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List of Red Digital Cinema cameras

The following provides a full list of cameras and notable accessories manufactured under the Red Digital Cinema Company brand.

Cameras

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Some models have different body variants: Aluminum Alloy, Forged or Woven Carbon Fiber and Magnesium and some have a custom-colored limited editions.

Red One

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The Red One in a simple setup

The Red One was Red Digital Cinema’s first production camera.[1] Using a S35mm image plane, the Red One displays a natural depth of field from 2K to over 4K resolutions.[2]

The first Red Ones were outfitted with the 12 megapixel Mysterium sensor, capable of capturing up to 120 frames per second at 2K resolution and 30 frames per second at 4K resolution.[3] The only possible acquisition format is Redcode Raw. The cameras were initially sold with a CF card slot that later could be replaced with a RedMag module. The second generation, Red One Mysterium-X has a 14 megapixel Mysterium-X sensor. It captures up to 120 frames per second at 2K resolution and up to 30 frames per second at 4K resolution. With the upgraded sensor, the Red One Mysterium-X offers more dynamic range, higher sensitivity and enhanced color management tools than the Red One Mysterium.[4]

Model Introduction Year Sensor Active Pixel Area Max res at 24fps Acquisition format Max Apple ProRes/Avid DNx resolution Active Imaging Area (mm) Active Imaging Area (diagonal, mm) Media Dimensions (WxHxD, mm) Weight (g) including Media Bay
Red One 4K 2007 Mysterium 4K 4480 x 2304 4K .r3d N/A 24.2 mm x 12.5 mm 27.3 mm CF 148 x 97 x 57 4540 g;
Red One M-X 4K 2009 Mysterium-X 4K 4480 x 2304 4K .r3d N/A 24.2 mm x 12.5 mm 27.3 mm CF + RedMag 148 x 97 x 57 4540 g;

DSMC

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DSMC cameras are modular and can be customized in various configurations. Several lens mounts can be attached to the camera. The only possible acquisition format is Redcode Raw. Introduction of RedMag SSDs, later Red Mini-Mags. Touchscreen introduction.

Scarlet M-X[5] shoots regular speeds of up to 30fps at 4K and up to 120 fps at 2k. At 5K, it can't exceed 18fps.

Model Introduction Year Sensor Active Pixel Area Max res at 24fps Acquisition format Max Apple ProRes/Avid DNx resolution Active Imaging Area (mm) Active Imaging Area (diagonal, mm) Media Dimensions (WxHxD, mm) Weight (g) including Media Bay
Scarlet M-X 5K 2011 Mysterium-X 5K 5120 x 2700 4K .r3d N/A 27.7 mm x 14.6 mm 31.4 mm RedMag/Red Mini-Mag 148 x 97 x 57 2195 g;
Scarlet Dragon 6K 2013 Dragon 6K 6144 x 3160 5K .r3d N/A 30.7 mm x 15.8 mm 34.5 mm RedMag/Red Mini-Mag 148 x 97 x 57 2195 g;
Epic M-X 5K 2011 Mysterium-X 5K 5120 x 2700 5K .r3d N/A 27.7 mm x 14.6 mm 31.4 mm RedMag/Red Mini-Mag 148 x 97 x 57 2195 g;
Epic M-X 5K Monochrome 2011 Mysterium-X 5K Monochrome 5120 x 2700 5K .r3d N/A 27.7 mm x 14.6 mm 31.4 mm RedMag/Red Mini-Mag 148 x 97 x 57 2195 g;
Epic Dragon 6K 2012 Dragon 6K 6144 x 3160 6K .r3d N/A 30.7 mm x 15.8 mm 34.5 mm RedMag/Red Mini-Mag 148 x 97 x 57 2195 g;
Epic Dragon 6K Monochrome 2012 Dragon 6K Monochrome 6144 x 3160 6K .r3d N/A 30.7 mm x 15.8 mm 34.5 mm RedMag/Red Mini-Mag 148 x 97 x 57 2195 g;
Epic Dragon 6K CF 2013 Dragon 6K 6144 x 3160 6K .r3d N/A 30.7 mm x 15.8 mm 34.5 mm RedMag/Red Mini-Mag 148 x 97 x 57 1750 g;

DSMC2

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DSMC2 cameras are modular and can be customised in various configurations. Several lens mounts can be attached to the camera. Differences to the former DSMC line are reduced size and weight, cable-less connections, as well as the addition of Apple ProRes and Avid DNx.

Model Introduction Year Sensor Active Pixel Area Max res at 24fps Acquisition format Max Apple ProRes/Avid DNx resolution Active Imaging Area (mm) Active Imaging Area (diagonal, mm) Media Dimensions (WxHxD, mm) Weight (g) including Media Bay
Red Raven 4.5K 2015 Dragon 4.5K 4608 × 2160 4.6K .r3d + ProRes/Avid DNx 2K 23.04 mm x 10.80 mm 25.5 mm Red Mini-Mag 125.5 x 143.85 x 103.2 1588 g;
Scarlet-W Dragon 5K 2015 Dragon 5K 5120 × 2700 5K .r3d + ProRes/Avid DNx 4K 25.60 mm x 13.50 mm 28.9 mm Red Mini-Mag 125.5 x 143.85 x 102 1588 g;
Scarlet-W Dragon 5K Monochrome 2015 Dragon 5K Monochrome 5120 × 2700 5K .r3d + ProRes/Avid DNx 4K 28.9 mm x 13.5 mm 28.9 mm Red Mini-Mag 125.5 x 143.85 x 102 1588 g;
Red Epic-W Gemini 5K S35 2018 Gemini 5K S35 5120 × 3000 5K .r3d + ProRes/Avid DNx 4K 30.72 mm x 18 mm 35.61 mm Red Mini-Mag 125.5 x 143.85 x 102 1520 g;
Red Epic-W Helium 8K S35 2016 Helium 8K S35 8192 × 4320 8K .r3d + ProRes/Avid DNx 4K 29.90 mm x 15.77 mm 33.80 mm Red Mini-Mag 125.5 x 143.85 x 102 1520 g;
DSMC2 Dragon-X 6K S35, formerly DSMC2 Dragon-X 5K S35[6] 2018 Dragon-X 6K S35 6144 × 3160 6K .r3d + ProRes/Avid DNx 4K 30.7 mm x 15.8 mm 34.5 mm Red Mini-Mag 125.5 x 143.85 x 102 1520 g;
DSMC2 Gemini 5K S35 2018 Gemini 5K S35 5120 × 3000 5K .r3d + ProRes/Avid DNx 4K 30.72 mm x 18 mm 35.61 mm Red Mini-Mag 125.5 x 143.85 x 102 1520 g;
DSMC2 Dragon 6K S35 (CF, Mg), formerly Weapon 6K (Carbon Fiber, Magnesium)[7] 2015 Dragon 6K 6144 × 3160 6K .r3d + ProRes/Avid DNx 4K 30.72 mm x 15.30 mm 34.5 mm Red Mini-Mag 125.5 x 143.85 x 102 1497 g;
DSMC2 Helium 8K S35, formerly Weapon 8K S35,[7] (Aluminum, CF, White Limited Edition) 2016 Helium 8K S35 8192 × 4320 8K .r3d + ProRes/Avid DNx 4K 29.90 mm x 15.77 mm 33.80 mm Red Mini-Mag 125.5 x 143.85 x 102 1520 g;
DSMC2 Helium 8K S35 Monochrome, formerly Weapon 8k S35 Monochrome[7] 2016 Helium 8K S35 Monochrome 8192 × 4320 8K .r3d + ProRes/Avid DNx 4K 29.90 mm x 15.77 mm 33.80 mm Red Mini-Mag 125.5 x 143.85 x 102 1520 g;
DSMC2 Dragon 8K VV, formerly Weapon Red Dragon 8K VV[7][8] 2015 Dragon 8K VV 8192 × 4320 8K .r3d + ProRes/Avid DNx 4K 40.96 mm x 21.60 mm 46.31 mm Red Mini-Mag 125.5 x 143.85 x 102 1497 g;
DSMC2 Dragon 8K VV Anamorphic, formerly Weapon 8K VV Anamorphic[7][8] 2015 Dragon 8K VV 6720× 4320 8K .r3d + ProRes/Avid DNx 4K 33.60 mm x 21.60 mm 39.94 mm Red Mini-Mag 125.5 x 143.85 x 102 1497 g;
DSMC2 Monstro 8K VV, formerly Weapon Monstro 8K VV,[7] (Aluminum, CF, White Limited Edition) 2017 Monstro 8K VV 8192 × 4320 8K .r3d + ProRes/Avid DNx 4K 40.96 mm x 21.60 mm 46.31 mm Red Mini-Mag 125.5 x 143.85 x 102 1520 g;
DSMC2 Monstro 8K VV Monochrome 2018 Monstro 8K VV Monochrome 8192 × 4320 8K .r3d + ProRes/Avid DNx 4K 40.96 mm x 21.60 mm 46.31 mm Red Mini-Mag 125.5 x 143.85 x 102 1520 g;

Ranger

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Ranger cameras are non-modular and come complete with a comprehensive I/O and power array. They are designed for demanding, higher budget studio work. The Ranger Monstro 8K VV was introduced as available for rental only, a first for Red.[9]

Model Introduction Year Sensor Active Pixel Area Max res at 24fps Acquisition format Max Apple ProRes/Avid DNx resolution Active Imaging Area (mm) Active Imaging Area (diagonal, mm) Media Dimensions (WxHxD, mm) Weight (g) including Media Bay
Ranger Monstro 8K VV 2019 Monstro 8K VV 8192 × 4320 8K .r3d + ProRes/Avid DNx 4K 40.96 mm x 21.60 mm 46.31 mm Red Mini-Mag 152.35 x 160.6 x 206.36 3311 g;
Ranger Helium 8K S35 2019 Helium 8K S35 8192 × 4320 8K .r3d + ProRes/Avid DNx 4K 29.90 mm x 15.77 mm 33.80 mm Red Mini-Mag 152.35 x 160.6 x 206.36 3311 g;
Ranger Gemini 5K S35 2019 Gemini 5K S35 5120 × 3000 5K .r3d + ProRes/Avid DNx 4K 30.72 mm x 18 mm 35.61 mm Red Mini-Mag 152.35 x 160.6 x 206.36 3311 g;

DSMC3

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RED V-Raptor XL 8K S35

DSMC3 cameras are modular and can be customised in various configurations. Several lens mounts can be attached to the camera, adapted from the RF mount. Differences to the former DSMC2 line are simplified compression options (LQ, MQ and HQ instead of ratios), more competitive pricing for Netflix shooters, and including more I/O on the body.

Model Introduction Year Sensor Active Pixel Area Max res at 24fps Acquisition format Max Apple ProRes/Avid DNx resolution Active Imaging Area (mm) Active Imaging Area (diagonal, mm) Media Dimensions (WxHxD, mm) Weight (g) including Media Bay
Komodo (Black, ST, Custom Color) 2020 Komodo S35 Global Shutter 6144 x 3240 6K .r3d, ProRes 4K / – 27.03 mm x 14.26 mm 30.56 mm CFast 2.0 111.38 x 95.26 x 105.23 952 g;
V-Raptor 8K VV (Black, ST) 2021 V-Raptor 8K VV 8192 x 4320 8K .r3d, ProRes 4K / – 40.96 mm x 21.60 mm 46.31 mm CFexpress 115.5 x 108 x 155.5 1828 g;
V-Raptor XL 8K VV 2021 V-Raptor 8K VV 8192 x 4320 8K .r3d, ProRes 4K / – 40.96 mm x 21.60 mm 46.31 mm CFexpress 159.81 x 165.9 x 200.81 3624 g;
V-Raptor 8K S35 (Black, Rhino) 2023 V-Raptor 8K S35 8192 x 4320 8K .r3d, ProRes 4K / – 26.21 mm x 13.82 mm 29.63 mm CFexpress 115.5 x 108 x 155.5 1814 g;
V-Raptor XL 8K S35 2023 V-Raptor 8K S35 8192 x 4320 8K .r3d, ProRes 4K / – 26.21 mm x 13.82 mm 29.63 mm CFexpress 159.81 x 183.4 x 200.81 3624 g;
Komodo-X (Black, ST) 2023 Komodo-X S35 Global Shutter 6144 x 3240 6K .r3d, ProRes 4K / – 27.03 mm x 14.26 mm 30.56 mm CFexpress 129.37 x 101.26 x 95.26 907 g;

Panavision

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Since 2016, Panavision has produced cameras based on Red's sensors.

Model Introduction Year Sensor Active Pixel Area Max res at 24fps Acquisition format Max Apple ProRes/Avid DNx resolution Active Imaging Area (mm) Active Imaging Area (diagonal, mm) Media Dimensions (WxHxD, mm) Weight (g) including Media Bay
Millennium DXL[10] 2016 Dragon 8K 8192 x 4320 8K .r3d + ProRes/Avid DNx 4K 40.96 mm x 21.60 mm 46.31 mm Mini RedMag SSD 334.47 x 165.27 x 178.33 4530 g;
Millennium DXL2[11] 2018 Monstro 8K 8192 x 4320 8K .r3d + ProRes/Avid DNx 4K 40.96 mm x 21.60 mm 46.31 mm Mini RedMag SSD 334.47 x 165.27 x 178.33 4530 g;

Red has also made custom cameras for a few filmmakers, including Michael Bay's "Bayhem" Helium 8K and David Fincher’s Red Xenomorph.[12]

Sensors

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Up to this point, Red deployed a tick tock strategy. Red stated sensors are their most important asset.[citation needed] The Dragon sensor received a score of 101 DxO Mark sensor rating.[13] This marked the first time a digital cinema camera was tested alongside leading stills cameras.[14] For economical reasons Scarlet-W and Dragon-X cameras have the same 6K Dragon sensor used in the original DSMC generation,[15] but only 5K image area of it is utilized in Scarlet-W. [16] Red Raven has a "hard" 4.5K sensor.[15]

Sensor Introduction Year Resolution in pixels Resolution Megapixels Base ISO Max speed at full res Pixel pitch (μm) Native color balance Dynamic range S/N-ratio
Mysterium 2007 4900 x 2580 12.6 MP 400 30 5.4 μm 5000K 11.5 stops 60 dB
Mysterium-X 2009 5120 x 2700 13.8 MP 800 96 5.4 μm 5000K 13 stops 66 dB
Mysterium-X Monochrome 2009 5120 x 2700 13.8 MP 2000 96 5.4 μm 5000K 13 stops 66 dB
Dragon 2012 6144 x 3160 19.4 MP 800 75 5 μm 5000K 16.5 stops 80 dB
Dragon Monochrome 2012 6144 x 3160 19.4 MP 2000 75 5 μm 5000K 16.5 stops 80 dB
Dragon-X 6K S35 2018 6144 x 3160 19.4 MP 800 75 5 μm – 16.5 stops 80 dB
Gemini 5K S35 2018 5120 × 3000 15.4 MP 800 and 3200 96 6 μm 5000K 16.5 stops 80 dB
Helium 8K S35 2016 8192 x 4320 35.4 MP 800 60 3.65 μm 5000K 16.5 stops 80 dB
Helium 8K S35 Monochrome 2017 8192 x 4320 35.4 MP 2000 60 3.65 μm 5000K 16.5 stops 80 dB
Dragon 8K VV 2015 8192 x 4320 35.4 MP 800 60 5 μm 5000K 16.5 stops 80 dB
Monstro 8K VV 2017 8192 x 4320 35.4 MP 800 60 5 μm 5000K 17 stops 80 dB
Monstro 8K VV Monochrome 2018 8192 x 4320 35.4 MP 2000 60 5 μm – 17 stops 80 dB
Komodo S35 Global Shutter 2021 6144 x 3240 19.9 MP 800 40 4.4 μm 5000K? 16+ stops ? dB
V-Raptor 8K VV 2021 8192 × 4320 35.4 MP 800 120 5 μm 5000K? 16.5+ stops ? dB
V-Raptor 8K S35 2023 8192 × 4320 35.4 MP 800 120 3.2 μm 5000K? 16.5+ stops ? dB
Komodo-X S35 Global Shutter 2023 6144 x 3240 19.9 MP 800 80 4.4 μm 5000K? 16.5+ stops ? dB

Redcode

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Redcode Raw (.r3d) is a proprietary file format that employs wavelet compression to reduce the raw data coming off the sensor. This allows reduced file sizes while still keeping all advantages of a non-destructive raw workflow. In the beginning Redcode was a JPEG2000 12bit linear file stream with PCM sound without encryption. Several third party applications were able to read and convert to other file format such as Cineform Raw. Redcode started as having two different options, named Redcode 28 and Redcode 36, later a 42 option was added. With the introduction of the DSMC line these options were replaced by compression ratios.[17]

HDRx

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With the DSMC line HDRx was introduced as extension to Frame Summing asset, allowing the shooter to get up to 6 extra stops of dynamic range on a shot.[citation needed]

Media

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Red CF

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Proprietary CF cards

RedMag 1.8" SSD

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Proprietary SSD

Red Mini-Mags

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Proprietary interconnect to off the shelf mSATA SSD. Sold by Red in sizes of 120GB, 240GB, 480GB and 960GB.

Network

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Capture over LAN

RCP Development Kit

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Announced at NAB 2013 and launched in 2014, The RCP Development Kit is a SDK (software development kit) that allows programmers to create custom applications to control their camera via mobile device, computer, or micro-controller. The kit included the RCP Bridge, a wireless module that allows apps to communicate with the camera. The bridge supports a wireless communication range of approximately 50 feet.[18]

Workflow

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Redcine-X Pro

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Redcine-X Pro is a free-of-charge post-processing software collection developed by Red, built specifically for Red camera systems. It includes a coloring toolset, integrated timeline, and post effects software collection for both stills and motion. The post-production software allows for non-destructive manipulation of raw .R3D files.[19] Redcine-X was the first workflow software developed solely by Red. Like Redcine, Red offered it as an end-to-end workflow solution for Red customers. It preceded the current Redcine-X Pro.

With Redcine-X Pro, users can mark frames while shooting and access those specific frames within their timeline. Additionally, there are features like A.D.D. (Advanced Dragon Debayer), a new algorithm for Dragon that analyzes every pixel, plus grading and raw adjustment options.[20]

Previous Workflow Software

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"Red Alert!" was the first form of workflow made available to Red owners/operators, though it was more of a diagnostic tool. It allowed Red One users to tweak debayer settings and render out to dpx/tiff/mov.[21]

Redcine was the first end-to-end workflow for Red users. A third-party company developed the software, and Red provided the SDK.

Hardware accelerators

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Red Rocket

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Red Rocket is an internal PCI Express card that is capable of 4K, 2K, or 1080p real-time debayering and video playback of R3D files coming from Mysterium and Mysterium-X sensors. It can be used to accelerate video editing in compatible Non-linear editing systems, outputting the image via HD-SDI to a user-supplied monitor. A component of the Red Rocket allows users to convert the HD-SDI signal to four HDMI outputs.[22]

Red Rocket-X

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Red Rocket-X is an internal PCI Express card optimized for the 6K Dragon sensor and is designed to accelerate the processing of R3D workflow, regardless of resolution. Compared to Red Rocket, Red Rocket-X processes and transcodes files up to five times faster.[22]

Debayering subpar asset.[citation needed]

Third party workflow systems

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Red offers the Red Apple Workflow Installer, which allows R3D Raw settings within Final Cut Pro X. Other applications include support for QuickTime to use .R3D files, and plugins for Adobe Photoshop,[23] Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro X, and Sony Vegas Pro.

Notable accessories

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3-Axis lens control system

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The Red 3-Axis lens control system is a turn-key wireless lens control kit for driving focus, iris and zoom. Included is the T.H.C. (Tactical Hand Controller), a wireless remote that allows the operator to adjust lens settings from a distance.[24]

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