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RAID, which handles RED Digital Cinema cameras sales in Japan, held the “KOMODO-X ST unveiling party” on May 23, 2023, where users can experience the new products of the KOMODO series. The venue was Kokihibun in Minato-ku, Tokyo, and a large number of people involved in the film industry gathered.
If one was to mention the biggest feature of KOMODO-X, it would be the doubling of the frame rate. The maximum frame rate of the original KOMODO was 6K40fps and 4K60fps, but KOMODO-X supports 6K80fps and 4K120fps. The original KOMODO was said to be weak at high speeds, but the KOMODO-X has improved steadily.
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The original KOMODO and KOMODO-X are equipped with a 6K S35 global shutter sensor, and although the resolution has not changed, the sensor has been renewed. Improved dynamic range. The original KOMODO had a dynamic range of 16 stops or more, but the KOMODO-X has improved performance to achieve 16.5 stops or more. Slightly, but an improvement.
KOMODO-X has increased feature sharing with the DSMC3 series while maintaining a small form factor.
The original KOMODO batteries were compatible with two Canon BP series batteries, but the battery mount was made of plastic and there was concern about durability. KOMODO-X is compatible with Micro V-Lock, allowing Micro V-Loc batteries to be attached securely. It can be said that the sense of security has become stronger.
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Until now, it was not possible to put an external monitor on the top of the original KOMODO, but KOMODO-X can be equipped with a DSMC3 7-inch touch LCD. The same monitor as V-RAPTOR can be used as it is, improving usability.
The height and width of the body are exactly the same as the original KOMODO and KOMODO-X. It is 100% compatible with the top handle and side handle that have been released for the first generation KOMODO. However, the depth is about 24mm larger due to the micro V-lock compatibility.
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A touch screen display improves operability. The original KOMODO touchscreen felt heavy at times, but the KOMODO-X works smoothly. Maybe the processor specs have improved.
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The first generation KOMODO sometimes felt uneasy about rattling when using a mount adapter made by a third party, but the KOMODO-X RF mount has been improved with a locking mechanism. It became more stable when using Canon’s mount adapter “EF-EOS R”.
The memory card for this camera was changed from CFast to CFexpress Type B.
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RED’s cinema camera lineup includes the KOMODO series with a global shutter and the V-RAPTOR series with a rolling shutter. The KOMODO-X is a model that has taken over the global shutter from the KOMODO series and enhanced its high-speed capabilities. It is the emergence of a cinema camera that we can’t wait to release.