Starting Summer 2018, RED will offer the Sensor Upgrade options described in the table below. To learn more about an upgrade option or to request the upgrade, click the corresponding link in the Sensor Upgrade Type column.
| Camera Type | Sensor Upgrade Type | Price (USD) | Price (GBP) | Price (EUR) |
| WEAPON HELIUM 8K S35 (White LE, Forged CF, Woven CF)1 | DSMC2 MONSTRO 8K VV Sensor Upgrade | $39,500 | £35,170 | €39,860 |
| WEAPON RED DRAGON 6K (Forged CF, Woven CF)1 | DSMC2 MONSTRO 8K VV Sensor Upgrade | $39,500 | £35,170 | €39,860 |
| DSMC2 HELIUM 8K S35 | DSMC2 MONSTRO 8K VV Sensor Upgrade | $39,500 | £35,170 | €39,860 |
| DSMC2 GEMINI 5K S35 | DSMC2 MONSTRO 8K VV Sensor Upgrade | $39,500 | £35,170 | €39,860 |
| WEAPON RED DRAGON 8K VV ANA (White LE, Forged CF, Woven CF) | DSMC2 MONSTRO 8K VV Sensor Upgrade | $14,500 | £11,500 | €12,950 |
| WEAPON RED DRAGON 8K VV (Forged CF, Woven CF) | DSMC2 MONSTRO 8K VV Sensor Upgrade | No charge | No charge | No charge |
| WEAPON RED DRAGON 6K Forged CF | HELIUM 8K S35 Sensor Upgrade for WEAPON Forged CF 6K BRAIN | $9,500 | £7,500 | €8,500 |
| WEAPON RED DRAGON 6K Woven CF | HELIUM 8K S35 Sensor Upgrade for WEAPON Woven CF 6K BRAIN | $9,500 | £7,500 | €8,500 |
| DSMC2 GEMINI 5K S35 | DSMC2 HELIUM 8K S35 Sensor Upgrade | $9,500 | £7,500 | €8,500 |
| WEAPON RED DRAGON 6K (Magnesium) | DSMC2 GEMINI 5K S35 Sensor + Board Upgrade | $6,950 | £5,500 | €6,250 |
| WEAPON HELIUM 8K S35 (White LE, Forged CF, Woven CF) | DSMC2 GEMINI 5K S35 Sensor Upgrade | $4,950 | £3,950 | €4,500 |
| WEAPON RED DRAGON 6K (Forged CF, Woven CF) | DSMC2 GEMINI 5K S35 Sensor Upgrade | $4,950 | £3,950 | €4,500 |
| RED EPIC-W HELIUM 8K S35 | DSMC2 GEMINI 5K S35 Sensor Upgrade | $4,950 | £3,950 | €4,500 |
| DSMC2 HELIUM 8K S35 | DSMC2 GEMINI 5K S35 Sensor Upgrade | $4,950 | £3,950 | €4,500 |
Lens Mount and OLPF
If upgrading from a non-MONSTRO camera to a MONSTRO camera, your lens mount and OLPF will be upgraded with your camera to conform to 8K VV. Additional lens mounts and OLPFs may be purchased separately.
Warranty
Upgrading from WEAPON to DSMC2 does not affect your warranty status. The warranty on your original camera carries over to your new camera.
Eligibility
You are eligible for the upgrades listed above if you purchased the camera directly from RED, completed the Transfer of Ownership process, or submitted a Camera Registration Form.
Upgrade Sales Tax
If you take delivery of your upgraded camera in California, Florida, New York, or Washington, then applicable sales tax is applied. You will be charged sales tax on the full retail price of the upgrade.
If you take delivery of your upgraded camera in the European Union, Value Added Tax (VAT) may be applied where applicable.
Shipping Costs
You are responsible for shipping your camera to RED.
RED recommends that you use a traceable and insurable carrier when shipping to RED.
RED will cover the return shipping back to you after the upgrade is completed.
Shipping Locations
Once you have been issued a service order number, you can send your camera to any of the worldwide RED facilities.
NOTE: The upgrade is performed exclusively at RED Headquarters in Irvine, CA. If you send your camera to other RED facilities, that will add to the anticipated turnaround time.
| Location Name | Location | Upgrade | Drop-Off |
| RED Headquarters | Irvine, CA | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
| RED Store Hollywood | Los Angeles, CA | X | ✔︎ |
| RED New York | New York, NY | X | ✔︎ |
| RED Miami | Miami, FL | X | ✔︎ |
| RED Europe Ltd. | Bucks, England | X | ✔︎ |
| RED China | Beijing, China | X | ✔︎ |
Turnaround Time
The estimated turnaround time is 7 to 10 business days.
NOTE: The turnaround time does not include the transit time to and from the drop-off RED facilities.
NOTE: Any other offered or requested service options are processed separately and add to the anticipated turnaround time.
1. Current WEAPON CF owners will be eligible for the original $29,500 price for the DSMC2 MONSTRO 8K VV sensor upgrade for a limited time. This offer is available while existing inventory of MONSTRO sensors lasts. Contact your Bomb Squad representative to move forward.
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