RED’s new studio-oriented flagship camera, the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV, is finally available for pre-order from authorized resellers worldwide. The camera body comes in both V-Mount and Gold Mount options, and RED also offers a Production Pack that includes all the accessories you need to start shooting. Although the development of an XL version of the RED V-RAPTOR has been a known fact since the release of the original model in September 2021, we only first spotted the camera at BSC Expo this year. Similar in concept to the RED RANGER, the XL version complements the same 8K Vista Vision sensor of the standard V-RAPTOR with a unified body design, which extends the I/O array of the camera and comes ready to be configured for the most demanding productions. Let’s take a closer look. Image credit: RED RED V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV: ready for pre-order In case you forgot to reserve a RED V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV unit when RED opened up reservations on their website two months ago, no worries! Indeed, the camera is finally up for pre-order from official dealers worldwide. All you need, well, is a little bit of a budget! Image credit: RED The camera comes in two options, depending on whether you want to use V-Mount or Gold Mount batteries. Compared to the standard V-RAPTOR, the body is larger and heavier (about 3.62kg/7.99lbs) to accommodate an internal electronic ND filter system, which can take away from 2 up to 7 stops of light, as well...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 4 August, 2022