RED V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV GEAR REVIEW.
the V-Raptor XL would be the one to choose. If you’re in the market for an XL, the stand-alone camera system available will set you back a tidy £44,520. For the pre-bundled, ready-to-shoot production pack, that comes in higher at £56,220. The latter includes the camera, batteries, 2TB cards and reader, onboard monitor, top handle, rod brackets, plus other bits that help integrate the camera into a production environment.
Accessories If you opt for the production pack at £56,220, there are lots of robust, purpose-built accessories that complement the XL. Red says it worked closely with some industry heavyweights, including Angelbird, Core SWX and Creative Solutions to produce the equipment in the box. The riser plate connects to the camera’s base and allows standard 15mm and 19mm studio baseplates to be attached. There are 1/4in-20 and 3/8in-16 mounting points for additional configurations. Designed by Angelbird, the 2TB AV Pro CFexpress 2.0 Type B memory card offers protection from overheating, operates with a reduced-power draw and helps to guarantee high-bit-rate captures. Also included are top and bottom 15mm LWS rod support brackets. The former securely attaches to the front of the camera, providing two rod mounting points that allow for different shooting configurations, like mounting an EVF or FIZ gears. Meanwhile, the bottom bracket attaches to the base of the XL or, optionally, to the riser plate, while then providing two 15mm rod mounting points. It allows for different shooting configurations, such as mounting a matte box. Other key accessories include the compact DSMC3 Red five-pin to dual XLR, which can provide 48v phantom power with mic and line input.
PIECE IT TOGETHER For ease, the production pack is a good choice, although most of the kit is available separately
29. NOVEMBER 2022
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