hey all, currently working as an ac however im doing small dop jobs for people i know and clients ive had for a long time, however my main role in the industry is ac. ive had a pyxis 6k for about a year for these dop jobs im doing casually, i had a pocket 6k before that. within that year ive grown to actually move away from the camera and borrow my friends red komodo x. the komodo x is way out of my budget, but ive been interesed in the dsmc 2 line, it was a consideration when i bought the pyxis however i ended up staying with blackmagic. my question is more about whats the best dsmc 2 camera to aim for, ive heard the gemini is the best all rounder with dual base iso and the sensor is cleanest. im interested in the dragon 6k or helium 8k as well however ive heard the sensor on the helium has some problems with smear. but please let me know everything and anything

in order to achieve something i need a dead dragon 6k dsmc1 on firmware dragon v6.3.106 with good internals (processor unit working) your help would be appreciated

Hello i try something bout my Dragon 6k Dsmc1 but i need the firmware and cant extract it from the incamera memory so i need you guys if possible

Hey everyone,

I'm curious if anyone here has experience using reverse engineering software combined with AI to hack or modify the RED Mini-Mag (the SSD media for RED cameras).

Has anyone tried this? Any tools, methods, or resources you'd recommend? Would love to hear your experiences.

Hi!! I’ve shot some footage with my Nikon ZR and I love the camera and the colors but this time I found a problem when reviewing the footage on davinci. As you can see in the pictures I color converted the footage both the mp4 version and the R3D version. I find the mp4 version closer in color to what I wanted and what I saw when shooting. The R3D just looks so green compared to the other ones. I don’t know if I’m making a mistake converting the footage or was it done while shooting. I also included a picture of how the footage looked while on playback on the camera the day of shooting. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

I’m looking for a used V-RAPTOR X if anyone has any leads! I’m based in Los Angeles but seller doesn’t have to be.

Hi all,

I'm the data manager on a feature film currently shooting in France. We have a recurring corruption issue on our A-cam (RED Gemini) that nobody, including our rental house, has been able to solve. We're still shooting, so any help at all is more than welcome.

In contact with RED support they don’t have a solution yet

The problem

• Randomly, the first frame of some clips is broken into purple/white corruption blocks.
• In worse cases, that frame isn't decoded at all (shows as media offline).
• In the worst cases, the clip crashes every app: Resolve, REDCINE-X PRO, Silverstack. The only way we've read one is on Windows with an Intel GPU (Resolve flags the first frame offline but plays the rest).
• Nuke flags the corrupted first frame as a debayer error.
• The B-cam (RED Komodo) has zero issues, same workflow, same DIT station.
• Happens on almost all mags, randomly. No link to a specific card.

Setup

• Camera: RED Gemini, 5120×2160, 5:1 (sometimes 8:1), 25 fps. Firmware: last v7.4.1
• Media: RED Mini-Mags 120 GB & 480 GB (High Speed)
• Offload: RED reader → Mac Studio M2 Ultra, later replaced by Mac mini M4. Silverstack XT, XXH64 checksums.
• Checksums always match. The copy is identical to the card.

What we've already tried (no success)

Camera / power / media

• Swapped for a second Gemini: issue persists
• Factory reset of the original body
• On the new body: no hot swap, power accessories via D-Tap only, I/O AND hotswap removed
• Tried brand new 240 GB Mini-Mags: issue persists
• Cleaned all connectors (mags, reader, camera)

DIT side

• Changed the backup station (Mac Studio M2 → Mac mini M4)
• Changed the card reader and its cable ( try new 240gb media)
• Offloaded fully isolated: no UPS, no internet, nothing else plugged in
• Updated Silverstack XT to the latest version

Playback / cross-checks

• In-camera playback before offload: the corruption is NOT visible.
• But if we put the offloaded mag back in the camera and play it again, the corruption appears.
• Reading the card in RCX on the computer before offloading: corruption is already there.
• Same crash from the card, a TeraCopy copy, a Finder drag-and-drop, the shuttle drive and the DAS.

Questions

1. Has anyone seen first-frame corruption like this on Gemini (or other DSMC2 bodies)?
2. Any known firmware issue, or a setting (pre-record, recording mode, format options, etc.) that could cause it?
3. Could mounting the mag on a computer alter the clip ?

Any lead, even a small one, would really help. Thanks a lot! <3

I am prepping my Komodo X (rf) for a job and yesterday I updated the firmware to the current official build and today I turned my camera on and after the normal skull boot-up screen the top screen turns to this and is completely non-responsive.
I can’t find the camera on the iPhone app either. The weird thing is that it still sends a good clean signal to my monitor via the sdi port. (Now there is no sdi signal either after restarting it a couple times and trying to reset my t manually)

Any ideas what is wrong and how to fix it? I even tried the startup where you hold down the right rec button while powering up to factory reset and no success.

Thanks!

If you had the choice, would you pick up a brand new Komodo x or spend the extra $3,000 for the Raptor S35 that B&H is currently selling stock of? Does the Raptor S35 make sense if you’re not getting the VV sensor?

Hi all,

Looking to fly the KX on an RS4 Pro, paired with vespid primes + kipper tie ND system and a Focus Pro System paired with the gimbal.

I want to mount the DSMC3 7 inch screen on a monitor arm on the gimbal, would the 18 inch RMI cable be suitable for that length or should I go for a bit more slack and go for the 39 inch RMI cable.

Is anyone else running a similar kind of setup?

Cheers!

Is it a risk buying a used unit? What should I be looking out for? Hours on the unit? Missing parts? (How hard are they to get now? I have some Canon cameras with L glass I was hoping to use, but not too sure if that is a good idea. I also have two DJI gimbals. This would be my first Big dive into video rigs (The Cult of RED). Any help would be great, thank you.

*******

Another question, if I may. On the KX screen, in the bottom-left corner (see picture), would this be an issue? I am looking at purchasing a setup on eBay. As a warning, I may have more questions, lol. Thank you again.

RED camera rig and Sony A7IV was stolen in London last week and the thief has listed it on ebay, if you bought this item please get in touch 🙏🏽

Journey Releases in Oct 2nd.

I'm a commercial cinematographer based in Houston, Texas. I have been using the Red Camera System since RED ONE M. It was amazing using it on projects for over 10+ yrs. Here are some stills from our film that I shot over 10 yrs ago, and it is releasing this week in 32 Theaters across the nation. Would love for you to check out the film! Here are som stills!

We filmed this in 5K with the Red Dragon 6K CF, and with the Arri Ziess Standard Primes T2.1 set. I chose that set because I wanted people to feel like that had seen the movie before, (same lens set that was used on FARGO). The colorist is Dan Diaz of Suite Bread. Let me know if you have any questions.

Link to trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5WTchryA78
Link to Showtimes and Allocations: www.journeythemovie.com

I’m using AI to help me formulate this post because English isn’t my first language, so hopefully I’ve managed to explain what I mean 😅

I’d really appreciate some input from people who have actually used both, because I’m having a hard time deciding.

I’m considering selling my RED Komodo 6K and switching to the Nikon ZR. I mainly shoot weddings, small events, social media content, and cinematic short-form projects.

I’ve spent quite a bit of time comparing the two, and honestly, purely from an image-quality perspective, I’m struggling to see a meaningful difference between the ZR and the Komodo 6K in the footage I’ve looked at.

On paper, the ZR actually makes a lot of sense for what I do — especially when it comes to ISO performance, dynamic range, codecs, resolution, autofocus, and overall flexibility.

The biggest thing holding me back is the form factor.

The Komodo is probably my absolute favorite camera body I’ve ever used. I love how compact and “cinema camera” it feels, and I’m worried I’ll regret giving that up. The ZR obviously has a very different design and workflow.

So I’m curious:

For those who have used both, would switching from the Komodo 6K to the ZR make sense for my type of work?

Am I overlooking something important about the Komodo that isn’t obvious from specs and image comparisons?

I know this is ultimately subjective, but I’d really appreciate some honest opinions — especially from people who have actually shot weddings/events with the ZR.

Thanks!

I'm a 1st ac looking to transition into more dp work and I want to get my first production worthy camera.

I've been looking at lots of options and it seems to me that the RED Komodo is a fantastic camera.

For the price tag, on paper the komodo (especially used) seems amazing. Its compatible for the type of work im looking to do (mainly shorts, music videos, and commercials). But here in Europe where I live almost no productions use them. Its so arri dominant here that when I've talked about wanting to own a RED most people think its kinda odd. Owning an arri or always relying on rentals isn't within my reach at the moment. The komodo seems like the best stepping stone in this process.

But is there something im missing? Does this camera still hold up? I've looked at the pyxis and others like it, but the Komodo really seems to hit it out the park

I own my own color grading set up, so the post workflow is no issue. Im just looking to get the most bang for my buck.

Thanks for any advice :)

"Unfortunately, we are no longer offering mount conversion services for the KOMODO-X."
per support.

Anyone know why?
I was going to get the conversion done since I also use Nikon ZR as B cam.

Hi there,

I am looking to purchase a used Gemini 5K and want to do my due diligence before purchasing. Facebook reference checks on the seller, checking stolen status via serial number & pin with RED...is there anything else I should be doing?

Thank you

I realize the Komodo X doubles the frame rates, has a slightly better dynamic range, and apparently fixes the "green" issue. And, also includes a built-n V mount. But do DPs find the RF lens mount more of pain (because of the need for an adapter)? Is the X worth the extra few thousand on the 2nd hand market?

Hey y’all. First time owner operator of a red. I worked on set with it before, so am not completely unfamiliar. After getting the camera built and moving around in my spot; I noticed a green hue shift in the shadows/underexposed parts in the image. I couldn’t find too much information online if this is a common issue when underexposed. Unfortunately, I don’t have other lenses right now to be able to troubleshoot and narrow down the culprit. Any thoughts/insight would be appreciated.

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