CINELUX NEXA-MAG is a third-party storage solution for RED DSMC1 and DSMC2 cinema cameras launching March 2025. Developed by UK innovator David Morgan Jones, these CNC-machined alternatives to RED's discontinued Mini-Mags come in 480GB and 960GB capacities. You'll benefit from a 30% pre-launch discount, with shipping expected mid-May 2025. This single-person operation offers budget-friendly options for indie filmmakers using legacy RED systems. More details await on pricing and compatibility specifics.
Third-Party Media Solution for Legacy RED Cameras
Relief is coming for filmmakers still using legacy RED cameras. UK-based innovator David Morgan Jones has developed CINELUX NEXA-MAG, a third-party storage solution for DSMC1 and DSMC2 systems launching March 20, 2025.
A game-changing alternative arrives for RED users as UK innovator tackles legacy media challenges head-on.
If you've been struggling with the scarcity and high costs of RED's proprietary media, this alternative arrives just as RED has discontinued their 960GB Mini-Mag, leaving only the 480GB version at a steep $1,450.
The NEXA-MAG represents an impressive feat of reverse engineering. Jones meticulously ground down original RED MINI-MAG PCBs layer by layer using CNC machining to trace internal layouts and identify components.
This painstaking process has yielded storage media with identical form factors to guarantee seamless compatibility with your existing camera bodies, directly addressing RED's decision to phase out support for these legacy systems.
You'll be able to purchase NEXA-MAGs in both 480GB and 960GB capacities starting mid-May 2025. If you act during the pre-launch period, you'll secure a 30% discount off the regular price.
Full details will be available on cinelux.co.uk when the pre-launch opens on March 20. The mid-May shipping timeline guarantees production compatibility with older cameras while maintaining the pre-launch commitments.
This development follows the precedent set by JinniMags, which faced litigation from RED but eventually prompted the company to lower its Mini-Mag prices in 2019. With JinniMags now closed for maintenance, CINELUX fills a significant gap for indie filmmakers facing budget constraints with aging DSMC systems.
Jones explicitly states non-affiliation with RED to minimize litigation risks. The change makes particular sense given RED's shift to non-proprietary media with newer cameras like KOMODO and V-RAPTOR.
If you've invested in DSMC1 or DSMC2 bodies that still perform well, NEXA-MAGs let you continue using them without the prohibitive costs of increasingly rare official media.
Be aware that production capacity will be limited as CINELUX operates as a single-person team. This solution enables continued use of your RED camera for professional productions, independent films, and educational purposes without breaking your budget.
For filmmakers who need reliable storage without proprietary costs, the NEXA-MAG offers a path forward in a landscape where official support has dwindled.