RED: The Smaller 3K Sister

The camera manufacturer also plans to bring a 3K camera to market in early 2009 / Handheld camera with fixed lens.

Like the RED Epic 5K camera, the RED Scarlet 3K camera is scheduled for release in spring 2009. At its heart is a 2/3-inch Mysterium X sensor. Other announced features include:

  • 1–120 fps
  • Recording up to 100 MB/s to dual CompactFlash cards in RED’s proprietary REDCODE RAW or RGB
  • 4.8-inch LCD display
  • 8× T2.8 RED zoom lens

  • HD-SDI and HDMI

  • Wireless remote control

  • FireWire 800 and USB 2.0

  • Compatibility with many RED accessories

  • Automatic and fully manual camera modes

  • Still-photo mode

No price is currently available, although an unofficial price of $3,000 is circulating.

  • RED Scarlet