The RED Ranger camera is now open to public purchase by announcement of two new models. The previously rental house only body will now sport their two 2 Super35mm sensors – the Helium 8K and Gemini 5K. Earlier this year, RED announced the RED Ranger, an ergonomically refined, production ready camera available only to rental houses. It was reminiscent of the Panavision DXL2, which also shares the same Monstro 8K VV sensor. RED Ranger is now available in two Super35mm versions, ready to purchase – The Helium 8K S35 and the Gemini 5K S35. What Is The RED Ranger Whilst still adhering to the RED modular ethos, the Ranger is more production ready than DMSC2 bodies. Out of the box it features two independent SDI outputs plus an additional monitor out, genlock, timecode, XLR audio. Multiple Aux power, 24v RS. It is similar in features to a DMSC2 with a Production Module back, but with better ergonomics. Power outs are placed around the camera – 24V RS is found at the front, right where it should be for focus units. Control panel is on the assistant side, the larger body houses has larger fan for more efficient temperature management. The PL mount is shimmed for better back focus, battery mount is V lock or Gold Mount. The camera body weighs around 7.5 .lbs. RED Ranger Goes Super35 The original Monstro 8K VV currently remains Rental House only, but the new Super35 versions can be purchased. Pricing starts at $24,950 (full...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 10 September, 2019