RED Switchblade-M
Figure: RED Switchblade-M Controls
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# |
Control/Item |
Description |
|---|---|---|
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1 |
MENU Button |
Access menus or exit currently selected menu |
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2 |
Navigation Group |
Navigate menus and menu items; Go to Navigation Group |
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3 |
User Keys (A–D)1 |
A: Cycle Auto-Focus Mode B: Auto White Balance C: Toggle: Magnify D: Toggle Exposure Mode |
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4 |
MODE Button2 |
Toggle RED Switchblade-M between Remote and Local Modes |
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5 |
Mounting Thumbscrew |
Install and remove the RED Switchblade-M |
- Press User Keys A + D simultaneously to lock/unlock RED Switchblade-M buttons to prevent inadvertent menu changes.
- MODE Button functionality requires camera firmware v5.3 or later.
NOTE: RED Switchblade-M keys are programmable. For more information, go to Key Mapping.
Operation Modes
The RED Switchblade-M OLED display reflects the currently selected mode. Use the Scroll Wheel and Directional Keys to navigate menus. Press MENU to access the Advanced Menu. Press MODE to toggle between the following modes:
- Remote Mode: Navigate with RED Switchblade-M controls, using an attached LCD, EVF, or other monitor as a reference. The RED Switchblade-M displays the primary control screen.
- Local Mode: Navigate using the RED Switchblade-M controls and display. User Keys A-D are inactive.
Key Lock/Unlock
Lock the keys on the RED Switchblade-M to prevent inadvertent button presses and menu changes.
- Lock: Press A + D simultaneously.
- Unlock: Press A + D simultaneously. Alternatively, press and hold ENTER while keys are locked.
RED Switchblade-M Display
The RED Switchblade-M OLED display provides basic camera parameters during operation.
Figure: RED Switchblade-M OLED (Local Mode)
The RED Switchblade-M displays the following camera parameters:
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# |
Display item |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Frame Rate |
Current Recording Frame Rate |
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2 |
Lens Information |
Displays aperture when a supported Canon, Nikon, or Cooke lens is attached |
|
3 |
White Balance |
Color temperature |
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4 |
REDCODE |
REDCODE compression setting |
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5 |
Media Status |
Displays media location and remaining media capacity |
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6 |
Timecode |
Current timecode value |
|
7 |
Power Status |
DC supply voltage or % of remaining battery capacity |
|
8 |
Color and Gamma Space |
Currently selected RED color and gamma space settings |
|
9 |
Resolution |
Recording resolution |
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10 |
Shutter Speed |
Integration time or shutter angle |
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11 |
ISO |
Camera sensor sensitivity |