RED Digital Cinema are shipping a new low light sensor for the EPIC-W brain. It is a 15.4 MP 5K Super 35mm sensor called Gemini. RED notes that this offers around 2 stops of improved low light performance (at the expense of clipping the highlights 2 stops earlier). Control is via DSMC2, it is compatible with RED’s family of OLPF filters and has interchangeable lens mounts.

Key Features:

• New 15.4 Megapixel 5K S35 sensor that delivers optimized low-light performance
• 30.72 mm x 18 mm (Diag: 35.61 mm)
• Dual sensitivity sensor provides greater flexibility for a variety of shooting environments
• Seamless switching between Standard and Low Light modes
• Cinematic image quality
• Rated at 16.5 stops Dynamic Range
• Ships with IPP2
• 5K up to 96 fps Full Format
• 4K up to 30 fps and 2K up to 120 fps using ProRes or Avid
• Simultaneously record REDCODE plus ProRes or Avid
• Up to 275 MB/s write speeds
• Interchangeable lens mount
• Future-proofed (accessories can be used with all DSMC2 cameras) and available with RED ARMOR-W
• Full modularity and a small, lightweight design

The new EPIC-W Brain with GEMINI 5K S35 sensor retails for $24,500.00 and is available now. Three are a variety of upgrade paths available for current owners of RED cameras.