V-RAPTOR XL 8K S35 FIRMWARE

release history

VERSION 2.0.3

214.1 MB

Release Date:

3/6/2025

Release Notes

IMPORTANT

Download the latest REDCINE-X PRO from https://www.red.com/downloads

UPGRADE V-RAPTOR FIRMWARE

1. Copy upgrade.bin to a /upgrade directory on the CFexpress card.
2. Power up the camera and insert a CFexpress card into the V-RAPTOR media slot.
3. Go to Menu > Maintenance > Upgrade and select Upgrade.
4. The camera starts the upgrade process which will automatically restart the camera.
5. Go to Menu > System Settings > System Status > Camera Info to verify the firmware version after the camera boots.

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES SINCE V-RAPTOR 1.8.5

Added V-RAPTOR [X] Z Mount support
Added Lens Menu
Added Focus System Menu
Added Focus Sensitivity Control
Added support for hold type user buttons
Added Serial RCP2 support
Added Root History to ASC MHL
Added Low Power Warning video overlay
Added JPEG-XS MTU size support
Added SmallHD RED Touch OS 6.0.1
Improved Autofocus and Face Detection algorithms
Fixed applying presets defined in User Pages
Fixed Create Preset through DSMC3 RED TOUCH 7.0"
Removed Beta label from Extended Highlights (V-RAPTOR [X] Only)
Removed Beta label from Face Detection

OPERATIONAL NOTES

RED CONNECT is a license enabled feature, for more info see https://support.red.com/hc/en-us/articles/7391709361683
Some devices may experience intermittent connection issue over USB-C tethering.
Warning message will occur with unapproved Media and Batteries.

VERSION 1.8.5

211.3 MB

Release Date:

12/18/2024

Release Notes

IMPORTANT

Download the latest REDCINE-X PRO from https://www.red.com/downloads

UPGRADE V-RAPTOR FIRMWARE

1. Copy upgrade.bin to a /upgrade directory on the CFexpress card.
2. Power up the camera and insert a CFexpress card into the V-RAPTOR media slot.
3. Go to Menu > Maintenance > Upgrade and select Upgrade.
4. The camera starts the upgrade process which will automatically restart the camera.
5. Go to Menu > System Settings > System Status > Camera Info to verify the firmware version after the camera boots.

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES SINCE V-RAPTOR 1.7.5

Added Broadcast R3D Project Format
Added support for T Stop Iris Display
Added Playback to Camera Webpage
Added RGB RAW Meters and Histogram to Video Overlay
Added EVF Brightness to Video Overlay
Added "Outdoor" EVF Brightness level
Added External Tally Overlays
Added List Filtering
Added RED PRO CFexpress Updater (RD4.15)
Added Nextorage B2 Pro 660GB/1330GB support
Added SmallHD RED Touch OS 6 firmware
Added Camera Horizon to RED Touch (PageOS 6)
Fixed ND Color Calibration behavior in Preview and Playback
Fixed SmallHD Color Space Selector in Broadcast R3D mode
Improved Pre-Record behavior

OPERATIONAL NOTES

RED CONNECT is a license enabled feature, for more info see https://support.red.com/hc/en-us/articles/7391709361683
Some devices may experience intermittent connection issue over USB-C tethering.
Warning message will occur with unapproved Media and Batteries.

VERSION 1.7.5

208 MB

Release Date:

4/25/2024

Release Notes

IMPORTANT

Download the latest REDCINE-X PRO from https://www.red.com/downloads

UPGRADE V-RAPTOR FIRMWARE

1. Copy upgrade.bin to a /upgrade directory on the CFexpress card.
2. Power up the camera and insert a CFexpress card into the V-RAPTOR media slot.
3. Go to Menu > Maintenance > Upgrade and select Upgrade.
4. The camera starts the upgrade process which will automatically restart the camera.
5. Go to Menu > System Settings > System Status > Camera Info to verify the firmware version after the camera boots.

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES SINCE RAPTOR 1.6.2

Added V-RAPTOR [X] and V-RAPTOR XL [X] Support
Added RED COMPACT EVF support
Added Video Overlays
Added Horizon and Tilt Video Overlay
Added Calibrate Gyroscope function
Added advanced Image Flip selection
Added ASC MHL checksum option
Added Function Toggle control
Added Proxy Record Menu
Added ProRes Proxy Codec
Added Dedicated False Color and Peaking Assignable Buttons
Added Additional Slate Fields
Added Remount Media Command
Added Operations Guide QR Code
Added SmallHD RED Touch OS 5.5.3
Added ProGrade Gold 1TB/2TB Support
Added Novachips 2TB support
Fixed SmallHD ND Assignable Buttons (PageOS 5.5.3)
Fixed Intermittent SDI Timecode with External TC
Fixed Extended Highlights not achieving maximum fps (V-RAPTOR [X])
Fixed incorrect 2K Format Heights (V-RAPTOR [X])
Fixed incorrect Edge Timecode after exiting Playback
Fixed SDI frequency changing after recording a clip
Fixed Phantom Track monitor switching
Fixed RAW RGB Exposure meter in EH mode
Fixed EVF SDI Resolution/Frequency selections (V-RAPTOR XL/XL [X])
Fixed RED thumbnail generation in EH mode
Fixed Low Power shutdown

OPERATIONAL NOTES

RED CONNECT is a license enabled feature, for more info see https://support.red.com/hc/en-us/articles/7391709361683
Some devices may experience intermittent connection issue over USB-C tethering.
Warning message will occur with unapproved Media and Batteries.

VERSION 1.6.2

208 MB

Release Date:

10/27/2023

Release Notes

IMPORTANT

Download the latest REDCINE-X PRO from https://www.red.com/downloads

UPGRADE V-RAPTOR FIRMWARE

1. Copy upgrade.bin to a /upgrade directory on the CFexpress card.
2. Power up the camera and insert a CFexpress card into the V-RAPTOR media slot.
3. Go to Menu > Maintenance > Upgrade and select Upgrade.
4. The camera starts the upgrade process which will automatically restart the camera.
5. Go to Menu > System Settings > System Status > Camera Info to verify the firmware version after the camera boots.

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES SINCE RAPTOR 1.5.4

Added Face Detection Beta for Auto Focus
Added In-camera Online Firmware Upgrade method
Added Advanced Playback Controls
Added RED Connect SMPTE ST 2110-22
Added RED Connect Return Feed (SMPTE ST 2110-20)
Added RED Connect NMOS support
Added multiple Calibration management
Added ISO Display Mode Gain (dB)
Added Remote Shutdown command
Added mDNS discovery via Camera Name
Added Web UI for S3 credentials
Added clipname to HANC data during playback
Added DSMC3 RED Touch 7" 5.5.0 firmware
Added DSMC3 RED Touch 7" GIO Scope Interface (5.5.0)
Added ability to disable DSMC3 RED Touch 7" Page System (5.5.0)
Added edit list functionality to DSMC3 RED Touch 7" (5.5.0)
Added OWC Atlas Ultra 1TB/2TB support
Added SanDisk PRO-CINEMA 640GB support
Fixed possible incorrect LUT on playback
Optimized RCP outgoing messages
Improved PTP locking
Improved playback transition on DSMC3 RED Touch 7" (5.5.0)

OPERATIONAL NOTES

RED CONNECT is a license enabled feature, for more info see https://support.red.com/hc/en-us/articles/7391709361683
Some devices may experience intermittent connection issue over USB-C tethering.
Warning message will occur with unapproved Media and Batteries.

VERSION 1.5.4

201.2 MB

Release Date:

9/12/2023

Release Notes

IMPORTANT

Download the latest REDCINE-X PRO from https://www.red.com/downloads

UPGRADE V-RAPTOR FIRMWARE

1. Copy upgrade.bin to a /upgrade directory on the CFexpress card.
2. Power up the camera and insert a CFexpress card into the V-RAPTOR media slot.
3. Go to Menu > Maintenance > Upgrade and select OK.
4. The camera starts the upgrade process which will automatically restart the camera.
5. Go to Menu > System Settings > System Status > Camera Info to verify the firmware version after the camera boots.

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES SINCE RAPTOR 1.5.2

Added DSMC3 RED TOUCH 7.0" FW 5.4.2
Fixed DSMC3 RED TOUCH 7.0" playback controls not showing
Fixed some batteries causing unexpected shutdowns

OPERATIONAL NOTES

RED CONNECT is a license enabled feature, for more info see https://support.red.com/hc/en-us/articles/7391709361683
Calibration must be performed in Sensor Flip mode.
Some devices may experience intermittent connection issue over USB-C tethering.
Warning message will occur with unapproved Media and Batteries.

VERSION 1.5.2

196.3 MB

Release Date:

6/7/2023

Release Notes

IMPORTANT

Download the latest REDCINE-X PRO from https://www.red.com/downloads

UPGRADE V-RAPTOR FIRMWARE

1. Copy upgrade.bin to a /upgrade directory on the CFexpress card.
2. Power up the camera and insert a CFexpress card into the V-RAPTOR media slot.
3. Go to Menu > Maintenance > Upgrade and select OK.
4. The camera starts the upgrade process which will automatically restart the camera.
5. Go to Menu > System Settings > System Status > Camera Info to verify the firmware version after the camera boots.

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES SINCE RAPTOR 1.4.4

Added support for RED RF TO PL ADAPTER W/ ELECTRONIC ND
Added RED Connect License support
Added ability to edit FPS, Shutter, and Format lists.
Added upcoming clip filename to SDI HANC while in preview
Added Format Dimensions status
Added RF Iris Compensation
Added ND control to assignable buttons list
Added ND Increments to Lens & Histogram Page
Added DSMC3 RED TOUCH 7.0" FW 5.4.1
Added RED Pro CFexpress 1TB support
Added Angelbird AV PRO CFexpress 1TB MK2 support
Added RED PRO 1TB support
Added OWC 1.3TB support
Added Prograde 1.3TB support
Added firmware update prompt and automatic restart
Added firmware update over USB Type-C
Fixed proxy timecode offset under certain formats
Fixed intermittent Gold Mount battery communication
Fixed Absolute Frame Guide when values are outside the format limits
Fixed R3D timecode mismatch in camera array
Fixed stuck pixels in 7K 3:2 1.6x/1.8x format
Fixed inconsistent Iris values on lens swap
Improved V-RAPTOR XL DC-IN power handling
Improved RCP2 CDL control
Improved Cloud Upload File Types menu
Improved ND Stop Display Mode
Improved External Only Audio over SDI
Improved Network Static IP setup
Improved DC IN low voltage warning interface

OPERATIONAL NOTES

RED CONNECT is a license enabled feature, for more info see https://support.red.com/hc/en-us/articles/7391709361683
Calibration must be performed in Sensor Flip mode.
Some devices may experience intermittent connection issue over USB-C tethering.
Warning message will occur with unapproved Media and Batteries.

VERSION 1.4.4

182.8 MB

Release Date:

2/23/2023

Release Notes

IMPORTANT

Download the latest REDCINE-X PRO from https://www.red.com/downloads

UPGRADE V-RAPTOR FIRMWARE

1. Copy the upgrade folder (containing the upgrade.bin file) to the top directory on the CFexpress card.
2. Power up the camera and insert a CFexpress card into the V-RAPTOR media slot.
3. Go to Menu > Maintenance > Upgrade and select OK.
4. The camera starts the upgrade process which will automatically restart the camera.
5. After the camera restarts to complete the upgrade process, select RESTART once it appears.
6. Go to Menu > System Settings > System Status > Camera Info to verify the firmware version after the camera boots.

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES SINCE RAPTOR 1.4.2

Added Nextorage 660GB and 1.3TB support
Improved support for third party battery plates

OPERATIONAL NOTES

RED CONNECT is a license enabled feature, for more info see https://support.red.com/hc/en-us/articles/7391709361683
Calibration must be performed in Sensor Flip mode.
Some devices may experience intermittent connection issue over USB-C tethering.
Warning message will occur with unapproved Media and Batteries.