Still No Solid Dates, But Beta Program Starting at End of Year
Basically RED does not feel they can 100% reliably hit a release date yet so they are saying the “Tattoo” beta Epic-Xs should be shipping before the end of 2009, with production models following shortly after (if the beta period goes well). Epic-X will be released in four stages:
Stage 1 (Beta): RED One owners can purchase a beta “Tattoo” Epic-X for $28k and keep their RED One camera. Shipping before the end of 2009.
Stage 2 (Production): RED One owners can pay $19,500 for an Epic-X and keep their RED One camera. Shipping early 2010.
Stage 3: RED One owners can trade in their RED One bodies and purchase the Epic-X for $10,500.
Stage 4: Anyone can purchase an Epic S35 for $28,000.
