BEST New Sensor at the Show? - RED Weapon Upgrade - NAB Show 2015
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The video provides an in-depth look at RED's Weapon upgrade showcased at NAB Show 2015, building on their Dragon line to offer tangible hardware and workflow enhancements. First, the upgrade relocates the camera’s IO to the right side, improving accessibility for a variety of inputs and operators. The cooling system has been redesigned, with the exhaust moved to the previous IO position and a new dual-fan intake on top, delivering quieter operation and potentially better thermal performance. Internally, two scratch audio mics are now built into the camera, allowing in-camera audio capture without external mics, while a slight processing improvement is claimed to reduce shadow noise by about half a stop. The Weapon also adds Cat 5 external recording support for fast SSD media, and supports RED’s Mini Mag media in 240 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB capacities, alongside ProRes recording flavors for greater post-production flexibility. Alongside these upgrades, RED announced a new 8K Vista Vision sensor designed to be slightly larger than a full-frame sensor, enabling a new 8K resolution and likely elevating image quality of the Dragon 6K with future upgrade potential. The presenter expresses enthusiasm for where the upgrade path leads and invites viewers to share opinions on the Red enhancements and the anticipated sensor, underscoring RED’s ongoing commitment to expanding image quality and workflow options for Epic Dragon owners and prospective buyers alike.
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Questions answered
- What are the core hardware changes introduced with the RED Weapon upgrade at NAB Show 2015?
- Key changes include relocating the IO to the right side for easier access, redesigning the cooling system with a top dual‑fan intake and exhaust move, adding two built-in scratch audio mics for in-camera audio, and enabling Cat 5 external recording to fast SSD media.
- What new sensor was announced alongside the Weapon upgrade, and what is its significance?
- RED announced an 8K Vista Vision sensor, which is larger than a full‑frame sensor and enables true 8K resolution, expected to push image quality further when combined with existing Dragon 6K workflows.