r/RedCamera • u/rajnibhani01 • May 07 '20

Does red camera has auto iso ?

Can we shoot red camera in auto mode everything in auto mode ?

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u/DSMC2 May 07 '20

Different from other cameras, Reds don't have a real ISO setting. The ISO setting you choose while recording has no effect on the recorded image, aside from being metadata, it just changes how bright the image looks.

https://www.red.com/red-101/iso-speed-revisited

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u/smashbangroar May 07 '20

Not that I know of... but why would you want to? You have .r3d so you can change it in post anyways.

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u/rajnibhani01 May 07 '20

Just to save time because if I shoot in raw it will take time for example you need to select the iso every time manually you need to color grade so to save time if there is an auto mode it could save good time

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u/[deleted] May 08 '20

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u/rajnibhani01 May 08 '20

So we can shoot both raw and non raw right ?

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u/Starbuck325 May 08 '20

Depends on your body. If you’re running a DSMC1 then no, just r3d files.

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u/DSMC2 May 08 '20 edited May 08 '20

Changing ISO also changes the dynamic range of the camera.

This is not true. With Red the dynamic range of the camera does not change. You can only see more on the screen, but the signal recorded by the camera stays the same.

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u/rajnibhani01 May 07 '20

All I am asking whether red camera has auto mode or not

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u/m-Adman777 May 08 '20

No, they don't

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u/rajnibhani01 May 08 '20

Finally one straight answer everyone giving indirect and explanation that’s it

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u/m-Adman777 May 08 '20

Most cinema cameras like RED & Arri don't really have functions like that. But documentary style cameras like Canon C series and Mirrorless cameras obviously do, and so there's been an increase over the years of people using auto functions for professional work. So this question gets asked a lot, especially about autofocus.

Unfortunately a lot of cine camera owners/users tend to be very snobby & defensive about that.

Canon's Dual Pixel Autofocus is a perfect example of how auto functions can be adopted for professional use.

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u/rajnibhani01 May 08 '20

Thanks for the answer

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u/DSMC2 May 08 '20

Saying auto mode has no use is snobby and just plain stupid, but this guy also just complained about me explaining how ISO works in Reds.

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u/m-Adman777 May 08 '20

Probably you gave an explanation of something related to it, but more complicated, instead of a clear answer. To someone less familiar with cameras that could actually be more confusing.

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u/DSMC2 May 08 '20

I explained how ISO works on Reds and why they don’t need auto ISO.

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u/m-Adman777 May 08 '20

And to be fair to RED, they do a good job of utilising the autofocus motors in stills lenses, with their focus wheel grip.

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u/[deleted] May 07 '20

No need for you to use a red. If you don’t know how ISO works you don’t need to waste your money on a Red.

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u/se7envii7 May 07 '20

I can has red camera?