617 sensor with 261 MP from Red

[AFSmithphoto]

I think the red scarlet system could be a huge success. Most of all I'm excited about the modular design, something I think most LF shooters may take for granted, but that just plain doesn't exist on DSLR/Profesional Video systems. What I don't see is any kind of lens mount for LF lenses. (They claim they will have their own line of 645 lenses though.)

Does anyone know if the 6x17 is intended to be mounted as a standard camera back? Even if not I suppose we could figure out how to rig it fairly easily.

[elliotwr]

Funny, I've heard nothing but good things about the RED ONE.

I'm not sure which cinematographers or ACs you've been talking to, but the reality is much different.

The RED One is a perfect example of a grand concept gone horribly awry in its technical execution. I work at a prominent film/video camera rental house and this camera has caused us nothing but problems. I once drove two back up bodies to a commercial studio in one day. The modular design of it makes it very difficult to diagnose problems. It's essentially a computer with a lens attached to it, and the computer is faulty. If these new models from Red are anything like the RED One, I'll keep my wallet closed. Maybe they'll prove us wrong though.

[AutumnJazz]

Well, that's disappointing...Hopefully they can work out the problems; the Scarlet sounds like it would be perfect for indie film makes with low budgets.