RED Komodo | Was I impressed?

My first impressions after using the RED Komodo featuring R3D raw sample footage graded in Resolve. Red Komodo footage shot on the Sigma 18-35 Art lens.

Want to know why I bought one, watch this video:    • Why I bought the RED Komodo  

Before bringing this camera out on professional projects I put it through its paces and shot some test footage. This video reflects on my initial impressions after using the camera for around 10-12 hours. In the future I'll release a more in depth review after properly using the camera in professional work - stay tuned for that.

Red Komodo accessory list:

SmallRig Cage - (US) https://amzn.to/3uYf6LL
Small Rig 100mm Nato Rail
SmallRig 2362 Rotating Nato Handle - (UK) https://amzn.to/3PxJ0OO (US) https://amzn.to/3OeetED
SmallRig 2174 Swivel Monitor Mount - (UK) https://amzn.to/3zfWDwY
Outrigger Handle
Tilta Adv. Power Distribution Module
Blueshape BP-975 54Wh Battery
FX Lion NANO TWO V-mount Battery - https://amzn.to/3PiszWO
PortKeys BM5 MKIII WR Monitor - 5.5in - (UK) https://amzn.to/3cok9yH (US) https://amzn.to/3REL4qb
12G BNC-Coaxial-Cable Alvin's Cables - (UK) https://amzn.to/3IJNwrg
1 TB Angelbird AV PRO CF- CFast 2.0 Card - (UK) https://amzn.to/3uUYQv3 (US) https://amzn.to/3yFWq4w
Canon EF to R Mount Adapter w/Variable ND Filter - (US) https://amzn.to/3PgTkuS
Canon Mount Adapter EF-R 0.71x - (US) https://amzn.to/3Pkynzk
Zoom F3 Multitrack Field Recorder - (UK) https://amzn.to/3RHT35D (US) https://amzn.to/3PDvQzZ
ANDYCINE Universal Cable Clamp Aluminum - https://amzn.to/3IOoqHC
Sprig Cable Management Device, 1/4" - (UK) https://amzn.to/3OgfMCX (US) https://amzn.to/3zdr2vw

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - 6K R3D raw sample footage
01:00 - Initial reactions to image quality
01:28 - Shooting in 40fps
01:53 - Thoughts on global shutter
02:25 - Dynamic range
02:57 - Komodo setup for sample footage
03:28 - Exposing with traffic lights
04:17 - How ISO works on the Komodo
05:19 - Top screen
06:17 - Outrigger handle
07:05 - Camera weight
07:44 - Lack of NDs
08:17 - Boot-up time and black shading
09:52 - Powering the Komodo
10:56 - Working with 6K RED RAW
13:03 - Final thoughts

GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO:
Vlog shot on Panasonic LUMIX S5, LUMIX S 50mm f/1.4 & Tiffen Black Pro Mist 1/8
Sample footage shot on the RED Komodo & SIGMA Art 18-35 & Tiffen Black Pro Mist 1/8

Edited in FCPX & Resolve on a 2020 M1 13" Apple Macbook Pro.