Is Komodo X the ULTIMATE Cinema Camera? Let's Find Out!

[@KONDORBLUE]

Shots are 🔥🔥🔥

[@BadView]

This is the only time I’ve found footage from a comparison video of this camera that actually looks professionally filmed, thank you so much🙏🏼

[@KofiYeboah]

this intro is a whole movie

[@cammackey]

Trying to figure out ways to keep up with you man 😂

[@Ewok8080]

I’m waiting anxiously for the rest of the movie.

[@KenFlanagan]

“Expanded wider and more open” are great adjectives for the image. The best description i have heard to describe the difference and these are exactly the kind of adjectives worth hearing rather than “awesome” or “cinematic” which is so often the preferred adjective of many camera reviews and Red themselves. Appreciated in every way.

[@cammackey]

Dude it's the best way to explain it without getting super technical! Literally everyone whos gotten the KX from the Komodo have similar things to say so I knew I wasnt crazy haha

[@craigstynardt4990]

Thrilled to see an actual cinematographer talk about this camera, beautifully lensed and composed. Loved the draw and scope on the cowboy spec. Not to forget the majestic landscape.

[@TheJPinder]

I just made a feature film using 2 Komodos. Things to be aware of, the fan doesn't turn off, which can be an issue with audio, and if you're running this on your shoulder in the summer in socal, you're going to be sweaaaaating.

[@cammackey]

I shoot in the desert a lot, I don’t rock shoulder mount much tho. Badass you made a feature tho 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@theequalizer2173]

So when you say the fan doesn’t turn off do you mean that you manually have to turn it off or what? I’m really wanting to get this camera though

[@nigelianzamora]

The shotgun shots, with you running, and ducking down, are so freaking cool. I'm like - is this a movie???

[@benjimenlockwood]

I can see the excitement in your eyes brother. Good for you I’m so pumped for you man

[@samdavid43]

This video was vintage Cam Mackey in all the right ways - can feel your passion coming through the screen. Can’t wait for the anamorphic videos and reviews

[@cammackey]

🥲🙏🏽🤘🏽

[@JasonMorrisphotocinema]

did i just watch a movie!!! your quality!!! that intro

[@CineDailies]

okay, that intro was so good.

[@CremeDelaCinema]

The camera & video inspired me! Literally just held one yesterday and it just felt right. I can relate 100% when you talked about photography being an avenue and film making being your true passion. This video really helped me really want to go full throttle with my film making journey. Thank you.

[@kiddclofilm]

Intro was straight heat

[@cubul32]

I actually wrote Kondor and told them to put the rosette at the top and a bunch of other things. I'm sure I wasn't the only one to feedback. Glad they listen. They baseplate with the adapter brackets is one of the best. Wait until you see my komodo build.

[@Valleedbrume]

Great video,the end was the best.”It’s just a tool”I’m still shooting on an FX 6 and it has just been a workhorse.

[@ScottBalkum]

Rock on dude. Glad it was everything you hoped and wanted. RED really knocked it out of the park with X.

[@sebastian_paul]

I really like this camera from what I have seen so far. I have recently decided to step away from client based work and step into the world of narrative cinematography and I think this could be the camera for me.

[@Sk8luv33]

thanks for the full breakdown of the Komodo X vs the original Komodo 🔥🔥🔥

[@simongentry]

did you ever try the sony f55? having owned red, arri, sony and canon cinema cameras - the red is easily the most expensive based solely on all the extras you need to buy. it’s one thing if you own a bunch of extra items for whatever reason, but if you don’t, red is always going to be the most expensive at this price point to start shooting with.

[@PedroMarotti]

Just came across your channel. After 30s of video I instantly subscribed. What a unique style! I am a fan

[@JosephRossPhotography]

Geezzzz this footage is outstanding!!

[@Matt.Gillard]

Whoa, instant sub. Your ability to make the mundane beautiful, and wrap it in a '70's Coors beer.. I could smell this video my guy, and I've never been more inspired and fired up again to create!

[@cammackey]

😂😂😂😂😂 hahaha never heard my vibe more perfectly explained. Glad I could inspire you brother. Thanks for stopping by 🤘🏽⚡️🪶

[@zacharystaines]

This video is way too cinematic for it's own good. Hot DANG man. Keep killing it 🥲

[@TJIzzy]

My dream camera is an Arri in a Komodo/x form factor & under 20k. Something special about their outputs; Red is kind of a stopgap.

[@MagicProductionOfficial]

Can you pls make a tutorial for color grading like this video?

[@malcomowenflood]

Holy moly, hot damn bud. That was possibly the best done KZbin video I've ever seen, let alone camera review! Keep up the amazing work.

[@SebastianMorales-cy1li]

Your video formats are awesome!!!!!! Love it!!! ♥

[@AaronStoneVLOGS]

Been shooting on Sony (FX6/FX3) for years and finally picked up a KOMODO just to try and re-light a fire and get inspired. Sure wished I had done it sooner. Everything I thought about uisng it was wrong. Sure its got its quirks but they are nearly as deal breaking as I thought..

[@BrandonTalbot]

Loved the pace of this video Cam.

[@manjaes]

Love your video's, this is such a refreshing way of doing camera reviews!

[@mraznjohnny]

WOW how did I not discover your videos before ( thanks to Armando)

[@topicruben]

I’ve been watching your videos for a while, but I wasn’t subscribed 😭, so I thank Armando for reminding me! You’ve been doing an amazing inspiring job, man, and you’re a RED guy so it feels like family. Keep rocking 👊. Cheers from Italy

[@cammackey]

Dude Armando has been incredibly kind! Glad he got you over here again

[@topicruben]

@@cammackey it’s a pleasure, man. Learning a lot with all the great content you have 👊

[@timdanyo898]

Lovin the new cam Cam! That global shutter is dope. Please do a fX6/K6 color matching video. I too do doc and narrative production with FX3/6 and it would be cool to see how both cams live together. The KX is looking really good right now!

[@cammackey]

Simple. Use CST in davinci and convert both to Arri. If you don’t use davinci, switch. Haha.

[@dude6897]

So what V mount batteries are you using ? I had to buy the anton Bauer adapter from wooden camera to run mine.

[@cammackey]

The Anton Bauer micros! They go directly on!

[@DavidWagelmans]

man what amazing footage. Flabbergasted 🔥🔥🔥

[@enricojakobsoriano]

Glad to see you realized a dream.

[@d_FLDE]

Thank you so much for this video. I am searching for the right upgrade from my bmpcc 6k pro for a while and was always leaning towards the x .. but not having the budget really :) Now this one sold me. Still those 15k basic investment is a big one. Amazing color grading btw

[@chaochewei6213]

I placed an order of KX before the end of this video 😊

[@alzibaba]

Stunning work Cam, your style has me wanting to get out and shoot! Love your creativity, mix of story and tech/user insights, and, well, all of it really 🤟🏼🔥

[@ProFilmmakers]

Dope video. We just bought the KX. I think it's the best price/performance red camera since their red dragon 6k.

[@damiencooper]

love the grade on the cowboy shoot!

[@cammackey]

Thanks brother!

[@toderelcristitoader7007]

The Komodo was already a good "budget" even if it felt so. The X version is the pure best choice for the price, providing high quality shoots!

[@agnieszkapajor8990]

Watched this twice 🎥

[@mikeseager8768]

Obviously the Red/ Fx6 work looks great but your BMPCC 4k footage stands right with both of them and to a person not into filmmaking, they wouldn't know the difference. Great work

[@dragonstone6594]

Cool video dude. The X is my dream camera.

[@willyfix007]

great vid, killer shots 🔥🔥🔥

[@AbstractFilms]

Been running into your videos now and again. This one sold me, finally subscribed! Amazing work cowboy, not in a place for my own Komodo X yet but your passion fuels my drive to keep working with my S1H. They’re just tools at the end of the day, looking forward to what you’ll do next.

[@cammackey]

Hahah made me work for it huh! And man the more I use my S5II the more I wanna use it haha. I have a video coming out on the 29th and most of the talking head stuff is shot on the S5II in open gate and 1.5X anamorphic

[@moderndayjae3167]

This guy is nice with the camera. No doubt about it.,

[@brivnii]

Time flew by watching this. Amazing video as always!

[@cammackey]

Thats a good sign! It was longer originally but I cut out a bunch of fluff

[@Began2011]

Does the Komodo have any other codecs other than raw ?

[@nigelianzamora]

"I have a lot of dreams..." Come on!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@mondobytes]

So much 🔥🔥 in this video bro! As always great work!

[@jeremy_woods]

That shot of the eye coming over the log in anamorphic is just the bees knees Cam. Dang. I've got the FX3. I've got 2 lol. Yep, they're tools but I look at them like tools and not much else... - They don't make me want to jump out and have fun, get creative and such. They get the job done. When i look at that intro, that's the kind of stuff i want to shoot raw and gritty in the southwest. Thanks for the vid and the hard work sir!

[@cammackey]

Thanks man!! That video will be out on the 29th!!! And yeah I love my FX3, it’s still far easier to setup and use for a lot of things. But the KX will be my “filmmaking” camera for sure now. The Fx3 will still be heavily used tho

[@Kyle_PhotoJournalist]

BEAUTIFUL work

[@thomasfransson]

That was something else!

[@TylerEdwards]

Loving the KX. Great video dude! Totally agree with you on the KX image over OG.

[@cammackey]

Yeah dude was good to see you had a similar experience cause I’m always like “is this all in my head??” 😂😂

[@JoeVazquezProductorMusical]

You said well, It's just a tools but bro with a correct tools we can film like a men 💪🏻Great video pal.

[@sixsa-fire2191]

Gran contenido! Saludos desde Mexico!

[@RassmusRoengen]

First time visiting this channel, and for the first sec i tought i have come over Johnny Cash youtube channel! Love the video btw!

[@VIZIONONE]

Yup. Getting it

[@adamz3090]

I could afford fx30 only, but I will try my best with it. Only 2 things I miss from fx line, global shutter and shutter angle. There is 27% tax in my country, so Komodo is a no go for a while haha. I love the style of your videos. Even if its kinda a review "only", it feels like a short film with a story. The very only small thing I would consider is to cut the low/mid freqs from your voice a tiny little bit. Cheers from Hungary

[@cammackey]

FX line doesn’t need global shutter tho, it was one of the fastest sensors out there in the consumer pricing bracket. I don’t think most need global shutter haha. But it is great to have!

[@iceprofilms]

Oh man ! God bless you , Red was my dream camera as well but I think after this video, i’m making it reality instead of a dream. Lets do this ! Thanks for your magical inspiration work! ✨✨🪄

[@vincechook]

The review is brilliant and the cowboy commercial clip that you showed is really interesting, anywhere that we can watch the full commercial?

[@vincechook]

Found it on your webpage, thanks!

[@cammackey]

That’s not out yet, but I have older work up 🤘🏽

[@sarazinosarazino557]

Hi Cammackey do u think the m3 max 48gb will be ok to handle red 6k footage? Like for example 3 or 4 streams on the timeline? Im just trying to see if the playback will be ok with 48gb Thx 🙏

[@cammackey]

Even an m1 can handle red footage now haha. But layers of footage is where it can start getting bogged down. I have an M1 Max so idk How the M3 runs

[@sarazinosarazino557]

@@cammackey based on ur experience with ur m1 can u stack 3/4 layers no lag? Thx for the reply 👍

[@sarazinosarazino557]

Just worrying if 48gb will b good enough for that 6k red for music videos

[@rdspeedfab]

Are you kidding me on the intro. Bro! So good. Also… making me think about leaving my fx6….

[@cammackey]

If the FX6 works for you don’t leave it! If I could afford to keep it all I would haha

[@rdspeedfab]

@@cammackey it does work well for me and I love using it. Red has always kinda intimidated me TBH, not sure why. Work flow, or the mandatory rig out.. I don’t know. One day though, for sure. I’m still young on my journey. Thanks for the killer content, man. I appreciate your knowledge.

[@kylehessling2679]

Still rocking my BMPCC6k for similar reasons. Obviously a lot of compromises in comparison with the Komodo X body, a tenth the price used tho lol. Braw just goes so much harder than my a74 for the projects that warrant it. Would love to see you play with the braw on the 6k sometime because I still think it goes wayyy hard for the price when you use the highlight recovery feature in resolve. Really wish the komodo X had a sony e mount though, but otherwise an incredible camera for that price!

[@cammackey]

Some of my earlier work was with the BMPCC4K! Some of my best work still haha

[@kylehessling2679]

@@cammackey yes I remember you shooting on it! That was one thing that inspired me to get the 6k! I will say the sensor on the 6k is leaps and bounds better in terms of DR when you shoot at iso 800-1000 and use highlight recovery…I just wish the bodies weren’t so cumbersome 😅

[@krmdas81]

Awesome vide dude!

[@heyheyhey520]

Really interested in that small hd monitor on the fx6.

[@BowenMoreno]

Cam - I love everything about this video man! Inspiring me to get out there and make some KZbin vids outside of my usual work! Just picked up the OG Komodo due to the lower prices but mannnn is this tempting. Fantastic shots and storytelling in this one. Curious about those lenses!

[@cammackey]

Oh man rock that OG for a while!! Once you start out running it, upgrade! And thanks for the support man 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@DavidMota]

cleanest mf grades compositions and tips in the game.. i had to keep pausing during the whole vid cause some of these shots and colors were just astronomical

[@kylehalim5957]

What's the dynamic range for the Komodo-X?

[@isaac.barrera]

Hope this stays in the rotaion longer than the OG did. Cant wait to see future films using this thing.

[@cammackey]

I had my Og Komodo for a while! To be honest, the fashion campaigns were getting old and uninspiring. I traded it in the something more conventional

[@_FRITTE_]

Jo nice video could you provide some raw footage for download

[@Shebshady763]

im inspired to get one or try one out. i love black magic but.. its time to try something different

[@stranstudio]

I'm not a fan of the Komodo, it just didn't feel like it's bigger brothers but the Komodo X looks interesting. Thanks for the video Cam as always.

[@jimkappel]

What’s the make/model of the monitor cage? Looks like a Kondor but couldn’t find one anywhere.

[@cammackey]

Monitor cage is from Amazon, I don’t recall which brand. There’s a couple of them. I pained it right when I got it so don’t remember the brand 😂

[@jimkappel]

@@cammackey haha, copy that 🤜🤛

[@DigitalCreations2012]

I love passion.

[@williamoverton7775]

a better way to think of it is 10k worth of a car is really nice, but 10k worth nof camera is a new standard in state of the art

[@petersuvara]

Love the video mate. Thanks for the info on the RED camera. Currently shooting on the Nikon Z9. Sold all my Sony gear to pay for new glass on the Nikon. Fantastic color grading also.

[@cammackey]

Honestly all these cameras are great now. The KX def edges them out tho, granted it’s not needed for a lot of things haha

[@petersuvara]

@@cammackey never tried any RED cameras, but for me, the best colours and image quality from a sensor I've seen is actually out of the Sigma FP. Beats all the Sony cams hands down. But since it's an L mount, I don't have any glassI can use for it. The Z mount has the shortest flange distance of any cameras so there are no mounts for it to be able to put on the Sigma. This video definitely peaked my interest in RED.

[@QuantzPhoto]

I've got to get where I can setup that last style shot for my KZbin channel...and pull it off! 🤣

[@cammackey]

Get a wireless follow focus! I used the Zhiyun X100 as that warm kicker on my face too for a sunset look

[@QuantzPhoto]

I was really talking more about the "cool" factor! @@cammackey

[@legendaryalex]

damn just noticed ive been watching your work for so long, when you went down the memory lane of cameras you've used for video work I remember them all haha nice!

[@cammackey]

Haha bro you’re to blame. That group chat was lit. I still remember when y’all and Phil got me on the BMPCC4K

[@legendaryalex]

@@cammackey hahaha good times!

[@calebgrundyson2688]

Love it!

[@elgringoperdido.]

Top notch as usual!

[@kylehessling2679]

Dropping everything at work for this vid...lets goooooo! Edit: 71.9 fps means 3x slow-mo that still can work at full speed on 23.976 timeline lets goooooooooooooooooo

[@xiiiconcepts]

We're like the dreamer who dreams and then lives inside the dream.

[@Addrian.]

As usual, awesome video Cam. Are you still using the Sony FX3 for your youtube videos and have you checked the new Samyang V-AF lenses? Curious on your thoughts and if you'll drop a video on em!

[@cammackey]

Watch till the end for your answer. And I saw those! I don’t think I’ll be using them anytime soon tho, they’re basically just like any other photo glass. Focus by wire, super clinal and clean. The only thing they would have going for them is if they all matched up in color and sharpness, but I don’t think they do. So I wouldn’t buy into the hype

[@Addrian.]

@@cammackey they're actually not focus by wire, they're linear and have 300 degree focus pull. Also all of them color match each other. I've gotten the 45mm t1.9 and I won't lie, they're pretty sweet Cam! Only reason I was asking if you'd do a review on them is because I genuinely love your work. And yes I did notice the FX3 part after ha ha.

[@cammackey]

@@Addrian. oh crazy, I must of watched some bad reviews haha. The joys of KZbin haha. But yeah at the end of the day, they look like regular modern photo glass to me. I have the Dulens which give this super clean vintage look. And the Laowa rangers which have a lot of charm to them too, most of the talking head in this video was shot with the Rangers

[@Addrian.]

@@cammackey ha ha sure is mate! Oh mate your set good. I can't blame ya. These are definitely sharp and more "regular" compared to the dulens and rangers, though just more affordable. Keep up the awesome work mate as always.

[@cammackey]

@@Addrian. thanks man! I’ll keep my eye on those lenses tho. I saw they just came out with like a hard stop focus gear. I’m assuming they’ll do an anamorphic adapter too

[@oliverb5798]

How long does it take to turn on and be ready to hit the record button?

[@cammackey]

That’ll be in my run n gUn Komodo video but around 20 seconds

[@sketchy094]

How does it compare to the c70?👀

[@cammackey]

It’s most likely out do it. But you Prbly wouldn’t see the different until you lit things and stretched rhem

[@robsquad_films]

I love my Komodo but I can’t for the life of me get the camera to match what I see in post. Any else have this issue?

[@MarcyMoe]

f**king love your footage

[@MortyFilms]

I just got to shoot with the Komodo X and feel the absolute same way about how I could possibly trade my original Komodo in for this camera 😅

[@nachefilms]

love it

[@freddymuggs3902]

Nice dog.

[@SHVWNCOOPER]

still gonna rock my komodo. i do not like the vmount plate and antenna moved to the back on this one. i'm sure tilta or someone still is going to make something for the things i hate about the new design so i'll wait 2 more years and cop it when some wedding photographer realizes he maxed out his credit card and didn't have the clientele for it and cop theirs lol.

[@cammackey]

Man the vmount makes life way easier. And those two things, if they’re gripes for you.. are in the shadow of all the other upgrades haha. I’ll be use this camera on way more things now. Super pumped about it. I missed my OG Komodo but I just had to walk away from it

[@SHVWNCOOPER]

@@cammackey you're about the only mf on here i trust when it comes to red recommendations for real. i run mine on a gimbal and do a lot of concert work, almost always electronic minus the ashanti stuff recently. i need those canon batteries for gimbal work cuz i can't tell you how many times i've had to legit hurdle a noob that insists on blocking a shot. it works great for speaker box jumps from the stage to the rail man haha. i can balance it in the dark in under a minute and be moving. i do have some gdu v mounts and i love them, use them for everything else. i like having the versatility to use both for sure.

[@chrisreist]

is know somebody what is the bootup time on this beast?

[@cammackey]

Around 20 seconds I think

[@chrisreist]

fast for a red

[@dyowl]

🖤

[@Old-School-Liberal]

Cameras aren’t tools they’re instruments

[@cammackey]

Hahahah

[@238media]

Dude. I'm a minute in and your shots!

[@cammackey]

🙏🏽🪶⚡️

[@the180degreerule3]

ok man when are you going to shoot a music video for Yelawolf?

[@cammackey]

😂😂😂😂

[@JakeThesnake-k1n]

Damn!