RED unveils Scarlet mini camcorder
RED just unleashed its promised Scarlet "pocket professional" camera at NAB 2008, and it's certainly a sight to see. The teensy 3K resolution camcorder is based on a 2 / 3-inch Mysterium X sensor, can shoot at 1 to 120 FPS and records to dual CompactFlash cards, which can handle up to 100MB per second of REDCODE RAW HD video. You can preview your shot on the 4.8-inch LCD, and there's a 8x RED zoom lens included. HMDI, HD-SDI, FireWire 800 and USB 2.0 inputs are built in, and the device is compatible with "many" RED ONE accessories. WiFi control is also included. In typical RED fashion, the only promises about the final product is that "specifications, delivery dates and design are subject to change... count on it," but this is certainly a good start. No pre-orders are being accepted at this time, but the price is purportedly to going to be a bit under $3,000, and the release is slated for early 2009.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
hmurchison @ Apr 14th 2008 2:20PM
I'll take one! Under 3k is a bit of a stretch to me. I'm guessing more like $4k with a fully functional system and storage.
Bryan T @ Apr 14th 2008 2:31PM
That one in the top right corner looks like a bee about ready to attack O_o
loosely_coupled @ Apr 14th 2008 11:03PM
hahah.. thats funny, I totally see it..
David Hildreth @ Apr 14th 2008 2:48PM
I wonder what the lens is like... that means so much more then just resolution.
JeffDM @ Apr 14th 2008 11:09PM
You're right that lens is important, more important than resolution. The sensor size is also more important than resolution, and I think a 2/3" sensor is better than you can get under $10k in a video camera.
It would be nice if they made this thing have some resemblance of a comfortable grip. Maybe that's another add-on.
SeabassDesigns @ Apr 20th 2008 2:57PM
Viral Ad has hit the web, disguised as a tv mini series ( Scarlet). Nice product, but don't care much for the viral ads.
RocmanUSA @ Jul 10th 2008 7:53PM
Wonder how it does in low light? Larger the sensor,... hmmm...
I'll take 3.