![RED Digital Cinema, Inc. releases the V-RAPTOR [X] Z Mount and KOMODO-X Z Mount cinema cameras compatible with the Nikon Z mount](https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2025/img/pic_250213_01_01.jpg)
On February 13th 2025, RED Digital Cinema, a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation,announced the release of the V-RAPTOR [X] Z Mount and KOMODO-X Z Mount digital cinema cameras. These new cameras are the first additions to the brand-new Z CINEMA series of RED cinematic cameras utilizing the Nikon Z Mount.
The Z CINEMA series
The V-RAPTOR [X] Z Mount and KOMODO-X Z Mount are the first entries into the all-new Z CINEMA series; a new product line of co-developed solutions from Nikon and RED. The Z CINEMA series is targeted at providing high-quality solutions for the cinema, high-end production and creator market.
The release of the Z Camera series marks the initial stage of integrating Nikon’s rich history and powerful technology and RED’s cutting-edge cinema solutions, to create products designed for filmmakers and content creators operating at the highest level across the globe.
Lens flexibility with the Nikon Z-Mount lenses
The new V-RAPTOR [X] Z Mount and KOMODO-X Z Mount digital cinema cameras support the Nikon Z mount, with its large diameter and short flange distance, while retaining cinematic picture quality utilizing RED’s color science. Users can also take advantage of the high performance unlocked by RED’s exclusive image compression and other technologies. Filmmakers and content creators now have greater flexibility in image expression with an unprecedented range of lens options. By using the NIKKOR Z lenses on these RED cameras, users can faithfully render subjects with superior sharpness and minimal aberration. Users also have the option to use the diverse lineup of NIKKOR F mount lenses from the AI Nikkor series onward, including popular vintage lenses, by pairing them with the FTZ II adapter.
Additionally, both cameras support the power zoom control of the new NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ and provide improved autofocus performance on both the V-RAPTOR [X] Z Mount and KOMODO-X Z Mount cameras.
This release was highly anticipated upon the merger announcement of Nikon and RED in 2024.
The V-RAPTOR [X] Z Mount and KOMODO-X Z Mount will be available from RED Digital Cinema, Inc. and RED authorized dealers. For more specific product information from RED, have a close look at the links below:
V-RAPTOR [X] Z Mount
RED’s flagship camera, the V-RAPTOR [X], is recognized for its unmatched low-light performance, dynamic range, resolution, high frame rates, and 8K VV global shutter large-format sensor. Featuring RED’s Global Vision for its global shutter, the V-RAPTOR [X] Z Mount achieves a dynamic range of up to 20+ stops in Extended Highlights mode for more efficient capture of colors and details in highlights. This realizes smoother, more delicate tones, even under difficult lighting and environmental conditions. Finally, this camera is now available with a Z Mount.
KOMODO-X Z Mount
The KOMODO-X packs a 6K Super 35 global shutter sensor with a wide dynamic range and high- speed performance in a compact form factor. This camera now is available with a Z mount. The KOMODO-X Z Mount supports 6K recording at up to 80 fps and 4K at up to 120 fps, as well as RED’s custom color science. The R3D Redcode RAW format, RED’s proprietary video data format, also is included with this camera.
The RED Z to PL Adapter Pack mount adapters
The RED Z to PL Adapter Pack and RED Z to PL with Electronic ND Adapter Pack are optional mount adapters that enable the use of PL-mount lenses with the V-RAPTOR [X] Z Mount and KOMODO-X Z Mount cameras.
- Note these mount adapters cannot be used with Nikon Z mirrorless cameras.
