I think there are a couple points you need to keep in mind, though. Those of us who experienced the rocky public roll out of the first RED One cameras BEGGED RED to make sure all aspects of the DSMC system was solid before shipping this time around. Jannard listened and the beta testing period is part of the delay so you can lay some of the blame on us as well. ; ) I really don’t think the majority of potential Scarlet owners would be cool with the issues we were having on those first RED Ones.

Secondly, I know a lot of Scarlet people feel totally left out by the Oct. 30th announcement, but I think this is due to a misunderstanding of what exactly DSMC system is. I still get calls from people thinking the Epic and Scarlet are two entirely different cameras. What you have to keep in mind is that when the “Tattoo” cameras go out for beta testing within the next two months, the Scarlet’s are basically getting tested as well since the components are 99% the same. The modules being tested during the beta period are 100% the same so any kinks that are worked out during this period will directly impact the modules you purchase for your 3k Scarlet. The technology in the Epic and Scarlet brains is basically the same with the Epic probably having a few more ASICS and larger sensor. There is nothing the Scarlets have that won’t be out in the field being beta tested within the next two months. I think if Jim had worded it differently and said the *Scarlets* would be out being beta tested before the end of the year many of you would feel differently.

I would urge you to to look at any progress made on any part of the DSMC system as progress made on the Scarlet as well. The delays suck and the word “Scarlet” was awfully scarce in the Oct. 30th announcement but I don’t think it is as bad as some of you are taking it.