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MelissaRodwell · 08-21-2009, 10:41 AM

So I'm thinking of buying one of these Scarlet Red Cameras when it comes out. Do you guys have any thoughts on it? Here's a link to their site in case you haven't heard of it. For the price, it seems it's going to give PhaseOne's and 'Blads a run for their money. http://www.red.com/epic_scarlet/

DanaPennington · 08-21-2009, 11:00 AM

The Red Camera's are phenomenal. They're causing quite a stir in the imaging world. Megan Fox's recent cover shot in Esquire was done with a Red One. The Scarlet seems pretty phenomenal too. Im sure if you end up with one you'll be on the cutting edge for sure!

MelissaRodwell · 08-21-2009, 11:22 AM

Thanks, Dana. It just seems for the price and the quality, it's a better bet than the PhaseOne. I shot with that recently and wasn't overly impressed. And it's so damn expensive. Think I'll hold out for the Scarlet!

MorganMoller · 08-21-2009, 12:38 PM

I think this company and the one's it will inevitable spin-off are going to change the game consistently. With the coming of video-ads in magazines, HD movie pictures like the Esquire cover are going to play a significant role towards the future. Nikon, Canon , Hasselblad, PhaseOne, they're all going to have to hang on tight and evolve with it. Adopt or perish will be the moto for the times to come...

DanaPennington · 08-21-2009, 03:32 PM

I honestly think holding out for the Red might pay dividends in the future. If you look at how multi-media centric the news/journalism industry has become, what's to say that the same cant/wont happen with fashion, and having a system that offers versatility in addition to extreme quality can only help. Ive been using a Leaf on a Mamiya 645 recently and am not overly impressed either.

Alex · 08-23-2009, 03:48 PM

Personally, I think that chasing the latest technology is a losing game. To be on the bleeding edge means investing A LOT of money on an asset that will depreciate dramatically in just a year or so.
Many Phase One owners who paid 5 figures for their equipment new are lucky to get 1/3 of it's value a couple years later.

To me, it is content is king. Iconic images have been shot with lesser equipment. That money would be more wisely spent on better wardrobe,set, and the like.

I am not saying that the Red is not a great piece of gear, but you have to look at where you are in the game and think to yourself " Is the camera going to take me to the next level? Or is developing my skill? "

Remember that in the real world, no one gives a sh*t what camera it was shot with... the image must be great. Especially in this economy, no one will pay you extra because you have an expensive camera.

If video is the reason you want the RED, the 5D mkII and Panasonic GH-1 are excellent for far less money.

Just my 2 cents

08-21-2009, 10:41 AM	#1
MelissaRodwell Administrator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hollywood Hills, California Posts: 54	The Red Camera So I'm thinking of buying one of these Scarlet Red Cameras when it comes out. Do you guys have any thoughts on it? Here's a link to their site in case you haven't heard of it. For the price, it seems it's going to give PhaseOne's and 'Blads a run for their money. http://www.red.com/epic_scarlet/

08-21-2009, 12:38 PM	#4
MorganMoller Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Posts: 13	I think this company and the one's it will inevitable spin-off are going to change the game consistently. With the coming of video-ads in magazines, HD movie pictures like the Esquire cover are going to play a significant role towards the future. Nikon, Canon , Hasselblad, PhaseOne, they're all going to have to hang on tight and evolve with it. Adopt or perish will be the moto for the times to come... __________________ MM\|Photo-BlogLines//When Digital Fails You

08-23-2009, 03:48 PM	#6
Alex Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2	Personally, I think that chasing the latest technology is a losing game. To be on the bleeding edge means investing A LOT of money on an asset that will depreciate dramatically in just a year or so. Many Phase One owners who paid 5 figures for their equipment new are lucky to get 1/3 of it's value a couple years later. To me, it is content is king. Iconic images have been shot with lesser equipment. That money would be more wisely spent on better wardrobe,set, and the like. I am not saying that the Red is not a great piece of gear, but you have to look at where you are in the game and think to yourself " Is the camera going to take me to the next level? Or is developing my skill? " Remember that in the real world, no one gives a sht what camera it was shot with... the image must be great. Especially in this economy, no one will pay you extra because you have an expensive camera. If video is the reason you want the RED, the 5D mkII and Panasonic GH-1 are excellent for far less money. Just my 2 cents Last edited by Alex; 08-23-2009 at 07:51 PM.*

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08-21-2009, 11:00 AM	#2
DanaPennington Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 30	The Red Camera's are phenomenal. They're causing quite a stir in the imaging world. Megan Fox's recent cover shot in Esquire was done with a Red One. The Scarlet seems pretty phenomenal too. Im sure if you end up with one you'll be on the cutting edge for sure!

08-21-2009, 11:22 AM	#3
MelissaRodwell Administrator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hollywood Hills, California Posts: 54	Thanks, Dana. It just seems for the price and the quality, it's a better bet than the PhaseOne. I shot with that recently and wasn't overly impressed. And it's so damn expensive. Think I'll hold out for the Scarlet!

08-21-2009, 03:32 PM	#5
DanaPennington Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 30	I honestly think holding out for the Red might pay dividends in the future. If you look at how multi-media centric the news/journalism industry has become, what's to say that the same cant/wont happen with fashion, and having a system that offers versatility in addition to extreme quality can only help. Ive been using a Leaf on a Mamiya 645 recently and am not overly impressed either.