RED have issued a firmware update for their Epic and Scarlet camera platforms, adding several still photography features. One of these is a new multi-shot mode. In this mode, if you press the red button on the side-handle once, the camera will capture a single frame - but if you keep it depressed, it will record all the frames for the duration you hold down that button. Another new mode is Motion+Stills, which allows users to mark individual frames for extraction while recording video, reducing the amount of time needed to find the perfect one at the post processing stage. Finally, the S-M sliding switch on the side handle now toggles between Stills and Movie modes. The default settings in Stills mode include 6K resolution and a 3:2 aspect ratio, so in essence by switching to this mode you can turn your RED device into a "traditional" 19-megapixel digital camera. Click through / scroll down for the details and a video explanation.

DSMC Release Build v6.0.23

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES SINCE PREVIOUS BUILD v5.3.42

• Stills and Motion Mode support
• Swipe Up menus
• Tethered Stills and Recording Support (DRAGON only)
• Clip viewer and thumbnail support (DRAGON only)
• 3D LUT support (DRAGON+REDCAST only)
• Auto IP Support
• User 3×3 Gain controls
• Stills Multi-shot Recording Mode
• Motion + Stills Recording Mode
• Relative exposure in ramp mode
• Pre-Record Ramp support
• Remote Control Panel support
• Independent Still/Video/Playback parameters
• REDCAST module Genlock phase delay support
• REDCAST module 24fps Playback support
• REDCAST module video reset button
• RED Touch 7in LCD default to 60Hz
• 60fps Project frame rate support
• Fix unepxected behavior when changing date
• Fix Edge Timecode start time entry
• Fix Side UI color shift with brightness change
• Fix keyboard display when selecting Custom Text in Overlay dialog
• Fix text for Side SSD Record button on RED Touch 5" LCD
• Fix histogram option in Modes for Monochrome camera
• Fix increment/decrement ND key actions for Motion Mount
• Fix duplicate shutter speed after editing list
• Fix intermittent camera freeze coming out of playback
• Fix intermittent invalid camera info in the discovery list
• Fix incorrect color space indicator in playback
• Fix incorrect frame rate in Ramp Target selector
• Fix Motion Mount shutter mode to disable AE
• Fix Fujinon lens control
• Fix invalid list values when list box closed using the Menu button
• Fix update of UI after switching to DHCP
• Fix UI when entering IP address
• Fix playback error in Multi-Shot with HDRx
• Fix camera freeze in playback when accessing menu items
• Fix white image in AF with sharpening
• Fix 7" LCD upgrade connected to +1 module
• Changed Exposure Priority and Mode positions in AE dialog
• Changed key action text from “AE: Recalc” to “AE: Start”
• AF Improvements for DRAGON
• Updated camera help

OPERATIONAL NOTES SPECIFIC TO BUILD v6.0.23

• The horizon feature requires Gyro calibration be completed prior to use.
• You must black shade an EPIC DRAGON or SCARLET DRAGON after upgrading it.
• Use camera BRAIN HD-SDI and Sync ports for 3D work
• Do not 3D sync when GEN ICON is yellow
• Camera powered by RED BRICK may display voltage instead of battery capacity on some cameras.
• EVF black level raised in some cases. Use Shadow adjustment as required.
• Image Magnify is available during preview only
• HD-SDI is True Progressive and does not support 1080i or 1080 PsF signal formats.

DSMC Release Build v6.0.28

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES SINCE PREVIOUS BUILD v6.0.23

• Fix Canon lens compatibility
• Fix Frame Guides scale and offset inputs
• Fix “Relative to Frame Guide” checkbox in Absolute or User modes
• Fix REDCAST horizontal black line

OPERATIONAL NOTES SPECIFIC TO BUILD v6.0.28

• The horizon feature requires Gyro calibration be completed prior to use.
• You must black shade an EPIC DRAGON or SCARLET DRAGON after upgrading it.
• Use camera brain HD-SDI and Sync ports for 3D work
• Do not 3D sync when GEN ICON is yellow
• Camera powered by RED BRICK may display voltage instead of battery capacity on some cameras.
• EVF black level raised in some cases. Use Shadow adjustment as required.
• Image Magnify is available during preview only
• HD-SDI is True Progressive and does not support 1080i or 1080 PsF signal formats.

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