RED Komodo Firmware 1.7.4beta

[Alex Zeder]

https://www.red.com/download/komodo-firmware-beta


SIGNIFICANT CHANGES SINCE BUILD 1.7.3beta

• Fixed user calibration error after upgrade
• Fixed inconsistent Iris values on lens swap
• Fixed R3D timecode mismatch in camera array
• Fixed Absolute Frame Guide when values are outside the format limits
• Improved RCP2 CDL control

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES SINCE BUILD 1.7.0beta

• Added GPO Tally Out support
• Added RF Iris Compensation
• Added Prograde 320GB/640GB support
• Added upcoming clip filename to SDI HANC while in preview
• Fixed Low Voltage warnings with BP-style batteries
• Fixed possible firmware upgrade freeze at 50%
• Fixed possible calibration failure
• Fixed incorrect color space information in SDI ancillary data
• Fixed no CDL being applied to top LCD
• Fixed 3D LUT metadata displayed in playback
• Fixed 'LCD Guides Toggle' and 'LCD Tools Toggle' user setting
• Fixed reset of absolute frameguide width/height value when disabled
• Fixed playback on Monochrome cameras
• Improved Static IP setup

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES SINCE BUILD 1.6.5

• Added ELQ R3D Quality
• Added Cloud Upload capability (Frame.io and S3)
• Added Autofocus improvements
• Added accelerometer and gyro data to R3D
• Added Gio Scope
• Added enhanced Timecode behavior
• Added Timecode Out
• Added External Only Audio over SDI Improvements
• Added Sensor Sync Shift
• Added PTP Timecode Support
• Added 'Basic' Overlay Mode
• Added 'Standard' Overlay Mode
• Added Overlay Opacity
• Added Guide Pixel Dimensions in UI
• Added User assignable Low Voltage Warning over SDI
• Added RCP2 external lens data support
• Added RCP2 support for sensor time and exposure time
• Added Play/Pause indicators in Playback
• Added USB drive support for logs, presets and calibration files
• Fixed 'Forget' not clearing cached network password
• Fixed lowest Lens aperture not displayed in UI
• Fixed livestream freezing after changing format
• Fixed Playback button with button lock

 

[Stephen Pruitt]

A lot of changes for sure. The thing I crave from my Komodo is better autofocus (with less hunting!). Have we reached the end of the line with those improvements? Someone (not me) suggested that maybe it would be possible to incorporate the face-tracking from our phones with RED Control to give us something really useful. I do wonder if that might not be possible.

Stephen

 

[Alex Zeder]

maybe it would be possible to incorporate the face-tracking from our phones with RED Control

I think this is what RED Control Pro currently does, it makes use of the built-in face tracking capabilities in iOS/MacOS. Pass video frames to the API and get a rectangle for the face back for free.

 

[Stephen Pruitt]

The non-Pro version of RED Control does that, too. . . just not very well. I would love a solid AF. It would make a HUGE difference in our filmmaking.

 

[Alex Zeder]

Completely agree, a reliable and predictable AF would make many things a lot easier, and eventually also better than manual on a small monitor. The current behavior is often too unpredictable, too jumpy without any control for a smooth curve between two focus points. I wish there were settings to fine-tune the movement between focus points, whether you want to focus the tip of the nose, the eyes, or the ears, per-define focus ramps, etc.
As of now, it is usable when I can dry run some tests before shooting and verify that it hits the focus where I want it. But not so much in situations where AF would make a lot of sense like run&gun where I don't know my focus points before.

 

[Stephen Pruitt]

Exactly! I couldn't have said it better myself, Mr. Zeder!

Stephen

 

[Michael Hastings]

Is it realistic to expect RED to achieve really good AF anytime soon. Canon, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic have been doing all kinds of AF for 30+ years spread out over billions in camera sales that can fund lots of R&D? RED has had the benefit of seeing how things were being done but it is a long way from basic autofocus to really good anticipatory AF.

 

[Bal kumar]

Touch on touchscreen is not working on dsmc2 helium 8k body any help

 

[andrewhake]

Touch on touchscreen is not working on dsmc2 helium 8k body any help

Maybe post about it in random threads that have nothing to do with it until you get an answer.

 

[Erik Vanlenten]

So I just noticed that you can download and install firmware from the phone app now! Super helpful

 

[andrewhake]

So I'm not sure if it was this specific 1.7.4beta update or not, but previously my Komodo Link was not working on my Komodo ST, and now with this firmware it works perfectly with my iPhone 14 Pro! If anyone else was having issues with Komodo link might be worth trying out. Good shit.