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PostPosted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:56 pm    Post subject: RED names new Pocket Camera "Scarlet" Reply with quote

At NAB last year (2007) RED showed the working RED ONE Camera, however, they also mentioned they would be working on several other products including 4K Displays, 4K Projectors, and a "Professional Pocket Camera".

So far, most of their resources have been dedicated to the release of the RED ONE 4K Camera, but word has gotten out that the professional pocket Camera is being called "Scarlet" and that it will not be competing or replacing the RED ONE 4K Camera.

The Camera is supposedly going to be officially introduced at NAB 2008.

More to come...

[edit: update below]

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PostPosted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 10:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Some theories...

The way I see it, the idea for Scarlet was probably born when the engineers at RED looked at all of the components that they have on the RED ONE now.

They probably started thinking things like, "hmmm, what other cool toys could we make with this stuff" or "I wonder how small we could make a Camera with these parts... imagine a pocket sized 4K Camera?!"

So my inclination is that Scarlet will use shoot up to 4K on the 35mm Mysterium Sensor. Think about it. What is one the first things you think of when you hear "RED"... it's 4K, it's their brand in a way. You also think revolutionary, and pushing the boundaries.

With all of the competition in under $10,000 Cameras, and with RED stressing "pocket" and "professional", plus there being other competition with the SI-2K Mini, it seems like they would at least try for a 4K design using their existing technology.

They never actually said that the design including lens and viewfinder would be pocket sized, just that they Camera would be. So perhaps it is similar to the SI-2K Mini approach and they are looking to develop a Camera that would be perfect for 3D rigs and the like.

You'd always be able to add a handle and viewfinder to it if you wanted to, but have the option for a more compact setup, if need be.

Hmmm... that gets me thinking...



Very Happy Just Kidding! Of course that picture is just a mockup I made...

But seriously, I've said it before and I'll say it again. Keep an eye out for Panasonic. There are rumors circulating about their next prosumer camera. In fact, I was just told about a new promotional video that slipped through the cracks which talks up their new approach by using an ultra compact design. Here is a link to the clip:

http://tinyurl.com/2zloe5

Whatever RED's Scarlet is, 4K or 2K, I'm sure it's gonna kick ass. I would think it is also designed to be low maintenance and a cash cow. Lookin' forward to NAB!

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 10:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Casey,
I had no idea you were so funny. You got me man - I even clicked on the
"leaked" Panasonic link.
Keep up the great work on this site!
Mark Myers Laughing

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 1:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Heheheh, thanks. Glad you got a kick out of it.

Good to see you here. What have you been up to? Writer's strike affecting you?

And what do you think Scarlet will be? What would you want it to be?

(Oh, and I love your tag line. So true.)

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PostPosted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

[update]

RED released Scarlet's design specs here. They are different than the original "Pocket Camera" and more along the lines of a smaller EPIC, using the same "DSMC" design:

http://www.redcamcentral.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=829#829

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