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2019-07-11T08:12:53
The low light capabilities finally partnered with RED's sensor make this camera a game changer!
JARED B.
2019-01-20T19:29:29
RED cameras have the best picture quality!
Alain B.
2018-09-10T07:39:46
Low light is pretty incredible. Shot in a pitch black room with only a cell phone to light the talent face and it looks fantastic. Easy to use menus and great layout. Great upgrade.
Ryan S.
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GEMINI 15.4 Megapixel Dual Sensitivity CMOS
5120 x 3000
30.72 x 18mm (Super35)
16.5+ stops
Bayer
Rolling Shutter
75 fps at 5K Full Height 1.7:1 (5120 x 3000)
96 fps at 5K Full Format (5120 x 2700), 120 fps at 5K 2.4:1 (5120 x 2160)
120 fps at 4K Full Format (4096 x 2160), 150 fps at 4K 2.4:1 (4096 x 1728)
150 fps at 3K Full Format (3072 x 1620), 200 fps at 3K 2.4:1 (3072 x 1296)
240 fps at 2K Full Format (2048 x 1080), 300 fps at 2K 2.4:1 (2048 x 864)
Up to 300 MB/s using RED MINI-MAG (480GB, 512GB, 960GB & 1TB)
Up to 225 MB/s using RED MINI-MAG (120GB & 240GB)
23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60 fps, all resolutions (Project Timebase)
Range from 2:1 up to 22:1:
3:1 REDCODE at 5K Full Height (5120 x 3000) and 24 fps
6:1 REDCODE at 5K Full Height (5120 x 3000) and 60 fps
2:1 REDCODE at 5K Full Format (5120 x 2700) and 24 fps
8:1 REDCODE at 5K Full Format (5120 x 2700) and 96 fps
2:1 REDCODE at 4K Full Format (4096 x 2160) and 24 fps
6:1 REDCODE at 4K Full Format (4096 x 2160) and 120 fps
5K Full Height 1.7:1 (5120 x 3000), 5K Full Height 6:5 (3600 x 3000) and Ana 2x, 1.3x
5K Full Format (5120 x 2700), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 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
ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422 and ProRes 422 LT at 4K (4096 x 2160) up to 29.97 fps
ProRes 4444 XQ and ProRes 4444 at 2K (2048 x 1080) up to 120 fps
ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422 and ProRes 422 LT at 2K (2048 x 1080) up to 120 fps
DNxHR HQX at 4K (4096 x 2160) 12-bit up to 29.97 fps
DNxHR HQ, SQ and LB at 4K (4096 x 2160) 8-bit up to 29.97 fps
DNxHR 444 at 2K (2048 x 1080) 12-bit up to 120 fps
DNxHD 444 and HQX (1920 x 1080) 10-bit up to 120 fps
DNxHD HQ, SQ and LB (1920 x 1080) 8-bit up to 120 fps
Aluminum Alloy
0 to 40 deg. C (32 to 104 deg. F)
-20 to 50 deg. C (-4 to 122 deg. F)
0% to 85% non-condensing
Supports 33x33x33, 32x32x32, 26x26x26 and 17x17x17 3D LUTs
Variable number of 3D LUT outputs with DSMC2 expander module
User programmable shaper 1D LUTs
Tetrahedral interpolation, 16-bit processing
Integrated dual channel digital stereo microphones, uncompressed, 24-bit 48 kHz
Optional 2 additional channels with DSMC2 expander module, uncompressed, 24-bit 48 kHz
Integrated R.C.P. Wi-Fi antenna
Ethernet, RS232 and GPI Trigger with DSMC2 expander module
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 48 kHz Audio
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, RED Touch 5.0" LCD, RED PRO 7" LCD, BOMB EVF (OLED) and BOMB EVF (LCOS) compatible with DSMC2 LEMO Adaptor A and LCD/EVF cable
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
Adobe Premiere Pro, AVID Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, Edius Pro, Final Cut Pro, Vegas Pro
Included
Yes
17x 1/4"-20 Female Threads
1/4"-20, 3/8"-16
Aluminum
1920 x 1136
323 pixels per inch (ppi)
60 Hz
23 ms (black to white)
1000:1
350 cd/m2
8-bit RGB, 4:4:4 progressive scan (16.7 million colors)
70% NTSC
+/- 85 deg. all axes
Landscape, 180 deg. rotation
Projected Capacitive (PCAP), multi-touch
+/- 180 deg. rotation, +/- 90 deg. tilt
Power and Communication via DSMC2 LCD/EVF pogo connector (26-Pin)
2x M4 captive mounting screws, spring loaded, with quick-release thumb knobs
1/4-20 mounting hole in base
M3x 0.5 x 5mm (max depth)
Up, Down, User 1, User 2
5.5 W (typical)
0 to 40 deg. C (32 to 104 deg. F)
-20 to 50 deg. C (-4 to 122 deg. F)
0% to 85%, non-condensing
0% to 85%, non-condensing
Magnesium
4x M4 captive mounting screws
Power delivery via Rear pogo connector (13-Pin)
Communication via Rear I/O connector (4x40 Pin)
DC IN (6-Pin 1B socket)
3G-SDI output (75 Ohms BNC), 60 Hz max frame rate
HDMI 1.2 output (Type A socket), 60 Hz max frame rate
SYNC (Genlock IN / Timecode IN / Sync IN) (4-Pin 00B socket)
CTRL (Tally OUT / RS-232 Rx and Tx) (4-Pin 00B socket)
USB Power output (Type A socket), 1.5A
P-Tap Aux Power output (2-Pin), 3.0A
Stereo Analog Microphone input (3.5mm jack)
Stereo Headphone output (3.5mm jack)
2-position slider switch
RED BRICK
24-bit, 48 KHz, uncompressed, unbalanced mic level
0 to 40 deg. C (32 to 104 deg. F)
-20 to 50 deg. C (-4 to 122 deg. F)
0% to 85%, non-condensing
0% to 85%, non-condensing
Compatible with all DSMC2 firmware v6.2.17 or later.
WEAPON (Carbon Fiber) up to 300 MB/s
RED EPIC-W up to 275 MB/s
WEAPON (Magnesium) up to 225 MB/s
EPIC DRAGON up to 200 MB/s
SCARLET-W up to 170 MB/s
RED RAVEN up to 140 MB/s
SCARLET DRAGON up to 72 MB/s
10 to 40 deg. C (50 to 104 deg. F)
-20 to 50 deg. C (-4 to 122 deg. F)
20% to 80%, non-condensing
10% to 90%, non-condensing
RED MINI-MAG 960GB: 960.08GB / 894.14GiB
V-Mount
Lithium-Ion
96 Wh
6.6 Ah
14.4 VDC
10 A
2x D-Tap
1x USB Type-A
50 W, 5.4 A ( D-Tap )
5 V, 2.3 A
-4 to 122 deg. F (-20 to 50 deg. C)
32 to 104 deg. F (0 to 40 deg. C)
-4 to 122 deg. F (-20 to 50 deg. C)
No
Aluminum
RED DSMC Cinema
Canon EF
2 x V-mount
Lithium-ion and NiCad
Sequential
100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
140 VA max.
2.7 A max.
4-pin XLR / 36 W max.
23 to 104 deg. F (-5 to 40 deg. C)
1x USB 3.0
1x SATA
Mac OS 10.9 or newer
Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10
DSMC2 BRAIN with GEMINI: 5.66 x 4.94 x 3.74" (143.76 x 125.48 x 95mm)
Red Touch Monitor (HxWxD): 7.15 x 7.28 x 0.51" (181.61 x 184.91 x 12.95mm) (Height with Hinge)
V-LOCK I/O Expander (HxWxD): 4.57 x 4.94 x 2.25" (116.08 x 125.48 x 57.15mm) (Connected to BRAIN)
Red Mini-Mag (HxWxD): 1.78 x 0.32 x 2.89" (45.21 x 8.13 x 73.41mm)
DUO-C98 Battery (WxHxD): 3.8 x 5.7 x 1.5" (96.52 x 144.78 x 38.10mm)
VL-2X Charger: 3.4 x 4.2 x 5" (86.36 x 106.68 x 127.00mm)
ev Series Reader: 5.12 x 3.31 x 0.63" (130.05 x 84.07 x 16.00mm)
Canon Mount (HxWxD): 3.4 x 3.1 x 1.2" (86.36 x 78.74 x 30.48mm)
DSMC2 BRAIN with GEMINI: 3.35 lbs (1.52kg) (BRAIN with Integrated Media Bay)
Red Touch Monitor: 1.21 lbs (0.55kg)
V-LOCK I/O Expander: 1 lbs (0.45kg)
Red Mini-Mag: 0.11 lbs (0.05kg)
Canon Mount: 0.67 lbs (0.30kg)
DUO-C98 Battery: 1.4 lbs (0.64kg)
VL-2X Charger: Approx. 0.95 lbs (0.43kg)
ev Series Reader: 7 oz (198.45g)
Great Camera
By Ryan S.
Low light is pretty incredible. Shot in a pitch black room with only a cell phone to light the talent face and it looks fantastic. Easy to use menus and great layout. Great upgrade.
Best All-Around Cine Cam
By JARED B.
The low light capabilities finally partnered with RED's sensor make this camera a game changer!
The kit provides a premium bundle that is "ready to shoot" when paired with the user's chosen lens
- DSMC2 BRAIN -
The camera BRAIN is the primary building block of the RED system, housing the image sensor and advanced computing components. A DSMC2 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. With features like cable-free peripherals, integrated media bay, wireless control, DSMC2 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 DSMC2 gives you the ultimate control over your footage.
- GEMINI 5K S35 -
Dual Sensitivity Modes: Standard Mode for well-lit conditions and Low Light Mode for darker environments.
15.4 Megapixel Dual Sensitivity CMOS Sensor
30.72 x 18mm (Diagonal: 35.61mm)
96 fps at 5K Full Format (5120 x 2700)
75 fps at 6K Full Height 1.7:1 (5120 x 3000)
Superior Image Quality
DSMC2 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.
Resolution Matters
All RED cameras deliver stunning resolution and image quality - creating clean and organic images that bring your footage to life.
GEMINI Offers Flexibility In Any Situation
In Low Light mode, GEMINI is RED's highest sensitivity sensor to date, with significantly increased performance in low-light situations and improved performance in shadows due to the new design.
Your Workflow. Simplified
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. DSMC2 offers greater creative freedom via its ability to simultaneously record in both R3D and Apple ProRes or Avid DNxHR/HD.
R3D File Format and REDCODE
All videos and frames are recorded to the R3D file format. The R3D file format was developed by RED to provide an efficient and manageable RAW video data format that promotes advanced post production editing capabilities. In the R3D file format, the digital image received from the sensor is formatted as a pixel-defect corrected (but in all other aspects unprocessed) 16-bit per pixel RAW data frame. Each RAW frame or sequence of RAW frames in a clip, is compressed using a proprietary wavelet based REDCODE RAW compression, then stored to a RED MINI-MAG.
Shoot For Video and Stills
High resolution video, such as the digital footage captured by the camera, has surpassed the detail necessary to produce professional full-sized prints. Because of the ability to record at high frame rates and resolution, the camera is ideally suited to capture video and still images, simultaneously.
The camera is equipped with a Stills mode that makes it easier to capture stunning images. With presets optimized for stills and Swipe-Up Shortcuts for the RED Touch display, switching from Motion mode to Stills mode is seamless. Using REDCINE-X PRO or other editing applications supporting the RED SDK, you can pull full resolution still images from R3D files.
Post Production
Many non-linear editing systems (NLEs) can open and edit RED footage. Each NLE version may have specific compatibility requirements, such as camera firmware version or camera type. The following programs can be used to open and/or edit R3D files:
REDCINE-X PRO: RED's proprietary NLE
Adobe Photoshop: Can open .R3D files
Adobe Premiere Pro
Avid Media Composer
DaVinci Resolve
Edius Pro
Final Cut Pro 7
Final Cut Pro X
Vegas Pro
Post Production with REDCINE-X PRO
REDCINE-X PRO is a professional one-light coloring toolset, equipped with an integrated timeline and a post effects software collection that provides the ideal environment to review recorded footage, edit metadata, organize projects and prepare your R3D files. Use either REDCINE-X PRO or a compatible third-party non-linear editing (NLE) application to edit R3D files.
RED TETHER, included in REDCINE-X PRO, allows you to record footage from your camera directly to a computer or an external drive. Using tethering bypasses the need to record to an SSD and offload to a computer later, saving you time.
HDRX
HDRX extends dynamic range up to six (6) stops by simultaneously capturing two (2) images of identical resolution and frame rate. The first image is a normally exposed track (A-track), while the second is an underexposed track (X-track) with an exposure value that reflects the additional stops of highlight protection. These tracks are "motion-conjoined " during recording, leaving no time gap between the two (2) exposures. This is different from traditional alternating exposures, which have small gaps between tracks, producing unwanted motion tracks.
Magic Motion
MAGIC MOTION is a post production method that combines two (2) HDRX tracks to create an image with both natural motion blur (from the A-track) and sharper reference (the X-track). MAGIC MOTION produces an image with an extraordinary dynamic range that is not available with any other motion capture camera. Shooting at 24 fps with a 180deg. (1/48 sec) shutter on traditional film or digital cameras produces motion blur throughout, which is not the way the human eye observes motion.
- RED TOUCH 7.0" LCD -
The DSMC2 RED Touch 7.0" LCD delivers the ultimate high-definition viewing experience for recording and viewing footage on your DSMC2 camera system. The 1920 x 1136 resolution display panel provides improved color accuracy, high pixel density (at 323 ppi), 1000:1 contrast and is bright enough for operation in high ambient light. A robust, optically-bonded touchscreen offers the most intuitive way to navigate menus, adjust camera parameters and review your .r3d clips directly out of the camera.
The lightweight display mounts directly to the BRAIN without the need for any tools or hardware. Convenient thumbscrews enable you to attach and remove the display on-the-fly. Featuring a hinge design that rotates nearly 360deg. and folds down to lay flat for easy transportation, as well as a 180deg. image rotation option-the DSMC2 RED Touch 7.0" LCD is the most ergonomic DSMC2 display available. Using the DSMC2 LCD/EVF Adaptor Collection in conjunction with the DSMC2 RED Touch 7.0" LCD allows the flexibility to mount the display away from the camera body.
- Outrigger Handle -
The DSMC2 Outrigger Handle offers a low profile side handle-designed with an ergonomic molded grip and integrated Record Start/Stop button. Mounted to the Top Handle Port on your DSMC2 camera, the DSMC2 Outrigger Handle provides comfort and stability, as well as additional 1/4-20 mounting points for your peripheral camera components.
The built-in Record button puts Start/Stop functionality right at your fingertips-so you're always ready to capture the perfect shot. The DSMC2 Outrigger Handle is ideal for shooters who use one hand on the handle, for grip and record button access and the other for lens adjustments or support.
- V-LOCK I/O EXPANDER -
The DSMC2 V-Lock I/O Expander offers a variety of Input/Output connections, as well as an industry standard V-Lock mount to power your DSMC2 camera using RED BRICK batteries. Constructed from lightweight and durable magnesium, this expander module mounts directly to the rear of the camera BRAIN and offers connections for the following:
DC Power input (DC-IN)
HDMI 1.2 output (Type A socket)
3G-SDI output (HD-SDI, 75 Ohms BNC)
CTRL & SYNC ports (2x 00B 4-Pin, Timecode and Genlock support)
AUX Power output (P-Tap 2-Pin female)
USB Power output (Type A, 5 V at 1.5 A for powering HDMI transmitters or small mobile devices)
Stereo Headphone output (3.5 mm jack)
Stereo Analog input (3.5 mm jack)
The DSMC2 V-Lock I/O Expander also features a selector switch that enables the BRAIN to automatically boot when power is provided via the DC-IN connector on the expander. This feature allows you to use a connected DC input supply to turn the BRAIN on and off when the camera is mounted in remote or difficult to maneuver locations. This expander is an ideal solution for a wide variety of production environments-from low-profile run-and-gun situations to studio shoots that require mobility.
- RED MINI-MAG -
The RED MINI-MAG is the smallest, fastest and most powerful media option available. Compared to their predecessor, the REDMAG 1.8", RED MINI-MAGs have faster read/write speeds to support higher frame rates and resolutions with minimal compression.
RED MINI-MAG data transfer speeds are up to 50% faster on DSMC2, compared to their speeds on EPIC DRAGON. Capable of supporting simultaneous R3D and Apple ProRes or Avid DNx recording on DSMC2 camera systems-RED MINI-MAGs offer the ideal media solution-whatever your workflow might be.
Manufactured from robust aluminum, RED MINI-MAGs offer rugged reliability in a compact form factor. Available in multiple capacities, standard grey models provide maximum read/write speeds up to 225 MB/s-while the turbo-charged red models can achieve up to 300 MB/s for even lower REDCODE compression.