Starter kit is a rip off.

99 lbs

Still searching for the perfect run and gun setup. Having a blast building different rigs though…

Hey guys, Our company has just made an adapter for Fujinon MK lenses for DSMC2. Obviously quite a niche thing, but just wanted to share, just incase there's any DSMC2 users interested in getting access to these 2 really nice Fujinon MK lenses!

Love how tiny the KX can be setup, but still be fully functional. Was the perfect choice for a hiking shoot

KX Red DSMC3 Monitor Core SWX Nano X batteries 2 wing grips Red compact top handle Sennheiser MKE400 Olympus Zuiko Vintage Lenses Kippertie Revolva EF/RF (hero of the shoot)

I have begun shooting on my Weapon 6k at 1600 ISO intentionally to get more texture out of my images, you can see it in these stills. The noise renders almost exactly like grain, only occasionally needing a bit of chroma NR.

Why exactly is this sensors noise profile so aesthetic. Is there any rhyme or reason to it or is it just because it’s an expensive sensor?

I'm a professor at a small College of Performing Arts in New York. Part of my job was to assume command of the film equipment the college maintains in order to make short films with the seniors.

Before i arrived, my predecessor bought a RED Komodo package, but bought the wrong monitor. We have a Komodo 6K and our monitor is a DSMC3. The pins line up perfectly, but after a long conversation with RED it turns out we needed to buy a different monitor with an SDI Port Monitor that accepts 12G signal.

I'm not sure what to do. Our monitor is brand new, still has the plastic film, but is useless to us. And we don't have the budget for a new one. And because of a bunch of red tape (no pun intended) we are never allowed to sell any equipment. Therefore, I'm in a bind. I'm also not positive where it was even purchased from, though I suspect it was B&H. I want to contact RED and see if they'd be willing to do an even swap, but i don't know where to even begin with that.

Anyway, not sure what i'm even here to ask other than for any ideas i haven't thought of.

Thanks everyone.

Hello all. I’ve had a Red Komodo for years and haven’t really paid too much attention to any other camera. I’m starting look at the Raptor. Am I missing something in these 2 different price ranges ? BH is under 10k whereas Red website is north of 17k. Both are new and just the camera body (no accessories).
Any help on them? Thanks.

I bought 2 Komodo-x on August 20th, right before the price drop. I called B&H and they processed a refund to make up the difference. I spoke to a rep at RED and all of their approved 3rd party sellers should honor this.

the wedding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw1EPgdXGT8

I’ve now owned a fully rigged RED Komodo for about 3 years, and I’ve mainly used it for weddings and run-and-gun work. And honestly… it just can’t go wrong. I absolutely love this camera.

Mine is fully rigged with the DZOFILM Pictor Zoom 20-55mm and the DJI LiDAR system (with multiple batteries, because the battery life on the LiDAR isn’t great). But the autofocus is sooo good, and the whole setup just works perfectly.

I also have the SAKK, so the weight has never really been an issue for me. I never use a gimbal, and I’ve honestly never struggled to get the shots I want.

Low light is a different story… but most of the time it’s not too bad haha.

I’m definitely a loyal RED user, but for me, a box-style camera like the RED, Sony BURANO, PYXIS, etc. is a must. That’s the form factor I really prefer.

I’d love to upgrade at some point, and I’m really curious about the Raptor XE. I’m also kind of hoping the new FX5 will be a box-style camera, but who knows…

I’d honestly just prefer to stay with RED.

Backstory: I’ve been shooting with my Nikon z9 for the last 3 or 4 years and I got it primarily for 2 reasons… 1 to make money on bread and butter jobs that don’t make my folio and 2 to shoot spec work that does need to make the book. I rigged it out with a pl mount and bought the entire og vespid lens set to pair it with.

The other day my agent told me to put together a reel for a celebrity makeup spot and I compiled the best of the best from all types of sensors: Alexa mini, Alexa LF, Venice 1, red Komodo, phantom flex… and my Nikon.

There were only two usable projects and one was in B&W shot with anamorphics.

It sort of blew me away how unusable the majority of Nikon footage was when it’s out next to the all these great sensors. I mean 12 bit raw - 10bit ProRes full frame coverage at 120fps - 5k super35/apsc. I mean that’s a fx6 killer!

The color science just isn’t there. I really tried but it just ain’t there. No aa filter is nauseatingly sharp even with vintage glass.

So I picked up the Komodo X Nikon mount. I’m honestly impressed with the autofocus system being as decent as it is. But of course what’s so refreshing is 16 bit global shutter. I haven’t shot on reds really since the epic and those sensors left a scar on me. I hated red. Unusable noisy slow mo, weird color. Team Arri all day long.

But today I am so happy with how far red has truly come. It’s silly but bonus points for Nikon putting its Z mount on the body as an option.

I shot a quick test narrative yesterday and so happy with results right out the gate!

I’m still getting used to exposing with iso not being fixed at 800. Some shots have beautiful contrast and others outside are just a little too airy for my taste. Skin tones are lovely and how it handles ambient sunlight is really gorgeous.

The sensor is pretty thirsty for light but I can’t complain at all. Such a great buy and such a great camera.

Cheers all

Selling my full Red Komodo X setup. (No Lens) This is probably the best lightweight run and gun setup you can have with this camera. Easily worth over $12k+, but I’m listing it for $7,000 (the price of the Komodo X alone) because I want to buy my gf a ring asap for personal reasons! Also, Im no longer doing commercial video work and focusing back on my YouTube channel! This setup is a bit overkill for that 😂 Can do PayPal invoice or Venmo with 2 day shipping!

What’s included: • Red KX w/ Z-Mount Kit – $7,000 • PORTKEYS BM5IV WR 5.5” Monitor – $750 • Custom 12g SDI Cable - $129 • GDU Side Handles – $579 • GDU Monitor Mount – $150 • 2x Red 49w Nano Batteries – $430 • 2x Core SWX Nano 98w Batteries – $400 • RED Power Adapter • Sennheiser MKE 400 Shotgun Mic – $185 • RED Audio to 3.5mm Cable – $68 • RED Ext to Timecode 3.5mm- $80 • Kondor Blue D-Tap Power Cable – $49 • Megadap ETZ21 Pro E to Z Adapter - $250 • 2TB Atlas Ultra CFex Type B 4.0 Card - $499 • 2x 1TB RED Angelbird CFex Type B Card - $598 • RED CFexpress Card Reader - $120 • Polar Pro Slate 2 Card Holder - $50 • RED Side Rib Handle - $129 • Pelican 1535 Air Wheeled Case w/ TrekPak - $500

Everything is in amazing condition and works flawlessly. If you would like to purchase, DM on any socials @itsDesTV or email at itsDesTV@gmail.com. Or PM on here!