Red Scarlet: 2x higher quality video than HiDef for under $3,000?
June 9, 2008 by shurford
There is a digital video revolution underway and RED are leading the way.
We’ve been keeping our eye on these guys from RED for some time since they launched a 4,000 pixel wide format digital video camera (that’s 9 mega-pixel video!!) for under $20,000. Although by the time you add lenses, tripods, digital storage and other accessories you can expect to get closer to $100,000 all-in.
Now RED have announced a smaller 3,000 pixel wide version (a mere 5 mega-pixel!!), called RED Scarlet which should retail at about $3,000. Taking into account lense costs, light accessories, storage and Gates housing (when they get round to producing it), this should price a complete underwater filming rig at around $20,000.
Oh, did I mention it can film at 180 frames per second?
Yeah – bring it on!!
Visit RED’s site
I just heard back from Gates Housings:
“At this time, Gates has no plans for a housing for Scarlett.”
But my guess is they’ll change their tune when they see how popular this little baby is gonna be…
Watch this space.
Sign me up for an underwater housing if anyone finds a manufacturer
I’d bet my left kidney this becomes the leading underwater/adventure/combat camera of the decade.
It’s reportedly extremely durable, obviously compact, and totally versatile.
The main problem will be the ridiculously long waiting line.