V‑RAPTOR XE to debut at BSC Expo as RED “demonstrates latest platform‑wide firmware”

Feb 10, 2026

V-RAPTOR XE on a red background — The V‑RAPTOR XE is the latest addition to the acclaimed Z Cinema lineup (Credit: Courtesy of RED)

RED Digital Camera will showcase its “groundbreaking camera lineup” at the 2026 BSC Expo, taking place 12-14 February in London.

Headlining the exhibit is the new V‑RAPTOR XE, the latest addition to the acclaimed Z Cinema lineup, which “distills the power of the revolutionary V‑RAPTOR [X] into a sleek, focused system built for cinematic storytelling”.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to explore RED’s full range of cutting‑edge technologies, including the V‑RAPTOR [X] and KOMODO‑X, through hands‑on engagement at Stand 022.

More information – provided by RED – is available below.

XE puts large‑format cinematic power within reach

Designed for independent filmmakers who demand uncompromising image quality, the V‑RAPTOR XE delivers large‑format, cinema-grade performance at a more accessible $14,995 entry point.

Built on RED’s proven V‑RAPTOR [X] architecture, the XE introduces a streamlined design that curates the essential features for storytelling with new system-level efficiencies enhanced by updated firmware.

The result is a compact, accessible camera that brings RED’s signature cinematic fidelity and dynamic range to a wider range of productions.

The V‑RAPTOR XE offers versatile capture options with frame rates up to 60 frames per second (fps) in 8K VV, 80 fps in 6K S35, 120 fps in 4K, and 240 fps in 2K.

A recent beta firmware update delivers further gains in boot speed and sensor power performance. With 17 stops of dynamic range and unmatched low‑light capability, RF or Nikon Z mount options, and a compact body just over four pounds, the XE provides a powerful, adaptable toolset for productions of any scale.

RED firmware v2.2 increases power efficiency and speed across the V‑RAPTOR lineup

RED will be demonstrating its newly released beta firmware, 2.2 for the V‑RAPTOR [X] platform – including the new V-RAPTOR XE – delivering major advancements in power efficiency, boot speed, virtual production workflows, and integrations with RED Cine-Broadcast and RED Connect.

The update not only refines the V‑RAPTOR ecosystem but redefines its power profile, stability, and overall workflow responsiveness, building on previous enhancements such as variable ND control and fan management with deeper system‑level gains.

Among the most impactful improvements are optimised power draw – measured by RED at up to 5W of savings for longer, more predictable battery life – and boot times reduced by as much as 10 seconds, helping crews get back up and rolling faster between takes.

Architecture of Action: Filmmakers, Stunts and Storytelling in Sync

At 2:30pm on Saturday 14 Feb, RED will host a panel at the Expo exploring the critical interplay between cinematographers, camera teams, directors, and actors that lays the visual foundation of action cinema.

Top-flight filmmakers explore how action expertise translates into story-driven, director-aligned coverage while executing high-stakes, dangerous, and thrilling sequences.

Panellists include cinematographers Markus Förderer ASC BVK, James Friend ASC BSC and Newton Thomas Sigel ASC, and actor/writer/director Aron von Andrian. The discussion will be moderated by RED’s Naida Albright.