Displays and Electronic Viewfinders

RED offers the following displays and electronic viewfinders (EVFs):

NOTE: RED offers multiple mounting solutions for each camera type.

Item

Resolution

Tilt1

Swivel1

Part Number

DSMC2 RED Touch 7.0" LCD (Woven CF)

1920 x 1136

Total: 180°

Forward: 90°

Backward: 90°

Total: 360°

CW: 180°

CCW: 180°

730-0018

DSMC2 RED Touch 7.0" LCD (Aluminum)

1920 x 1136

Total: 180°

Forward: 90°

Backward: 90°

Total: 360°

CW: 180°

CCW: 180°

730-0024

DSMC2 RED Touch 4.7" LCD

1280 x 720

Total: 240°

Forward: 90°

Backward: 150°

No swivel

730-0019

RED Touch 5.0" LCD2

800 x 400

Total: 270°

Forward: 180°

Backward: 90°

Total: 360°

CW: 180°

CCW: 180°

730-0008

RED Touch 7.0" LCD2, 3

1920 x 1136

Total: 180°

Forward: 90°

Backward: 90°

Total: 360°

CW: 180°

CCW: 180°

730-0007

RED Touch 9.0" LCD2

1280 x 768

Total: 270°

Forward: 180°

Backward: 90°

Total: 360°

CW: 180°

CCW: 180°

730-0011

RED Pro LCD 7"2

1024 x 600

No tilt

No swivel

730-0009

RED Pro Touch 7.0" LCD2

1920 × 1136

No tilt

No swivel

730-0025

DSMC2 Touch 7.0" Ultra-Brite LCD2, 4, 3

1920 x 1200

No tilt

No swivel

730-0026

DSMC2 Touch 7.0" Ultra-Brite LCD (Direct Mount)43

1920 x 1200

Total: 180°

Forward: 90°

Backward: 90°

Total: 360°

CW: 180°

CCW: 180°

730-0028

DSMC2 RED EVF (OLED)2

1920 x 1080

N/A

N/A

730-0021

BOMB EVF® (LCOS)2

1280 x 784

N/A

N/A

730-0004

BOMB EVF (OLED)2

1280 x 1024

N/A

N/A

730-0010
  1. Approximate measurements.
  2. Using this display with a DSMC2 camera requires a DSMC2 LCD/EVF Adaptor A, DSMC2 Tactical Top Plate, or DSMC2 Production Top Plate.
  3. The RED Touch 7.0" LCD requires that your camera is on firmware v5.2.38 or later.
  4. The DSMC2 Touch 7.0" Ultra-Brite LCD requires that your camera is on firmware v7.2 or later.

RED LCDs

DSMC2 RED Touch 7.0" LCD

Figure: DSMC2 RED Touch 7.0" LCD

RED displays provide important camera parameters on the graphical user interface (GUI) and offer a variety of monitor viewing options. RED touchscreen displays enable you to use gestures to navigate menus and adjust camera parameters. RED displays feature 8-bit RGB, 4:4:4 progressive scan, providing up to 16.7 million colors and up to 70% NTSC color gamut (83% coverage for the DSMC2 Touch 7.0" Ultra-Brite LCD).

LCD Precautions

WARNING: DO NOT use a RED display as a handle to lift or carry the camera. Damage to a RED display or other components of the camera system caused by using the display as a handle are not covered under warranty.

WARNING: DO NOT use the threaded holes in the RED Touch LCD base to mount the display to the camera. Damage to a RED display or other components of the camera system caused by using these threaded holes is not covered under warranty.

WARNING: DO NOT try to turn an LCD past its tilt or swivel range. Damage to a RED display or other camera components caused by excessive force is not covered under warranty. For more information on the tilt and swivel range for each display, go to Displays and Electronic Viewfinders.

BOMB EVFs

BOMB EVF (OLED)

Figure: BOMB EVF (OLED)

The BOMB EVF (LCOS) and BOMB EVF (OLED) deliver specialized viewing solutions for the camera. The BOMB EVF (LCOS) is a high-definition, lightweight, and low-profile viewfinder. The BOMB EVF (OLED) uses OLED technology, providing deeper blacks and more color accurate images.

Item

Contrast Ratio

Diopter Range

BOMB EVF (LCOS)1

1000:1 typical

2.0 to –5.0.1

BOMB EVF (OLED)1

>10,000:1 typical

2.0 to –5.0.1
  1. Using these displays with a DSMC2 camera requires a DSMC2 LCD/EVF Adaptor A.

WARNING: DO NOT point the BOMB EVF (OLED) eyepiece at direct sunlight. Continued exposure to direct sunlight may damage the EVF. Point the eyepiece away from sunlight when not in use. Damage to the BOMB EVF (OLED) caused by continued exposure to direct sunlight is not covered under warranty.

#

Feature

Description

1

EVF Connector

Custom digital video and power interconnection between the camera and RED EVF; Pinout not published

2

EVF Tally LED

When enabled, the LED illuminates red when recording; For more information, go to Indicator

3

Key 1

Programmable key

Magnify: Toggle

4

Key 2

Programmable key

Exposure Check: Toggle

5

Eyepiece Heater

The integrated eyepiece heater automatically heats the eyepiece when the EVF detects a low ambient temperature

DSMC2 RED EVF

The DSMC2 RED EVF (OLED) is a high definition electronic viewfinder designed as the ideal single-viewer monitoring solution. Featuring the latest OLED technology, this EVF provides an unmatched personal viewing experience with a 1080p OLED micro-display, and improved color accuracy with 30-bit RGB color represenation. View and monitor your RED footage as it is intended with truer colors and deeper blacks in a larger field of view.

RED offers multiple mounting solutions for each camera type.

WARNING: DO NOT point the DSMC2 RED EVF (OLED) eyepiece at direct sunlight. Continued exposure to direct sunlight may damage the EVF. Point the eyepiece away from sunlight when not in use. Damage to the DSMC2 RED EVF (OLED) caused by continued exposure to direct sunlight is not covered under warranty.

NOTE: DO NOT overtighten the black tension ring on the EVF connector. The EVF is designed to allow rotation even when the tension ring is fully engaged.

DSMC2 RED EVF Features

Figure: DSMC2 RED EVF

#

Feature

Description

1

DSMC2 RED EVF Mount

The DSMC2 RED EVF Mount.

DO NOT overtighten the black tension ring on the EVF connector. The EVF is designed to allow rotation even when the tension ring is fully engaged.

2

EVF Connector1

Custom digital video and power interconnection between the EVF and other RED devices; Pinout not published; compatible with standard RED LCD/EVF cables.

3

Key 1

Programmable key: Magnify: Toggle

4

Key 2

Programmable key: Exposure Check: Toggle

5

Mounting Point

Mounting point for the DSMC2 RED EVF Mounting Plate

6

Modular Optical Block

Fully coated with a > 32° field of view
  1. Not visible. Shown with the DSMC2 RED EVF Mount attached.