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Red housing for a RED camera? Yup, in a surprising move, Isotta has unveiled its first housing for a pro cinema camera—the top-of-the-line V-Raptor X. Featuring the flagship DSMC3 modular body, the V-Raptor boasts an 8K VV 35.4-megapixel global shutter sensor offering 8K/120p and 4K/240p recording and 17+ stops of dynamic range. Previously sporting an adaptable Canon RF lens mount, the camera is now also available with Nikon’s Z mount for even more lens flexibility. (Remember this?)

Hewn from aluminum, anodized and painted signature red, the Isotta housing for the RED V-Raptor X looks to be an impressive piece of kit. Sporting Isotta’s classic single-handed open/close knob and built around the company’s B120 port system, the housing features a back that is entirely detachable from the front, and a lockable tray, allowing for easy insertion of the camera. All buttons and removable parts have double O-ring seals, and there’s a moisture sensor with LED indicator fitted as standard. As well as three M16 ports, there are two M24 ports, allowing straightforward connection of a monitor such as the Atomos Ninja V+. There’s also a full complement of M6 holes for attaching brackets, tripods, handles, etc.

Available now from retailers such as Backscatter, the Isotta housing for the RED V-Raptor X is priced at $8,965.
 

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

RED V-RAPTOR [X]

Technical Data

• Red color anodized aluminum body;
• Ergonomic side handles, adjustable (via optional accessory);
• Three M16 holes, one M24 hole and one M24 hole for using accessories such as vacuum systems, monitors;
• Back housing completely detachable from the front housing;
• Tray with lock for the easy insertion of the camera;
• Single-hand closing knob for the back of the housing;
• Aluminum buttons at the buttons with window for viewing the menu display;
• Magnetic buttons and levers in aluminum for electronic control of the V-Raptor [X];
• Double O-Ring seals on all buttons and removable parts;
• Moisture sensor with LED indicator (replaceable battery);
• Removable port B120 bayonet;
• Safety lock on the porthole to prevent accidental opening;
• Wide, rubber covered feet for solid footing on boat floors or sea floor;
• Upper and rear M6 hole grid to apply various accessories (spotlight, spheres, handle, etc.);
• Four M6 holes located on housing bottom side for different accessories such as brackets or tripods
• Four pairs of M5 holes per side for attaching balls with plate;
• Prepared for ISOTTA vacuum system (not included);
• Working depth: 100 meters;

Commands

• ON/OFF lever of the RED V-Raptor [X];
• Ergonomic mechanical lever for movie shooting button, easy to use even with gloves;
• Movie shooting button (REC);
• Lens release button;
• Filter dial;
• Zoom knob;
• Focus knob;
• Port safety lever;
• Menu navigation buttons;
• AutoFocus lever;
• ISO+/ISO- lever;
• Diaphragm +/Diaphragm- lever;
• FPS+ button;
• FPS- button;
• White Balance + button;
• White Balance - button;
• Shutter + button;
• Shutter - button;
• Playback button;
• Auto White Balance button;

Optional

• Ninja V+ monitor housing;
• M28x1 bulkhead;
• Connection cable;
• XL adjustable balance tray;
• Vacuum system;
• Handles extension;