Hey, brother, thanks for the good video. If you take into consideration that the Komodo 6K was built as a crash camera, you understand that there was no need for it to have internal ND's. As per power, the Komodo has 37 watts of power draw. Now, I hate making comparisons, but hear me out; The BMPCC6K requires 25 Watts. When you supply external power to the camera and leave the battery in it, it will be charged, but the camera will require another 8 watts! The BM cameras I had, including the 6KFF I still have, last for about 30 minutes when you record in B-Raw, which, for me, isn't good enough. On the other hand, I never had any issues with the Komodo 6K using either those BP batteries or the Anton Bauer once. I have plenty of time to film without worrying about power.
Thanks for watching brother. While I agree with the original build intention as a crash cam, the majority of people who ended up owning it have never used it or bought it specifically for that and that’s where the overlap surfaces. Not sure how BM cameras also handle power draw but I think most cinema cameras consume a ridiculous amount of power, perhaps a more sustainable solution will surface in the future. Good times for creators
I don't quite agree with these cons. The Komodo is a cinema camera designed for controlled environments, not a run-and-gun setup. For me, a non-optional accessory is my matte box with a variety of filters. The same goes for audio. On almost every shoot where I use my Red Komodo, I have a dedicated sound technician and timecode, reinforcing that this is a controlled environment. Yes, it could have been more power-efficient, but that has never been a major issue for me. I have four 99Wh V-mount batteries, which get me through the day. When a battery dies, we charge it immediately and never run out of power.
Thanks for checking out the video. The Komodo was literally designed as a crash cam but I do agree that it’s use has since evolved offering different users in different environments options to work with. Not everyone with a Komodo has a sound technician, & when you’re filming a long doc or taking gear to inaccessible places, every kg matters (including the MatteBox & filters).
@@temitayoismeI think the point of the comment is that the Komodo is not the right tool for the job if you’re shooting docs without a crew. The FX6 is a vastly superior for that specific application in my humble opinion.
Hey, brother, thanks for the good video. If you take into consideration that the Komodo 6K was built as a crash camera, you understand that there was no need for it to have internal ND's. As per power, the Komodo has 37 watts of power draw. Now, I hate making comparisons, but hear me out; The BMPCC6K requires 25 Watts. When you supply external power to the camera and leave the battery in it, it will be charged, but the camera will require another 8 watts! The BM cameras I had, including the 6KFF I still have, last for about 30 minutes when you record in B-Raw, which, for me, isn't good enough. On the other hand, I never had any issues with the Komodo 6K using either those BP batteries or the Anton Bauer once. I have plenty of time to film without worrying about power.
Thanks for watching brother. While I agree with the original build intention as a crash cam, the majority of people who ended up owning it have never used it or bought it specifically for that and that’s where the overlap surfaces. Not sure how BM cameras also handle power draw but I think most cinema cameras consume a ridiculous amount of power, perhaps a more sustainable solution will surface in the future. Good times for creators
If you are using PL lenses get the breakthrough lens adapter with the drop in filters!
Yeap, possibly the most weight efficient way to go
The KX fixed all these issues, right?
Not the internal ND thing, bit everything else, right?
Not really
I need to know what parts are you using for that long top handle that goes all the way to the back
Rig build video incoming
I don't quite agree with these cons. The Komodo is a cinema camera designed for controlled environments, not a run-and-gun setup. For me, a non-optional accessory is my matte box with a variety of filters. The same goes for audio. On almost every shoot where I use my Red Komodo, I have a dedicated sound technician and timecode, reinforcing that this is a controlled environment. Yes, it could have been more power-efficient, but that has never been a major issue for me. I have four 99Wh V-mount batteries, which get me through the day. When a battery dies, we charge it immediately and never run out of power.
Thanks for checking out the video. The Komodo was literally designed as a crash cam but I do agree that it’s use has since evolved offering different users in different environments options to work with. Not everyone with a Komodo has a sound technician, & when you’re filming a long doc or taking gear to inaccessible places, every kg matters (including the MatteBox & filters).
@@temitayoismeI think the point of the comment is that the Komodo is not the right tool for the job if you’re shooting docs without a crew. The FX6 is a vastly superior for that specific application in my humble opinion.
@Gloryvisuals I agree