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Red Komodo Camera Specs & Footage

The coveted RED Komodo camera is FINALLY on the market (as of 2020), and video creators of all natures are in love with it already. But what makes it so special? What sort of specs and technical build makes videographers swoon?

Before we dive into the technical specifications, let’s give this camera a proper introduction. 

What is the RED Komodo?

Welcome to the RED Komodo- a masterpiece built from innovating and revolutionizing cinematic film. In summary, it is a compact digital cinema camera. Note the word compact. This rig features all the high-quality specs you’d expect from a RED product, except it is all packed into a small and slim body frame.

Top RED Komodo Camera Specs 

This is arguably one of the most (if not THE most) impressive compact cinematic camera releases of 2020. To start off, this rig features a global shutter that utilizes high-quality sensor technology. That means your shots will have a dynamic range and capture every movement. 

Another top spec is the Komodo’s ability to shoot 6K cinema footage, which is quite impressive. RED Komodo 6k resolution allows videographers to create some truly advanced visuals. 

Quick Spec Snapshot 

If you are in a hurry and want a quick look at the RED Komodo camera specs, speak no more. Here is a list-like snapshot of what you’ll receive in this premier camera. Note: This technical informal is taken straight from the RED website.

Sensor Type

KOMODO® 19.9 MP SUPER 35MM GLOBAL SHUTTER CMOS

Effective Pixels

6144 X 3240

Sensor Size

27.03 MM X 14.26 MM (DIAGONAL: 30.56MM)

Dynamic Range

16+ STOPS

Playback Frame Rates 

23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 FPS, ALL RESOLUTIONS

REDCODE RAW Acquisition Formats

6K 17:9 (6144 X 3240), 2.4:1 AND 16:9

5K 17:9 (5120 X 2700)

4K 17:9 (4096 X 2160)

2K 17:9 (2048 X 1080)

Apple Prores 

4K (4096 × 2160) AT PRORES 422 HQ AND PRORES 422 UP TO 60 FPS

2K (2048 × 1080) AT PRORES 422 HQ AND PRORES 422 UP TO 120 FPS

Weight 

2.10 LBS (WITHOUT BODY CAP AND CFAST CARD)

Battery Type

TWO SLOTS FOR BP-9XX SERIES BATTERIES

Audio

INTEGRATED DUAL CHANNEL DIGITAL MONO MICROPHONES, UNCOMPRESSED, 24-BIT 48 KHZ

ADDITIONAL DUAL CHANNEL VIA INTEGRATED 3.5MM AUDIO JACK, UNCOMPRESSED, 24-BIT 48 KHZ

This is NOT the entire spec list. A full, comprehensive listing of all official technical specifications of the RED Komodo can be found here.

Watch RED Komodo In Action

Do you want to see the RED Komodo camera in action? We love this RED Komodo video where you can see an unboxing, view test footage, and even download sample footage from the video creator. The footage download link is the first one listed in the video description. 

So, what do you think of the legendary RED Komodo camera, and do you plan on using it in the future?