A Flagship for the People. Striking the right balance between top-dollar features and the practical needs of filmmakers, the RED V-RAPTOR XE 8K VV is targeted at owner-operators, smaller production houses, high-end YouTube producers, and documentarians. This Netflix-approved brain is positioned as the “future-proof” choice for those on a slightly stricter budget.

Streamlined, Not Stripped-Away. A few things have been removed for this model so that resources are better used for specs that really matter to creators. Global Vision features like Phantom Track and Extended Highlights have been cut (so this model might not be the one for you if you’re getting into dual-capture/virtual work). However, a lot remains: DSMC3 compatibility, autofocus with face detection, and dual 12G-SDI out for sending two different views to different monitors on set.

Large Format Sensor with Global Shutter. Effort has been centered on maintaining a 35.4-megapixel sensor for that signature large-format look with shallow depth of field and broader fields of view. The on-sensor phase detection and advanced face detection autofocus supports filmmakers in a wide range of environments. Most importantly, this brain is equipped with a global shutter with an 8-millisecond scan time that eliminates distortion during action sequences, concerts with flashing lights, or anything with rapid motion. Get zero distortion or jello effect while maintaining top dynamic range.

Small Form with Big Range. At only 4 pounds, the RED V-RAPTOR XE 8K VV can be used with gimbals or drones, expanding possibilities for creative footage. Stay out longer and go further thanks to 17+ stops of dynamic range, which can handle quick changes from bright skies to shadowy woods. Even with pushed ISO, footage has a natural, low-noise look and intact saturation. To keep the overall size down, there is one CFexpress Type B slot that can handle data rates up to 800MB/s, which is enough for REDCODE RAW at full 8K and for providing post-production flexibility in cropping, reframing, and stabilizing. The USB-C port supports data transfer speeds up to 250MB/s.

Improved Audio, Wi-Fi Options. The RED V-RAPTOR XE 8K VV is equipped with a redesigned and much-improved internal preamp that offers reliably clean sound without depending on external equipment. The audio port is a locking LEMO port, eliminating the risk of cable pulling, and supports dual-channel, uncompressed 24-bit/48kHz. Onboard +48V phantom power expands your mic options. As for connectivity, this brain inherited its wireless features from the DSMC3 platform. It operates on 2.4/5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi and is fully compatible with the RED Control and RED Control Pro apps.