Canon 7D vs. RED SCARLET

So I have been in the market for a good quality video camera for a number of years now but cannot afford even glancing at pictures of them. I’ve seen the market ebb and flow with new trends, gizmos, capturing technologies, codecs, formats, blah blah.  About a year ago, I read about RED cameras releasing a new system of hardware that would allow users to vary their set-ups based off of budget, functionality, resolution, and project type.  The new camera was called SCARLET – a small 3K sensor with a vast arsenal of add-ons.  I have been jonesing for a SCARLET since the first production stills and internet rumors were released.  But there might be a new player joining the game to win my digital affections: The Canon 7D.

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