RED Komodo-X Starts Shipping Next Tuesday
RED Komodo-X Starts Shipping Next Tuesday

RED Komodo-X Starts Shipping Next Tuesday

2023-05-11
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The RED Komodo-X which is the new cinema camera from RED Digital Cinema, will start shipping on the upcoming Tuesday (only ST version). The Komodo-X incorporates a Super 35 sensor and is capable of shooting 6K at 80 frames per second. The camera has a V-Mount and compatibility with DSMC3 monitors. More details are below.

RED Komodo-X vs. Komodo
RED Komodo-X vs. Komodo

RED Komodo-X

Just a few days ago, RED’s CEO Jarred Land, teased a new camera during Scott Balkum’s livestream. The camera is named Komodo-X as it looks very similar to the Komodo, and incorporates a global shutter Super 35mm sensor. The camera is more powerful and capable compared to the first Komodo, and it seems a bit bigger. It has a locking RF Mount, front side record button, and CFexpress (CFx) media compatibility. Moreover, new photos published by Land, reveal more details. 

RED Komodo-X Screen: 6K at 80fps
RED Komodo-X Screen: 6K at 80fps

6K at 80fps, and DSMC3 RED Touch 7″ compatibility

Land posted a picture of the screen and body, indicating a few things. First, the Komodo-X can shoot 6K 17:9 at 80 frames per second. Furthermore, it owns a V-Mount solution for better power consumption. Moreover, DSMC3 monitors can be attached directly to the upper pins near the screen. That allows you to connect a monitor without cables and also utilize existing DSMC3 RED Touch 7″ LCD Monitors. Hence, the Komodo-X will merge better into the DSMC3 ecosystem. Also, the Komodo-X features improved audio performance. In terms of design, the size of the screen is about the same as the 1st Komodo. However, the Komodo-X is lengthier than the first Komodo, mainly because of the V-mount. Also, the antenna is located at the same spot as on Raptor: “It works better there. The (1st) Komodo antenna is tucked in on the side for air/crash/space” Land explained.

RED Komodo, Komodo-X, and V-Raptor
RED Komodo, Komodo-X, and V-Raptor

A new sensor?

As for the sensor, it might be a completely new sensor, but we’re not so sure about that. The reason for a new sensor is to improve the dynamic range of the camera. If so, the Komodo-X’s imagery can be matched more easily to the Raptor. The ST (Stormtrooper – white) version of the Komodo-X starts shipping on next Tuesday. The camera will be officially presented on Monday. We guess we see a lot of Komodo-X in the upcoming Cine Gear Expo. No info about the price of the Komdo-X. However, we guess the price sits between $8,000-$9,000 USD. That will be a good range between the Komodo, Komodo-X, Raptor S35, and Raptor VV.

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5 Comments

  1. Jarred confirmed the price for both the stormtrooper and the black version to be $9,995

  2. Is he rushing to get this out because the Canon box cameras are going to have internal ND filters and be generally better cameras?

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