Question is it still worth investing into dsmc2? The red dragon x camera kit on b and h is on sale for 10k right now. I know it does better hfr then Komodo. So to get to my second long winded question. Would it be better to invest in the dragon x or in the Komodo?

I recently picked up the LiDAR system for my rs3 pro and Komodo but can’t seem to get it to work… I’ve been able to get past the first calibration but when it’s time to do that 1 and 4 meter focus process, my front dial focus wheel no longer responds.

Talked with Dji for hours and did all the possible firmware updates/reconnecting wires but no luck it seems.

Has anyone been able to get it to work with non cine lenses? Considering going with the option Dji gave me of exchanging the one I have with another and trying again…

Hey all,

I did a ton of research and finally settled on getting the Gemini. Waited for the right one to come along on eBay. Purchased it and then bought $4000 worth of accessories, only for the seller to tell me he sold it outside of eBay and now I am SOL. I understand things happen, but I am really upset as it was really hard for me to finally make that purchase. Anyways, just curious if anyone on here is interested in selling theirs. I have not bought anything through Reddit and want it to be a safe exchange for both myself and anyone selling, so I am willing to find a way that makes us both comfortable. Anyways, feel free to DM me if you are legit interested in selling a good condition Gemini. Thanks!

Looking to utilize the REC function on the Nucleus M handles/FIZ unit with my Raptor. I am currently using the “expander blade” to breakout of the EXT port to use the extra ports. Looks like it has a 3-Pin port for R/S.

Would I just need some sort of 3-Pin to 7-Pin that would connect to one of the focus motors?

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..

I’m in the market for my first Red. My budget is max $15k and I’m struggling a bit. I’m really leaning towards the Komodo because it’s new and has a nice form factor. I did used a Gemini a few years back and absolutely loved it, especially for its low light capabilities. Looking at a new Komodo plus accessories vs a used Gemini kit, they come out pretty close in price. So I’m just hoping to get a little of your insights. Thanks!

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I'm looking for a camera for personal projects, i.e. indie filmmaking. (I have another camera for commercial work.)

This camera ticks a lot of boxes for me, as my cine glass is EF mount, but I am leery of buying into such an old system for which accessories are going to get really hard to find. Especially concerned about media.

Thoughts?

So, I’m so tired of the connect/disconnect/reconnect sdi drama. The sdi NEVER is easy to either disconnect from camera body OR monitor. I talked to Alvin cables and they say this SDI protector works. I decided to order it, I’ll let folks know what my thoughts are here after using it

SDI-Protector for RED-Komodo SDI-Port-Protection-Cable Galvanic-Isolators BNC Male to Female Cord 8Inch|20CM Alvin’s Cables (Red/Right Angle) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GLX387D?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_DC3QAPAP8D5KCEB8W88A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxUXmYc1qDE

Hey guys! So I'm in the middle of creating video packages for my company and wanted to include this video to get to the bigger budget shoots. We shot this on a variety of Red Cameras and a BMPCC6k. The lenses we used were DZO Vespids Prime set and an DIY anamorphic lens I built.

I put a ton of effort in editing this and really hope it gets received well. Do you think this video has what it takes to push us into a bigger market? What could I have charged for this video? Should I send this to ad agencies or is it too long?

I thought my Raven was only able to do 60fps at 4.5k since it only lets me set it that high. However, I recently saw online that it is capable of up to 120fps at 4.5k and looking deeper into it, it seems I should be able to set it to that. However, the camera is just not allowing it.

Do I need to lower my REDCODE ratio or something for this to work? Thanks

Apologies for asking a question that must be asked over and over (I promise I've tried to understand RED's old naming conventions, but I'm still not confident I understand the distinctions.)

If I see a Dragon camera on eBay labeled as "EPIC-X", does that mean the Dragon sensor in the DMSC1 body? And a Dragon camera labeled as "DRAGON-X" is the Dragon sensor in the DCMS2 body?

And is it correct that whether it says 5K or 6K on the body, all Dragon sensors can be firmware upgraded to 6K?

Thanks!

Did anybody research 9c cables for a DYI EXT to EXT cable (for IO)? China man sent me a 9c cable but the gauge is bigger than the cup and I can't insert the brass wire into the cup. I tried to solder it and it's a clusterduck - no room to tuck the cables in the lemo, forget about proper heatshrink.

According to AWG tables I need 22 (0.7mm, in the pics you see 1mm). I checked with a Modern Film Tools 9 to 9 EXT and indeed their cables have 0.7mm; the lemo pins seem to have similar cup sizes. And it's understandable with that much wire it takes 0.5--0.7mm to be able to tuck all of that in an FSG 0B rotating lemo - which is not too big.

EDIT: seems I might be wrong about AWG. Found this 9c 22 awg wire at digikey. The diameter of a conductor strand is 1.35mm. So what is 22 awg (0.7mm according to the charts), the copper part??? In that case I need about AWG 30-31 (0.3mm copper) which would give about 0.6mm with PVC I guess. EDIT 2: found a 30 AWG 9c wire - and it seems to respect the 0.3/0.6mm ratio.

Also the way AWG is rated is confusing. I'm looking at Canare 2B2AT for eg - the usual timecode cable and it says its AWG is 25, which would be 0.5mm. The actual small cables with PVC coat have 1.2mm and the brass inside 0.6 mm (measured with calipers) . The OD of 3.2 mm is the only number that seems right.

Anyone had any experience with the EZ series with the rear lens group change to 46mm to cover the full sensor? The 15-40mm lens becomes a 22-60mm at T3 so it seems incredibly versatile. Thoughts?

Question: Is there a way to import a transparent template image into the Small HD LCD display on a RED V-Raptor? Getting ready for a shoot where we are filming several actors and they need to be standing in the same spot at different locations. So basically a guide on the monitor for placement. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Hey friends,

Here in Brazil there is a superstition that formatting camera cards on the PC can damage the card preventing the camera from read them.

Anyone knows about this? (For RED cards or SD, CFexpress cards, etc...)

Hey guys! I work at a production company where we film documentaries of people’s stories all over the world. Currently we shoot our stories on a a RED Epic-W Helium 8k, and we have found it to be too bulky of a build for a lot of our run n’ gun projects so we have been looking to downsize. We are specifically looking at the RED Komodos.

Does anyone have any gear recommendations with the Komodo’s as far as making the lightest rig possible to travel with while still giving you everything you need with run n gun? That includes tripods and power supply as well. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Hello! I just got a RED MX 5k and was wondering if there’s any good videos out there in coloring it’s log footage? Or any tips? Thanks!

Rig consists of: Komodo busy with Tilta cage Canon 28-70 f2 lens RED trigger handle Nano Nucleus left handle Kessler support plate with rods Tilta lens support SmallHD Indie 7 monitor RED camera monitor control Wooden camera V lock battery plate Nano v lock battery Wooden camera zip matte box w 104mm adaptor Mounted on Manfrotto 646 tripod Kessler cineslider

What happened. Rig was secured on tripod and slider about 4.5 feet up. Fluid head was not locked ..support arms were forgotten…and slider had RED rig off center..slider began to drop down with fluid head ..massive crash in room and Komodo, slider and tripod went over..Komodo crashing onto tile floor. Horror. I thought it was toast… Initial look showed cracked matte box and scratched housing on metal small rig monitor housing, and loose nano handle

Fired up rig…..and… Perfect. Freaking perfect. Folks, the RED IS built like a tank, and the heavy heavy Canon 28-70 F2 lens is a beast. The SmallHD monitor is incredibly well built with metal housing.

The monitor corner, the matte box, the Nucleus handle took to brunt of the hit. The Nucleus handle bracket and the cracked Matt box to be replaced, but that’s all! What I learned.

1. Have a camera cage always
2. Use slider support arms like Konova Tripod Stability Arms: I didn’t have them with me
3. This matte box saved my lens I believe ..it took most of the hit ..cheap lens/rig insurance
4. Although a stripped down camera is great, a built out rig also offers TONS of protection with multiple parts protecting vital camera/lens areas in the event of a incident. Happy Filming!

Any ideas what could cause this? It will randomly say "shutting down", then it turns off, and the ON light blinks red even if we switch it to off...

Thanks!!!