RED has published a short V-RAPTOR XE REEL. It shows footage from a range of cinematographers who have been using the camera, but it’s more of a spec ad than anything else.
In changing times, it makes sense for RED to offer a more affordable version of their V-RAPTOR. This newest addition to the Z CINEMA camera lineup is a streamlined version of the V-RAPTOR [X]. The camera is available in Nikon Z or Canon RF mount.
The camera retains RED’s 8K large format (VV) global shutter sensor found in the V-RAPTOR [X] series.
Built on RED’s DSMC3 platform, the XE provides a large-format VV sensor in a lightweight 1.81kg / 4 lb body. It can capture 8K video at up to 60 fps with a claimed 17+ stops of dynamic range. To balance high-end performance with value, the XE omits advanced Global Vision features like Phantom Track and Extended Highlights, but retains the same image quality, workflow flexibility, and connectivity as the rest of RED’s V-RAPTOR line.
In case you weren’t aware, RED released Firmware 2.2 (Beta) in mid-December last year.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES SINCE V-RAPTOR 2.1.1
- Reduced boot time
- Reduced power consumption
- Added support for Broadcast R3D in RED Connect
- Added support for Phantom Track in RED Connect
- Added Discrete Phantom Track control
- Added new Sensor Sync Shift interface
- Added support for timecode triggered recording
- Added External Tally Recording system
- Added Test Patterns to R3D Project Format
- Added User Buttons Video Overlays
- Added ND Iris Tracking
- Added Angelbird Media Updater (RD4.30)
- Improved sensor sync adjustment timing
- Improved continuously variable ND live preview
- Improved high ISO ProRes recordings and live preview
- Improved Broadcast R3D Detail parameter
- Improved Peaking performance
- Improved network stability
