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RED DIGITAL CINEMA DSMC2 BRAIN with DRAGON-X 6K S35 Sensor

Bundling high-performance raw video recording in a compact camera body, the RED DIGITAL CINEMA DSMC2 BRAIN with DRAGON-X 6K S35 Sensor is part of RED's unified DSMC2 lineup. Nearly limitless lens options are available for the DSMC2 system. While this camera requires a separately available lens mount, DSMC lens mounts themselves are offered in different varieties for compatibility with a wide array of lens systems.

REDCODE RAW is the format of choice for DSMC2 cameras. RED's versatile 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 you can record to ProRes or DNx as well. 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.

Firmware 7.3.0

With the advent of firmware 7.3.0, the DRAGON-X sensor becomes a 6K sensor with a resolution of 6144 x 3160 that can shoot at up to 75 fps. If your camera does not have Firmware 7.3.0 or later, you can download it from RED Digital Cinema.

DRAGON-X 6K S35 Sensor

The DRAGON-X 6K Super 35mm sensor is a 19.4MP CMOS sensor that features a dynamic range of 16.5+ stops and a resolution of 6144 x 3160.

REDCODE RAW

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

Apple ProRes and Avid DNx Formats

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.

DSMC2 Form Factor

Like the preceding DSMC cameras, RED designed the DSMC2 camera line to be modular to fit a wide range of production workflows. Smaller and lighter than the original DSMC design, when stripped down to the BRAIN itself, you have a high-resolution gimbal workhorse. Likewise, add DSMC2 modules to the rear to gain professional I/O connections and battery power. Many other parts of the DSMC2 design are meant to be interchangeable. Swap out the lens mounts to open up new libraries of lenses. Exchange the included standard OLPF (Optical Low-Pass Filter) for alternative image renderings at the sensor level. Mount an EVF without cables that can get snagged, or use a separately available adapter to attach RED LCDs via LEMO cable. Since the DSMC2 form factor is standardized, any accessories that you have for this DSMC2 body will work with any other DSMC2 body, should you upgrade or acquire an additional body in the future.

Color Management

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

DSMC2 DRAGON-X 6K S35

SENSOR TYPE	DRAGON-X 19.4 MP Super 35mm CMOS
EFFECTIVE PIXELS	6144 x 3160
SENSOR SIZE	30.7 mm x 15.8 mm (Diagonal: 34.5 mm)
DYNAMIC RANGE	16.5+ stops
MAX DATA RATES	Up to 300 MB/s using RED MINI-MAG® (480GB, 512GB, 960GB & 1TB) Up to 225 MB/s using RED MINI-MAG (120GB & 240GB)
MAX FRAME RATES 1	75 fps at 6K Full Format (6144 x 3160), 100 fps at 6K 2.4:1 (6144 x 2592) 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)
PLAYBACK FRAME RATES (PROJECT TIMEBASE)	23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60 fps, all resolutions
REDCODE SETTINGS RANGE FROM 2:1 UP TO 22:11	3:1 REDCODE at 6K Full Format (6144 x 3160) and 24 fps 7:1 REDCODE at 6K Full Format (6144 x 3160) and 60 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
REDCODE RAW ACQUISITION FORMATS2	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	ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422 and ProRes 422 LT at 4K (4096 × 2160) up to 30 fps ProRes 4444 XQ and ProRes 4444 at 2K (2048 × 1080) up to 120 fps ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422 and ProRes 422 LT at 2K (2048 × 1080) up to 120 fps
AVID CODECS3	DNxHR HQX at 4K (4096 × 2160) 12-bit up to 30 fps DNxHR HQ and SQ at 4K (4096 × 2160) 8-bit up to 30 fps DNxHR 444 at 2K (2048 × 1080) 12-bit up to 120 fps DNxHR HQ and SQ at 2K (2048 × 1080) 8-bit up to 120 fps DNxHD 444 and HQX (1920 × 1080) 10-bit up to 120 fps DNxHD HQ and SQ (1920 × 1080) 8-bit up to 120 fps
CONSTRUCTION	Aluminum Alloy
WEIGHT	3.35 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
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 48 kHz Audio
MONITOR OPTIONS	DSMC2® Touch 7.0" Ultra-Brite LCD (Direct Mount), 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, DSMC2 Touch 7.0" Ultra-Brite LCD, BOMB EVF (OLED) and BOMB EVF (LCOS) compatible with DSMC2 LCD/EVF Adaptor A or DSMC2 LCD/EVF Adaptor D, 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 COMPATIBILITY4	Adobe Premiere Pro, AVID Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, Edius Pro, Final Cut Pro, Vegas Pro

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