Includes Just-Released Firmware with Faster Calibration and Onboard LCD User Pages
RED DIGITAL CINEMA is thrilled to announce a price drop for its groundbreaking KOMODO camera, now priced at just $2,995, along with a substantial firmware update that enhances calibration speed, improves user page experience, and adds customization options. This lower price point improves access to RED’s unparalleled cinematic imaging technology and provides aspiring filmmakers and content creators with the opportunity to join the RED family and begin their journey into professional filmmaking.
"The team at RED is anchored by an ambition to continually create the most advanced, high-quality image capture solutions for the world’s top filmmakers, and equally important to our philosophy is democratizing this technology,” said RED Digital Cinema CEO, Keiji Oishi “The KOMODO line expands access for the broader creative community, and this price adjustment furthers that mission. It’s especially meaningful for emerging and independent filmmakers, empowering them with an affordable option to share their stories using RED’s innovative global shutter technology and unparalleled color science."
Key Features of the RED KOMODO:
Global Shutter: The KOMODO is equipped with RED’s transformative, global shutter technology, offering filmmakers the ability to capture fast-moving action with crisp, distortion-free images.
REDCODE RAW: KOMODO users can harness the power of R3D and 16-bit RAW that gives creators a limitless palette to achieve any look.
6K Resolution: KOMODO delivers stunning 6K resolution, offering incredible detail and clarity for cinematic productions.
Compact and Versatile: With its small, lightweight form factor, KOMODO can fit into tight spaces and be used for a variety of shooting scenarios – from remote systems to handheld setups.
RED’s Image Quality: As with all RED cameras, KOMODO delivers the stunning color science and dynamic range that RED is known for, offering filmmakers cinematic imagery that stands out.
Built for Flexibility: KOMODO features industry-standard connections, making it ideal for a wide range of production environments and workflows.
Enhanced Performance with New Firmware
RED also released updated firmware (1.8.3) for KOMODO to improve the user experience and overall performance, which includes several new features found in the latest KOMODO-X model and is designed to improve the user experience and overall performance. Including:
Onboard LCD User Pages: Streamlined access to camera settings with the new onboard LCD user pages, allowing for quick adjustments on the fly.
Faster Calibration Times: The latest firmware update significantly reduces the calibration time, ensuring that KOMODO is ready to shoot faster than ever.
Function Toggle via Top Buttons: The new firmware enables faster toggling of key functions using the top buttons, offering users greater ease of control and efficiency in the field.
This firmware update and full release notes are available on RED.com.
KOMODO – The Compact Game-Changer in Cinema
The KOMODO camera's compact size, groundbreaking global shutter sensor, exceptional performance, and ease of integration with other systems makes the camera a favorite among owner-operators worldwide. Since its debut, it has continued to make waves in the filmmaking community as a versatile, high-performance camera capable of capturing stunning images with a small footprint. Notably, KOMODO was the first camera in RED’s lineup to feature a global shutter sensor. This innovation paved the way for the introduction of an entire lineup of global shutter sensor cinema cameras, allowing filmmakers to achieve incredible image clarity and precision without the traditional rolling shutter distortion.
“Last year, we successfully reduced the cost of the KOMODO, which was met with incredible enthusiasm from filmmakers,” adds Oishi “Our decision to lower the price of KOMODO now has been influenced by a recent surge in interest in RED and our technologies following the acquisition by Nikon. This is the beginning of a new chapter, where we introduce members of our recently combined family to the power of RED and continue with our goal of providing the most advanced, highest quality, professional image capture solutions possible , and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in filmmaking.”
The RED KOMODO is now available for purchase at the new price of $2,995. The corresponding pre-bundled packs also have new pricing with the Starter Pack ($4,500) and Production Pack ($5,500). Filmmakers and content creators can learn more about KOMODO, its key features, and the latest firmware updates by visiting RED.com/KOMODO.