Broadcast News
16/04/2015
RED Digital Camera Unveils WEAPON
RED Digital Camera has unveiled the newest member of its 6K DRAGON range, WEAPON, at this year's NAB Show.
Combining a refined colour science with the range of the 19 megapixel RED DRAGON sensor, WEAPON features an array of performance enhancements including simultaneous on-board REDCODE RAW and Apple ProRes recording (4444 XQ, 4444, 422 HQ, 422 and 422 LT), as well as 1D and 3D LUTs for precise colour matching.
The BRAIN itself has been redesigned for modular performance and features on-board audio recording, improved thermal management, new interchangeable OLPFs with smart detection, an integrated top plate, and built-in WiFi functionality. Capable of faster data rates with the RED MINI-MAG SSD cards, WEAPON also offers tethered streaming ProRes via Ethernet while concurrently archiving R3D masters. It also offers a number of operating improvements such as automatic sensor calibration with a wider operating band for sensor temperature and improved low light performance.
Available in a Magnesium or Carbon Fiber editions, WEAPON will be offered as both an upgrade for existing customers as well as a new camera option. Customers who place a deposit during the week of NAB will also qualify for specialty pricing incentives and have an opportunity to preorder RED's 8K Sensor Upgrade at a special rate.
Image: The 6K RED EPIC DRAGON.
www.red.com
(JP)
Combining a refined colour science with the range of the 19 megapixel RED DRAGON sensor, WEAPON features an array of performance enhancements including simultaneous on-board REDCODE RAW and Apple ProRes recording (4444 XQ, 4444, 422 HQ, 422 and 422 LT), as well as 1D and 3D LUTs for precise colour matching.
The BRAIN itself has been redesigned for modular performance and features on-board audio recording, improved thermal management, new interchangeable OLPFs with smart detection, an integrated top plate, and built-in WiFi functionality. Capable of faster data rates with the RED MINI-MAG SSD cards, WEAPON also offers tethered streaming ProRes via Ethernet while concurrently archiving R3D masters. It also offers a number of operating improvements such as automatic sensor calibration with a wider operating band for sensor temperature and improved low light performance.
Available in a Magnesium or Carbon Fiber editions, WEAPON will be offered as both an upgrade for existing customers as well as a new camera option. Customers who place a deposit during the week of NAB will also qualify for specialty pricing incentives and have an opportunity to preorder RED's 8K Sensor Upgrade at a special rate.
Image: The 6K RED EPIC DRAGON.
www.red.com
(JP)
Top Related Stories
Click here for the latest broadcast news stories.
28/09/2023
International House of Music Acquires Marshall Electronics Camera
When the International House of Music (IHOMI), a staple of Downtown Los Angeles for over a century, was looking to revolutionise its live streaming ex
International House of Music Acquires Marshall Electronics Camera
When the International House of Music (IHOMI), a staple of Downtown Los Angeles for over a century, was looking to revolutionise its live streaming ex
26/09/2023
RE:LIVE Productions Acquires Ikegami UHK-X700 4K-UHD Camera Systems
RE:LIVE Productions, formerly known as Pufferfish Productions, one of Singapore's leading providers of creative video, event management and live strea
RE:LIVE Productions Acquires Ikegami UHK-X700 4K-UHD Camera Systems
RE:LIVE Productions, formerly known as Pufferfish Productions, one of Singapore's leading providers of creative video, event management and live strea
30/08/2023
TNDV Puts New Sony And Panasonic 4K/HD Camera Fleet To Work
TNDV has been putting its new Sony and Panasonic 4K/HD camera fleet to work this summer for high-resolution content acquisition of live and recorded e
TNDV Puts New Sony And Panasonic 4K/HD Camera Fleet To Work
TNDV has been putting its new Sony and Panasonic 4K/HD camera fleet to work this summer for high-resolution content acquisition of live and recorded e
22/08/2023
CineArray Launches With New State-Of-The-Art 8-Camera
CVP and specialist asset finance house CVF were instrumental in ensuring CineArray's latest state-of-the-art 8-camera cinematic array based around 8x
CineArray Launches With New State-Of-The-Art 8-Camera
CVP and specialist asset finance house CVF were instrumental in ensuring CineArray's latest state-of-the-art 8-camera cinematic array based around 8x
04/04/2024
PROTON Camera Innovations To Launch PROTON CAM
PROTON Camera Innovations is to use its first attendance at NA2024 (Booth C3452) to launch PROTON CAM, the world's smallest broadcast-quality camera.
PROTON Camera Innovations To Launch PROTON CAM
PROTON Camera Innovations is to use its first attendance at NA2024 (Booth C3452) to launch PROTON CAM, the world's smallest broadcast-quality camera.
21/03/2024
Joseph Electronics To Display A Range Of Videosys Camera Control Products
Joseph Electronics will be showing a range of Videosys camera control products at NAB 2024 (Booth C1708). Joseph Electronics will highlight Videosys B
Joseph Electronics To Display A Range Of Videosys Camera Control Products
Joseph Electronics will be showing a range of Videosys camera control products at NAB 2024 (Booth C1708). Joseph Electronics will highlight Videosys B
21/03/2024
Riedel's RefCam Referee Camera System Debuts In German Bundesliga
Riedel Communications' RefCam referee camera system made its German Bundesliga debut in a recent match between Eintracht Frankfurt and VfL Wolfsburg,
Riedel's RefCam Referee Camera System Debuts In German Bundesliga
Riedel Communications' RefCam referee camera system made its German Bundesliga debut in a recent match between Eintracht Frankfurt and VfL Wolfsburg,
20/03/2024
ARRI To Unveil Technology Portfolio Of Camera Equipment At SportsInnovation
From March 20-21, 2024, the biggest and brightest names in international sports and media technology will gather for SportsInnovation at the Merkur Sp
ARRI To Unveil Technology Portfolio Of Camera Equipment At SportsInnovation
From March 20-21, 2024, the biggest and brightest names in international sports and media technology will gather for SportsInnovation at the Merkur Sp
12/03/2024
Ikegami USA To Display Range Of Broadcast Quality Camera Systems
Celebrating its 60th Anniversary this year, Ikegami USA is to demonstrate the latest versions of its wide range of broadcast quality camera systems an
Ikegami USA To Display Range Of Broadcast Quality Camera Systems
Celebrating its 60th Anniversary this year, Ikegami USA is to demonstrate the latest versions of its wide range of broadcast quality camera systems an
11/03/2024
Hitachi Kokusai Now Shipping DK-H700 4K Box Camera
The Hitachi tradition of delivering exceptional visual quality and superior price/performance value for live production applications continues at the
Hitachi Kokusai Now Shipping DK-H700 4K Box Camera
The Hitachi tradition of delivering exceptional visual quality and superior price/performance value for live production applications continues at the
06/03/2024
Timeline Deploys Video Broadcast's Camera Control
Timeline is using Videosys Broadcast's camera control to deliver coverage of the British Basketball League championships, which are currently screened
Timeline Deploys Video Broadcast's Camera Control
Timeline is using Videosys Broadcast's camera control to deliver coverage of the British Basketball League championships, which are currently screened
09/04/2024
Telycam Announces Shipping Of The Explore SE PTX Camera
Telycam has announced the official shipping of its latest technological advancement, the Explore SE PTZ camera. Positioned as a frontrunner in the fie
Telycam Announces Shipping Of The Explore SE PTX Camera
Telycam has announced the official shipping of its latest technological advancement, the Explore SE PTZ camera. Positioned as a frontrunner in the fie
27/10/2017
Red Announces New Monstro 8K VV
RED has announced its new cinematic Full Frame sensor for WEAPON cameras, the MONSTROâ„¢ 8K VV. MONSTRO is an evolutionary step beyond the RED DRAGON 8K
Red Announces New Monstro 8K VV
RED has announced its new cinematic Full Frame sensor for WEAPON cameras, the MONSTROâ„¢ 8K VV. MONSTRO is an evolutionary step beyond the RED DRAGON 8K
03/04/2023
Qvest To Display High-Performance Products At NAB 2023
Qvest is to showcase high-performance products and solutions for media workflows from April 16-19, 2023, in the West Hall (W2042) at NAB 2023. With it
Qvest To Display High-Performance Products At NAB 2023
Qvest is to showcase high-performance products and solutions for media workflows from April 16-19, 2023, in the West Hall (W2042) at NAB 2023. With it
08/01/2016
RED WEAPON 8K To Be Used For Marvel Movie
RED Digital Cinema has confirmed that Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 will be the first production to be shot on WEAPON, outfitted with the 8K
RED WEAPON 8K To Be Used For Marvel Movie
RED Digital Cinema has confirmed that Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 will be the first production to be shot on WEAPON, outfitted with the 8K