Avid fans know the guys at RED have been hard at work on the advancements for the new Myserium-X sensor that will make its way into the new Epic and RED ONE cameras for owners who opt for the upgrade. Some frames from some footage were posted on the REDUSER forum that highlight it’s awesome high ISO capabilities. Below are scaled down version of the images on the forum. Click here to see them at their original size.
Below is the accompanying message from the post by “Red Leader” Jim Jannard.
This was shot by David Fincher on a RED ONE with a Mysterium-X sensor at ISO 2000 and a Master Prime at T 1.3 (or slightly stopped down from there). Key light is only a match. When the match goes out, Leo’s face goes black.
There is absolutely no noise reduction in this shot.
Jim
We, just like a lot of other users, can’t wait to get hands on with the new sensor.
We stumbled on a simple video comparing footage shot on a RED One at 4K and 720p footage from a Nikon D3s. We know that the compressed H.264 flash video doesn’t do it justice (and these two cams aren’t even in the same league), but it’s nice to see something out there. We’d love to see more test footage in different shooting scenarios and scenes before we really begin to pass any judgement. Check out the HD video here at vimeo.
New rendering of an Epic shoulder-mount configuration. Source "RedUser.net"
The Red One definitely changed the industry landscape.And now we have new info on it’s soon-to-be-released big brother-the Epix-X. October 30th brought some long awaited news from the guys over at Red. Jim Jannard posted this updated info (subject to change of course) on the Red User forum. Considering how young the company is, we were happy to get any new info on the release of Red One’s upgrade.
EPIC-X FEATURES
RED DSMC (Digital Stills and Motion Camera)
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 REDMOTE 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
Gigagbit 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
By now, most of us know Red’s Epic-X will be the first of the Epic/Scarlet “brains” to be released. For those of us eye-balling the Scarlet, it looks like we will have to wait until the latter half of 2010—no rush, we’re still having a blast with our Red One. You can read more about the plans for the release stages here. Here’s a break-down of how Red plans to release the camera.
Stage 1: Beta Test “Tattoo” Program for Red One Owners
In an effort to 1) reward hard-core Red One owners and 2) test firmware issues, Red will offer a prototype version of the S35 Epic. For a whopping $28,000 you get the Epic bundled with some other hardware, a direct line to Jim Jannard’s cell phone and his development team and a permanent spot on Rd’s “A-List”.
Stage 2: Production Model Available for Red One Owners
Stage 2, estimated for early 2010, is distribution of final production models of the Epic-X for Red One owners who are keeping their Red One camera and not opting to trade in. It’s almost identical to the criteria of Stage 1, but not as expensive.
Stage 3: Trade-in for Red One Owners
This is the stage that Red One owners, who can’t afford to buy an additional camera, might get excited about. At a net cost of $10,500, you get a generous trade-in amount of $17,500 on your Red One. Plus, you get some of the included hardware like CF module, LCD, Redmote, Base I/O module and more.
Stage 4: Epic for the Rest of Us
This is the stage where production units of the Epic S35 Mysterium-X brain (after the previous three stages are complete, of course) will be available for purchase at an estimated $28,000.
Okay. Here’s what we have to say. Below is the official release posted to the Nikon USA Press Center page.
THE IMAGING EVOLUTION CONTINUES: THE NIKON D3S ILLUMINATES NEW LEVELS OF POWER AND PERFORMANCE FOR PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS
Nikon Once Again Redefines Possibilities with D-SLR Photography with Six-Figure ISO Sensitivity for Stills and Video While Enhancing Overall Performance
MELVILLE, N.Y. (Oct. 14, 2009) – Today, Nikon Inc. announced the FX-format D3S D-SLR, providing professional photographers with a powerful tool that redefines the boundaries of digital SLR versatility, while maintaining the strength of superior image quality and high speed performance inherited from the groundbreaking D3. The D3S enables not only new opportunities in low-light photography, but also provides photographers with added shutter speed and aperture freedom with a base ISO sensitivity range from ISO 200 to a remarkable 12,800. Additionally, expanded ISO equivalent settings up to a staggering 102,400 are available, enabling photographers to create images previously thought impossible.
