Driven Films takes the RED Komodo 6K for a test drive

Wanting to see what all of the hype was about, the Driven Films team took the brand new, unreleased RED Komodo 6K cinema camera for a test drive this past weekend. The RED Komodo 6K sports a Super 35 sensor capable of capturing 6144×3240 6K Redcode RAW footage. The RED Komodo 6K was initially released in limited-edition colors that were made available only to select individuals or studios.

Following the special edition models came the Stormtrooper Edition, which is the model I tested. Upon launch the RED Komodo 6K will come in a standard black variant.

So, you’re interested in the Komodo. There isn’t all that much information on the camera yet, even from RED directly. While the Komodo is still in beta, it’s set to release sometime in Fall 2020. Luckily some Stormtrooper owners are renting their Komodo out on websites like ShareGrid.com. This allowed Driven Films to reserve one locally (well, kind of locally) and give the camera a try.

In this first impression video, I tell you exactly what I thought of the RED Komodo 6K based on a few test shoots as well as a client shoot for Cars & Coffee Palm Beach. If you want to know what I thought of the RED Komodo 6K watch this video below.

If you’d like to download a few sample clips that I shot on the Komodo 6K, click the button below. The footage is yours to test out and use to get an idea of what the RED Komodo 6K is capable of. You may not use this footage in a commercial project. Please be sure to hashtag #DrivenFilms and tag us on Instagram @driven.films

I put this little camera through as much as I could in the short amount of time I had my hands on it. From handheld footage at the Jupiter Inlet Beach, to low light testing in downtown West Palm Beach, to throwing the Komodo on our chase vehicle to capture some car to car shots, the Komodo performed, and beyond what was expected.

The RED Komodo 6K has a Canon RF Mount however, with the use of an RF to EF adapter, you can use lenses such as the trust Sigma 18-35mm ART lens (EF Mount).

We want to thank Peach & Orange for loaning us the Komodo for the weekend. If you’re in search of high-quality wedding videography, give them a call right now. You can also find Peach & Orange on Instagram here. The RED Komodo is set to release in late October.

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