RED's compact cinema camera — the Komodo 6K with Canon RF mount and global shutter option.
The RED Komodo 6K is RED's most compact cinema camera, featuring a Super 35mm sensor with 6K resolution in Canon RF mount. Released in 2020, it democratised RED cinema cameras — bringing the RED ecosystem to a price point accessible to indie filmmakers. The Canon RF mount provides access to Canon's lens ecosystem with full electronic communication.
Video quality is outstanding with 6K resolution and RED's acclaimed REDCODE RAW compression. The Super 35 sensor provides cinematic depth of field. Up to 40fps at 6K and 120fps at 2K for slow motion. The global shutter option (on later models) eliminates rolling shutter artifacts. RED's colour science is industry-standard for cinema grading.
Canon RF mount with full electronic communication — autofocus with Canon RF lenses. Weight is approximately 950 grams body only — compact for a RED camera. Build quality is robust with a modular design. Records to CFast 2.0 and RED Mini-Mag. The Canon RF mount is RED's first non-proprietary mount — a significant ecosystem change.
Available on the used cinema market at significant but below-new prices. Check sensor, RF mount contacts, and recording. The most accessible RED camera. The Canon RF mount with AF support is revolutionary for RED — enabling autofocus for the first time in a RED camera. The compact size enables gimbal and handheld work previously impossible with RED cameras.