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There is a newly designed and easy- to-navigate integrated display on the side of the camera, which allows for comprehensive control. This includes in-camera format selection, customised buttons and status updates. As with the Komodo 6K, the V-Raptor uses the new Redcode Raw settings of HQ, MQ and LQ to balance file size with quality. While the Komodo records to CFast 2.0 cards, the V-Raptor uses CFexpress to capture data rates of up to 800MB/s. The camera comes with a small fan to cool the sensor, an integrated Micro V-Mount battery plate, and wireless connectivity via the free Red Control app – which is available for both iOS and Android devices. While DSMC2 series cameras require the more expensive Redmag media, plus V-Mount plate and a back with I/O options – bumping up the price somewhat – the
V-Raptor model has all of these features as standard. But, much like the older series, you will need to budget for a monitor. There is a new £2760/$2750 DSMC3 Red Touch 7in LCDmonitor available to go with this latest camera, powered by SmallHD PageOS firmware. And there’s also the Wing Grip rig and Red-branded CFexpress media, which was developed in conjunction with Angelbird. A Starter Pack is available, including the newmonitor, a Pro CFexpress 660GB card and reader, two Wing Grips, and a Compact Dual V-Lock Charger. This can all be yours for £25,680/$28,500. Later this year, a Production Pack option will be available. This will include everything from the Starter Pack, plus an additional Pro CFexpress 660GB card, four Mini V-Lock 98Wh batteries, a top plate with battery adapter, an I/O expander module, top handle, quick-release tripod platform, side grips, DSMC3 Red 5-Pin to Dual XLR Adapter – and more. No prices have yet been revealed. An RF-PL mount adapter, with electronic ND filter, will also be out soon. Founder of Red, Jim Jannard, says: “We will be introducing yet another groundbreaking camera into the market. It is simply part of our DNA to continue the brand’s legacy of disrupting the industry, and providing filmmakers with the most advanced tools possible – to unleash their wildest creative ideas, without ever compromising.” red.com
WHY IS RED SO REVERED BY FILMMAKERS? Californian brand Red is one of the pioneers of high-end cinema cameras, known for incredible colour science, high frame rates and use of Rawvideo for the ultimate quality. Started in 2006, Red launched the Red One 4K digital cinema camera. Two years later came the DSMC (Digital Still and Motion Camera) system, that allowed the same camera to be used to shoot feature films, TV shows, commercials and music videos – as well as stills for magazine covers like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar . Nowadays, stills-and-video hybrid use is not common, as Reds are being used on some of the most-lauded movies and episodic series, including award-winners The Queen’s Gambit and Our Planet . Red’s current DSMC2 line-up offers four sensor options in full-frame and Super 35 sizes, from 5K to 8K. All cameras have a modular, compact and lightweight design. The Ranger system provides an integrated, all-in-one configuration with different sensor options. The Komodo 6K uses a global shutter sensor to eliminate rolling shutter issues. It is the cheapest ever Red, at £5940/$5995.
BIG BOY The new V-Raptor has a large sensor – and is made to be kitted up with accessories like the new DSMC3 Red monitor
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