RED EPIC | 5K HD Cinema Camcorder

RED EPIC 5k Cinema Camcorder | Specs

* FULL FRAME S35MM NEW MYSTERIUM X SENSOR
* 1-100 FPS
* UP TO 100 MB/SEC. REDCODE RAW AND RGB RECORDING TO REDFLASH
* FULL SIZE DUAL LINK HD-SDI, 2-XLR AUDIO INPUTS AND HDMI
* WI-FI CONTROL
* FIREWIRE 800 and USB2
* 6 POUND FULLY MACHINED ALUMINUM BODY WITH HYBRID STAINLESS PL MOUNT
* COMPATIBLE WITH MOST RED ONE ACCESSORIES
* FULLY UPGRADABLE SENSOR, BODY, BOARDS AND MOUNT.

The Mysterium X matches the quality of 35mm film at 5k resolution and one ups the 4k Mysterium sensor found in the RED ONE cinema camcorder.


The latest from RED DIGITAL CINEMA:
"Epic does not replace RED ONE. RED ONE will continue to be the mainstay of the RED family, the greatest value of performance/price. We will continue to evolve the RED ONE and will stay true to our promise to maintain its current state of the art position. RED EPIC will be the no compromise alternative aimed at the highest end market, leading, never following."

"Accessory compatibility will be a strong point for both cameras, with 95% of RED ONE accessories fully compatible with RED EPIC. This will include all lenses, finders, media and power supply. With RED EPIC, RED will enter a new era, offering professional grade equipment in addition to the standard offerings. Professional lenses, such as the 18-85 and Prime Lens Set, as well as Pro finders and a new line of machined pro rail systems accessories will be introduced, providing the end user with a choice."

Sensor:
12 Megapixel Mysterium

Physical Size:
24.4mm x 13.7mm (Super35mm)

Active Pixel Array:
4520 (h) x 2540 (v)

Full Pixel Array:
4900 (h) x 2580 (v)

Dynamic Range:
> 66dB

Depth of Field:
Equivalent to 35mm Cine Lenses (S16mm with windowed sensor)

Acquisition Formats:
2540p (4k+)
4K
2K
1080p
1080i
720p

Frame Rates:
Variable
1 - 60 fps 2540p, 4K, 2K,1080p, 720p
1 - 120 fps 2K, 720p (windowed sensor)
50 / 59.94fps 1080i, 720p

RAW output:
High speed serial interface
1 - 60 fps 2540p, 4K
1 - 120 fps 2K (windowed sensor)

Video Outputs:
Single and dual link HD-SDI
2K 4:4:4 RGB
1080p 4:4:4 RGB
1080p 4:2:2
1080i 4:2:2
720p 4:2:2

Digital Media Magazine:
FireWire 800/400, USB-2 and e-SATA interfaces
RED-DRIVE hard disk drive (40 - 160GB)
REDFLASH flash memory (32 - 128GB)

Variable Bit Rate, Wavelet
RAW
10 bit 4:2:2 1080p / 1080i / 720p
10 bit log 4:4:4 2K

Audio:
4 channel uncompressed, 16 / 24 bit, 48KHz

Monitor:
Flex mounted High Resolution LCD, High Resolution color EVF (optional)

Weight:
Around 9 lbs (without lens, battery and external viewfinder)

Construction:
Aluminum alloy

RED EPIC 5k Cinema Camcorder - Price

RED DIGITAL CINEMA has announced that the RED EPIC will be priced at $40k (USD). Owners of the RED ONE 4k camcorder will have the option of trading in their existing RED ONE camera bodies for a $17.5k credit towards the purchase of the RED EPIC. For those looking into upgrading from the RED ONE, the upgrade price would be approximately $22.5k after the trade-in.

Commercial, business, and equipment finance choices are usually pretty limited for new businesses (those with less than 2-years time in business). As a result, many fresh grads don't know where to start when financing their first camera package. Do you borrow from friends and family? Do you work odd jobs in order to save up for that HD Camcorder? Financing options ARE available to you... if you know where to look. Camcorder and camera leasing is often available through equipment leasing and EFA's (equipment finance agreements)

Personal Loans
Personal loans aren't really viable a commercial finance tool, but many first-time cameramen think this is the only way to finance commercial equipment with no established business credit. Many times, a down-payment equal to approx 20% of the financed amount is needed to initiate the loan. On a $20k camera package, that is over $4k in initial out-of-pocket costs! Not to mention, it IS a Personal loan... this DOES NOT help to establish business credit.

Home Equity Loans/ Lines of Credit
At first glance, home equity loans can seem like the "quick fix" answer to ALL your equipment finance needs. Need camera gear... why not just pull the equity out of your home to finance that brand new HD Camcorder and production package? Well for starters, that means ADDING MORE DEBT to your personal credit profile. Owing more on your house means a decreased net worth and decreased borrowing power. Commercial equipment leasing and finance options often require the personal guaranty of the owner(s), but the equipment acquisition is KEPT OFF personal credit reports. Not to mention... do you really want to depend on variable-rate home equity loans to finance your BUSINESS... in THIS economy?

Equipment Leasing
Equipment leasing is a financial tool used by over 80% of businesses in the United States today. Essentially, an equipment lease is a loan where the equipment leasing company (Lessor) purchases the equipment and then rents it back to the Lessee at fixed monthly payments for a predetermined number of months. Depending on how the equipment lease was documented, a Lessee may have the choice to purchase the equipment for $1.00, 10% of the original equipment cost, or at FMV (the equipment's Fair Market Value) at the end of the term. Some equipment leases may also allow a lessee to trade-in or upgrade their existing equipment at the end of the term (RED EPIC 5K Anyone?). Many times, new businesses (freelance cameramen and independent filmmakers included) can qualify for up to $15k just based on personal credit. The equipment acquisition is either booked under the individual's FULL LEGAL NAME (for freelancers), or under the name of an established (remember, new is OK) production company or rental house. Typically, only the first and last month's payments are collected in advance. This helps to further reduce initial out-of-pocket costs. Lease payments and terms are FIXED for the entire length of the contract... no need to worry about fluctuating interest rates! camera equipment leasing allows for maximum tax benefits and 100% financing. Unlike traditional bank loans, installation, delivery, and even warranty charges can all be wrapped up into the financed amount.

Equipment Finance Agreements
Equipment Finance Agreements or EFA's, are business/commercial loans where the proceeds are used EXCLUSIVELY to fund an equipment purchase. The equipment is "SOLD TO" the debtor rather than the equipment finance company. The equipment leasing company (Lessor) then perfects their security interest in the equipment by placing a lien on just the equipment being financed. Equipment Finance Agreements are often used on equipment acquisitions involving multiple vendors, or where sales tax treatments are complex and confusing. Please consult your CPA or tax advisor to determine if an equipment lease or EFA would be best for your specific business needs.

Working Capital Loans
equipment leasing companies will usually offer a variety of loan structures to accompany equipment leasing options. Established cameramen, filmmakers and production companies can take advantage of commercial business loans to help GROW their business. Loan proceeds can be used to help fund that personal project you've been working on, or used to design and develop that new .tv domain you just purchased. Working capital loans allow for maximum flexibility when it comes to use of funds. Hire your competition's top salesman, fund that marketing campaign or keep the cash on-hand for a rainy day... or for when that 5K RED EPIC Camera comes out. If the money is burning a hole in your business bank account, NAB 2009 is right around the corner!

A variety of camera financing options exist for freelance cameramen, independent filmmakers, production companies and other industry professionals. West Bay Financial Corp offers complete RED ONE camera finance options including RED ONE camera leasing programs and "trade-up" programs which allow lessees to upgrade to the RED EPIC camera once available in 2009.

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