The camera BRAIN is the primary building block of the RED system, housing the image sensor and advanced computing components. A WEAPON BRAIN is capable of data write speeds of 300 MB/s, can simultaneously record in REDCODE RAW and Apple ProRes or Avid DNxHR/HD, and is offered with three sensor options - delivering incredible dynamic range and up to 8K resolution. RED's premier sensor provides cinematic Full Frame lens coverage and delivers 17+ stops of dynamic range WEAPON combines advanced color science with incredible dynamic range. The result is cinema image quality that breathes life into your footage. Showcase the depths of shadows as well as highlight roll-off to capture otherwise imperceptible details.
WEAPON delivers stunning resolution and image quality—creating clean and organic images that bring your footage to life. RED has taken the next step in exceeding the flexibility and beauty offered by film - up to 17x more resolution than HD—and over 4x more than 4K. The DSMC2 form factor is RED's smallest and lightest BRAIN® ever. With features like cable-free peripherals, integrated media bay, wireless control, and more—WEAPON is the most powerful and intuitive camera to date. It is also compatible with a growing arsenal of modules and accessories—from RED and other third party manufacturers. Tack on interchangeable OLPFs and lens mounts and WEAPON gives you the ultimate control over your footage. Shooting RAW has never been this easy. RED's proprietary REDCODE RAW file format, also referred to simply as R3D, gives you maximum flexibility during post. WEAPON offers greater creative freedom via its ability to simultaneously record in both R3D and Apple ProRes or Avid DNxHR/HD.
| Sensor Type | MONSTRO 35.4 megapixel CMOS |
| Effective Pixels | 8192 x 4320 |
| Sensor Size | 40.96mm x 21.60mm (diagonal: 46.31mm) |
| Dynamic Range | 17+ stops |
| Max Data Rates | Up to 300 MB/s using RED MINI-MAG (480GB & 960GB) Up to 225 MB/s using RED MINI-MAG (120GB & 240GB) |
| Max Frame Rates | 60fps at 8K Full Format (8192 × 4320), 75fps at 8K 2.4:1 (8192 × 3456) 60fps at 7K Full Format (7168 × 3780), 75fps at 7K 2.4:1 (7168 × 3024) 75fps at 6K Full Format (6144 × 3240), 100fps at 6K 2.4:1 (6144 × 2592) 96fps at 5K Full Format (5120 × 2700), 120fps at 5K 2.4:1 (5120 × 2160) 120fps at 4K Full Format (4096 × 2160), 150fps at 4K 2.4:1 (4096 × 1728) 150fps at 3K Full Format (3072 × 1620), 200fps at 3K 2.4:1 (3072 × 1296) 240fps at 2K Full Format (2048 × 1080), 300fps at 2K 2.4:1 (2048 × 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 22:1 | 5:1 REDCODE for 8K Full Format (8192 × 4320) at 24fps 12:1 REDCODE for 8K Full Format (8192 × 4320) at 60fps 2:1 REDCODE for 4K Full Format (4096 × 2160) at 24fps 3:1 REDCODE for 4K Full Format (4096 × 2160) at 60fps |
| REDcode RAW Acquisition Formats | 8K Full Format (8192 × 4320), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 14:9, 8:9, 3:2, 6:5, 4:1, 8:1, and Ana 2x, 1.3x, 1.25x 7K Full Format (7168 × 3780), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 8:9, 6:5, 4:1, 8:1, and Ana 2x, 1.3x 6K Full Format (6144 × 3240), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 8:9, 3:2, 4:3, 6:5, 4:1, 8:1, and Ana 2x, 1.3x, 1.25x 5K Full Format (5120 × 2700), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 8:9, 6:5, 4:1, 8:1, and Ana 2x, 1.3x 4K Full Format (4096 × 2160), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 8:9, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 6:5, 4:1, 8:1, 1:1, and Ana 2x, 1.3x 3K Full Format (3072 × 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 × 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 | ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422 and ProRes 422 LT at 4K (4096 × 2160) up to 29.97fps ProRes 4444 XQ and ProRes 4444 at 2K (2048 × 1080) up to 120fps ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422 and ProRes 422 LT at 2K (2048 × 1080) up to 120fps |
| Avid Codecs | DNxHR HQX at 4K (4096 × 2160) 12-bit up to 29.97fps DNxHR HQ, SQ and LB at 4K (4096 × 2160) 8-bit up to 29.97fps DNxHR 444 at 2K (2048 × 1080) 12-bit up to 120fps DNxHD 444 and HQX (1920 × 1080) 10-bit up to 120fps DNxHD HQ, SQ and LB (1920 × 1080) 8-bit up to 120fps |
| Construction | Carbon Fiber, Magnesium, and Aluminum Alloy |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs (BRAIN with Integrated Media Bay) |
| 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 | Supports 33×33×33, 32×32×32, 26×26×26, and 17×17×17 3D LUTs Variable number of 3D LUT outputs with DSMC2 expander module User programmable shaper 1D LUTs Tetrahedral interpolation, 16-bit processing |
| Audio | Integrated dual channel digital stereo microphones, uncompressed, 24-bit 48 kHz Optional 2 additional channels with DSMC2 expander module, uncompressed, 24-bit 48 kHz |
| Remote Control | Integrated R.C.P. WiFi antenna Ethernet, RS232, and GPI Trigger with DSMC2 expander module |
| Monitor Outputs | 3G-SDI (HD-SDI) and HDMI with DSMC2 expander module 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, DSMC2 RED Touch 7.0" LCD and DSMC2 RED EVF (OLED) with cable-free connection RED Touch 9.0" LCD, RED Touch 7.0" LCD, REDTouch 5.0" LCD, RED PRO 7" LCD, BOMB EVF (OLED) and BOMB EVF (LCOS) compatible with DSMC2 LEMO Adaptor A and 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 Compatibility | Adobe Premiere Pro, AVID Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, Edius Pro, Final Cut Pro, Vegas Pro |
