New firmware 1.3.4 for RED V-RAPTOR is out and it brings ELQ R3D quality, RED CONNECT (beta) for full resolution live R3D streaming, AF improvements, and more. The firmware can be downloaded for free on RED’s website. It has been roughly over a year since RED first announced the white stormtrooper version of the V-RAPTOR cinema camera with an 8K 120fps VV sensor and shortly after the black version (production) models went online. A few days ago, the US-based company released yet another firmware update that brings some new features and irons out some bugs. Let’s take a closer look. RED V-RAPTOR firmware 1.3.4 The new V-RAPTOR firmware adds ELQ R3D quality recording, RED Connect (beta) for full resolution live R3D streaming, AF improvements, support for various new memory cards, and more. RED V-RAPTOR. Image source: RED The full list of significant changes since firmware 1.2.7 includes the following items: Added ELQ R3D QualityAdded RED Connect (beta) – Full Resolution Live R3D Streaming. Please note that this is a license-enabled feature. Calibration must be performed in Sensor Flip mode. Some devices may experience intermittent connection issues over USB-C tethering. A warning message will occur with unapproved Media and Batteries. More information about the RED Connect can be found here.Added AF ImprovementsAdded Quiet Record Fan ControlAdded DSMC3 Monitor through-camera firmware update support (Requires SmallHD OS5 or later)Added enhanced timecode behaviorAdded User calibration optimization reducing process from several minutes to approximately 30 secondsAdded discrete monitor LUT supportAdded Basic, Standard and Technical overlay...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 30 September, 2022