company at all, I interviewed Ted for a story recently and I like that they have really shaken up the industry. I am glad that there is a RED company out there, I think that they are a very healthy force in the market, even if I don't always agree with their strategy.

I wish them well, and hopefully I will own one of their cameras someday.

Dan

Many thanks, Dan -- marketing strategy is one thing, an actual product is another... I have long endeavored to keep the focus around here firmly upon the products themselves. Much appreciated,

What a difference a few days makes.

There's a photo of the fixed lens over a scarletuser, and those who really want a high quality 2/3" RAW cam are again very optimistic. They accept that it will no longer be $3k and are hopeful for a quick shipping schedule. The whole mood has shifted.

BTW, the lens will support electronic control. I assume that this means a motorized zoom. I'm not sure about OIS or the balance between mechanical and electronic focus.

Of course, the real news won't come until the end of the month, when RED makes some more official announcements.

Best wishes to the RED development teams.

FWIW, the latest Scarlet announcement is now up.

No big surprises, really (concerning Scarlet anyway; RedRay Pro is to be released surprisingly soon.) Nothing here changes my view on owning the 5D and renting a Scarlet S35 or FF35 for big, well-scheduled projects.

Owning a Fixed 2/3 would be excellent for a lot of unscripted, unplanned documentary work. For narrative, I like the options that a bigger sensor offers; hence, my 5D2 is a keeper.

I like RED, i like the "small company, big ideas" attitude. Unfortunately, the hardware/workflow is out of my budget at this time in my/my company's life.

I like Canon for simply doing what it has done.

BUT
I'd like them to stop selling me still cameras though. Sorry i don't shoot stills! I shoot video!

How much for the 7D without all the stills bells and whistles??