Professional camera maker RED has unveiled their
latest flagship camera designed for professional filmmakers in the form of the
RED WEAPON Monstro 8K VV camera which is now available priced at US$ 79,500.
The Monstro 8K VV is a new cinematic Full Frame
sensor, explicitly designed for WEAPON cameras offering an “evolutionary step
in sensor technology” says RED. The new RED sensor provides users with the
ability to capture 8K full resolution footage at up to 60 fps.
As well as the ability to capture ultra-detailed
35.4 Megapixel stills, and offering incredibly fast data speeds up to 300
MB/s. Specifications and features of the
RED WEAPON Monstro 8K VV Camera include:
– MONSTRO 35.4 Megapixel CMOS
– Incredible dynamic range up to 17+ stops
– 8K up to 60 fps full format
– 4K up to 30 fps and 2K up to 120 fps using ProRes
or Avid
– Up to 300 MB/s write speeds
– Interchangeable lens mount
– Full modularity and a small, lightweight design
– Ships with RED’s new image processing pipeline
(IPP2)
