Face-Tracking-Auto-Focus Comes to RED Komodo-X
Face-Tracking-Auto-Focus Comes to RED Komodo-X

Face-Tracking-Auto-Focus Comes to RED Komodo-X

2023-10-18
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The ultra-requested Face Detection Auto Focus comes to the RED Komodo-X as well. Just after the V-Raptor got it, it was the turn of its smaller brother. Furthermore, the RED CEO announced a new DSMC3 adapter for the DSMC2 EVF. That would be relevant for Raptor and Komodo-X (not Komodo). Last but not least, KX (Komodo-X) is Netflix-approved.

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

Face Detection Auto Focus on the KX

The newly announced Version 1.1.0 Beta firmware for the Komodo-X includes one of the most requested (and complicated) features, which is the Face Detection Auto Focus. The feature has been implemented (Beta) less than a month after the V-Raptor got it (make sure to read our article about it). As stated by RED Digital Cinema CEO, Jarred Land: “Awesome Komodo-X firmware upgrade beta just went live today… engineers snuck in Autofocus Face Tracking and the over-the-air firmware upgrade along with a bunch of other great stuff. Enjoy”. Explore the Version 1.1.0 Beta release notes below:

  1. Added Face Detection Auto Focus
  2. Added Onboard LCD User Pages
  3. Added In-camera Online Firmware Upgrade method Added Advanced Image Flip Selection
  4. Added Function Toggle
  5. Added Top Buttons Modes
  6. Added Operations Guide QR Code
  7. Added ISO Display Mode Gain (dB)
  8. Added multiple Calibration management
  9. Added mDNS hostname discovery
  10. Added Web UI for S3 credentials
  11. Added Remote Shutdown command
  12. Added OWC Atlas Ultra 1TB/2TB support Added SanDisk PRO-CINEMA 640GB support Optimized Recording Mode UI
  13. Changed Project Settings “Format” to “Sensor Format”
DSMC3 adapter for DSMC2 EVF. Picture: Jarred Land
DSMC3 adapter for DSMC2 EVF. Picture: Jarred Land

DSMC3 adapter for DSMC2 EVF

Another significant announcement was made (via Land), that is related to using EVF on the DSMC3 bodies. It appears that in a few months, RED will release a DSMC3 adapter for the DSMC2 EVF. That means, DSMC3 shooters (V-Raptor and Komodo-X only) will be able to use the DSMC2 EVF through a dedicated adapter. As mentioned by Land: “Seen a mass increase of DSMC2 EVFs on the 2nd hand market this month for some reason, not sure why so just dropping a public service announcement and throwing out a cookie crumb that in a few months, we will be releasing this little adapter for DSMC3 will be able to give those DSMC2 EVFs a new life… just part of our new DSMC3 monitor program and in some ways the DSMC2 EVF on KX or Raptor or XL will be preferable to the actual new DSMC3 EVF, especially on size. Anyways… just dropping this as a heads up don’t ask questions till we get closer”. Additionally, Jarred also added that “the OG Komodo [Komodo] does not have the pins nor the power to drive the monitor”.

RED Komodo-X is Netflix Approved
RED Komodo-X is Netflix Approved

KX is Netflix Approved

That would be obvious, as the Komodo OG was approved by Netflix, and then the KX would be definitely approved as well. Explore below the Komodo-X Netflix Camera Production Guide (click on the slides for a full-resolution view):

RED Komodo-X : The Netflix Production Guide.
RED Komodo-X: The Netflix Production Guide.
RED Komodo-X : The Netflix Production Guide.
RED Komodo-X: The Netflix Production Guide.
RED Komodo-X : The Netflix Production Guide.
RED Komodo-X: The Netflix Production Guide.
RED Komodo-X : The Netflix Production Guide.
RED Komodo-X: The Netflix Production Guide.
RED Komodo-X : The Netflix Production Guide.
RED Komodo-X: The Netflix Production Guide.

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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.
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