So between camera at $18, lens at $5, recording device at $5?, and monitoring at $2... you're looking at $30K for something that is going to be a Varicam / Cinealta / Viper killer... That's 1/3 the price. I'm geeking out over this.
-Jeremy
Oh, add $10K for editing and storage upgrade, still, that's 1/3 of the competition, if you can even call them competitive anymore.
This would give the VariCam's and CineAlta's a run for the money. Looks like a Spielberg/Lucas inspired design, or a James Cameron "termicam". Those people running higher end cams can probably jump on board. That price will scare away the DVX "I wanna an HD cam" people.
Speaking of computer power, it's going to take a hefty beast to edit/post on 4K! Hopefully there is some serious muscle out by the time this beast is released, Moore's Law needs to kick it up a notch!
lets not jump the gun, the picture you see a rendered 3D model. it's not an actual picture of the unit. I want this camera now! but it's still a concept, maybe it will be released in 1 to 2 years.
I'll be shooting 1080p for a good long while. What's cool is, once the tech catches up, you'll be ready for it. And if I end up with this cam, I WILL get that cage! Like having a FigRig already built in.
WOW! this is beyond exciting. I looked that the cage design and about flipped. We've been making film and video cameras for over 100years now and to see the cage it just made sense. Accessorizing a camera can be a pain, but the cage will make that much easier. Probably too many mounting options.
I sure hope they can hold the price. I guess I won't be buying that new sports car.
That release date is PERFECT. I'm glad it is a year away. Now I can buy an HVX, use that for two years, and then move up to Red!!! I figure buying one year after the initial release will ensure all the bugs get fixed and also allow for editing software to catch up.
Currently I'm just starting a post house in OKC. I already have a DVX so an HVX will be a welcome member to the family. In 2 - 3 years, after buying a Red, I'll have a camera for every possible job! It's a perfect 3 stage arsenal!!!!
RED -
big budget HD commercial projects, indie features & shorts, (possible rental)
HVX -
midrange HD commercial projects, mid-low range DvcPro50 commercial projects, miniDV event photography
DVX - 2nd camera miniDV event photography
Plus, by using the HVX for 2 years, I'll be slowly upgrading my editing system for HD! By the time Red hits, it'll all be ready!