Almost one year after being acquired by Nikon, today RED announces new versions of their V-RAPTOR [X] and KOMODO-X global shutter cinema cameras, which are now available with a locking Nikon Z mount with electronic pins. Additionally, RED is introducing Z-to-PL adapters, which are available with or without Electronic ND. Just 11 months ago, the news of Nikon’s acquisition of RED Digital Cinema shook our industry, leaving us speculating about the destiny of both brands. Since then, we’ve only had a brief glimpse of what this acquisition could lead to. For example, Nikon ported over RED’s Creative LUTs to fit their N-Log curve, and REDCINE-X Pro was recently updated to process Nikon N-RAW clips, thus testifying to an increasing integration between the two systems. However, co-developing a whole new Nikon/RED camera may take years of labor. So, as a first big move, Nikon has shrewdly decided to inject their “Z” lens mount ecosystem into RED’s existing state-of-the-art tech, thus opening up interesting possibilities. Let’s take a look! RED V-RAPTOR [X] with Nikon Z mount. Image credit: RED RED V-RAPTOR [X] and KOMODO-X – now available with Nikon Z mount On the outside, the new Z mount versions of the RED V-RAPTOR [X] and KOMODO-X look almost identical to the original models. The most noticeable difference is the lens mount, with the Z-mount versions featuring a Nikon-inspired golden locking ring, while the Canon RF counterparts have a red-accented design. RED KOMODO-X with Nikon Z mount. Image credit: RED The Z mount...
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- RED Announces Z-Mount Versions of the V-RAPTOR [X] and KOMODO [X]
Canonrumors (Today) - RED announced today the release of the Nikon Z-mount versions of the V-RAPTOR [X] and the KOMODO [X]. Both of these cinema cameras were released with the Canon RF mount. Since Nikon acquired RED last year, it was only a matter of time before RED came out with Z-mount versions... - 12 hours
- Officially announced: RED V-RAPTOR [X] and Komodo [X] cinema cameras with Nikon Z-mount
Nikonrumors (Today) - The previously rumored RED V-RAPTOR [X] and Komodo [X] cinema cameras with Nikon Z-mount are now officially announced: RED DIGITAL CINEMA, INC. RELEASES THE V-RAPTOR [X] Z MOUNT AND KOMODO-X Z MOUNT CINEMA CAMERAS COMPATIBLE WITH THE NIKON Z MOUNT The First Models in the Z CINEMA Series, a... - RED KOMODO-X & V-RAPTOR [X] Z Mount
News Shooter (Today) - This doesn’t come as any big shock, but RED has announced that the KOMODO-X and V-RAPTOR [X] will now be available in Z mount. It was not a question of if, but when this would happen after Nikon’s acquisition of RED last year. This is the first time we have... - 24 hours
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NoFilmSchool (Yesterday) - For anyone interested in attending the British Society of Cinematographers international event for film and television production equipment and technology this year, RED Digital Cinema has shared news about its plans to showcase its revolutionary cinema cameras at this year’s event at Battersea Evolution in London.In particular, RED—which is still... - First pictures of RED V-RAPTOR [X] and Komodo [X] cinema cameras with Nikon Z-mount leaked online Nikonrumors (Yesterday) - RED V-RAPTOR [X] Z Mount and Komodo [X] Z mount The mockup I posted yesterday was “almost” correct – here are the first leaked pictures of the RED V-RAPTOR [X] ($29,995) and Komodo [X] ($6,995) digital cinema cameras with Nikon Z mount: RED DIGITAL CINEMA V-RAPTOR [X] 8K VV Camera...
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- RED V-RAPTOR [X] video camera with Nikon Z-mount mockup Nikonrumors (Yesterday) - I was told that the upcoming RED V-RAPTOR [X] video camera with Nikon Z-mount will have a gold Z-mount to match the new Nikkor Z cinema lenses – here is a mockup (not an actual picture): You can almost see the yellow tint on the Z mount in the...
- What to expect next from Nikon: an updated list of upcoming/rumored Nikon cameras and Nikkor lenses Nikonrumors (Yesterday) - Here is an updated list of “What to expect next from Nikon“: Nikon Coolpix P1100 (announced) Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S (announced) Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ zoom lens (expected tonight) New line of Nikkor cinema lenses (rumored for a while) Nikon Z9II: it may not happen soon...
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- First “RED ZED” teaser? Nikonrumors (2 days ago) - It seems that we already have the first “RED ZED” teaser for the already leaked RED V-RAPTOR [X] camera with Nikon Z-mount: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Phil Holland (@philhollandphfx) Coming soon: RED V-RAPTOR [X] camera with Nikon Z-mount The post First “RED...
- Coming soon: RED V-RAPTOR [X] camera with Nikon Z-mount Nikonrumors (2 days ago) - Today RED sent out an email (by mistake, I assume) offering users to upgrade to one of the following cameras: V-RAPTOR [X] Z Mount Starter Pack V-RAPTOR [X] Z Mount Production Pack (V-Lock) V-RAPTOR [X] Z Mount Production Pack (Gold Mount) V-RAPTOR [X] 8K VV Starter Pack V-RAPTOR [X]...
