There are quite a few options when it comes to grabbing a RED camera. What kind of body do you want/need? What sensor will work with it, what are the specifications of those sensors? What about the Komodo? The new RED Arsenal website will help you through the process. RED cameras are popular with both indie filmmakers and big Hollywood DPs. ARRI still has the edge here, but nevertheless RED cameras can be seen on many sets. Choosing the perfect RED camera isn’t always easy, however. They offer different bodies, which can then also be combined with different sensors. And then there’s the new one, the Komodo, which stands a bit by itself here. RED Arsenal website and new RED Tech videos Let’s get it straight from the start: RED Arsenal is not a new camera, just a new section on red.com. All current RED cameras are listed there, complete with sensor options and specs. The Komodo is there too, of course, and there are also a number of RED Tech Videos. Credit: RED This first video is about the different camera bodies you can currently get from RED: Komodo, DSMC2, and Ranger. These are three completely different bodies and also sport very different form factors, so which one should you choose? Komodo vs. DSMC2 vs. Ranger RED’s latest camera, the Komodo, is the smallest and lightest body RED has on offer. But if you need just that: a small crash cam, a compact setup for shooting interviews, or to...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 8 January, 2021