Cinematographer’s Choice: RED Scarlet VS Canon C300

[Angelo Lorenzo]

To address a few of your facts on the scarlet:

1. The Dragon sensor upgrade will be Epic only, rumor is RED will have a trade in program for Scarlet owners.

2. The Dragon sensor is testing right now at 20 stops.

3. Fan noise is variable. The cameras are usually set up for auto speed or high speed fan and that will automatically turn off once the record button is hit. I think, because the body of the Scarlet is mostly plastic, that it’s not as good as the Epic when it comes to heat dissipation.

4. Lens mounts are easy to change with a standard allan key set. Four screws.

5. From what I recall, the Scarlet uses the same sensor as the Epic but with reduced computing power in the brain. This is why the Scarlet has more limited frame rates and sizes than the Epic, but the DR and other specs should be the same (even if I don’t recall them off hand).

6. Post production is more intensive and, initially, more expensive. The C300 produces broadcast workflow standard files so if you or your editor is use to stuff like P2 or AVCHD then you’ll be at home with Canon.

The other questions are more Scarlet everyday user or for those who have used the C300 extensively. I only use the Epic on a regular basis.

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Angelo Lorenzo

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