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downhillnews
20th of September 2008 (Sat), 00:35
Got this from their forum not sure what it means. But it would be funny if it mounted both Canon and Nikon lenses! They make some of the BEST semi-pro video cameras in the world! It is kinda crazy if another player jumped in about now?

"We believe, and are developing for late 2009, a replacement for DSLRs. Currently, we call it a DSMC (Digital Still & Motion Camera).

While (insert code name) is not a replacement for Epic or Scarlet, it is strategically targeted at the DSLR space. As Nikon and Canon release their 720P and 1080P, respectively, DSLRs with video capture... RED has a more advanced view of the future. We look forward to rapidly pushing the "big guys" along in feature sets and capabilities.

RED firmly believes in higher resolution, higher S/N, higher DNR, higher frame rates, smaller bodies, more system flexibility, and many more options as we move forward in camera development.

The strength of RED is in our sensor development program, REDCODE, and having no legacy platforms to deal with. That left us free to explore, develop and prepare to deliver a new platform. DSMC.

We think all our customers already know what the future will bring. They are just afraid to wish for it for fear of disappointment. Fear not. Sleep tight. RED is awake.

Jim"

http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?t=18710

http://www.red.com/
Chandler.
20th of September 2008 (Sat), 00:37
It's already been posted, but this should be interesting...
downhillnews
20th of September 2008 (Sat), 00:37
It's already been posted, but this should be interesting...

Sorry didn't see it!

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=568556&highlight=red

I am an idiot!
DDWD10
20th of September 2008 (Sat), 00:54
This sounds like some sort of Sci-Fi original movie

I'd like to see how this idea develops.
XterraJohn
20th of September 2008 (Sat), 01:32
It says that they use an APS-C-sized image sensor on their video cameras. What do you think the chances are they their "DSLR killer" will mount Canon lenses?
downhillnews
20th of September 2008 (Sat), 09:21
It says that they use an APS-C-sized image sensor on their video cameras. What do you think the chances are they their "DSLR killer" will mount Canon lenses?

That forum is moderated by an employee of theirs and he hinted that there is nothing like it on the market when asked that same question about being able to mount other manufactures lenses. How hard would it be to make a sensor that is on slide rails???
TheHoff
20th of September 2008 (Sat), 09:27
I asked about the lenses and lens mount here ---

http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?t=18492