RED has just rolled out firmware 1.5.0beta for their V-RAPTOR camera platform. It brings the ability to edit fps/shutter/format lists, adds the Gio Scope RAW-based exposure tool, and more. It is now available as a free download on RED’s website. After launching the original 8K Vista Vision model in September 2021, the RED V-RAPTOR series expanded considerably and now includes 4 different models: V-RAPTOR 8K VV, V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV and their recently released S35 counterparts. Apparently, the company is fully committed to improving their flagship camera series via incremental firmware updates. Back in January, the V-RAPTOR cameras officially gained Camera-to-Cloud support for production firmware 1.4.2, which was replaced by version 1.4.4–without significant changes–only a few days ago. However, the company also introduced Beta firmware 1.5.0, which looks a little more relevant. So let’s take a look at what’s new! RED V-RAPTOR 8K VV body. Source: RED RED V-RAPTOR: firmware 1.5.0beta One of the most interesting features coming with firmware 1.5.0beta is the addition of Gio Scope RAW-based False Color. This one-of-a-kind exposure tool, inherited from the DSMC2 series, already made its way back to the RED KOMODO with firmware 1.7.0beta. At the time, CEO Jarred Land claimed that implementation on V-RAPTOR would take “a while”. And here it is! RED V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV and S35 bodies. Source: RED Users can now edit frame rate, shutter speed/angle and format lists, and perform firmware updates via USB-C without using a CFexpress Type-B card. Also, a couple of improvements refer to...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 3 April, 2023