Red Helium 8K Epic-W Kit

Cinema camera Red Helium 8K Epic-W Kit  - we present to you the king of cinema cameras RED EPIC-W 8K S35 HELIUM. With the EPIC-W, RED brings the EPIC name back to the forefront, featuring their new HELIUM 8K Super-35 sensor. RED HELIUM is unique in that it allows high-resolution 8K recording for classic film applications designed for the Super 35 film format. Noise in dark areas is reduced by 20-35% compared to the previous Dragon sensor) and outperforms strong player Arri Alexa at ISOs such as: 800, 1600, 3200 ASA units. 16-bit RAW files feel great and give themselves quite a boost both in the areas of light and shadows. REDCODE RAW is a unique format in EPIC-W. The versatile raw RED codec uses compression to reduce bit rates while maintaining lossless rendering. This efficient codec can be edited on many available NLE software products without transcoding, although if you prefer a proxy workflow, ProRes or DNX files can be written simultaneously to MINI-MAG media. Reducing the recording resolution allows the sensor to capture higher frame rates for impressive slow motion footage. All the power of the EPIC-W is contained in a relatively small package made of magnesium and aluminum. The EPIC-W's size makes it very versatile. From studio tripod configurations to pocket-sized, drone-mounted or vehicle-mounted designs, the EPIC-W can handle any situation. At 35.4 megapixels, the HELIUM camera's 8K sensor can show you the finest details in the captured image and will display smooth lines and shapes without the "stairstepping" artifacts found in low-resolution footage. If you need higher frame rates, lower resolutions and higher aspect ratios, EPIC-W gives you up to 300 fps. The RED HELIUM sensor has >16.5 stops of dynamic range, capable of representing both deep shadows and hot highlights within a single frame. 

The new RED EPIC-W HELIUM 8K is capable of recording in 8k resolution with a frame rate of 30 frames per second, which is very impressive and designed for serious post-production and color correction. Fans of rapid filming will be pleased with the availability of filming at a frequency of up to 300 frames per second in the Red RAW format and up to 120 frames per second in the Avid DNXHD and Apple Prores formats. Yes, you heard right, the new camera can write in popular editing formats both exclusively and in parallel (Proxy) for rough editing right on the set. An innovation of the second generation of the camera line (DSMC2) is support for so-called LUT tables for more convenient monitoring of the final result with the REC709 curve right during operation. The camera also features a pair of front-mounted stereo microphones that interface directly with the camera's audio processor. The logic for switching external interfaces and the design of the cooling system have also changed, making it easier to work with the camera and increasing its performance. Having carried out the first tests, we can say that the noise in dark areas has really decreased (by about 20-35% compared to the previous Dragon matrix) and has surpassed such a strong player as the Arri Alexa at ISOs such as: 800, 1600, 3200 ASA units. 16-bit RAW files feel great and give you quite a boost both in the areas of highlights and shadows.

RED HELIUM 8K EPIC- W is a top-end camera, and its main advantage is its sensor. It allows you to record high-resolution 8K video, which is very useful in classic cinematography. REDCODE RAW is a unique format in HELIUM. The versatile raw RED codec uses compression to reduce bit rates while maintaining rendering and lossless images. This efficient codec can be edited on many available NLE software products without transcoding. Also, ProRes or DNx files can be simultaneously recorded onto MINI-MAG media. Reducing the resolution allows the sensor to capture high frame rates for impressive slow-motion footage.

So, let's sum up the pros and cons of the new king of cinema cameras :
Pros:
1) New 8K sensor with a reduced noise level for this class of devices;
2) Video recording rate up to 300 frames per second;
3) Support for LUT tables;
4) Support for Avid DNXHD/HR and Apple Prores;
5) Support for deanamorphing inexpensive 1.33x and 1.5x anamorphic heads.

Cons:
1) Lack of support for several older lenses;
2) Lack of support for some older peripherals, such as older Red MAG hard drives.