The RED DRAGON 6K is a professional digital cinema camera system, typically integrated into the RED EPIC or RED WEAPON camera bodies (Brains). It features a 19.4 Megapixel CMOS sensor and is highly regarded in high-end cinematic production for its massive resolution and exceptional dynamic range.

Key Features and Benefits6K Resolution & Detail: Captures motion and stills at a maximum resolution of 3$6144 \times 3160$ (19 megapixels), offering over 9 times the pixel count of 1080p HD.4

Benefit: Provides unprecedented image clarity, superior visual effects (VFX) plate quality, and extensive flexibility for reframing, cropping, or down-sampling to 4K/HD with a cleaner, sharper final image.

High Dynamic Range: Features 6$16.5+$ stops of dynamic range.7Benefit: Offers remarkable flexibility in post-production, preserving detail in both extreme highlights and deep shadows, and excelling in challenging, high-contrast lighting conditions.8

Advanced Color Science: Utilizes RED’s DRAGON color science.

Benefit: Delivers vibrant, true-to-life colors, smoother skin tones, and improved tonal variations, ensuring high-quality RAW images.

High Frame Rates: Capable of shooting up to 75 frames per second (fps) at 6K Full Format, or up to 100 fps at 6K 2.4:1.

Benefit: Allows for stunning high-resolution, high-speed, and slow-motion capture.

Modular and Compact Design: The camera body (BRAIN) is relatively compact and lightweight (around 3.3 to 5 lbs).

Benefit: Highly versatile for different setups, including gimbals, cranes, and Steadicam rigs, and compatible with RED’s Digital Stills and Motion Camera (DSMC) ecosystem of accessories.