Unicorn Films is thrilled to offer the RED Komodo 6K for rent, a groundbreaking camera that delivers the legendary RED image quality in an astonishingly small and self-contained package. The Komodo is a cinematic chameleon, designed to go anywhere and shoot anything without sacrificing quality. For creators in Delhi-NCR and across India, this is the ultimate “grab-and-go” cinema camera, perfect for productions that demand flexibility, whether it’s mounted on a gimbal, a drone, a car, or used as an A-camera for a documentary.
The Power of the Global Shutter
The Komodo’s most revolutionary feature is its 6K Super 35 Global Shutter sensor. Unlike traditional rolling shutters that can distort fast-moving objects, a global shutter captures every pixel of the frame at the exact same instant. This completely eliminates the wobbly “jello” effect, making the Komodo an unparalleled tool for capturing motion. Fast pans, whip-zooms, action sequences, and VFX plates are rendered with perfect, distortion-free clarity. This technology ensures that what you see is exactly what you get, no matter how dynamic the shot.
6K REDCODE RAW in a Tiny Package
At the heart of the Komodo is the ability to record in the robust REDCODE RAW (R3D) format. This gives you the same incredible post-production flexibility and color science as RED’s larger cinema cameras, all in a body that fits in the palm of your hand. The Komodo features simplified quality settings (HQ, MQ, and LQ) that allow you to easily balance image quality with file size to suit your project’s needs. Shooting in R3D gives you a “digital negative,” providing complete control over your image in the color grade.
Unprecedented Versatility: RF Mount & Autofocus
The Komodo is built around the modern and versatile Canon RF lens mount. While this gives you access to Canon’s superb line of native RF lenses, its true strength lies in adaptation. Unicorn Films can provide robust adapters to use professional PL-mount cinema lenses or the entire ecosystem of Canon EF-mount lenses. In a first for a RED camera, the Komodo also features reliable Phase-Detect Autofocus when paired with compatible RF lenses. This is a game-changing feature for single operators and fast-paced documentary shoots where pulling focus manually is a challenge.
Designed for the Modern Filmmaker
The Komodo’s compact cube design is a marvel of efficiency. It is a true “all-in-one” system, with an integrated top-mounted touchscreen for controls and monitoring. It records to industry-standard CFast 2.0 cards and is powered by two Canon BP-9xx series batteries that can be hot-swapped for continuous operation without powering down. This thoughtful design makes the Komodo incredibly fast to rig and simple to operate, perfect for today’s fast-moving production environments.
| Feature | Description | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| 6K Super 35 Global Shutter Sensor | A 19.9MP sensor (6144 x 3240) that captures the entire frame simultaneously. | Completely eliminates rolling shutter distortion for clean, true-to-life motion capture. Ideal for action and VFX. |
| REDCODE RAW (R3D) Recording | Records in RED’s flexible and efficient 16-bit RAW codec with simplified HQ, MQ, and LQ settings. | Provides maximum flexibility in post-production for color grading, exposure, and other image parameters. |
| Canon RF Lens Mount | A versatile and modern lens mount that is easily adaptable to other standards like PL and EF. | Offers incredible lens flexibility, from modern autofocus lenses to professional cinema glass. |
| Phase-Detect Autofocus (PDAF) | The first RED camera to feature reliable phase-detect AF with supported RF lenses. | A powerful tool for single operators, providing accurate focus tracking for documentary and gimbal work. |
| 6K Resolution at up to 40 fps | Captures high-resolution images at cinematic frame rates, with higher rates available at 4K and 2K. | Delivers pristine, detailed images with options for slow motion at lower resolutions. |
| Compact “All-in-One” Body | A small (approx. 4×4″) and lightweight design with integrated monitor and power solutions. | Perfect for gimbals, drones, car rigs, and other situations where size and weight are critical. |
| Hot-Swappable Battery System | Features two slots for Canon BP-9xx series batteries that can be changed without powering down. | Allows for continuous, uninterrupted shooting, crucial for live events and long takes. |
A global shutter reads the entire sensor instantly, unlike a rolling shutter which scans from top to bottom. This completely eliminates motion artifacts like skew or "jello," making it perfect for fast action, handheld work, and VFX shots where a stable background plate is crucial.
No, the Komodo features a 6K Super 35 (S35) sensor. S35 is a professional cinema standard with a massive ecosystem of compatible lenses.
It has a native Canon RF mount, which is great for modern autofocus lenses. However, its main strength is adaptability. We can provide you with high-quality adapters to use professional PL-mount cinema lenses or a huge range of Canon EF-mount lenses with your rental.
Yes, when using native Canon RF lenses, the phase-detect autofocus is surprisingly quick and reliable for a cinema camera. It's a fantastic tool for single operators, gimbal work, and documentary situations where pulling focus manually is difficult.
The Komodo records exclusively to CFast 2.0 cards. For power, it has two slots for Canon BP-9xx series batteries (like those used on the C300 Mark II), and they can be hot-swapped, meaning you can change one while the other is still powering the camera for continuous operation.
