If you haven't heard of RED, then possibly you haven't been in the market for a $17,500 RED One camcorder that shoots digital video one gnat-wing shy of 35mm film quality. But now they're going all prosumer on us with the RED Scarlet, a pocket HD digital camcorder with southern charm and quirks-a-plenty.
For starters, the Scarlet is all metal - no plastics - and will record files in RAW format, which is a rarity for a camera below the $20K mark, much less one that's supposed to fit in your shirt pocket. They just unveiled it at NAB, and confirmed (but may change) 3k resolution, a PL mount and a 2/3" Mysterium X sensor, with full auto or full manual options, WiFi control, upgradeable software and modular compatibility with RED One accessories. The 8x zoom and 4.8" screen are built-in.
Let's just say that while the Scarlet is supposed to run at a significantly lower price point than the RED One ("under $3000" is the quote), it's safe to say this kind of equipment is an investment... one you'd best protect with a SquareTrade warranty that will cost less than anyone else's and pay out in cash (within five business days) if we can't fix it.
RED's telling everybody the Scarlet is due out in "early 2009," so you do have some time to save up them pennies. And quarters. And Hamiltons.
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