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V-RAPTOR XL 8K S35 FIRMWARE (Beta)

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VERSION 2.2.1beta

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183.6 MB

Release Date:

2/6/2026

Release Notes

IMPORTANT

UPGRADE V-RAPTOR FIRMWARE

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

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES SINCE V-RAPTOR 2.2.0beta

  • Added Angelbird V4 updater (RD5.04)
  • Added SDI Signal Range control in Broadcast R3D Playback
  • Added SmallHD RED Touch OS 6.1.2 Beta
  • Fixed inconsistent max Broadcast Gain
  • Fixed no image on 2110 Return Feed
  • Fixed 2nd Zebra with SDI 2
  • Improved XL network stability
  • Improved Broadcast Lens communication
  • Changed Serial Protocol "Network (PPP)" to "Network RCP2 (PPP)"

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

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.
  • ST 2110 Return Feed is non-operational.

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