
Whether these productions are looking to highlight the shallower depth of field, slow motion playback, or higher resolution, the V-Raptor 8K S35 provides this cinematic requirement, and still supports a wide range of lenses that are essential for live coverage. Live event broadcasting continues its trend of blending cinematic imagery into its final delivery. Hence, the 8K resolution of the RHINO might become handy regarding those scenarios. This requires a compact kit and the ability to shoot in Super 35mm format, allowing for wide-range zoom lenses, like the Canon 50-1000mm, with the size and weight to remain flexible for any scenario or environment. Wildlife filmmakers are often hundreds of feet from their subjects and in remote or barely accessible locations.

Here’re the advantages of S35 over FF as RED sees them: RED Digital Cinema RHINO V-Raptor S35 8K Cinema Camera Wildlife While traditional motion picture productions may prefer the aesthetic of the ‘Large Format Look’, for many applications Large Format may not be as practical”. RED Digital Cinema S35 advantages in Wildlife, Broadcasting, and CinemaĪs stated by RED: “The Super 35 format is still ideal for many markets over Large Format. While traditional motion picture productions may prefer the aesthetic of the ‘Large Format Look’, for many applications Large Format may not be as practical. The Super 35 format is still ideal for many markets over the Large Format. The RHINO V-Raptor Might be RED’s Gate for Wildlife Filmmaking According to RED, RHINO’s S35 8K sensors are optimized for Super 35mm lenses: “V-Raptor 8K S35 offers filmmakers a unique benefit of using the versatile range of Super 35mm lenses while still capturing in the smooth true-to-life detail that 8K resolution provides” the company says. Furthermore, RED emailed its followers, explaining the necessity of the Super 35 format. That’s absolutely a tremendous cause, and I wish many camera manufacturers would do that. Furthermore, RED will donate a portion of the Limited Edition RHINO sales to the following organizations, which were selected in partnership with the Wildlife Society of Filmmakers: Wildscreen, Jackson Wild, BBC Natural History Unit’s Global Talent Initiative, and Wildstar Academy. RED has announced that the Limited Edition V-RAPTOR RHINO 8K S35 is now shipping. RED RHINO V-Raptor 8K S35 Announced Limited-Edition V-Raptor RHINO 8K S35 is now shipping In an email sent to followers, RED explains why S35 (Super 35) is an important format, and why it’s preferred, in some cases, over Full-Frame.


RED Digital Cinema is officially shipping its new Limited-Edition V-Raptor RHINO 8K S35 camera on its online store.
