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RED Komodo X

Creators cited with it
4
From 7 reports.
Released
2023
Last reported .
Reviewers
Praised for image quality and build & handling
Pushback on value. From 2 reviews. What they said

$6,995.00

Checked Sep 16, 2026. Verify at the retailer.

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Creators cited with this

  • CVPYouTube, 132K followers
    “RED KOMODO-X”
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    1 more report from CVP
  • MarkiplierYouTube, 39M followers
    “And to properly test it I had it compete with one of the cinema cameras I used on my movie Iron Lung! The RED Komodo-X!”
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    1 more report from Markiplier
    • “I'm going to compare it to like my Red Komodo which is what I would probably say that this is roughly equivalent to, right?”
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  • Sam HollandYouTube, 98.8K followers
    “I tried a red Komodo the other day really liked it”
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    1 more report from Sam Holland
    • “I've been working with some red Komodo footage recently shot in raw when you look at it and compare it to another camera brand it's like perfectly saturated not too much not too little”
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  • Armando Ferreira en EspañolYouTube, 49.7K followers
    “En este video, compartiré mi experiencia honesta con esta cámara tan esperada, también la compararé con la RED V-Raptor y veré si está a la altura de las expectativas.”
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What reviewers say

Based on 2 reviews (0 press, 2 video), newest November 2023

What YouTube reviews of the RED Komodo X judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

  • Image quality
  • Build & handling

Where reviewers push back

  • Value
  • Image qualityRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Footage rivals the Raptor, with strong low-light performance.2 reviews›

    Praise (3)

    • “I was blown away at how close the red Komodo X footage matched with the red Raptor”

      VideoArmando Ferreira, Armando · August 2023Watch at 4:23

    • “it's been very surprising at how well this camera responds to really low light”

      VideoAndrew Garcia · November 2023Watch at 4:19

    • “I'm extremely comfortable with this camera in pretty dark situations knowing that at least I'll be able to get something that's usable”

      VideoAndrew Garcia · November 2023Watch at 4:54

  • VideoNot covered by enough reviews
  • AutofocusNot covered by enough reviews
  • StabilisationNot covered by enough reviews
  • Battery lifeNot covered by enough reviews
  • Build & handlingRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Praised for modular form factor and built-in v-lock system.2 reviews›

    Praise (3)

    • “what I enjoyed the most about this camera is its form factor and modularity”

      VideoArmando Ferreira, Armando · August 2023Watch at 2:20

    • “instead it adopted this new micro v-lock system that is far superior and more robust than the original Komodo”

      VideoArmando Ferreira, Armando · August 2023Watch at 0:51

    • “vmount plate that's kind of just built in to the camera it's absolutely incredible”

      VideoAndrew Garcia · November 2023Watch at 1:45

  • ValueSplit: Reviewers are split.Reviewers split: cheaper than Raptor, but still $10,000.2 reviews›

    Praise (2)

    • “the Komodo X is basically a half-price Raptor and in some cases even better because of its size weight and overall footprint”

      VideoArmando Ferreira, Armando · August 2023Watch at 6:28

    • “the red Komodo X is the cheapest way to get the look of a high-end red Cinema Camera without going bankrupt”

      VideoArmando Ferreira, Armando · August 2023Watch at 7:08

    Complaints (2)

    • “the body alone is I think still $10,000 so it's not by no means an inexpensive camera”

      VideoAndrew Garcia · November 2023Watch at 7:40

    • “it gets really expensive really fast”

      VideoAndrew Garcia · November 2023Watch at 7:38

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