V-RAPTOR

A compact and powerful system, fully functional in its smallest form or ready to be built out for any style of production.

  • Sensor Options

    MULTI-FORMAT 8K VV + 6K S35 OR 8K S35

  • Frame Rates

    Up to 120fps @ 8K

  • Dynamic Range

    16.5+ stops

  • FAST SENSOR SCAN TIME

    2X FASTER FOR REDUCED ARTIFACTS

  • Integrated

    Control Display

  • Compact

    Form Factor

  • Advanced

    Intelligent Focus Options

  • LENS MOUNT

    Locking RF & /i PL Compatible

V-RAPTOR Sensor Options

V-RAPTOR IS AVAILABLE WITH TWO SENSOR OPTIONS. USERS CAN EITHER CHOOSE THE VERSATILITY AND LOWLIGHT PERFORMANCE OF THE MULTI-FORMAT8K VV + 6K S35 SENSOR OR THE DEDICATED 8K S35 VERSION AS AN OPTION FOR 8K CAPTURE OF THEIR S35 LENSES.

CHOOSE THE VERSATILITY AND LOWLIGHT PERFORMANCE OF THE MULTI-FORMAT8K VV + 6K S35 SENSOR OR THE DEDICATED 8K S35 VERSION FOR 8K CAPTURE OF THEIR S35 LENSES.

  • V-RAPTOR 8K VV
  • V-RAPTOR 8K S35

V-RAPTOR 8K

  • SENSOR TYPE:
  • MAX RESOLUTION:
  • CODEC:
  • DEFAULT DATA RATE:
  • SPECIALTY:
  • PIXEL PITCH:

OPTIMIZED LENS COVERAGE

WITH TWO SENSOR OPTIONS, CUSTOMERS CAN CHOOSE THE SENSOR FORMAT THAT IS MOST COMPATIBLE WITH THEIR LENS CHOICES AND THE ONE THAT BEST SUITS THEIR SHOOTING STYLE.

CUSTOMERS CAN CHOOSE THE SENSOR FORMAT THAT IS MOST COMPATIBLE WITH THEIR LENS CHOICES AND BEST SUITS THEIR SHOOTING STYLE.

Fujinon Premista 19-45mm

cinema zooms

Zeiss 28-80mm

CINEMA ZOOMS

Sigma 135mm

CINEMA ZOOMS

ATLAS ORION

ANAMORPHIC PRIMES

Entaniya HAL 220 LF

SPECIALTY LENS

Leica Thalia

LARGE FORMAT CINEMA PRIMES

FUJINON 25-1000 F2.8 Zoom

BROADCAST ZOOMS

Canon CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9 PL

WILDLIFE ZOOMS

Optimo Style 25-250 4th Generation

of 10x Spherical Zoom Lens

CINEMA ZOOMS

Arri Zeiss Super Speeds

VINTAGE CINEMA PRIMES

SUMMILUX-C | Leitz Cine

MODERN CINEMA PRIMES

Fujinon Premista 19-45mm

cinema zooms

Zeiss 28-80mm

CINEMA ZOOMS

Sigma 135mm

CINEMA ZOOMS

ATLAS ORION

ANAMORPHIC PRIMES

Entaniya HAL 220 LF

SPECIALTY LENS

Leica Thalia

LARGE FORMAT CINEMA PRIMES

    FUJINON 25-1000 F2.8 Zoom

    BROADCAST ZOOMS

    Canon CINE-SERVO 50-1000mm T5.0-8.9 PL

    WILDLIFE ZOOMS

    Optimo Style 25-250 4th Generation

    of 10x Spherical Zoom Lens

    CINEMA ZOOMS

    Arri Zeiss Super Speeds

    VINTAGE CINEMA PRIMES

    SUMMILUX-C | Leitz Cine

    MODERN CINEMA PRIMES

      • V-RAPTOR 8K VV
      • V-RAPTOR 8K S35

      V-RAPTOR 8K VV multi-format sensor offers unmatched lens selection and creative flexibility for any production from high-end cinema to independent films. These lenses are just a few examples of what makes a perfect match with the V‑RAPTOR 8K VV.

      V-RAPTOR 8K VV multi-format sensor offers unmatched lens selection and creative flexibility. These lenses are just a few examples of what makes a perfect match with the V‑RAPTOR 8K VV.

      V-RAPTOR 8K S35 SENSOR OFFERS THE WIDEST LENS SELECTION AT THE HIGHEST RESOLUTION. CAPTURE SMOOTH AND FAITHFUL CHARACTER FROM CLASSIC CINEMA LENSES TO BROADCAST ZOOMS. THESE LENSES ARE JUST A FEW EXAMPLES OF WHAT MAKES A PERFECT MATCH WITH THE V‑RAPTOR 8K S35.

      V-RAPTOR 8K S35 SENSOR OFFERS THE WIDEST LENS SELECTION AT THE HIGHEST RESOLUTION. THESE LENSES ARE JUST A FEW EXAMPLES OF WHAT MAKES A PERFECT MATCH WITH THE V‑RAPTOR 8K S35.

      FASTESTCINEMAQUALITYSCANTIME

      SCAN TIME 2X FASTER THAN ANY PREVIOUS RED CAMERA REDUCES ARTIFACTS, PRODUCES HIGH FRAME RATES, AND ACHIEVES MAXIMUM IMAGE QUALITY.

      Frame Rates

      EVERY CAMERA IN THE RED LINEUP OFFERS POWERFUL FRAME RATE PERFORMANCE. SHOOTERS CAN ADD UNIQUE ELEMENTS LIKE TIMELAPSE OR SPEED-RAMPING TO NARRATIVE WORK, PULL SHARP STILLS TO CAPTURE ANY MOMENT, OR REPLACE THEIR SPECIALTY-CAM SHOTS.

      8K

      RED shooters can rest easy knowing they are capturing the best 8K image possible, at 16-bit raw, with unmatched frame-rates while future-proofing their content.

      Shot on V-RAPTOR 8K S35

      REDCODE: LQ 8K @ 120FPS / 180° shutter

      Lens: Sigma 18-35

      8K

      Frame Rates

      120 FPS at 17:9

      150 FPS at 2.4:1

      6K

      Capture at 6K for unmatched lensing options and the ability to make the right creative choices for a project without compromise.

      Shot on V-RAPTOR 8K VV

      REDCODE: LQ 6K @ 160FPS / 90° shutter

      Lens: Sigma 60-600mm

      Footage by Tim Bonython / @tim_bonython_swellchasers

      6K

      Frame Rates

      160 FPS at 17:9

      200 FPS at 2.4:1

      4K

      When creators shoot on the most advanced sensor possible, they not only get the most organic image quality, but maximize the potential for delivery in multiple applications.

      Shot on V-RAPTOR 8K S35

      REDCODE: LQ 4K @ 240FPS / 90° shutter

      Footage by Chris Gregson / @tweestopher

      4K

      Frame Rates

      240 FPS at 17:9

      300 FPS at 2.4:1

      2K

      Take advantage of maximum frate-rate performance and maintain the ability to upscale to a 4K delivery with superior image quality.

      Shot on V-RAPTOR 8K VV

      REDCODE: LQ 2K @ 480FPS / 90° shutter

      2K

      Frame Rates

      480 FPS at 17:9

      600 FPS at 2.4:1

      MODERNIZED DSMC3 PLATFORM

      COMPACT FORM FACTOR

      Compact Form Factor

      • A SMALL AND VERSATILVE FORM FACTOR THAT CAN ACCOMODATE SMALL RUN-AND-GUN SHOOTING STYLES AS WELL AS RIGGED UP ON A LARGER PRODUCTION.
      • AT JUST 4LBS, V-RAPTOR IS VERSATILE ENOUGH TO BE USED IN DRONES AS GIMBALS AS WELL.

      ROBUST Professional

      I/O ARRAY

      ROBUST Professional I/O ARRAY

      • 2x 4K 12G-SDI outputs
      • LOCKING AUDIO CONNECTOR W/ PHANTOM POWER
      • 1080p Wireless LIVESTREAM
      • USB-C INTERFACE FOR REMOTE CONTROL, OFFLOAD, AND 8K STREAMING WITH RED CONNECT
      • Genlock, Timecode-in, GPIO and Ctrl (RS-232) via the integrated 9-pin EXT Port

      Integrated Control Display

      EASY-TO NAVIGATE

      Integrated Control Display

      • COMPREHENSIVE CONTROLS
      • IN-CAMERA FORMAT SELECTION
      • CUSTOMIZED BUTTONS
      • STATUS UPDATES
      • AND MORE

      ADVANCED

      INTELLIGENT

      FOCUS OPTIONS

      V-RAPTOR FEATURES IN-CAMERA AI PROCESSING AND ON-SENSOR ENHANCED PHASE DETECT AUTOFOCUS, OFFERING THE VERSATILITY AND CONFIDENCE FOR USERS TO BRING ITS UNPARALLELED CINEMATIC IMAGE PERFORMANCE INTO NEW WORLDS. UPCOMING ENHANCEMENTS ALSO INCLUDE FACE DETECTION AND OBJECT TRACKING.

      VIRTUAL & REMOTE

      PRODUCTION

      V-RAPTOR provides multiple camera side solutions for filmmakers to confidently enter the quickly evolving worlds of virtual and remote production without compromising on image quality or camera system performance.

      8K Live Cinematic Streaming

      RED CONNECT STREAMS FULL RESOLUTION, LIVE R3D VIDEO OVER AN IP NETWORK BY SIMPLY CONNECTING THE V-RAPTOR OR V-RAPTOR XL TO A CAMERA CONTROL UNIT WITH AN ETHERNET CABLE.

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      RUGGED AND DURABLE DESIGN

      WATER AND DUST RESISTANT

      *V-RAPTOR is manufactured with water and dust-resistant sealing materials in critical areas to mitigate damage and provide a rugged build that is suitable for a variety of environmental situations. The camera is NOT water-proof or dust-proof, and standard precautions in handling high-end electronics should still be taken in all environmental situations. Do not place or submerge the camera in any liquid. RED Digital Cinema retains the right to investigate any and all damage as it pertains to warranty coverage.

      Media

      CF EXPRESS

      V-RAPTOR uses standardized and high-performance media to ensure the best reliability and performance possible.

      Power

      MICRO V-LOCK

      OFFERING THE WIDEST POWER SOURCE COMPATIBILITY OF ANY COMPARABLE CINEMA CAMERA.

      RED CONTROL

      OPERATE V-RAPTOR REMOTELY WITH WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY VIA THE FREE RED CONTROL APP, AVAILABLE NOW FOR IOS AND ANDROID DEVICES.

      RED CONTROL

      PRO

      Operate one or multiple V-RAPTOR's over an IP connection to synchronize settings, manage media files locally or upload directly to FrameIO, develop custom looks with advanced CDL and LUT controls, and more.

      Ideal for control of multi-camera arrays, multi-cam shoots, and live events, all from one central location.

      Operate one or multiple V-RAPTOR's over an IP connection to sync settings, manage files locally, upload directly to FrameIO, and more. Ideal for control of multi-camera shoots and arrays and live events, all from one central location.

        PACKS AND ACCESSORIES

        CHOOSE THE PERFECT PRE-BUNDLED PACK FOR YOUR SHOOTING NEEDS OR EXPLORE RED BRANDED AND THIRD-PARTY ACCESSORY OPTIONS.

        Starter Pack

        SMALL AND VERSATILE RIG THAT IS PERFECT FOR OWNER-OPERATORS AND RUN-AND-GUN STYLE SHOOTERS.

        Shop VVShop S35

        Production Pack

        GET ALL OF THE PRODUCTION-LEVEL ACCESSORIES NEEDED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND STUDIO WORK.

        Shop VVShop S35

        Accessories

        Record 8K R3D directly to a networked device while simultaneously broadcasting the live stream

        Shop

        RED APPROVED

        RED APPROVED PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN TESTED BY RED’S ENGINEERING TEAM TO ENSURE THEY MEET THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS.

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        FORM FACTOR COMPARISON

        THE SIZE AND FEATURES OF THE V-RAPTOR AND V-RAPTOR XL SYSTEMS OFFER THE PERFECT TOOL FOR THE FILMMAKERS NO MATTER THE PROJECT OR JOB.

        V-RAPTOR

        • Compact body measuring only 6" x 4.25" x 4.25" and just over 4 lbs with integrated RF Mount
        • Rugged dust and water resistant design
        • Robust professional I/O array including 2x 12G SDI outputs and 5-pin audio connector w/phantom power capability
        • Integrated and easy-to-navigate control display
        • USB-C interface for remote control, ethernet offload, and more
        • Compatibility with RED Control app

        V-RAPTOR XL

        • All-in-one body measuring 8.5" x 6.5" x 6" and weighing 8lbs with PL Mount
        • Electronic ND system for precise exposure control
        • Interchangeable lens mount
        • Compatibility with both 26V V-Mount or Gold Mount batteries with an array of high performance 12V and 24V outputs
        • Includes a built in Ambient Lockit module capable of wirelessly syncing Timecode and Genlock

        Technical Specifications

        Sensor Specs

        V-RAPTOR 8K VV

        V-RAPTOR 8K S35

        Sensor Type

        V-RAPTOR™ 8K VV 35.4 Megapixel CMOS

        V-RAPTOR™ 8K S35 35.4 Megapixel CMOS

        Effective Pixels

        8192 × 4320

        8192 × 4320

        Sensor Size

        40.96 mm x 21.60 mm (Diagonal: 46.31 mm)

        26.21 mm x 13.82 mm (Diagonal: 29.63 mm)

        Dynamic Range

        17+ stops

        16.5+ stops

        Key Features
        Mount Type

        Integrated Locking RF Mount

        Supports /i PL Lenses with RED RF to PL Adapters

        Supports Canon RF lenses or Canon EF lenses via compatible Canon RF to EF mount adapter

        Battery Type

        Integrated V-Lock battery interface optimized for Micro V-Lock Batteries

        Recording
        Max Data Rates

        Up to 800 MB/s using RED branded or other qualified CFexpress media cards1

        REDCODE® RAW
        MAX FRAME RATES

        120 fps at 8K 17:9 (8192 x 4320), 150 fps at 8K 2.4:1 (8192 x 3456)

        140 fps at 7K 17:9 (7168 x 3780), 175 fps at 7K 2.4:1 (7168 x 3024)

        160 fps at 6K 17:9 (6144 x 3240), 200 fps at 6K 2.4:1 (6144 x 2592)

        192 fps at 5K 17:9 (5120 x 2700), 240 fps at 5K 2.4:1 (5120 x 2160)

        240 fps at 4K 17:9 (4096 x 2160), 300 fps at 4K 2.4:1 (4096 x 1728)

        320 fps at 3K 17:9 (3072 x 1620), 400 fps at 3K 2.4:1 (3072 x 1296)

        480 fps at 2K 17:9 (2048 x 1080), 600 fps at 2K 2.4:1 (2048 x 864)

        PLAYBACK FRAME RATES
        (PROJECT TIME BASE)

        23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 fps, all resolutions

        BEST AVAILABLE
        REDCODE® SETTINGS

        REDCODE HQ, MQ and LQ at 8K 17:9 (8192 x 4320) up to 60 fps

        REDCODE LQ at 8K 17:9 (8192 x 4320) up to 120 fps

        REDCODE HQ, MQ and LQ at 6K 17:9 (6144 x 3240) up to 96 fps

        REDCODE MQ and LQ at 6K 17:9 (6144 x 3240) up to 160 fps

        REDCODE HQ, MQ and LQ at 4K 17:9 (4096 x 2160) up to 240 fps

        REDCODE HQ, MQ and LQ at 2K 17:9 (2048 x 1080) up to 480 fps

        REDCODE® RAW
        ACQUISITION FORMATS

        8K 17:9 (8192 x 4320), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 1:1 and Anamorphic 2x, 1.8x, 1.6x, 1.5x, 1.3x, 1.25x

        7K 17:9 (7168 x 3780), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 1:1 and Anamorphic 2x, 1.8x, 1.6x

        6K 17:9 (6144 x 3240), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 1:1 and Anamorphic 1.5x, 1.3x, 1.25x

        5K 17:9 (5120 x 2700), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 1:1

        4K 17:9 (4096 x 2160), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 1:1

        3K 17:9 (3072 x 1620), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 1:1

        2K 17:9 (2048 x 1080), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 1:1

        Apple ProRes

        Dedicated recording in ProRes 4444 XQ, ProRes 4444, ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422, and ProRes 422 LT.

        4K (4096 x 2160) and 2K (2048 x 1080) up to 120 fps

        Proxy recording available up to ProRes 422 HQ in 2K (2048 x 1080) 60 fps.

        General
        Construction

        Aluminum Alloy

        Weight

        4.03 lbs (without body cap and CFexpress card)

        DC POWER INPUT

        11-17 V via 6-Pin DC-IN

        Operating Temperature

        0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

        Storage Temperature

        -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)

        Relative Humidity

        0% to 85% non-condensing

        FEATURES
        Color Management

        Image Processing Pipeline 2 (IPP2)

        Supports multiple simultaneous 33x33x33 3D LUT viewing

        Supports multiple simultaneous CDL viewing and adjustment

        Audio

        Integrated dual channel digital mono microphones, uncompressed, 24-bit 48 kHz

        Integrated dual channel mic/line/+48V input via 5-Pin Audio Port, uncompressed, 24-bit 48 kHz

        Autofocus

        Phase Detect and Contrast

        Remote Control

        Wi-Fi for camera control via interchangeable dual band (2.4 GHz/5 GHz) antenna mounted to a female RP-SMA connector

        Genlock, Timecode-in, GPIO and Ctrl (RS-232) via the integrated 9-pin EXT Port

        Wired control via USB-C or Gigabit Ethernet (compatible USB-C to Ethernet adapter required) allowing remote camera control, live MJPEG preview video feed and remote media offload

        Compatible with RED Control and RED Control Pro

        Power Outputs

        Power output options available via compatible accessories1

        Monitor Outputs

        Proprietary top accessory port for monitoring and control

        Integrated dual 12G-SDI with 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI and 1.5G-SDI modes

        12G-SDI: Up to 4096 x 2160 4:2:2 for 60p

        6G-SDI: Up to 4096 x 2160 4:2:2 for 30p, 25p, 24p

        3G-SDI: Up to 2048 x 1080 4:2:2 for 60p

        1.5G-SDI: Up to 2048 x 1080 4:2:2 for 30p, 25p, 24p

        SMPTE Timecode, HANC Metadata, 24-bit 48 kHz Audio

        Monitor Options

        DSMC3 RED® Touch 7.0" LCD

        Wireless 1080p live preview video feed via 2.4Ghz/5Ghz Wi-Fi for framing

        Integrated 2.4" LCD for camera control (no preview video)

        CAMERA SYNC OPTIONS

        Tri-Level Genlock through 9-Pin EXT Port

        Linear Timecode (LTC) through 9-Pin EXT Port

        Software
        RED Control &
        RED Control Pro

        Access full camera controls and live preview from iOS or Android devices.

        Pro App:Operate one or multiple V-RAPTOR’s over an IP connection to synchronize settings, manage media files locally or upload directly to FrameIO, develop custom looks with advanced CDL and LUT controls, and more. Ideal for control of multi-camera arrays, multi-cam shoots, and live events, all from one central location.

        Standard app available from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

        RED Control Pro available via Apple App store only and requires additional purchase.

        RED Control works wirelessly or wired via USB-C

        Tech specs reflect both current and projected information. Everything is subject to change.

        1. For more information on compatible accessories, go to RED.com/third-party-accessories