RED V-Raptor [X] Review: Four Months of Awesome

I bought a RED V-Raptor six months ago, then upgraded it to the new global-shutter X variant as soon as it was announced back in January. Here are my thoughts about why I bought it, how I like it, and whether I'd buy it again today. As always, these are just my personal opinions, ramblings, observations, and emotions. Enjoy!

[kolraofficialmusic]

RED cameras seem to be great tools for filmmakers and they keep pushing the boundaries what can be done. Like with the global shutter tech they have. Would be great to get to test something like RED Komodo X which I think would be suitable for me at this time.

[cogmission]

I love the V-Raptor X content. I don't see any other content creators talking about it - mainly due to the exclusivity of ownership due to the higher-than-mirrorless price tag. But this is my dream camera, though I would have been happy with a KX until this came out. Now I'm obsessed 🙂

[MichaelHalsell]

The image cadence is nice on the RED products are nice. I know you hate nebulous words - but the footage seems creamy, aesthetically smooth. Jeolous of the Oconnor head. Great content

The v raptor x is a dream of a camera. Global shutter is something i really like. I film bands often live and for music videos and strobes are always a problem and finally it is possible again. The komodo was cool and the f55, zcam and other global shutter cameras too but together with the high dynamic range of the v raptor i bet it is amazing to work with.

[ReubenEvans-cw]

You are dead on about the feel of RED.

[Filmgoblin]

Yeah that is a great investment. The red raptor x is smooth because of all the highlight roll off, shadow roll off and great rendering. lol. Just kidding

Does the red v raptor x still have the ippl2 pipeline or is there something new? I loved about the ippl pipeline that they offered different "tonemappings" out of the box

[maxpovey]

Are you planning on shooting with a full camera team or operating by yourself? In my experience the small size and light weight of the REDs is great for the later but can actually be a bit of a hindrance when your going to be building it out fully. I remember doing a shoot with a komodo on a ronin 2 and the camera was so light i had to attach random knuckles and fittings to get it to balance properly.
Looking forward to seeing more about your film

[johncalhoun]

How do you feel about working with this camera in regards to working with a small crew?

[kadenkelsch]

How do you have a 14 min video on the V-Raptor x and not show any b-roll footage from the actual

[philippscheithauer]

Do you have any work, portfolio or shots to showcase?

[justmovies]

What was the total cost of owning red v raptor x with all accessories n insurances?

[fadellubbad]

4 months and you are talking next to the camera we want to see your work or any video that was filmed with the camera. Your face is beautiful and the camera is next to you but let's see how the some shots. All your channel I don't see any work except your voice with the ringtone

[wildwedding]

You say "kinda" and "sorta" a LOT