RED Digital Cinema KOMODO 6K Review
The RED Digital Cinema KOMODO 6K is a compact and affordable cinema camera that packs a punch. At under $6K, it's the cheapest camera in RED's lineup, yet it still delivers impressive features and image quality.
The KOMODO's smartphone connectivity is one of its best features. The KOMODO has a competitive advantage since it has such sophisticated connection, which is unexpected in a movie camera. The camera supports a variety of resolutions and framerates and records 16-BIT REDCODE RAW footage on a CFast 2.0 card. Additionally, it has a global shutter, which is advantageous for taking crisp, distortion-free video.
Nevertheless, the compact preview touchscreen on the KOMODO makes it necessary to rig it out due to its boxy form factor, which is not the most ergonomic design. Furthermore, the camera's 3.5mm audio input is its lone drawback, which can annoy certain users. Furthermore, the dynamic range is smaller than what the manufacturer indicates.
Investing in accessories such as the Wooden Camera Pro (V-Mount) KOMODO kit is essential to get the most out of the camera and increases its usability and flexibility. With this kit, you may quickly remove the camera from one location to another, which makes it easier to work with in a variety of shooting situations.
Key Features:
Super35 6K Camera with a resolution of 6144 x 3160 and a dynamic range of 16+ stops.
Compact and lightweight design, weighing only 2.1 lbs and measuring about 4 x 4 x 4 inches.
Canon RF lens mount for compatibility with a wide range of lenses and adapters.
Global shutter on the Super35 CMOS sensor for capturing crisp images and reducing motion artifacts.
Ability to shoot up to 6K at 40 fps, 5K at 48 fps, 4K at 60 fps, and 2K at 120 fps in REDCODE RAW for flexibility in post-production.
Integrated 2.9" touchscreen LCD screen for video preview and camera control.
Versatile power options, including using lightweight Canon BP-9 batteries, larger batteries, or an AC power supply.
Support for Phase-Detect Autofocus (PDAF) with compatible lenses for fast and accurate focusing.
REDCODE RAW file format for versatile and high-quality recording with manageable storage requirements.
Industry-leading smartphone connectivity through integrated 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi for remote control and monitoring
Conclusion
All things considered, the RED Digital Cinema KOMODO 6K is a fantastic choice for indie filmmakers looking to record high-quality video with a small, networked camera. Although it could need some more rigging and attachments, the KOMODO is a good option for its price range and produces amazing results.