RED’s New SCARLET-W Camera is Here: 5K 60fps & 2K ProRes Starting at US$9,9503 min read
Reading Time: 3 minutesRED’s newest camera, the 5K SCARLET-W, is official.
SCARLET-W & SCARLET-W Monochrome
In addition to the RAVEN announced in September, the SCARLET-W rounds out the lower-end of RED’s newer DSMC² line (built-in wireless, 3D LUTs, ProRes) with 5K up to 60fps at 2.40:1, 5K up to 48fps using the entire frame, 4K 2.40:1 up to 150fps, interchangeable mounts and OLPFs, and RAW + 2K Scaled (not cropped) ProRes HQ recording up to 60fps – all starting under $10,000.
The SCARLET-W shares a very similar body as the other DSMC² cameras, which all include cable-less monitor and EVF attachments, as well compatibility with all of the same modules (1st or 3rd party). While it would be nice to have 4K ProRes, apparently it’s just not possible at this price and body size, so the SCARLET-W, just like RAVEN and WEAPON Magnesium, tops out at 2K ProRes internally, which can be recorded at the same time as REDCODE RAW.
The SCARLET-W fits more neatly between the RAVEN and the far more expensive WEAPON Magnesium, with a max of 48fps using the entire frame of the 5K sensor. SCARLET-W and RAVEN share the same speeds internally (140MB/s), though RAVEN is limited as it has a physically smaller sensor. Both cameras, however, can ultimately top out at 150fps at resolutions below 5K. SCARLET-W is also twice as fast as the current SCARLET DRAGON, and thus is capable of 4:1 compression at 24fps, half that of the 8:1 minimum on the SCARLET DRAGON.
Beyond the image specs, there is much more versatility with this camera over RAVEN since you can change the mounts and the OLPFs, something that’s not possible on RAVEN. By placing SCARLET-W next to RAVEN, I was able to see just how small RAVEN actually is, though SCARLET-W (and the rest of the DSMC line), isn’t much bigger. Even though both models are made of an aluminum alloy, and not fancy metals like Magnesium or something like Carbon Fibre, it’s pretty impressive how light they are. There’s no question it’s quite a feat that RED has been able to squeeze even more high-end tech into such tiny spaces.
SCARLET-W without Body Cap
The specs:
5120 x 2700, 13.8 Megapixel RED DRAGON Sensor
Sensor Size: 25.6mm (h) x 13.5mm (v) x 28.9mm (d)
Interchangeable Mounts & OLPFs
MINI-MAG Media Bay, Record RAW & ProRes Simultaneously
Dynamic Range: Same as Other DRAGON Sensors (Listed at 16.5+)
Range of Aspect Ratios Including 2:1, 2.40:1, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 2X Anamorphic and 1.3X Anamorphic
48 fps at 5K Full Frame (5120 x 2700) and 8:1 REDCODE
60 fps at 5K 2.4:1 (5120 x 2160) and 8:1 REDCODE
100 fps at 4.5K Full Frame (4608 x 2412) and 14:1 REDCODE
120 fps at 4.5K 2.4:1 (4608 x 1944) and 13:1 REDCODE
120 fps at 4K Full Frame (4096 x 2160) and 13:1 REDCODE
150 fps at 4K 2.4:1 (4096 x 1728) and 13:1 REDCODE
160 fps at 3K Full Frame (3072 x 1620) and 10:1 REDCODE
200 fps at 3K 2.4:1 (3072 x 1296) and 10:1 REDCODE
240 fps at 2K Full Frame (2048 x 1080) and 7:1 REDCODE
300 fps at 2K 2.4:1 (2048 x 864) and 7:1 REDCODE
Minimum REDCODE Compression: 5K/24fps/4:1, 5K/48fps/8:1, 4K/24fps/3:1, 4K/60fps/7:1
ProRes 2K (2048×1080): 422 HQ, 422, or LT up to 60 fps (Not cropped – this uses the entire frame of a given resolution)
17x17x17 3D LUTs
Audio: Integrated Dual Channel Stereo Microphones (Uncompressed, 24-bit 48 kHz
Remote control via Wireless, Ethernet, RS232, GPI Trigger with Expander Module
Auto Black Calibration
Compatibility with All DSMC Modules
Body type: Alluminum Alloy
Weight: 3.5 lbs. Brain with Media Bay
Availability: February 2016 for Brain, March 2016 for Package
Price New: $9950 Body Only for SCARLET-W and SCARLET-W Monochrome, Packages starting at $14,500
Price for SCARLET DRAGON Owners: $9950 Body Only, Packages Starting at Only $12,000
via: No Film School
Image Credit: RED
