RED Komodo 6K RF Mount is under 3K USD now, and a new Firmware Update is Released
We live in exciting times—you can now get a brand-new, professional-quality RED cinema camera featuring a 6K Global Shutter sensor for under $3,000! The RED Digital Cinema Komodo 6K is currently available at just $2,995, representing an instant savings of $2,000 off its original MSRP. Don't confuse this model with the Komodo X RF version, though, which remains priced at $6,995 and was recently also released with a Nikon Z mount.
RED Komodo 6K RF Mount Key Features
- 19.9MP Super35 Global Shutter CMOS
- Compact, 2.1 lb All-in-One Design
- Canon RF Lens & CFast 2.0 Support
- 16+ Stops Dynamic Range
- Up to 6K40, 5K48, 4K60 & 2K120 Recording
- REDCODE RAW HQ/MQ/LQ & Apple ProRes
- Integrated 2.9" 1440 x 1440 Touchscreen
- Wireless Control & Preview via Wi-Fi
- CFast 2.0 Card Slot; RED IPP2 Support
- EF-to-RF Mechanical Adapter Included
Firmware Update
RED recently released Firmware V1.8.3 for the KOMODO 6K (Download and Details here) that made lot of improvements and changes that further sweetens the deal:
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES in BUILD 1.8.3
- Added On-board LCD User Pages
- Added Top Buttons Modes
- Added Function Toggle
- Added Ability to edit FPS, Shutter, and Format lists.
- Added T stop display support
- Added Calibrate Gyroscope function
- Added Gyro Info to RCP2
- Added ASC MHL checksum option
- Added Web UI for S3 credentials
- Added In-camera Online Firmware Upgrade method
- Added Playback Controls to Web UI
- Added Operations Guide QR Code
- Added ISO Display Mode Gain (dB)
- Added Additional Slate Fields
- Added Remount Media Command
- Added Firmware update prompt
- Added Firmware update over USB-C
- Added remote shutdown command
- Added Max Frame Rate Toggle Assignable Button
- Added Dedicated False Color and Peaking Assignable Buttons
- Added External Tally Support
- Added List Filtering
- Added Serial RCP2 support
- Fixed SDI HANC clipname in playback
- Fixed Unintentional varispeed recording
- Fixed USB Ethernet adapter discovery
- Fixed Unnecessary scrolling in Simplified Chinese and Japanese
- Fixed applying Presets defined in User Pages
- Fixed multiple notifications entering playback with no media
- Fixed missing Chinese and Japanese translations
- Improved Pre-Record behavior
- Improved Calibration time
RED Komodo X 6K in Nikon Z mount
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