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V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV

Large-format global-shutter cinema flagship with 8K VV, 120fps, and pro broadcast I/O.

$44,500

Launch price

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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

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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 shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

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
5.5/ 10
  • · 35.4MP — ample resolution for portraits
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably

Sports & Action

Excellent
10.0/ 10
  • · 30fps burst — pro-level action capture
  • · 1,053 AF points — dense tracking grid

Video & Hybrid

Excellent
9.5/ 10
  • · 8K recording for future-proof footage
  • · 4K 120p slow-motion

Landscape

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 35.4MP — ample resolution
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions

Travel

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for varied conditions
  • · IBIS for handheld low-light

Wildlife

Excellent
10.0/ 10
  • · 30fps burst captures fleeting moments
  • · Bird AF subject recognition

Vlogging

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 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

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Full specifications

Verified specs · RED V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV

Sensor

Resolution35.4 MP
Sensor typeVV 35.4MP Global Shutter CMOS
Sensor size40.96 × 21.60 mm
AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorImage processor

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)51,200
ISO max (expanded)102,400

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/32000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemDual Pixel CMOS AF II
AF points / zones1053
AF frame coverage100 %
AF low-light limit-6.5 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Animal, Bird, Vehicle

Burst

Burst (mechanical)12 fps
Burst (electronic)30 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes
RAW buffer depth200 frames

Video

Max resolution8K VV
4K max frame rate120 fps
Max video bit rate600 Mbps
Internal RAW videoYes
Log profileLog profile supported
CodecsREDCODE RAW HQ/MQ/LQ

Stabilization

In-body stabilization (IBIS)Yes
IBIS effectiveness8 stops

Body

Weight8200 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)240 × 163 × 191 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryLP-E6NH
Battery life (CIPA)520 shots

Storage

Card slots2
Card typesCFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED EVF
EVF resolution5,760,000 dots
EVF magnification0.78 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeVari-angle
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMIFull HDMI (Type A)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountPL / LPL / EF (with mount)