RED Komodo: Black production model. Picture: RED Digital Cinema
RED Komodo: Black production model. Picture: RED Digital Cinema

RED Launches the Black Komodo Section on its Website With Purchasing Options

2020-10-13
1 min read

Mazel Tov! RED has launched the Komodo section on its website (at the same time as the launch of Panasonic’s new cinema camera – the Lumix BGH1…so typical for RED). Now you can purchase the production (black) model via RED.com. Also, there are options to buy the starter pack and the production pack. Read on.

RED Komodo section on RED.com
RED Komodo section on RED.com

Black (production) Komodo is a go!

RED has finally launched the production model of the Komodo. Till now, only the ST (Stormtrooper) was available to order directly by emailing RED’s CEO. The ST is the pre-production model. Now, the black model, which is the production model can be ordered for $1,000 less than the pre-production (without the Hydrogen discount) on the RED Digital Cinema website. Moreover, there are two packs of kits offered by RED:

Komodo Starter Pack: $7,200

  • KOMODO 6K Camera System
  • Canon Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R with Variable ND Filter
  • KOMODO Wing Grip
  • RED PRO CFast 512GB
  • RED CFast 2.0 Card Reader
  • RED EXT-to-Timecode Cable 3’
  • RED PTap-to-Power Cable 6’
  • 1-Year Standard Warranty
Komodo Starter Pack
Komodo Starter Pack

Komodo Production Pack: $8,200

  • KOMODO 6K Camera System
  • Outrigger Handle​
  • KOMODO Wing Grip
  • KOMODO Expander Module
  • RED PRO CFast 512GB
  • RED CFast 2.0 Card Reader
  • RED PTap-to-Power Cable
  • Canon Drop-In Clear Filter
  • Canon RF to EF Adapter w/ Variable ND Filter
  • 1-Year Standard Warranty
Komodo Production Pack
Komodo Production Pack

The RED Komodo also can be preordered on the B&H website

RED.com/Komodo

RED knows the job. One of the coolest things is the demonstrations and new info offered in the Komodo section on RED’s website. That covers up the not-so-professional videos users published with their ST cameras. Note that this camera shoots RAW, and when you’re shooting RAW you need some vast knowledge in color-grading. This subdirectory contains some educational content deals with the advantages of the global shutter and more info about the camera. For instance, for the first time, the formal specs are being revealed.

RED Komodo educational section on RED.com
RED Komodo educational section on RED.com

Final thoughts

RED gave Panasonic 2 hours of grace before they sent the emails. It’s an aggressive marketing move without a doubt. But it’s also a smart move. Now, who will be talking about the BGH1?

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Yossy is a filmmaker who specializes mainly in action sports cinematography. Yossy also lectures about the art of independent filmmaking in leading educational institutes, academic programs, and festivals, and his independent films have garnered international awards and recognition.
Yossy is the founder of Y.M.Cinema Magazine.

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