Name: RED DIGITAL CINEMA EPIC-W BRAIN with Gemini 5K S35 Sensor (Standard OLPF)
Brand: RED DIGITAL CINEMA
SKU: REGEM5K
Price: 19500.00 USD

NAB 2018: Announcing the RED EPIC-W GEMINI, a new 5K Dual-Sensitivity Camera

The RED EPIC-W BRAIN with Gemini 5K S35 Sensor brings the EPIC name back to the forefront, featuring their Gemini dual ISO 5K Super 35 sensor. It has a standard mode and a low light mode, both at 5K resolution which allows for capture at up to 96 fps. The Gemini allows for high-resolution 5K recording while using classic cinema lenses designed for the Super 35 film format. It also allows 4K recording using the whole sensor.

REDCODE RAW is the format of choice for the EPIC-W. 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 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 EPIC-W uses sensor windowing to record slow motion in lower resolutions, requiring wider lenses to compensate for the additional crop. All the EPIC-W's power is enclosed in a relatively small body comprised of magnesium and aluminum. The EPIC-W's size, or lack thereof, makes it versatile.

Dual ISO

Originally developed by RED for use in space, RED improved the Gemini sensor so that it has roughly 16.5 stops of dynamic range in standard mode. In low light mode, you gain approximately two stops of speed, from 800 to 3200 ISO, without an increase in noise.

5K Gemini Sensor

The 5K Super 35mm sensor can resolve the finest details in a captured image and render smooth lines and shapes without the aliasing or "stair-stepping" artifacts found in lower-resolution footage. The shape of the sensor, with its increased height, is well-suited for anamorphic production. It also has a larger field of view than an Epic-W with an 8K Helium sensor and can capture 5K at up to 96 fps.

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.

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, the EPIC-W becomes an 8K 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 a LEMO cable.

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.

Lens Communication	Yes, Cooke /i
Built-In ND Filter	No
Advertised Dynamic Range	16.5 Stops
Built-In Microphone	Stereo
Audio Recording	2-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz
Video Connectors	No
Audio Connectors	No
Power Connectors	No
Wireless	Wi-Fi Control
Tripod Mounting Thread	1/4"-20 Female 3/8"-16 Female
Material of Construction	Aluminum

Package Weight	12.05 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	12.75 x 12.25 x 12"

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