RED Komodo X -after One Year - Would I Buy it Again?

[@damiencooper]

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[@RonaldoMoura]

It's really good to listen to someone talking about cameras without the religious tone that became the standard here in youtube. Realistic reviews adds a lot of value to the community and that's why I keep coming back here every week. Thanks for sharing.

[@damiencooper]

@@RonaldoMoura honestly you can’t please anyone these days anyway. Either you’re a religious fan boy or you’re way too nit picky, negative or being accused of changing brands unnecessarily 😂 I still prefer my way. So thanks for the confirmation 🫶🏻

[@ProFilmmakers]

Such a great overview of this camera. As a Canon and Red komodo x owner I think you completely nailed it.

[@JonathanPalfrey]

I got a Komodo X a couple of weeks ago and used on a big project that had the budget and need for it. Our B-camera for the shoot was our Canon C70. I have to say after a week of intense usage, I do love the image it can produce however it does have its frustrations. Lack of built in ND really does slow you down, that boot up time is annoying if you move between locations a lot and the file sizes do make it challenging for a small crew with back ups. Most of our scenes were in controlled environments which we had lit which to be honest made the Red raw a little redundant and the much smaller, straight out of camera, C70 footage looked just as good. I will keep the Red because of the name value to some clients however I dont think it will be our first choice for most shoots unless the budget justifies it.

[@contentm3893]

I'm getting the same image quality from my Canon R3 at 6K RAW compared to the Komodo. The RAW files from both are gigantic and not productive. How did the C70 footage compare to the Komodo X?

[@JonathanPalfrey]

@@contentm3893 C70 footage actually came out much nicer. It was partly the tighter shots that just worked better but also straight out of camera colours were much nicer. Not sure if it's an issue with our KX but even with the Revolver ND theres a strong magenta shift in certain situations.

[@raybailey1651]

I got rid of my Komodo OG for the some of the same reasons. I am very happy with C70. My upgrade path will be C400 and R5C as a B camera. At the end of the day the viewer has no idea on what anything is filmed on. Canon Raw Lite seems pretty good to me. You always keep things honest which is why I continue to watch your channel.

[@marcgilles4520]

That's such a great point about the upgrade path. If you upgrade to the C400, the secondary camera can utilize the same lenses as the main body.

[@contentm3893]

Check out the R3 if you are looking at the R5C. I owned the R5C and I think the image is better on the R3.

[@caffeinatedcameras]

Love my KX. Love it. It's not the go to for every project, it's just not the right tool for some things obviously. Two things that made it faster and more functional that you might want to consider. I actually got rid of my RF glass and replaced them all with Sigma 1.4 Art EF lenses. The AF works much better than the native Canon RF. I have no idea why, but it's a huge difference. To go along with this I use the Meike EF-RF VND Pro adapter. It's a locking version and it's money. I've used the canon one but the color shift and the scratching of the flocking was no bueno. The Meike doesn't do either.

[@BrandonTalbot]

Just to clarify with the Sigma EF's to get them to work you update them through the dock. Once I did (it takes almost no time at all) they work amazingly well.

[@evgeniy9582]

is it possible to use EF lenses on KX RF mount without any adaters?

[@caffeinatedcameras]

@@evgeniy9582 no you have to have an Adapter

[@VulcanworxSG]

We love our KX as well but the work we do also sees the C70/R5C used a lot more! In the same boat!

[@bluechipstudios]

As you mention, the dynamic range of the Komdo really impressed you. Be aware of that, that the C400 has not even the dynamic range of a C70 and certainly not from a KX! In case of the KX you pay for the codec, the color since, the sensor and the dynamic range !

[@contentm3893]

Surprisingly the R3 matches perfectly with the R3 in 6K RAW. The files are gigantic but I think the sensor on the R3 is better than the C70 and you get 6K RAW with working AF tracking. I hope the C400 has as much dynamic range compared to the C70.

[@contentm3893]

@@johnny_blz The Komodo has been measured at 16.5 stops.

[@InfamousStar1]

@@contentm3893that’s all marketing numbers, bro. In real world, it’s about 13-14 stops.

[@alexlubensky]

I'm really surprised there's issues with playback. That's not what I've experienced with any m-mac and my red files. I suggest digging into storage speed, the one that files are being edited from. Try importing them into the project straight from the red card and see if the playback is smooth - most likely it's the storage that isn't fast enogh to run through the files, but not the M chip. If this doesn't help - I suggest looking at a model with bigger ram

[@timelinefilmsweddingevents5764]

Wow after a long time I love to watch your videos and tutorials

[@alexlubensky]

Idk as for the DSMC3 cams, but on DSMC1/2 in order to record audio at all - one needed to set Project and Recording frame rates as the same ones - like if you're shooting in 25 fps, and your project is set to 25 fps, then there's audio recorded. If you shoot 60 fps, and your project is set to 60fps - then there's audio recorded (and files playback in realtime instead of slow-mo, like when project is 25 and recording frame rate is 60). I suppose it does record it as a separate file only when the project frame rate and the recording frame rate are mismatching (previously it didn't record any audio at all in this scenario).

[@winniduesseldorf]

Dear Damien, thanks for your great information. I have a question about the sensor, making horizontal line of light, coming from the sun. (min 11:55) Is this behaviour normal and what is the reason (may be ccd vs. cmos)?

[@nordfresse]

I dont think a high res. sensor can make up for a soft lens, thats not how it works. The lenses limited resolution would be the bottle neck here...

[@chaochewei6213]

Great review that I just need!

[@Mr.Zen_73]

always love your content. I'm thinking of the C400 too...

[@SyvilMedia]

Can you companies image quality or give your thoughts/opinions compared to the canon c500 markii

[@TotalRADandMORE]

I gotta get my red kx retrospective video out too because my response is YES omg YES YES YES it's been SOOOOOO GOOOOD

[@CineVinci]

With the blazar are you using it with out a speed booster

[@rodneyturnerphoto]

Great video. Have you compared your editing workflow with Davinci Resolve vs Final Cut in regards to performance?

[@sanadakhumanthem3557]

Damn these atlas primes😮

[@andrewmason8691]

It will be interesting to see if Nikon AF is added to future Red cameras.

[@Le8HUIT]

Possibly an update firmware🤔

[@EnzeXiang]

for kx I really recommend using the mofage poco adapter or kippertie adapter，both include really good variable nds，kippertie is expensive but it really worth😂

[@damiencooper]

@@EnzeXiang I have the kippertie and mentioned in the video why it’s unfortunately also not ideal

[@scottievee330]

You may not know it yet but I do. The Canon C400 is in your future. No doubt. Every KX negative was addressed by the C400. And it will cut with the R5c pretty well with some work. You wanna be able to just turn the camera on and shoot sometimes. If you start to think about all the stuff you'd need to do before getting started you may not do it at all. C400 is a true outta the box ready to rock. Got mine coming.

[@contentm3893]

What about the C400 dynamic range? My R3 matches the OG Komodo in 6K RAW on the canon. From what I see the R5C footage isn't as good as the R3. I think it's the stacked backlit filter on the R3.

[@scottievee330]

@@contentm3893 I’m sure the R3 will do just fine.

[@nidogemedia]

Now that the price dropped for the KX, what are your thoughts now? I’m stuck between the C400 & the KX. C400 suitable for all projects, and KX rented for big projects only

[@damiencooper]

@@nidogemedia I have NO idea 😂

[@iceprofilms]

Chose what will make you happy and satisfied while shooting and after shooting. I think before you decide, try them then see what works best for you , everyone has a different opinion and their own journey with those cameras and it will be different from what you will experience. I learned this after buying the lumix s5 , I know how amazing this camera and I’m so grateful, everyone was satisfied with it , when I tried it , it didn’t match what I’m really really looking for, although it has impressive specs, and joy to use , sometimes you just know that this camera is not what you are really looking for, or for the type of the creation that you want to create. Good luck and May you choose what will contribute for you .

[@Rasmusleophoenix]

@damiencooper How do you rig your camera to a boom arm like you did here? I have a C70 and would love too hear what gear you use😊

[@damiencooper]

@@Rasmusleophoenix easiest way is to use a grip head with a spigot and spigot to the cage of the C70

[@Rasmusleophoenix]

@@damiencooper Great! Thank you for replying Damien🙌

[@Shaiquille]

So I wonder did you end up trading this out for a C 400

[@damiencooper]

@@Shaiquille I sold it but didn’t get anything new yet

[@andyk6344]

🤞🏼 my fingers for your return to the Canon family... 😅 Came to this channel because of the EOS R6 videos and then the C70 videos and would love to see more Canon content!

[@raybailey1651]

You seem happier using Canon. I think you dunk RED wine. I will go with the C400 which to me run circles around KX. At the end of the day no one watching know which cameras things are shot on. It’s all about great image and content.

[@birthright94]

Hey, do you have any R3D footage to play with? I'm thinking about upgrading my current komodo, but am not sure so wanted to play with some footage in dainvci! Also, did you compare it to DSMC2 line up? I was curious about dynamic range between gemini and this one

[@damiencooper]

@@birthright94 there’s plenty on reds website to download from. I’ve used both but never side by side. But I would always go for the newer cams

[@birthright94]

@@damiencooper not really :( there is only two footages

[@AllisonRoadWest]

​@@birthright94 wrong. He is correct 💯 keep looking

[@birthright94]

@@AllisonRoadWest you're wrong. Send me the link to more footage then ;) This guys has a camera but he is not willing to share his footage for some reason, that's kinda dumb and silly

[@baekmedier]

Mate... just get the C400 already :D hehe and a R1 and show how good they match together 🤩 Then get the RF 24-105 F2.8 + RF 15-35 F.2.8 It doesent have R3D RAW.. but you still get 6K RAW and Full frame

[@SretloW]

You would do more things with the C400, then you gave the answer already.