news
James Cameron Takes RED Into the Mariana Trench
August 17th, 2014

Presented by the National Geographic Society, James Cameron's Deepsea Challenge 3D opened in theaters nationwide last week. Using an EPIC MYSTERIUM-X as his primary camera on the Deepsea Challenger—a purpose-built deep-diving submersible—Cameron's latest documentary takes audiences to the lowest point on the planet.

Cameron's EPIC MYSTERIUM-X provided him with superior color and detail at his maximum dive depth of nearly 11,000 meters. Even in the harsh, high-pressure conditions the camera was able to stream a live feed from the sub's forward-facing view-port between Cameron's knees to a high-definition display in front of his face—all while recording IMAX-quality 5K RAW content.

The EPIC MYSTERIUM-X helped Cameron capture compelling shots of a famous—but largely unexplored—stretch of the ocean floor. To see the results of his dive, and the path that led him there, check out Deepsea Challenge 3D in theaters now.