With the 6K RED DRAGON sensor, you can capture over 9 times more pixels than HD. Unrivaled detail and impressive native exposure eclipse 35mm film in both latitude and image density. Industry leading specs distinguish the EPIC DRAGON as a model for image innovation, helming the evolution of digital cinema technology. Resolution is more than just attention to detail. From large objects to granule textures, 6K images cultivate the nuance of every image, leaving nothing behind. Improvements to micro-contrast and MTF produce a cleaner image, drastically reducing moiré and aliasing artifacts. When outputting 6K files to 4K or HD, your image will appear more refined and detailed compared to those captured at lower resolutions.
The choice is simple; bigger is better. 6K resolution translates to over 19 megapixels, packing the same detail you expect from your DSLR into a cinema camera. When you can capture motion and stills in 6K 2.4:1 at up to 100fps, or 6K Full Format at 75 fps, you get up to 100 chances per second to capture the perfect picture. Every still is raw and Adobe Photoshop compatible, which means your workflow doesn’t need to change, even if technology does. The RED DRAGON sensor blurs the line between motion and still cameras, giving you the best of both worlds.
| Sensor Type | RED DRAGON 19.4 megapixel CMOS |
| Effective Pixels | 6144 x 3160 |
| Sensor Size | 30.7mm x 15.8mm (diagonal: 34.5mm) |
| Dynamic Range | 16.5+ stops |
| Maximum Data Rates | Up to 200 MB/s using RED MINI-MAG (480GB & 960GB) Up to 170 MB/s using RED MINI-MAG (120GB & 240GB) or REDMAG 1.8" |
| Maximum Frame Rates1 | 75fps at 6K Full Format (6144 x 3160), 100fps at 6K 2.4:1 (6144 x 2592) 96fps at 5K Full Format (5120 x 2700), 120fps at 5K 2.4:1 (5120 x 2160) 120fps at 4K Full Format (4096 x 2160), 150fps at 4K 2.4:1 (4096 x 1728) 150fps at 3K Full Format (3072 x 1620), 200fps at 3K 2.4:1 (3072 x 1296) 240fps at 2K Full Format (2048 x 1080), 300fps at 2K 2.4:1 (2048 x 864) |
| Playback Frame Rates (Project Timebase) | 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60fps, all resolutions |
| REDcode settings Range from 2:1 up to 22:11 | 4:1 REDCODE for 6K Full Format (6144 x 3160) at 24fps 10:1 REDCODE for 6K Full Format (6144 x 3160) at 60fps 2:1 REDCODE for 4K Full Format (4096 x 2160) at 24fps 5:1 REDCODE for 4K Full Format (4096 x 2160) at 60fps |
| REDcode RAW Acquisition Formats2 | 6K Full Format (6144 x 3160), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 3:2, 6:5, 4:1, 8:1, and Ana 2x, 1.3x 5K Full Format (5120 x 2700), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 6:5, 4:1, 8:1, and Ana 2x, 1.3x 4K Full Format (4096 x 2160), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 6:5, 4:1, 8:1, and Ana 2x, 1.3x 3K Full Format (3072 x 1620), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 6:5, 4:1, 8:1, and Ana 2x, 1.3x 2K Full Format (2048 x 1080), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 6:5, 4:1, 8:1, and Ana 2x, 1.3x |
| Apple ProRes | DSMC2 cameras only |
| Avid Codecs3 | DSMC2 cameras only |
| Construction | Aluminum Alloy |
| Weight | 5 lbs (BRAIN Only) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 0% to 85% non-condensing |
| Colour Management | 3D LUT capabilities with REDCAST module |
| Audio | 2 channel, uncompressed, 24-bit 48kHz Optional 4 channel, and AES/EBU digital audio |
| Remote Control | Ethernet, RS232 and GPI Trigger Wireless control with optional REDMOTE and R.C.P. Bridge modules |
| Monitor Outputs | 3G-SDI (HD-SDI) and HDMI with Frame Guides and Lookaround 1080p RGB or 4:2:2, 720p RGB or 4:2:2 480p RGB or 4:2:2 (HDMI Only) SMPTE Timecode, HANC Metadata, 24-bit 48kHz audio |
| Monitor Options | DSMC2 RED Touch 4.7" LCD and DSMC2 RED Touch 7.0" LCD compatible with DSMC2 LEMO Adaptor B and LCD/EVF cable. RED Touch 9.0" LCD, RED Touch 7.0" LCD, RED Touch 5.0" LCD, RED PRO 7" LCD, DSMC2 RED EVF (OLED), BOMB EVF (OLED) and BOMB EVF (LCOS) with LCD/EVF cable |
| REDcine-X Pro Delivery Formats | 4K: DPX, TIFF, OpenEXR (.RED via RRencode plugin) 2K: DPX, TIFF, OpenEXR (.RED via RRencode plugin) 1080p RGB 4:2:2, 720p 4:2:2 : QuickTime, JPEG, AVID AAF, MXF 1080p 4:2:0, 720p 4:2:0 : H.264, .MP4 |
| Video Editing Software Compatibility4 | Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, Edius Pro, Final Cut Pro, Vegas Pro |
1. REDCODE values and maximum frame rates may vary based on selected acquisition format, aspect ratio, project time base, Lookaround setting, and SSD. For more information on available REDCODE compression settings for all formats, see the DSMC Media Operation Guide.
2. For more information on available acquisition formats, see the DSMC Operation Guides.
3. Avid DNxHD/HR Codecs recording support added to DSMC2 firmware v6.3 or later.
4. Third-party non-linear editing (NLE) applications may have limited compatibility with R3D files.
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