RED Komodo-X

[Gear Rumors Admin]

Likely because of the huge success of the Red Komodo, RED decided to make some iterative improvements and charge $4K more and now we have the Komodo-X.

Key specifications:

• 19.9MP Super35 Global Shutter CMOS
• Compact and lightweight body
• Locking Canon RF lens mount
• Up to 6K80p and 4K120p video
• 12G-SDI, USB-C, 5-Pin Audio Ports
• 6K Streaming via RED Connect License
• Wireless control
• 2.9" Touchscreen
• $10,000

The real advantages over the original Komodo appear to be:

• new sensor
• double the speed of frame rates
• expanded recording modes
• native V-mount battery plate
• assignable buttons
• some better I/O
• better for live streaming
• better colors

 

[Gear Rumors Admin]

 

[MikeTheDP]

I always got by with rolling shutter and I never thought it was that big of a deal. Even the ARRIs I've used have had rolling shutter. And I've used mirrorless cameras for passion projects that have lots of rolling shutter. But man, I miss my Komodo. There is something special about the motion cadence of a global shutter. I don't do a lot of sports or car works, but even for the limited fast panning and gimbal work that I did, it just had this special quality I miss now and can't unsee. But if you haven't been spoiled by it then you won't know what you're missing.

I like this new RED but I was hoping RED would keep venturing into the affordable-ish space. I hope the original Komodo won't be a one-off for them.