RED One Camera Bugs: Early Firmware Problems and Fixes

[Kim Welch]

I heard that there are bugs in the RED ONE that make it not stable for fast pan and other issues that make it shut down.

Update, November 2026
The RED ONE launched in 2007, and early units had firmware issues that RED addressed with frequent updates. The camera went on to shoot many features and helped start the digital cinema era. The lesson applies to any new camera: test it thoroughly before the shoot, update the firmware, and have a backup plan.

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[Filipo]

I heard that there are bugs in the RED ONE that make it not stable for fast pan and other issues that make it shut down.

It's a lie.

I own several RED cameras and never experienced that problem.
Also I have never heard for that bug.

 

[Kim Welch]

Thank You

Thank You

The camera works perfectly? Thank You, I didn't know. I was just repeating what I heard and was hoping anyone that was in the know could inform. You have had no problems with them?

 

[Filipo]

We've done over 100 commercials, 20 music videos and 3 features without any problem.

I believe that those cameras were damaged.

I have 3 cameras with 6 drives and 48CFs. Everything works perfect !

 

[Kim Welch]

Reboot
Over 100 commercials, 20 music videos and 3 features without a problem is a great track record, Filipo. Have you ever had to reboot the camera?

 

[jodymichelle]

bug = damage; damage = bug

bug = damage; damage = bug

If those cameras were damaged, then they could have indeed had a bug, then, no? Companies like Red welcome feedback from users so that they can continue to improve their products.

 

[kennycouch]

We had an issue with the Red overheating once at a music video in the middle of a very large parking lot. That coupled with 100+ heat and tons of Houston humidity the camera did finally shut off from the heat. Once cooled we hung a 4x4 solid over the camera and it was fine. We've been looking at making a cooling hood for the camera, once we get to it we'll post some videos on the making of.

 

[Kim Welch]

editing post production

editing post production

Are you doing your own editing? What is the workflow for the files? You record to hard drives and...???