NEXT EVOLUTION OF THE KOMODO LINE WITH ALL-NEW 6K GLOBAL SHUTTER SENSOR AND ENHANCED FEATURES

Next Evolution

FEATURES & BENEFITS

The next evolution of KOMODO features all-new sensor technology that multiplies frame rate and dynamic range performance within a new advanced platform.

  • NEXT GENERATION GLOBAL SHUTTER SENSOR

    KOMODO-X FEATURES A COMPLETELY OVERHAULED SENSOR ARCHITECTURE, WITH UPDATED PIXEL DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENTS IN BOTH DETAIL AND COLOR IN SHADOWS.

  • Improved Body Design

    A robust locking RF mount, with professional Micro V-Lock battery interface and all-new assignable tactile buttons.

  • 6K AT 80 FPS & 4K AT 120 FPS

    KOMODO-X ACHIEVES 80 FPS IN 6K AND 120 FPS IN 4K, THANKS TO THE NEW SENSOR DESIGN AND PROCESSING, AS WELL AS SUPPORT FOR CFEXPRESS.

  • ADVANCED PLATFORM

    EXPANDED I/O, INCLUDING UPDATED MONITORING CAPABILITIES WITH SUPPORT FOR DSMC3 TOUCH LCD, BUILT-IN USB TYPE-C, AND NEWLY ENGINEERED AUDIO HARDWARE, INCLUDING LOCKING +48V AUDIO CONNECTOR WITH IMPROVED PREAMP.

KOMODO-X

Product Testing

Go behind the scenes with RED’s Vice President of Product Management Jeff Goodman as he puts KOMODO-X to the test.

Step into the world of RED's Vice President of Product Management Jeff Goodman and experience how the RED product and engineering teams ventured beyond the labs, assembly lines, and conference rooms to field-test and push the boundaries of what KOMODO-X can do.

PRODUCTION READY

KOMODO-X CARRIES ON THE LEGACY OF A SHOCKINGLY SMALL FORM FACTOR, BUT NOW WITH MORE ADVANCED I/O OPTIONS, ALLOWING FOR MORE PROFESSIONAL MONITORING, CABLING AND POWERING, AS WELL AS EXPANDED REMOTE CAPABILITIES LIKE RED CONNECT.

Expanded I/O

Array

THE ENHANCED KOMODO-X PLATFORM ADVANCES CAPABILITIES FOR MONITORING, AUDIO, AND LIVESTREAM CONNECTIONS.

  • FULL SIZED 1B DC-IN CONNECTOR
  • Professional level audio over Locking 5-PIN connector
  • NATIVE USB Type-C CONNECTION
  • 12G SDI FOR UP TO 4K 60P OUTPUT
  • 1080P IP LIVESTREAM FOR WEB AND IN-APP MONITORING

Locking

RF Mount

THE FLEXIBLE AND POWERFUL RF MOUNT SYSTEM NOW FEATURES NEW LOCKING MECHANISM FOR ADDITIONAL RIGIDITY AND PEACE OF MIND.

  • RUGGED AND DURABLE DESIGN BUILT TO SUPPORT LARGE ARRAY OF LENSES AND ADAPTERS
  • COMPATIBLE WITH RED RF-PL ADAPTERS

Media

CF EXPRESS

KOMODO-X USES STANDARDIZED AND HIGH-PERFORMING CFexpress TYPE B MEDIA TO ENSURE THE BEST RELIABILITY AND PERFORMANCE POSSIBLE.

  • Higher Capacities for longer run times
  • Up to 17 hours record time with 4TB CFEXPRESS card
  • 3x Faster offload times than CFast Media
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Native

Micro V-Lock

Adopting the advanced V-RAPTOR battery and DC-In interface allowing for efficient and high-capacity battery options while maintaining small form factor.

  • COMPATIBILITY WITH NEW REDVOLT NANO-V BATTERIES
  • FEATURES REAR M4 MOUNTING SCREWS FOR ADDITIONAL 3RD PARTY BATTERY FLEXIBILITY
  • Share batteries across V-RAPTOR and KOMODO-X bodies

Network

Enabled

The Integrated USB Type-C interface expands remote capabilities and usability of the KOMODO-X with minimal latency.

  • 5Gbps network control and offload with cloud connectivity
  • App-based multi-cam control
  • Upload and download via FTPS
  • 1080P Livestream capability
  • Compatibility with RED Connect
  • Compatibility with RED Control and RED Control Pro

INTERFACE EXPANSION

KOMODO-X OfferS robust and powerful systems, with USB Type-C interfaces, ethernet offload capabilities, Timecode and Genlock compatibility and more.

TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY

Integrated onboard LCD provides comprehensive control and image preview for smallest possible configuration.

DSMC3 TOUCH MONITOR SUPPORT

Monitor and control the camera using the direct attach 7” DSMC3 Touch LCD, leaving the SDI available for wireless transmitters or other monitors.

TACTILE BUTTONS

On-Camera tactile buttons including all-new record buttons with assignable multifunctional control.

FORM FACTOR COMPARISON

THE SIZE AND FEATURES OF THE KOMODO AND KOMODO-X SYSTEMS OFFER THE PERFECT TOOL FOR FILMMAKERS NO MATTER THE PROJECT OR JOB.

KOMODO

  • 4" × 4" × 4" aluminum alloy body weighing approx. 2.1 lbs
  • Versatile RF mount for maximum lens choice flexibility and featuring updated
    phase-detect auto-focus
  • High-resolution touch screen & 12G SDI 4K output
  • Compatibility with CFAST2.0 media & Canon battery packs

KOMODO-X

  • 4" × 4" × 5" aluminum alloy body weighing approx. 2.62 lbs
  • Locking RF Lens mount for additional rigidity and featuring updated
    phase-detect auto-focus
  • Support for DSMC3 Touch LCD and featuring on-camera assignable buttons
  • Compatibility with fast CFexpress Type B media
  • Flexible power including native micro v-lock support and DC-in capability
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ADVANCED CONNECTIVITY

UNLOCK THE CAPABILITIES OF THE KOMODO-X SYSTEM THROUGH MULTIPLE NEXT GENERATION REMOTE CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS, INCLUDING THE RED CONTROL PRO APP AND THE ALL-NEW RED CONNECT TECHNOLOGY.

RED Control

OPERATE KOMODO-X REMOTELY WITH WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY VIA THE FREE RED CONTROL APP, AVAILABLE NOW FOR IOS AND ANDROID DEVICES.

RED Control Pro

IDEAL FOR CONTROL OF MULTI-CAMERA ARRAYS, MULTI-CAM SHOOTS, AND LIVE EVENTS, ALL FROM ONE CENTRAL LOCATION.

REDCONNECT

STREAM FULL RESOLUTION, LIVE R3D VIDEO OVER AN IP NETWORK BY SIMPLY CONNECTING THE KOMODO-X TO A CAMERA CONTROL UNIT WITH AN ETHERNET CABLE.

Technical Specifications

Sensor Specs
Sensor

KOMODO-X™ 19.9MP Super 35mm Global Shutter CMOS

Effective Pixels

6144 × 3240

Sensor Size

27.03mm x 14.26mm (Diagonal: 30.56mm)

Dynamic Range

16.5+ stops

Key Features
Lens Mount

Integrated locking RF mount with electronic communication

Supports /i PL lenses with RED RF to PL Adapters

Supports Canon EF Adapter with communication and other adapters based on the RF mount

Recording
Max Data Rates

Up to 560 MB/s using RED branded or other qualified CFexpress media cards1

REDCODE® RAW
MAX FRAME RATES

80 fps at 6K 17:9 (6144 x 3240)

96 fps at 5K 17:9 (5120 x 2700)

120 fps at 4K 17:9 (4096 x 2160)

240 fps at 2K 17:9 (2048 x 1080)

PLAYBACK FRAME RATES
(PROJECT TIME BASE)

23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 fps, all resolutions

BEST AVAILABLE
REDCODE® SETTINGS

REDCODE HQ, MQ, LQ, and ELQ at 6K 17:9 (6144 x 3240) up to 80 fps

REDCODE HQ, MQ, LQ, and ELQ at 4K 17:9 (4096 x 2160) up to 120 fps

REDCODE HQ, MQ, LQ, and ELQ at 2K 17:9 (2048 x 1080) up to 240 fps

REDCODE® RAW
ACQUISITION FORMATS

6K 17:9 (6144 x 3240), 2:1, 2.4:1, 16:9. 1:1, and Anamorphic 2x, 1.8x, 1.6x, 1.5x, 1.3x, 1.25x

5K 17:9 (5120 x 2700) and 16:9

4K 17:9 (4096 x 2160) and 16:9

2K 17:9 (2048 x 1080)

Apple ProRes

Dedicated recording in 4K (4096 x 2160) ProRes 4444 XQ up to 60 fps, ProRes 4444 up to 80 fps, and ProRes 422 HQ, ProRes 422, and ProRes 422 LT up to 120 fps

General
Construction

Aluminum Alloy

Dimensions

129.37 x 101.26 x 95.26 mm / 5.1 x 4 x 3.8 in (LxWxH, largest fixed dims.)

Weight

2.62lbs (without body cap and CFexpress card)

Media Type

CFexpress Type B

Battery Type

Integrated V-Lock battery interface optimized for Micro V-Lock Batteries1

DC POWER INPUT

11-17 V via 6-Pin DC-IN

Operating Temperature

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage Temperature

-20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)

Storage Relative Humidity

0% to 85% non-condensing

FEATURES
Color Management

Image Processing Pipeline 2 (IPP2)

Supports 33×33×33 3D LUTs

Supports import and adjustment of CDLs

Audio

Integrated dual channel digital mono microphones, uncompressed, 24-bit 48 kHz

Integrated dual channel (mic/line/+48V) input via 5-Pin 00B Audio Port, uncompressed, 24-bit 48 kHz

3.5mm stereo headphone port

Autofocus

Phase Detect and Contrast

Monitor Options

Proprietary Top Accessory Port for Monitoring and Control

Integrated 2.9" 1440x1440 touchscreen LCD with preview and camera control

Integrated 12G-SDI with 6G-SDI, 3G-SDI and 1.5G-SDI modes

12G-SDI: Up to 4096 x 2160 4:2:2 for 60p

6G-SDI: Up to 4096 x 2160 4:2:2 for 30p

3G-SDI: Up to 2048 x 1080 4:2:2 for 60p

1.5G-SDI: Up to 2048 x 1080 4:2:2 for 30p, 24p

SMPTE Timecode, HANC Metadata, 24-bit 48 kHz Audio

Additional I/O

Tri-Level Genlock Input via 9-Pin EXT

LTC Timecode Input via 9-Pin EXT

RS232 CTRL (using RCP2) via 9-Pin EXT

IP Connected

Wi-Fi (2.4GHz/5GHz) for camera control, video preview, and media offloading

Ethernet via USB Type-C for camera control, video preview, and media offloading

MJPEG 1080p live stream accessible through Wi-Fi and USB Type-C.

PTP for frame level synchronization

R3D live broadcasting available with RED Connect License and 5Gbps Ethernet Adapter

Software
RED Control &
RED Control Pro

Access full camera controls and live preview from iOS or Android devices.

Pro App: Operate one or multiple cameras over an IP connection to synchronize settings, manage media files locally or upload directly to FrameIO, develop custom looks with advanced CDL and LUT controls, and more. Ideal for control of multi-camera arrays, multi-cam shoots, and live events, all from one central location.

Standard app available from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

RED Control Pro available via Apple App store only and requires additional purchase.

RED Control works wirelessly or wired via USB Type-C

Tech specs reflect both current and projected information. Everything is subject to change.

1. For more information on compatible accessories, go to RED.com