RED’s new $80,000 8K camera is probably a very good camera
RED has announced a new flagship sensor, the Monstro 8K VV, which will be sold in combination with the company’s existing Weapon camera to create the new Weapon 8K VV, via Engadget. The new camera will cost $79,500, which puts this so far above the consumer price bracket that it’s almost laughable, but practicality aside, it’s still an impressive piece of technology for pros.
According to RED, the new Monstro sensor can record video at up to 8K resolution and 60 fps, take 35.4 megapixel stills, and offers “17+ stops of dynamic range”. The sensor itself is the same size as the now defunct RED Dragon 8K VV, measuring in at 40.96 x 21.60 mm.
If you’re looking to pick one up for yourself, you’ll…