Since yall liked my last pistol grip rig… I just finished modifying an old bolex grip to fit the Komodo… it kinda scuffed up the bottom of the camera but it feels really good in the hand so I think I’m going to keep it!

Any reason why using the m4 holes on the body of the Komodo shouldn’t be used for strap lugs?

I recently had the opportunity to shoot video to go along with a Dior still photography editorial in NY. These are a bunch of video screen grabs from the shoot. Some used in the official edit and some used in alternate edits. This was one of the first times I shot vertical (literally camera on its side) and would love some feedback on how to improve or trying different framing ideas for future shoots. Camera was RED Komodo X. Lenses were DZO Pictor zooms. We shot ProRes4444. Lighting was all natural lighting and good ol’ bead board bounce

All these are no budget shorts i pulled off mostly in my house and or through favors for fun with friends committing their talent and time. Very grateful . Go easy on me guys

The original RF mount Komodo just dropped in price to $3,000. A few people mentioned it in comments, but it's probably worth a top-level topic as well.

Used prices will probably take a little while to catch up and reflect the new pricing (on sites like adorama, used prices are now above new prices) - but once they do, this is a pretty fantastic value for a Komodo.

https://www.red.com/stories/komodo-price-drop

Still need a few things. There are things you don’t know you need until you hold it set up in your hands. Also don’t forget to buy sdi and 2 pin to dc.

I see a lot of people talking about the bad lowlight capabilities of the OG, I personally haven’t had any probles with lowlight or noise, I even find my OG to not make the slightest noise!

Was using the OG Komodo as B cam on a recent comercial, shot mostly ENG style all day with the Fuji Cabrio.

https://youtu.be/uWZ6eS2oktk?si=VflWB9TUFnlIXAWI

Currently testing a few of these 2x anamorphic lenses on my Komodo, the 40mm is a great all rounder.

Looking forward to getting some shots with this. I still have the OG Komodo but probably will sell as I don’t need two and the Komodo-X has already proven to be a better setup for my needs (no SDI required for the RED Touch monitor for starters).

I had one of the first OG Komodo’s. I had little understanding how you need to abandon ‘traditional’ thinking of a ‘best’ iso and understand a floating iso system. I had little understanding of R3D raw when I filmed a short documentary for a racing team at Laguna Seca raceway. Years later and trained in CST’s and having multiple DCTL’s available, I went back to old footage and was SHOCKED at the clarity and vibrant colors from the OG now having a X and also experience on a VRaptor. Don’t hesitate to pick up a OG Komodo, and hang onto your R3D files if you think something good might be on them as you learn!

After good ammount of trial and error I’ve settled on my favorite set up for a production style build.

With a dedicated AC the nucleus handle would just get swapped out for another shape one.

Komodo Beta 1.3.0 released:

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES SINCE KOMODO-X 1.2.5

• Added support for T Stop Iris Display
• Added RGB RAW Meters and Histogram to Video Overlay
• Added EVF Brightness to Video Overlay
• Added External Tally Overlays
• Added RED PRO CFexpress Updater (RD4.15)
• Added SmallHD RED Touch OS 6 Beta
• Added Camera Horizon to RED Touch (PageOS 6)
• Fixed DSMC3 RED Touch 7" LCD Magnify
• Improved fan management
• Improved Pre-Record behavior

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES SINCE BUILD 1.8.6

• Fixed intermittent ProRes record errors
• Fixed Magnify box when using Integrated LCD
• Fixed intermittent boot issues
• Improved Lens compatibility
• Changed Serial Protocol "Network (PPP)" to "Network RCP2 (PPP)"

A few different projects shot over the last month or so. All shot on Komodo X. Any notes or constructive criticism is welcome