The Super 35 version of the RED V-Raptor has landed. The S35 Raptor (nicknamed RHINO) owns a smaller sensor than the Komodo, but with more resolution, in order to mitigate vignetting. The RHINO has the same frame rates as the VV Raptor. Price: $19,500.
RED V-Raptor S35 (nicknamed RHINO)
RED Digital Cinema has just officially introduced the S35 (Super 35) version of its DSMC3 flagship – the V-Raptor. The 8K RHINO S35 is armed with a sensor that is a bit smaller than the RED Komodo. However. it offers more resolution. As stated by Jarred Land – RED CEO: “The S35 Raptor just landed. All new 8k 120fps S35 sensor sized at 26.21 mm x 13.82mm to cover even more S35 glass than our traditional RED ‘bit larger’ than s35 format. It Comes painted in a special Wildlife Society of Filmmakers “Rhino Grey” version with a portion of sales going to various wildlife charities. Available now for $19.5k either direct or through our premiere dealers”.
The S35 Raptor just landed. All new 8k 120fps S35 sensor sized at 26.21 mm x 13.82mm to cover even more S35 glass than our traditional RED ‘bit larger’ than s35 format.
Jarred Land: CEO of RED Digital Cinema
The RHINO’s highlights
These are the highlights of the new RED RHINO V-Raptor 8K S35:
- Sensor: V-RAPTOR 8K S35 35.4 Megapixel CMOS
- Pixles: 8192 (h) x 4320 (v)
- Sensor size: 26.21 mm x 13.82 mm (Diagonal: 29.63 mm)
- Dynamic Range: 16.5+ stops
- Lens mount: Integrated RF mount with RF lens support Supports Canon EF lenses via compatible Canon RF to EF mount adapters. Accepts other Canon RF mount-based lens adaptors for diverse lens choices.
- Max data rates: Up to 800 MB/s using RED branded or other qualified CFexpress media cards
- R3D Max frame rates: Same as V-Raptor VV
- Monitor: Touch 7.0” LCD
- Weight: 4.03 lbs
Design for traditional S35 glass
This is how RED describes the RHINO: The RED Digital Cinema RHINO V-Raptor 8K S35 Camera features the new DSMC3 body with an 8K S35 sensor. This camera is designed to cater to those wishing to use S35 glass with RED’s latest body style and sensor technology. This camera allows you to use readily available, and in some cases, more affordable glass than the large format counterparts while still capturing footage in 8K as opposed to the VV V-Raptor’s 6K in S35 format. By capturing the full 35 megapixels of 8K compared to the 20 megapixels of 6K, filmmakers maintain the full flexibility of 8K image capture while in the Super35mm format”.
Price and availability
The RED RHINO V-Raptor 8K S35 costs $19,500. At this moment, the camera is not listed on the RED.COM website. However, it can be pre-ordered on the B&H website (Explore the Product list below). So there you go, Another day, another RED. The RHINO allows the privilege of capturing 8K resolution and HFR by using more affordable glass compared to VV sensors. Also, the price is $5,000 less than the large format V-Raptor. For now, RED hasn’t published any test footage, nor the camera is not on the RED website. We’ll update the article when it will.
Product List
Here’re the products mentioned in the article, and the links to purchase them from authorized dealers.
- RED RHINO V-Raptor 8K S35
