Photography is not my forte, but if you are a photography enthusiast and are interested in the latest hi-tech camera, you will surely love the EPIC-X camera from RED. No release date has been given for this camera, but we hear this digital still and motion camera is priced expensively at $28,000. The first of the two models that we can expect to see is the incredibly high-end EPIC-X, which will be released in four stages, beginning with a pre-production model dubbed TATTOO and ending with the wide-spread final release model. A sleek camera to capture priceless moments, it boasts of some of the most amazing features.
They are as follows:
* New MYSTERIUM-X 5K sensor
* 5K (2:1) at 1-100fps
* 4K (2:1) at 1-125fps
* Quad HD at 1-120fps
* 3K (2:1) at 1-160fps
* 2K (2:1) at 1-250fps
* 1080P (scaled from full frame) at 1-60fps
* Increased Dynamic Range, reduced noise
* Time Lapse, Frame Ramping
* REDCODE 250
* ISO 200-8000
* New FLUT Color Science
* Completely Modular System, each Module individually upgradeable
* Independent Stills and Motion Modes (both record full-resolution REDCODE RAW)
* 5 Axis Adjustable Sensor Plate
* Multiple Recording Media Options (Compact Flash, 1.8″ SSD, RED Drives, RED RAM)
* Wireless REMOTE control
* Touchscreen LCD control option
* Bomb-EVF, RED-EVF, and RED-LCD compatible
* Multiple User Control Buttons
* Interchangeable Lens mounts including focus and iris control of electronic RED, Canon, and Nikon lenses (along with Zoom data)
* “Touch Focus Tracking” with electronic lens mounts and RED Touchscreen LCDs
* LDS and /I Data-enabled PL Mount
* Rollover Battery Power
* Independent LUTs on Monitor Outputs
* Independent Frame Guides and Menu overlays on Monitor Outputs
* Monitor Ports support both LCD and EVF
* True Shutter Sync In/Out and Strobe Sync Out
* 720P, 1080P, and 2K monitoring support
* Gigabit Network interface and 802.11 Wireless interface
* 3 Axis internal motion sensor, built-in GPS receiver
* Enhanced Metadata
* Full-size connectors on Pro I/O Module. AES Digital Audio input, single and dual-link HD-SDI
* Support for RED, most Arri 19mm, Studio 15mm, 15mm Lite, Panavision, and NATO accessories
* Dimensions- Approx. 4″x4″x5.5″
* Weight (Brain only)- Approx. 6 lbs (2.72kg)
Besides the EPIC-X, the Scarlet 2/3-inch camera is also another must-have gadget. More information regarding the release and availability of these sleek and expensive cameras is expected to be available by the end of this month.
[Gizmodo]
