Massive Price Drop: RED KOMODO 6K Cinema Is Now Less than $3,000

When Nikon acquired RED Digital Cinema, we knew there were going to be shakeups. And while we’ve seen some of RED’s camera technology creep into Nikon products as we expected, we didn’t quite expect the acquisition to lead to some truly insane price drops for some of RED’s most popular cinema cameras.But here we are, reporting that RED has slashed the price of the KOMODO 6K by nearly $2,000, dropping its total price for the camera itself to just under $3,000. This is obviously big news for filmmakers who might be RED fans, users, or interested parties. It also puts pressure on other brands to aim for similar affordable rates with their cinema camera prices.Let’s look at the RED KOMODO 6K cinema camera and see what it could offer you at this new price point.A New Look at the RED KOMODO 6KReleased as a fresh take on the company’s legendary image quality and color science, the KOMODO 6K was able to deliver the expected results in a newer, more compact, all-in-one design that weighs just 2.1 lbs and measures in at just about 4 x 4 x 4”.The RED KOMODO 6K features a 19.9MP Super35 CMOS sensor Global Shutter technology. This powerful KOMODO sensor is capable of 16+ stops of dynamic range without annoying rolling shutter artifacts. RED KOMODO 6K shooters have also been able to be certain that they’ve been getting that signature RED quality with the KOMODO 6K as it’s been able to record up to 6K at 40 fps, 5K at 48 fps, 4K at 60 fps, and 2K at 120 fps in REDCODE RAW which offers enhanced flexibility in post-production.A Compact, All-in-One DesignAnd while all of the recording specs and features are quite impressive, a lot of RED shooters do prefer the KOMODO 6K thanks to its extremely compact all-in-one design. Shooters can run-and-gun with the KOMODO 6K by simply popping in a CFast 2.0 card into its media slot and immediately being able to record with data rates up to 280 MB/s. The KOMODO 6K features a top 2.9" 1440 x 1440 touchscreen that makes it easy to configure and monitor your footage. Shooters can also use the RED Control system via an iOS or Android device for preview and settings. Wired control is also available via the USB Type-C port and optional adapters. Overall, though, with an exceptionally compact form factor that sacrifices very little in terms of image quality, even the base model version includes nearly everything a shooter would need to get started with RED cinema capture.Firmware Update 1.8.3Along with the price drop, RED has also released firmware update 1.8.3, which is easily accessible via the KOMODO’s onboard LCD screen. This update greatly reduces calibration times and allows for shooters to easily toggle between key functions using KOMODO’s top buttons. This should overall allow shooters to more quickly switch between functions like a high frame rate and standard speed. You can find out more info about the firmware update 1.8.3 here.Price and AvailabilityWith this price drop, the RED KOMODO 6K sneaks in at just under $3,000. Making it a competitive option to consider against cinema cameras from the likes of Canon, Sony, and Blackmagic—to name a few. Here are the full specs and purchase options for this price-dropped RED KOMODO 6K cinema camera. 19.9MP Super35 Global Shutter CMOSCompact, 2.1 lb All-in-One DesignCanon RF Lens & CFast 2.0 Support16+ Stops Dynamic RangeUp to 6K40, 5K48, 4K60 & 2K120 RecordingREDCODE RAW HQ/MQ/LQ & Apple ProResIntegrated 2.9" 1440 x 1440 TouchscreenWireless Control & Preview via Wi-FiCFast 2.0 Card Slot; RED IPP2 SupportEF-to-RF Mechanical Adapter IncludedRED DIGITAL CINEMA KOMODO 6K Digital Cinema CameraNew Arrival6K 19.9 MP S35 global shutter CMOS sensor16+ stops of dynamic rangeBuilt-in Canon RF mountPower: DC IN power port, two Canon BP style batteries

Mar 27, 2025 - 17:53

Massive Price Drop: RED KOMODO 6K Cinema Is Now Less than $3,000

When Nikon acquired RED Digital Cinema, we knew there were going to be shakeups. And while we’ve seen some of RED’s camera technology creep into Nikon products as we expected, we didn’t quite expect the acquisition to lead to some truly insane price drops for some of RED’s most popular cinema cameras.

But here we are, reporting that RED has slashed the price of the KOMODO 6K by nearly $2,000, dropping its total price for the camera itself to just under $3,000. This is obviously big news for filmmakers who might be RED fans, users, or interested parties. It also puts pressure on other brands to aim for similar affordable rates with their cinema camera prices.

Let’s look at the RED KOMODO 6K cinema camera and see what it could offer you at this new price point.

A New Look at the RED KOMODO 6K

Released as a fresh take on the company’s legendary image quality and color science, the KOMODO 6K was able to deliver the expected results in a newer, more compact, all-in-one design that weighs just 2.1 lbs and measures in at just about 4 x 4 x 4”.

The RED KOMODO 6K features a 19.9MP Super35 CMOS sensor Global Shutter technology. This powerful KOMODO sensor is capable of 16+ stops of dynamic range without annoying rolling shutter artifacts.

RED KOMODO 6K shooters have also been able to be certain that they’ve been getting that signature RED quality with the KOMODO 6K as it’s been able to record up to 6K at 40 fps, 5K at 48 fps, 4K at 60 fps, and 2K at 120 fps in REDCODE RAW which offers enhanced flexibility in post-production.

A Compact, All-in-One Design

And while all of the recording specs and features are quite impressive, a lot of RED shooters do prefer the KOMODO 6K thanks to its extremely compact all-in-one design. Shooters can run-and-gun with the KOMODO 6K by simply popping in a CFast 2.0 card into its media slot and immediately being able to record with data rates up to 280 MB/s.

The KOMODO 6K features a top 2.9" 1440 x 1440 touchscreen that makes it easy to configure and monitor your footage. Shooters can also use the RED Control system via an iOS or Android device for preview and settings.

Wired control is also available via the USB Type-C port and optional adapters. Overall, though, with an exceptionally compact form factor that sacrifices very little in terms of image quality, even the base model version includes nearly everything a shooter would need to get started with RED cinema capture.

Firmware Update 1.8.3

Along with the price drop, RED has also released firmware update 1.8.3, which is easily accessible via the KOMODO’s onboard LCD screen.

This update greatly reduces calibration times and allows for shooters to easily toggle between key functions using KOMODO’s top buttons. This should overall allow shooters to more quickly switch between functions like a high frame rate and standard speed.

You can find out more info about the firmware update 1.8.3 here.

Price and Availability

With this price drop, the RED KOMODO 6K sneaks in at just under $3,000. Making it a competitive option to consider against cinema cameras from the likes of Canon, Sony, and Blackmagic—to name a few.

Here are the full specs and purchase options for this price-dropped RED KOMODO 6K cinema camera.

19.9MP Super35 Global Shutter CMOS
Compact, 2.1 lb All-in-One Design
Canon RF Lens & CFast 2.0 Support
16+ Stops Dynamic Range
Up to 6K40, 5K48, 4K60 & 2K120 Recording
REDCODE RAW HQ/MQ/LQ & Apple ProRes
Integrated 2.9" 1440 x 1440 Touchscreen
Wireless Control & Preview via Wi-Fi
CFast 2.0 Card Slot; RED IPP2 Support
EF-to-RF Mechanical Adapter Included

RED DIGITAL CINEMA KOMODO 6K Digital Cinema Camera

New Arrival

6K 19.9 MP S35 global shutter CMOS sensor
16+ stops of dynamic range
Built-in Canon RF mount
Power: DC IN power port, two Canon BP style batteries