Designed for demanding use in the studio and on location, this refurbished, Battle-Tested all-in-one RED RANGER MONSTRO 8K VV from RED DIGITAL CINEMA features a unibody design with integrated inputs and outputs, a shimmed PL mount, 24V power output, a 5-pin XLR audio input, and a larger built-in fan for improved thermal performance. With a unibody aluminum design and an integrated Gold mount battery plate, this 8K capture solution is ideal for rental houses and high-end production use as well as for individual users. The MONSTRO 8K VV full-frame sensor boasts up to 17 stops of dynamic range and can record the full image circle of full-frame 35mm lenses. You can also use Super35 lenses with a windowed capture area for high frame rate recording.

RED's versatile REDCODE RAW codec uses wavelet compression to reduce data rates while maintaining a visually lossless image rendering. This efficient codec can be edited on many available NLE software programs without transcoding, though if you prefer a proxy workflow, ProRes or DNx files can be recorded simultaneously to the MINI-MAG media. Lowering the recording resolution allows the sensor to capture higher frame rates for dramatic slow-motion footage. The DSMC2 cameras use sensor windowing to record slow motion in lower resolutions, requiring wider or smaller-format lenses to compensate for the additional crop. Recording rates range from 12 fps and up, including 24/25/30/48/50/60 fps and higher.

RED-Certified Refurbished Camera Body    PL Lens Mount with Shim Set    8K Full-Frame CMOS Sensor    8192 x 4320 Recording up to 60 fps    Integrated I/O Ports, Gold Mount Plate    REDCODE RAW, ProRes, and DNx Recording    High-Speed Recording up to 300 fps in 2K    Records to RED MINI-MAG Media    12/24/25/30/48/50/60 fps and Higher    Aluminum Alloy Construction

RED's MONSTRO 8K 40.96 x 21.6mm sensor can take advantage of full-frame 35mm lenses, recording at rates up to 60 fps at full resolution. Higher frame rates, up to 300 fps, can be made available by windowing the sensor to lower resolutions. RED measured the MONSTRO sensor as having 17 stops of dynamic range, able to represent both deep shadows and bright highlights in the same frame.

Unibody aluminum design with integrated inputs and outputs, 24V power out, 5-pin audio input, a shimmed PL mount, and a larger, built-in fan for improved thermal performance. The built-in plate enables you to use longer-lasting Gold mount batteries.

The cornerstone of RED's workflow is the robust REDCODE RAW file format. Using wavelet compression with ratios ranging from 2:1 to 22:1, REDCODE RAW offers the versatility of raw files without the overwhelming storage requirements of uncompressed image data. Since REDCODE RAW has been around since the days of the RED ONE cinema camera, many common NLE software programs including Adobe Premiere Pro, Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve, Apple Final Cut Pro, and Avid Media Composer can import and edit REDCODE RAW footage without transcoding, saving production time in the edit suite. Capture rates range from 12 fps and up, including 24/25/30/48/50/60 fps and higher options.

Note: Not all compression ratios are available at all resolutions and frame rates.

For projects requiring proxy files or quicker turnaround times than raw files permit, Apple ProRes or Avid DNx formats can be recorded at 4K and 2K resolutions directly to the onboard MINI-MAG media. Since these debayered video files can be recorded alongside the raw files, no extra time is required for transcoding the proxies. Bring the debayered files straight into your NLE and begin editing.

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

The PL lens mount comes with a set of shims for adjusting the camera's flange focal distance to ensure accurate back focus. Flange focal distance can differ minutely according to different lens styles and changes in temperature and humidity; the shims enable you to correct for these differences.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. what timecode cable does this use?

A: The RED DIGITAL CINEMA RED RANGER MONSTRO 8K VV has a LEMO 5-Pin (Timecode) Input/Output that can be converted to BNC using the following cable. RED DIGITAL CINEMA EXT-to-Timecode Cable (3') BH #REEXTTOTC3 • MFR #790-0674

Q: 2. Can these batteries be charged without the RED DIGITAL CINEMA Compact Dual V-Mount Battery Charger?

A: Yes they can. You are able to charge the Red V Mount batteries using almost any V-Mount Battery Charger, however, we recommend the official RED battery chargers to guarantee the best and most consistent performance.

Q: 3. What does "Shimmed PL mount" mean? Can you switch the lens mount to the other lens mounts offered by RED? (Like Nikon and Canon lens mounts.)

A: Shims are meant to correct flange distance with various styles of PL mount lenses, but the RED DIGITAL CINEMA RED RANGER with GEMINI 5K S35 Sensor does not appear to have an interchangeable lens mount currently.

Q: 4. Can I shoulder mount this camera? If so is there a fitting package?

A: You can shoulder mount the RED Ranger cameras. The RED DSMC2 shoulder rigs made by SHAPE, CAMVATE, Smallrig, ARRI, Zacuto, Bright Tangerine, etc. are all compatible.

Q: 5. Does this camera crop in to each lower resolution like every other RED Digital Cinema camera?

A: Yes it does.

Q: 6. Can these battery be charged via Dtap?

A: The RED DIGITAL CINEMA REDVOLT MICRO-V Battery (98Wh) is a sophisticated battery and must have an appropriate charger. Here is one. RED DIGITAL CINEMA Compact Dual V-Mount Battery Charger BH #RECDVLC • MFR #740-0054

Q: 7. which is better REDCODE HQ or REDCODE RAW?

A: The differences in REDCODE HQ and REDCODE RAW have more to do with the software you use to work with these during your post workflow. We're assuming your are referring to REDCODE RAW HQ, which does result in a larger file and carries additional data and therefore greater image signal information than REDCODE RAW.

Q: 8. What gold mount battery would you recommend for this camera?

A: Any gold mount battery from Anton Bauer, Bebob, and/or CoreSWX.

Q: 9. Are Ranger series cameras compatible with the MOVI PRO?

A: No the ranger is too long for the movi pro

Q: 10. There's an antenna on the body but I can't find any information about what wireless functionality it provides. Camera control only through an app?

A: That is an External R.C.P. WiFi antenna. You are correct, this would be to use Apps with the camera. According to RED the most popular app is FoolControl, which does give you a wide variety of control over the camera.