RED’s latest professional 8K camera features a new sensor that records 120FPS RAW video

RED is determined to stay at the forefront of 8K video recording, and its latest professional camera just might be proof of that. DPReview notes that RED has unveiled the V-Raptor ST, its first camera in the DSMC3 line. The body is only slightly larger than the Komodo, but it boasts an all-new 35.4-megapixel full-frame VV sensor that delivers a wide dynamic range of 17 stops and twice the “cinema-quality” scan times. faster than any other RED camera. .

You also might not have to sacrifice quality for speed. The V-Raptor ST can record 16-bit REDCODE RAW video at 8K and 120fps, and you can boost it up to 600fps at 2K if you capture slow motion photos. While RED can stretch things out by claiming that you can “always deliver” above 4K (you clearly have to pull out in some situations), you might feel a pang of heart if your production team spent close to $ 60,000 on an 8K Monstro that ‘only’ manages 60FPS at full resolution.

The new camera includes other creature comforts. A dedicated user screen on the side helps wizards change settings and save presets, and improved cooling (including a quiet 60mm fan) helps you work in harsher conditions.

You’ll have access to a wide range of ports, including two 12G-SDI outputs, nine-pin EXT (for breakout boxes), USB-C, and the mandatory pogo pin connector for a monitor. The ODU output on the side can be converted to XLR or 3.5mm audio. Unsurprisingly, you’ll need fast storage – RED supports compatible CFexpress 2.0 Type B cards that can record R3D and ProRes at up to 800MB / s.

The price is squarely in the territory of pro filmmakers. The case alone sells for $ 24,500, and you’ll probably want to spend $ 29,580 for a “Starter Pack” with useful add-ons like a 7-inch touchscreen, 660GB CFexpress RED card (plus the matching card) and a pair of batteries. This does not include any RF mount lenses and adapters you might need if you are new to the RED ecosystem. If you’re the type who regularly shoots 8K videos for a living, this can be a good deal if you’re looking for high-end video gear.