RED
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
Large-format global-shutter cinema flagship with 8K VV, 120fps, and pro broadcast I/O.
$44,500
Launch priceAffiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.
Last updated June 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
35.4 MP
Sensor
40.96 × 21.60 mm
ISO max
51,200
Burst
30 fps
4K
120 fps
IBIS
8-stop
Weight
8200 g
Battery
520 shots
Where to buy the RED V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
Check today's availability, latest prices, bundle deals, and certified refurbished options at the major authorized retailers:
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.
Sensor size
RED V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
40.96 × 21.6 mm · Full Frame
885 mm² area
Body size, to scale
Front view
Width × Height

Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Back view
Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
240 × 163 × 191 mm · 8200 g (18.08 lb / 289.25 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Fair- · 35.4MP — ample resolution for portraits
- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
Sports & Action
Excellent- · 30fps burst — pro-level action capture
- · 1,053 AF points — dense tracking grid
Video & Hybrid
Excellent- · 8K recording for future-proof footage
- · 4K 120p slow-motion
Landscape
Fair- · 35.4MP — ample resolution
- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
Travel
Good- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
- · IBIS for handheld low-light
Wildlife
Excellent- · 30fps burst captures fleeting moments
- · Bird AF subject recognition
Vlogging
Fair- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
- · IBIS reduces handheld shake
Pros
- ✓ 8K VV global shutter
- ✓ 120fps 8K
- ✓ Pro I/O
- ✓ REDCODE RAW ecosystem
Cons
- – Very expensive
- – Massive data rates
- – Requires pro crew
Ready to buy the RED V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV?
Compare live prices, bundles, and availability at trusted retailers.
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Cameraegg earns from qualifying purchases. Cameraegg may also earn commission from B&H links, at no extra cost to you.
Explore related cameras
Continue from RED V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV into comparisons and alternatives.
Popular comparisons
Existing matchups that include this camera.
Similar cameras
Comparable bodies by sensor class or camera category.
- Insta360 X5$550Compare
- Sony FX3$3,899Compare
- OM System OM-1 II$2,399Compare
- Canon EOS R5 C$4,499Compare
More from RED
Same-brand alternatives in the database.
- RED KOMODO-X$9,995Compare
- RED KOMODO 6K$5,995Compare
Full specifications
Verified specs · RED V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV