Some news regarding EPIC and so by Jim Jannard of RED:

There are some significant updates and changes that I would like to share…

1. EPIC-Ms are being built at a rapid pace. There is no waiting if you want to buy an EPIC-M starting tomorrow. Supply is limited. Just remember that these are still pre-production cameras and firmware upgrades will be necessary to enable some remaining features. EPIC-Ms have a 2 year warranty.

The EPIC-M program has helped us tune up for beginning EPIC-X production late August and full swing production early September.

2. EPIC-X will ship in the following order… Stage 2, Stage 3, Stage 3.5, Stage 4. We will not begin to ship the next stage until the orders from the previous stage have been completed. If you don’t want to wait, buy an EPIC-M.

3. Given the tragedy in Japan, EPIC-X production was delayed. The other side effect is that prices of many things have gone up. Given this, we are announcing a price increase on some items that will take effect on January 1st, 2012. If you have your order and deposit in before Dec. 31, 2011 you will get the old price. Any new orders placed after Jan. 1, 2012 will be charged the new price. Price increases in bold.

Product ……………………………… OLD PRICE … NEW PRICE

RED ONE M-X ………………………… $25,000 ….. $25,000

RED ONE Side SSD Module ………… $1500/ ……. $1500

Mysterium-X upgrade for RED ONE .. $5,750 ……. $5,750

EPIC-M Package ……………………… $58,000 …. $58,000

EPIC-M brain ……………………………………… … $39,500

EPIC-X Brain ………………………….. $28,000 .. $35,000 see note below

EPIC PL Ti …………………………….. $2000 ……. $2000

BOMB EVF …………………………….. $3200 ……. $3200

REAR SSD MODULE ………………….. $1500 ……. $1500

SIDE SSD MODULE …………………… $1500 ……. $1500

DSMC Side Handle …………………… $950 ……. $1,750

MODULE ADAPTOR …………………… $300 …….. $300

PRO BATTERY MODULE (QUAD) ……………………. $1950

RED Touch LCD 5″ …………………… $1,600 …. $1,950

REDmote ………………………………. $550 ……. $750

Pro I/O Module ……………………….. $2,950 …. $3,750

Pro Battery Module (Dual) ………….. $1,250 ….. $1,450

REDVolt ………………………………………….. …… $195

DSMC Travel Charger …………………………………. $125

EPIC-M custom lasercut Pelican case ………………. $595

4. Stage 2 was changed recently. The newest package includes an EPIC-X Brain, Titanium PL Mount, Side SSD Module, 5″ Touchscreen LCD, REDmote, Module Adaptor, Pro Battery Module, 2 REDvolt Batteries and Travel Charger. $28,000 less $8500 credit and keep your RED ONE. Net price $19,500.

5. Stage 3 will reflect similar changes to the package as Stage 2. Stage 3 package price is $28,000 less $17,500 and trade in your non-executed RED ONE. Net due is $10,500.

6. Stage 3.5 is the same as Stage 3 except you receive an EPIC-X Brain only and not the complete Stage 3 package. Net due is $10,500.

7. Stage 4 is a purchase only of an EPIC-X Brain for $29,500 (includes upgraded Titanium PL Mount).

Additional note: We have discontinued the aluminum PL mount option for EPIC.

Sorry for format… tabs don’t seem to work posting.

Please note: EPIC-X Brain price was $27,500 + $500 for aluminum mount = $28,000. Since the aluminum mount is no longer an option, the current EPIC-X Brain is really $27,500 + $2000 for Ti PL Mount = $29,500. Same goes for 2012 price of EPIC-X Brain. $34,500 + $2000 = $36,500 including Ti PL Mount. Sorry about the oversight.

Jim