Product Information
The DSMC2 DRAGON-X Camera Kit gives you all the components you need to begin shooting true professional-quality video.
Designed and engineered to meet RED’s exacting standards for superior image quality, the DSMC2 DRAGON-X camera can capture high-resolution motion and stills in 5K Full Format at up to 96 frames per second (fps), or 5K 2.4:1 Full Format at up to 120 fps. It also allows you to take advantage of RED’s cinema-grade dynamic range and new IPP2 color science in-camera while offering the ability to record in REDCODE RAW (R3D) and Apple ProRes or Avid DNxHR/HD simultaneously.
The DRAGON-X Camera BRAIN weighs in at just 3.35 pounds (1.52 kg) and delivers the ultimate blend of flexibility and performance for any situation.
SENSOR TYPE | DRAGON-X 13.8 MP Super 35mm CMOS |
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EFFECTIVE PIXELS | 5120 x 2700 |
SENSOR SIZE | 25.6 mm x 13.5 mm (Diagonal: 28.9 mm) |
DYNAMIC RANGE | 16.5+ stops |
MAX DATA RATES | Up to 300 MB/s using RED MINI-MAG (480GB & 960GB) Up to 225 MB/s using RED MINI-MAG (120GB & 240GB) |
MAX FRAME RATES 1 | 96 fps at 5K Full Format (5120 x 2700), 120 fps at 5K 2.4:1 (5120 x 2160) 120 fps at 4K Full Format (4096 x 2160), 150 fps at 4K 2.4:1 (4096 x 1728) 150 fps at 3K Full Format (3072 x 1620), 200 fps at 3K 2.4:1 (3072 x 1296) 240 fps at 2K Full Format (2048 x 1080), 300 fps at 2K 2.4:1 (2048 x 864) |
PLAYBACK FRAME RATES (PROJECT TIMEBASE) |
23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60 fps, all resolutions |
REDCODE SETTINGS RANGE FROM 2:1 UP TO 22:11 |
2:1 REDCODE at 5K Full Format (5120 x 2700) and 24 fps 8:1 REDCODE at 5K Full Format (5120 x 2700) and 96 fps 2:1 REDCODE at 4K Full Format (4096 x 2160) and 24 fps 6:1 REDCODE at 4K Full Format (4096 x 2160) and 120 fps |
REDCODE RAW ACQUISITION FORMATS2 |
5K Full Format (5120 x 2700), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 6:5, 4:1, 8:1, and Ana 2x, 1.3x 4K Full Format (4096 x 2160), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 6:5, 4:1, 8:1, and Ana 2x, 1.3x 3K Full Format (3072 x 1620), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 6:5, 4:1, 8:1, and Ana 2x, 1.3x 2K Full Format (2048 x 1080), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3, 5:4, 6:5, 4:1, 8:1, and Ana 2x, 1.3x |
APPLE PRORES | ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422 and ProRes 422 LT at 4K (4096 × 2160) up to 30 fps ProRes 4444 XQ and ProRes 4444 at 2K (2048 × 1080) up to 120 fps ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422 and ProRes 422 LT at 2K (2048 × 1080) up to 120 fps |
AVID CODECS3 | DNxHR HQX at 4K (4096 × 2160) 12-bit up to 30 fps DNxHR HQ and SQ at 4K (4096 × 2160) 8-bit up to 30 fps DNxHR 444 at 2K (2048 × 1080) 12-bit up to 120 fps DNxHR HQ and SQ at 2K (2048 × 1080) 8-bit up to 120 fps DNxHD 444 and HQX (1920 × 1080) 10-bit up to 120 fps DNxHD HQ and SQ (1920 × 1080) 8-bit up to 120 fps |
CONSTRUCTION | Aluminum Alloy |
WEIGHT | 3.35 lbs (BRAIN with Integrated Media Bay) |
OPERATING TEMPERATURE | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
STORAGE TEMPERATURE | –20°C to 50°C (–4°F to 122°F) |
RELATIVE HUMIDITY | 0% to 85% non-condensing |
AUDIO | Integrated dual channel digital stereo microphones, uncompressed, 24-bit 48 kHz Optional 2 additional channels with DSMC2 expander module, uncompressed, 24-bit 48 kHz |
REMOTE CONTROL | Integrated R.C.P. WiFi antenna Ethernet, RS232, and GPI Trigger with DSMC2 expander module |
MONITOR OUTPUTS | 3G-SDI (HD-SDI) and HDMI with DSMC2 expander module 1080p RGB or 4:2:2, 720p RGB or 4:2:2 480p RGB or 4:2:2 (HDMI only) SMPTE Timecode, HANC Metadata, 24-bit 48 kHz Audio |
MONITOR OPTIONS | DSMC2® Touch 7.0″ Ultra-Brite LCD (Direct Mount), DSMC2® RED Touch 4.7″ LCD, DSMC2® RED Touch 7.0″ LCD and DSMC2® RED EVF (OLED) with cable-free connection. RED Touch 9.0″ LCD, RED Touch 7.0″ LCD, RED Touch 5.0″ LCD, RED PRO 7″ LCD, DSMC2 Touch 7.0″ Ultra-Brite LCD, BOMB EVF (OLED) and BOMB EVF (LCOS) compatible with DSMC2 LCD/EVF Adaptor A or DSMC2 LCD/EVF Adaptor D, and LCD/EVF cable. |
REDCINE-X PRO DELIVERY FORMATS |
4K: DPX, TIFF, OpenEXR (.RED via RRencode plugin) 2K: DPX, TIFF, OpenEXR (.RED via RRencode plugin) 1080p RGB 4:2:2, 720p 4:2:2 : QuickTime, JPEG, AVID AAF, MXF 1080p 4:2:0, 720p 4:2:0 : H.264, .MP4 |
VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY4 |
Adobe Premiere Pro, AVID Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, Edius Pro, Final Cut Pro, Vegas Pro |
Tech specs reflect both current and projected information. Everything is subject to change.
1. REDCODE values and max frame rates may vary based on selected acquisition format, aspect ratio, project time base, Lookaround setting, and SSD. For more information on available REDCODE compression settings for all formats, see the DSMC Media Operation Guide.
2. For more information on available acquisition formats, see the DSMC Operation Guides.
3. Avid DNxHD/HR Codecs recording support added to DSMC2 firmware v6.3 or later.
4. Third-party non-linear editing (NLE) applications may have limited compatibility with R3D files.
- DRAGON-X 5K S35 BRAIN
- Canon Lens Mount
- DSMC2 RED Touch 4.7″ LCD
- DSMC2 Outrigger Handle
- DSMC2 V-Lock I/O Expander
- RED MINI-MAG – 480GB
- Two IDX DUO C98 batteries with charger
- DSMC AC Power Adaptor
- G-Technology ev Series RED MINI-MAG Reader
- Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art Lens
- NANUK heavy-duty camera case
- 2-Year Standard Warranty