RED Digital Cinema V-RAPTOR [X] 8K VV

RED Digital Cinema V-RAPTOR [X] 8K VV firmware

RED Digital Cinema · V-RAPTOR [X] 8K VV · Body

Latest firmware for the RED Digital Cinema V-RAPTOR [X] 8K VV is v2.2.4 (May 18, 2026).

V-RAPTOR [X] 8K VV firmware changelog

  1. v2.1.1 v2.2.4

  2. v2.0.9 v2.1.1

  3. v2.0.8 v2.0.9

  4. v2.0.3 v2.0.8

  5. v1.8.5 v2.0.3

  6. v1.7.5 v1.8.5

  7. v1.7.5 first tracked

Firmware history

  1. Version 2.2.4 Latest Released May 18, 2026 First seen Jul 11, 2026
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    SIGNIFICANT CHANGES SINCE V-RAPTOR 2.1.1

    • Reduced boot time
    • Reduced power consumption
    • Added support for Broadcast R3D in RED Connect
    • Added support for Phantom Track in RED Connect
    • Added Discrete Phantom Track control
    • Added new Sensor Sync Shift interface
    • Added support for timecode triggered recording
    • Added External Tally Recording system
    • Added Test Patterns to R3D Project Format
    • Added User Buttons Video Overlays
    • Added ND Iris Tracking
    • Added Angelbird Media​ Updater (RD4.30)
    • Added Angelbird V4 updater (RD5.04)
    • Added SDI Signal Range control in Broadcast R3D Playback
    • Added SmallHD RED Touch OS 6.1.2
    • Added Exascend Essential Pro Max 1TB/2TB support
    • Added Nextorage B2 Pro+ 660GB/1330GB support
    • Fixed inconsistent max Broadcast Gain
    • Fixed 2nd Zebra with SDI 2
    • Changed Serial Protocol "Network (PPP)" to "Network RCP2 (PPP​)"
    • Improved GIG-E and REDConnect network stability
    • Improved XL network stability
    • Improved Broadcast Lens communication
    • Improved sensor sync adjustment timing
    • Improved continuously variable ND live preview
    • Improved high ISO ProRes recordings and live preview
    • Improved Broadcast R3D Detail parameter
    • Improved Peaking performance
    • Improved network stability

    OPERATIONAL NOTES

    RED CONNECT is a license enabled feature, for more info see https://support.reddigitalcinema.com/hc/en-us/articles/7391709361683 Some devices may experience intermittent connection issue over USB-C tethering.

    Warning message will occur with unapproved media and batteries.

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  2. Version 2.1.1 Released Oct 15, 2025 First seen Jul 11, 2026
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    SIGNIFICANT CHANGES SINCE V-RAPTOR 2.0.9

    • Added V-RAPTOR XE​ support
    • Added continuously variable ND control
    • Added Maximum Fan Control mode
    • Improved lens compatibility
    • Fixed possible 4K SDI issue at boot
    • Fixed Broadcast Lens control with non-PL lenses

    OPERATIONAL NOTES

    RED CONNECT is a license enabled feature, for more info see https://support.reddigitalcinema.com/hc/en-us/arti​cles/7391709361683 Some devices may experience intermittent connection issue over USB-C tethering.

    Warning message will occur with unapproved media and batteries. © 2004-2025 RED Digital Cinema, Inc.

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  3. Version 2.0.9 Released Aug 21, 2025 First seen Jul 11, 2026
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    SIGNIFICANT CHANGES SINCE V-RAPTOR 2.0.8

    • Added ProGrade Digital CFexpress 4.0 1.6TB (Iridium) support​
    • Updated regional Wi-Fi configurations

    OPERATIONAL NOTES

    RED CONNECT is a license enabled feature, for more info see https://support.reddigitalcinema.com/hc/en-us/articles/​7391709361683 Some devices may experience intermittent connection issue over USB-C tethering.

    Warning message will occur with unapproved media and batteries. © 2004-2025 RED Digital Cinema, Inc.

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  4. Version 2.0.8 Released Jul 21, 2025 First seen Jul 11, 2026
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    SIGNIFICANT CHANGES SINCE V-RAPTOR 2.0.3

    • Added Broadcast Lens control support
    • Added support for updating NIKKOR Z lenses
    • Added RED PRO and AV PRO v4 support
    • Added Face Detection Toggle assignable button
    • Added PL Mount Power Toggle
    • Added External Tally Thickn​ess options
    • Added Extra Small Video Overlay size
    • Added VR Status to Lens Information overlay
    • Added SmallHD RED Touch OS 6.1 firmware (SmallHD OS 6.1)
    • Added External Tally support for SmallHD OS 6.1
    • Added tilt to RED Touch Level Overlay for SmallHD OS 6.1
    • Improved Lens compatibility
    • Improved Face Detection recognition area
    • Improved Face Detection transitions
    • Improved network adapter compatibility
    • Improved broadcast RCP communications
    • Fixed applying preset with missing LUT
    • Fixed Focus and Ex​posure Tools stacking
    • Fixed occasional SDI audio distortion
    • Fixed RED Touch Spectrum False Color for SmallHD OS 6.1

    OPERATIONAL NOTES

    RED CONNECT is a license enabled feature, for more info see https://support.reddigitalcinema.com/hc/en-us/articles/7391709361683 Some devices may experience intermittent connection issue over USB-C tethering.

    Warning message will occur with unapproved media and batteries. (c) 2004-2025 RED Digital Cinema, Inc.

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  5. Version 2.0.3 Released Mar 6, 2025 First seen Jul 11, 2026
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    SIGNIFICANT CHANGES SINCE V-RAPTOR 1.8.5

    • Added V-RAPTOR [X] Z Mount support
    • Added Lens Menu
    • Added Focus S​ystem Menu
    • Added Focus Sensitivity Control
    • Added support for hold type user buttons
    • Added Serial RCP2 support
    • Added Root History to ASC MHL
    • Added Low Power Warning video overlay
    • Added JPEG-XS MTU size support
    • Added SmallHD RED Touch OS 6.0.1
    • Improved Autofocus and Face Detection algorithms
    • Fixed applying presets defined in User Pages
    • Fixed Create Preset through DSMC3 RED TOUCH 7.0"
    • Removed Beta label from Extended Highlights (V-RAPTOR [X] Only)
    • Removed Beta label from Face Detection

    OPERATIONAL NOTES

    RED CONNECT is a license enabled feature, for more info see https://support.reddigitalcinema.com/hc/en-us/articles/7391709361683 Some devices may experience i​ntermittent connection issue over USB-C tethering.

    Warning message will occur with unapproved Media and Batteries.

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  6. Version 1.8.5 Released Dec 18, 2024 First seen Jul 11, 2026
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    SIGNIFICANT CHANGES SINCE V-RAPTOR 1.7.5

    • Added Broadcast R3D Project Format
    • Added support for T Stop Iris Display
    • Added Playback to Camera Webpage
    • Added RGB RAW Meters and Histogram to Video Overlay
    • Added EVF Brightness to Video Overlay
    • Added "Outdoor" EVF Brightness level
    • Added External Tally Overlays
    • Added List Filtering
    • Added RED​ PRO CFexpress Updater (RD4.15)
    • Added Nextorage B2 Pro 660GB/1330GB support
    • Added SmallHD RED Touch OS 6 firmware
    • Added Camera Horizon to RED Touch (PageOS 6)
    • Fixed ND Color Calibration behavior in Preview and Playback
    • Fixed SmallHD Color Space Selector in Broadcast R3D mode
    • Improved Pre-Record behavior

    OPERATIONAL NOTES

    RED CONN​ECT is a license enabled feature, for more info see https://support.reddigitalcinema.com/hc/en-us/articles/7391709361683 Some devices may experience intermittent connection issue over USB-C tethering.

    Warning message will occur with unapproved Media and Batteries.

    Copyright (c) 2004-2024 RED Digital Cinema, Inc.

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  7. Version 1.7.5 Released Apr 25, 2024 First seen Jul 11, 2026
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    SIGNIFICANT CHANGES SINCE RAPTOR 1.6.2

    • Added V-RAPTOR [X] and V-RAPTOR XL [X] Support
    • Added RED COMPACT EVF support
    • Added Video Overlays
    • Added Horizon and Tilt Video Overlay
    • Added Calibrate Gyroscope function
    • Added advanced Image Flip selection
    • Added ASC MHL checksum option
    • Added Function Toggle control
    • Added Proxy Record Menu
    • Added ProRes Proxy Codec
    • Added Dedicated False Color and Peaking Assignable Buttons
    • Added Additional Slate Fields
    • Added Remount Media Command
    • Added Operations Guide QR Code
    • Added Small​HD RED Touch OS 5.5.3
    • Added ProGrade Gold 1TB/2TB Support
    • Added Novachips 2TB support
    • Fixed SmallHD ND Assignable Buttons (PageOS 5.5.3)
    • Fixed Intermittent SDI Timecode with External TC
    • Fixed Extended Highlights not achieving maximum fps (V-RAPTOR [X])
    • Fixed incorrect 2K Format Heights (V-RAPTOR [X])
    • Fixed incorrect Edge Timecode after exiting Playback
    • Fixed SDI frequency changing after recording a clip
    • Fixed Phantom Track monitor switching
    • Fixed RAW RGB ​Exposure meter in EH mode
    • Fixed EVF SDI Resolution/Frequency selections (V-RAPTOR XL/XL [X])
    • Fixed RED thumbnail generation in EH mode
    • Fixed Low Power shutdown

    OPERATIONAL NOTES

    RED CONNECT is a license enabled feature, for more info see https://support.reddigitalcinema.com/hc/en-us/articles/7391709361683 Some devices may experience intermittent connection issue over USB-C tethering.

    Warning message will occur with unapproved Media and Batteries.

    Copyright (c) 2004-2024 RED Digital Cinema, LLC.

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