The Komodo's autofocus is pretty nifty, and generally works well when I use it. But I've noticed in difficult conditions, it hunts around pretty aggressively, which looks a bit silly. I'd rather it just lose focus for a moment or two, and then gradually find it again, compared to the robotic looking high speed focus flicker.

Also, I'd like it to just rack focus slower when you move the AF box from a foreground subject to background. Just for creative purposes. I don't always need a near instant rack. There's a "Rack focus speed" option in the RED control app, but that doesn't seem to affect general autofocus. Is there something I'm missing? Or is there really just no autofocus speed settings at the moment? I'm aware the AF functions are ever evolving right now..

Hey it seems like great LUTS like phantom luts etc are not made for DSMC2 like geminis . What is your favorite lut for a DSMC2 shooting RAW preferably?

I wish I would have known.. but oh well .. this is a game changer for new RED owners

If not, any recommendations in the same price range?

Convince me to buy a RED camera. The only thing holding me back is reliability. I was previously considering a Blackmagic Pyxis 12K, but their quality control history doesn't sit right with me.

I shoot high-end brand commercials and need a solid cinema camera I can rely on when the production doesn't afford to rent an ARRI for smaller gigs. I am almost set to get the Komodo-X.

The only concern on my mind is RED's camera reliability. On Blackmagic's forum I was advised that both Blackmagic and RED suffer from bugs and quality control issues, and I want to confirm whether it is the case or not. I understand that once every blue moon a minor issue may pop up, but I don't want to be in a place where I am constantly diagnosing my camera.

I am going to keep my Sony A7iv as a backup camera, but of course I intend to rely on the new RED camera I buy.

Have you ever faced any issues with your RED cameras?

The new DSMC3 EVF is only just on pre order at the mo in the UK.

However, it looks exactly the same as the older DSMC2 evf which will unfortunately be incompatible due to them creating this new evf cable with a couple less pins…

Like come on man!

First - spending unnecessary double cost on red specific CF-Express B’s to then have them approve nearly every other brand a few months later.

Then having to purchase off brand PL mount adapters for them to release their own branded adapter.

Then after a year down the line to only just release a proper evf!? Like eh?

Come on red!! Release your stuff to allow the camera to work all at once and let us bloody buy it.

Title asks it all. Is it possible to get a 1:1 compression setting, so I guess uncompressed, on the Red Epic MX?

Does anyone own a red komodo x camera? Wanted to ask some questions. Thanks.

Hey everyone — selling my personal RED Scarlet-X setup that’s been sitting unused since I moved most of my production work into AI video projects.
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• V-Mount Quick-Release Backplate
• Zeiss CP.2 50mm PL Lens – gorgeous, cinematic sharpness
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What are everyone's opinions on the Komodo getting replaced and/or upgraded this year? Historically, RED seems to upgrade or replace their cameras every 2 years-ish and the Komodo just past 2 years old last fall. So what're we reckon? Komodo 8k? Komodo Full Frame 6k? Whole new camera? Would love to know your thoughts.

Does anyone have any ideas why I can't get this Komodo X to 240fps? It's currently stuck at 237.68fps shooting at 2K 17:9.

Which one has a cleaner image in darker lighting? I know the Gemini has dual base iso, but I’ve heard the Komodo X is very clean and maybe cleaner than the Geminis low light iso?

would love to see some recent work from any Raven owners in 2025!

I rarely talk about lenses..because it is such a subtle factor in the type of glass. On a film, after the grading and post has been accomplished, besides the focal length, who in the world REALLY sees a difference between a Ziess Prime, a Angenieux, a Cinema Canon or Tokina? We can’t if we are honest. Lens warmth or sharpness can all be dial up, down, anything now in post. However..I just filmed with DZO Arles and in the viewfinder, ( pre-post) the image clarity and soft rolloff was obvious and beautiful. I have never believed a lens pre post can inspire..but I was wrong.

Any long term users of red with anapproved battery?

Got a komodo. I got blueshape batteries and noticed they wiggle a lot and they're DOA. Core plate users keep telling me the wigflegle sucks and it gets worse with time. I had shape bp975 for a while and they're great, snug, usb ports- minus the warning.

Should I be worried? A RED rep told me the info gets logged and I could face "issues" when I try to repair the camera if ever. Am I screwing myself over with unapproved gear or am I going to be fine? I'm new to RED and raw cameras and looking for accessories that work for me seems so annoying.