DRAGON Sensor

Frequently asked questions:

• Is the RED DRAGON sensor 16 bit?
• What is the native ISO of the RED DRAGON sensor?
• Is the RED DRAGON sensor the same for SCARLET DRAGON and EPIC RED DRAGON?
• What are the EPIC RED DRAGON sensor crop factors?
• Does the RED DRAGON sensor change my depth of field?
• Is the back focus adjustment or flange depth the same on the RED DRAGON sensor as it is on the MYSTERIUM-X sensor?

Is the RED DRAGON sensor 16 bit?

Yes.

What is the native ISO of the RED DRAGON sensor?

You can shoot ISO 100 to 12,800 depending on application and noise preferences. Typically, anywhere from ISO 400 and 2000 is recommended with the RED DRAGON^® sensor.

Is the RED DRAGON sensor the same for SCARLET DRAGON and EPIC RED DRAGON?

Yes.

What lenses can I use with the RED DRAGON sensor?

You can use any lens designed for Full Frame 35mm formats. If you have a lens that covers MYSTERIUM-X^® at 5K, the lens covers RED DRAGON at 5.5K safely. All lenses designed for Super 35mm cover RED DRAGON at 5K.

For more information, download the EPIC/SCARLET Operation Guide.

What are the EPIC RED DRAGON sensor crop factors?

Width-based EPIC RED DRAGON^® crop factors relative to full frame 35mm:

Width-based EPIC RED DRAGON crop factors relative to Super 35mm:

For more information, download the EPIC/SCARLET Operation Guide.

Does the RED DRAGON sensor change my depth of field?

Yes. Since the RED DRAGON sensor is larger than previous RED^® camera sensors, the angle of view for a given focal length is wider. The wider angle of view means that you have to move closer to achieve the same subject framing. Alternatively, you could remain in the same position and use a longer focal length to compensate. Either way, the depth of field becomes shallower as a result.

Is the back focus adjustment or flange depth the same on the RED DRAGON sensor as it is on the MYSTERIUM-X sensor?

Yes.