RED’s WEAPON® camera BRAIN is offered with three sensor options to deliver cutting-edge performance in any shooting scenario:
RED’s premier sensor provides cinematic Full Frame lens coverage and delivers 17+ stops of dynamic range.
8K resolution in a Super 35 format and recipient of the highest DxO score ever.
Shoot black and white motion and stills in 8K 2.4:1 at up to 75 frames per second (fps), or 8K Full Format at 60 fps.
Regardless of which sensor you choose, WEAPON delivers stunning resolution and image quality—creating clean and organic images that bring your footage to life. RED has taken the next step in exceeding the flexibility and beauty offered by film – up to 17x more resolution than HD—and over 4x more than 4K. A WEAPON BRAIN is capable of data write speeds of 300 MB/s, can simultaneously record in REDCODE RAW and Apple ProRes or Avid DNxHR/HD.
The DSMC2® form factor is our smallest and lightest BRAIN ever. With features like cable-free peripherals, integrated media bay, wireless control, and more—WEAPON 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 WEAPON gives you the ultimate control over your footage. The WEAPON BRAIN is also available in a Stealth Coin option.
NOTE: The WEAPON BRAIN® itself does not have a DC IN power port. A port expander or power module is required to power the camera. To construct a working configuration for any BRAIN, RED recommends an expander, battery, lens mount, display, and media.
NOTE: All WEAPON BRAINS ship with a standard OLPF; an OLPF 2-pack is available for Skin Tone-Highlight and Low Light shooting environments.
NOTE: RED ARMOR-W and standard RED ARMOR are available for this product.
DSMC2 Accessory Packages make buying a RED camera easy and include most of the necessary components to create the configuration that’s right for you. Explore Packages →
SENSOR TYPE | MONSTRO 35.4 Megapixel CMOS | HELIUM 35.4 Megapixel CMOS* | RED DRAGON 19.4 Megapixel CMOS |
EFFECTIVE PIXELS | 8192 × 4320 | 8192 × 4320 | 6144 × 3160 |
SENSOR SIZE | 40.96 mm x 21.60 mm (Diagonal: 46.31 mm) | 29.90 mm x 15.77 mm (Diagonal: 33.80 mm) | 30.7 mm x 15.8 mm (Diagonal: 34.5 mm) |
DYNAMIC RANGE | 17+ stops | 16.5+ stops | 16.5+ stops |
MAX FRAME RATES1 | 60 fps at 8K Full Format (8192 × 4320), 75 fps at 8K 2.4:1 (8192 × 3456) 60 fps at 7K Full Format (7168 × 3780), 75 fps at 7K 2.4:1 (7168 × 3024) 75 fps at 6K Full Format (6144 × 3240), 100 fps at 6K 2.4:1 (6144 × 2592) 96 fps at 5K Full Format (5120 × 2700), 120 fps at 5K 2.4:1 (5120 × 2160) 120 fps at 4K Full Format (4096 × 2160), 150 fps at 4K 2.4:1 (4096 × 1728) 150 fps at 3K Full Format (3072 × 1620), 200 fps at 3K 2.4:1 (3072 × 1296) 240 fps at 2K Full Format (2048 × 1080), 300 fps at 2K 2.4:1 (2048 × 864) |
75 fps at 6K Full Format (6144 × 3160), 100 fps at 6K 2.4:1 (6144 × 2592) 96 fps at 5K Full Format (5120 × 2700), 120 fps at 5K 2.4:1 (5120 × 2160) 120 fps at 4K Full Format (4096 × 2160), 150 fps at 4K 2.4:1 (4096 × 1728) 150 fps at 3K Full Format (3072 × 1620), 200 fps at 3K 2.4:1 (3072 × 1296) 240 fps at 2K Full Format (2048 × 1080), 300 fps at 2K 2.4:1 (2048 × 864) |
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MAX DATA RATES | Up to 300 MB/s using RED MINI-MAG (480GB & 960GB) Up to 225 MB/s using RED MINI-MAG (120GB & 240GB) |
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PLAYBACK FRAME RATES (PROJECT TIMEBASE) |
23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60 fps, all resolutions | ||
REDCODE SETTINGS RANGE FROM 2:1 UP TO 22:11 |
5:1 REDCODE for 8K Full Format (8192 × 4320) at 24 fps 12:1 REDCODE for 8K Full Format (8192 × 4320) at 60 fps 2:1 REDCODE for 4K Full Format (4096 × 2160) at 24 fps 3:1 REDCODE for 4K Full Format (4096 × 2160) at 60 fps |
3:1 REDCODE for 6K Full Format (6144 × 3160) at 24 fps 7:1 REDCODE for 6K Full Format (6144 × 3160) at 60 fps 2:1 REDCODE for 4K Full Format (4096 × 2160) at 24 fps 3:1 REDCODE for 4K Full Format (4096 × 2160) at 60 fps |
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REDCODE RAW ACQUISITION FORMATS2 |
8K Full Format (8192 × 4320), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 14:9, 8:9, 3:2, 6:5, 4:1, 8:1, and Ana 2x, 1.3x, 1.25x 7K Full Format (7168 × 3780), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 8:9, 6:5, 4:1, 8:1, and Ana 2x, 1.3x 6K Full Format (6144 × 3240), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 8:9, 3:2, 4:3, 6:5, 4:1, 8:1, and Ana 2x, 1.3x, 1.25x 5K Full Format (5120 × 2700), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 8:9, 6:5, 4:1, 8:1, and Ana 2x, 1.3x 4K Full Format (4096 × 2160), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 8:9, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 6:5, 4:1, 8:1, 1:1, and Ana 2x, 1.3x 3K Full Format (3072 × 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 × 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 |
6K Full Format (6144 × 3160), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 3:2, 6:5, 4:1, 8:1, and Ana 2x, 1.3x, 1.25x 5K Full Format (5120 × 2700), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 6:5, 4:1, 8:1, and Ana 2x, 1.3x 4K Full Format (4096 × 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 × 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 × 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 |
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APPLE PRORES | ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422 and ProRes 422 LT at 4K (4096 × 2160) up to 29.97 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 |
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AVID CODECS3 | DNxHR HQX at 4K (4096 × 2160) 12-bit up to 29.97 fps DNxHR HQ, SQ and LB at 4K (4096 × 2160) 8-bit up to 29.97 fps DNxHR 444 at 2K (2048 × 1080) 12-bit up to 120 fps DNxHD 444 and HQX (1920 × 1080) 10-bit up to 120 fps DNxHD HQ, SQ and LB (1920 × 1080) 8-bit up to 120 fps |
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CONSTRUCTION | Carbon Fiber, Magnesium, and Aluminum Alloy | ||
WEIGHT | 3.3 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 | ||
COLOR MANAGEMENT | Supports 33×33×33, 32×32×32, 26×26×26, and 17×17×17 3D LUTs Variable number of 3D LUT outputs with DSMC2 expander module User programmable shaper 1D LUTs Tetrahedral interpolation, 16-bit processing |
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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 |
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REMOTE CONTROL | Integrated R.C.P. WiFi antenna Ethernet, RS232, and GPI Trigger with DSMC2 expander module |
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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 |
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MONITOR OPTIONS | 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. |
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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 |
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VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY4 |
Adobe Premiere Pro, AVID Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, Edius Pro, Final Cut Pro, Vegas Pro |
*HELIUM 8K S35 MONOCHROME features the same technical specs as HELIUM 8K S35 with the exception of the MONOCHROME Sensor