- September 5, 2017
- Posted by: Nicholas Fitch
- Category: RED Digital Cinema Cameras

One of the reasons REDusers remain so loyal to the brand are the upgrade paths available to current owners when RED releases new technology. As we approach the end of 2017, more and more current RED owners are looking to upgrade their old Mysterium/MX sensor cameras, to the newest 5K/6K Dragon and 8K S35 Helium sensors. Since 2006, RED has been taking the filmmaking world by storm with their ultra high resolution cameras. Current owners are now able to upgrade to the RED EPIC-W, RED WEAPON (6K Dragon Sensor) or the RED WEAPON 8K (S35 Helium sensor). Current owners are eligible for a $15,000 discount. The current RED Owner Pricing program will close on September 28, 2017. To remain eligible for discounted pricing, customers must pay for their order and have a service order assigned by this date.
Finance RED Sensor Upgrades
WB FINANCIAL offers equipment leasing and financing options for those REDusers looking to upgrade sensors and camera bodies. If you’ve already placed a deposit to RED, its not too late to finance the remaining balance. We can even refund you the deposit you made at the time of funding, putting additional cash back in your pocket.
Deferred Payments
Since the turnaround time for upgrades with RED could be a few weeks to a month, we’ve developed a deferred payment plan which you can utilize to push your regular payments back 30-60 days. WB FINANCIAL collects the first month’s payment in advance, followed by 1 or 2 months of payments at only $50/month. This allows the camera to be upgraded and to start generating revenue before regular payments begin.
Flexible Terms
Our RED camera leasing and financing options are available for terms of 3, 4, or 5-years, with absolutely no prepayment penalties. In addition, we have financing and leasing programs in place to accommodate freelancers and those entertainment professionals that do not have an established Corporation or LLC. All we need is acceptable personal credit and at least 2-years of verifiable industry experience.
Contact Nicholas Fitch, Director of Finance- Entertainment Division for more information or to get pre-approved for your RED WEAPON purchase or Dragon/Helium sensor upgrade.
WEAPON 8K S35 SPECS
SENSOR
SENSOR TYPE | HELIUM 35.4 Megapixel CMOS |
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EFFECTIVE PIXELS | 8192 x 4320 |
SENSOR SIZE | 29.90 mm x 15.77 mm (Diagonal: 33.80 mm) |
DYNAMIC RANGE | 16.5+ stops |
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE-RATIO | 80 dB |
RECORDING
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) |
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REDCODE RAW MAX FRAME RATES | 60 fps at 8K Full Format (8192 x 4320), 75 fps at 8K 2.4:1 (8192 x 3456) 60 fps at 7K Full Format (7168 x 3780), 75 fps at 7K 2.4:1 (7168 x 3024) 75 fps at 6K Full Format (6144 x 3240), 100 fps at 6K 2.4:1 (6144 x 2592) 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 |
RED WEAPON HELIUM 8K SENSOR FOOTAGE