Komodo 6K S35 1.7.5 Firmware Update - Release Build

[Phil Holland]

For those um... patiently waiting for the OG Komodo to get some rather big love in that release build sort of fashion, he's the big hug.

KOMODO 1.7.5
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES SINCE BUILD 1.6.5

* Added ELQ R3D Quality
* Added support for KOMODO MONOCHROME
* Added support for RED RF TO PL ADAPTER W/ E ND
* Added Cloud Upload capability (Frame.io and S3)
* Added Autofocus improvements ( out of beta )
* Added support for KOMODO MONOCHROME
* Added accelerometer and gyro data to R3D
* Added upcoming clip filename to SDI HANC while in preview
* Added User assignable Low Voltage Warning over SDI
* Added Gio Scope
* Added Sensor Sync Shift
* Added enhanced Timecode behavior
* Added Timecode Out
* Added PTP Timecode Support
* Added External Only Audio over SDI Improvements
* Added RF Iris Compensation
* Added 'Basic' Overlay Mode
* Added 'Standard' Overlay Mode
* Added Overlay Opacity
* Added Guide Pixel Dimensions in UI
* Added Prograde 320GB/640GB support
* Added RCP2 external lens data support
* Added RCP2 support for sensor time and exposure time
* Added Play/Pause indicators in Playback
* Added GPO Tally Out support
* Added USB drive support for logs, presets and calibration files
* 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 frame guide width/height value when disabled
* Fixed 'Forget' not clearing cached network password
* Fixed lowest Lens aperture not displayed in UI
* Fixed inconsistent Iris values on lens swap
* Fixed livestream freezing after changing format
* Fixed Playback button with button lock
* Fixed R3D timecode mismatch in camera array
* Fixed Absolute Frame Guide when values are outside the format limits
* Improved RCP2 CDL control
* Improved Static IP setup

 

[John Kitchens]

Wow this is great. Wondering how the AF is and if/how the gyro data can be used in editing software? Great to see that Red can advance the older system while releasing newer hardware.

Is it possible for Red to allow the buttons to be mapped to functions like “punching in” to check focus or activate AF? I think the X has this ability. Would be great to see it added to the Komodo.

 

[Stephen Pruitt]

Yes, I, too, am most interested in how the AF works under this build.

Stephen

 

[Han Vogen]

As I live and breath… finally a release version!

 

[Massimiliano_Serra]

Thank you updated!

 

[Eric Emerick]

Jarred did the rope 'a dope, said Komodo OG had squeezed out all it could on the most recent Komodo X video. He's a sly one for sure. Thanks for the upgrade.

 

[Brian Timmons]

This upgrade is essentially the release version of the beta that was available since December last year
and yes it is an upgrade that truly enhances using Komodo.
I'm thankful this was made available but I do hope Komodo still gets additional and meaningful upgrades.

A 3K S16 mode with corresponding frame rates, 5K 16:9, more complete slow shutter features, the teased AI AF, among others would
still be welcome features.

While I plan to eventually get KX I still have further plans to use my 2 Komodos.

There is nothing obsolete about what Komodo offers but it still needs some continued development
to reach the promise of what was started.
Like many great things in life the magic comes out in the refinement.

Brian Timmons
BRITIM/MEDIA

 

[Bill Ravens]

This upgrade is essentially the release version of the beta that was available since December last year
and yes it is an upgrade that truly enhances using Komodo.
I'm thankful this was made available but I do hope Komodo still gets additional and meaningful upgrades.

A 3K S16 mode with corresponding frame rates, 5K 16:9, more complete slow shutter features, the teased AI AF, among others would
still be welcome features.

While I plan to eventually get KX I still have further plans to use my 2 Komodos.

There is nothing obsolete about what Komodo offers but it still needs some continued development
to reach the promise of what was started.
Like many great things in life the magic comes out in the refinement.

Brian Timmons
BRITIM/MEDIA

I quite agree. Nothing is more indicative of the commitment of a manufacturer (or lack thereof) than to abandon development of a popular product when a newer product is released. Apple discredited themselves when they abandoned Final Cut for a more "commercialized" version. I will never invest in another RED camera if they choose to abandon their product development of the Komodo OG. Continuing development is consistent with the premium cost of RED hardware. Technology evolution is the only reason to abandon product development and support. I don't think Komodo-X is a significant improvement in product technology, it's merely an upgrade.

 

[Howie Roll]

Final Cut 7 was supported waaaay longer than I ever thought it would be. Komodo is nearing the end of the road, though I'd still like a S16 crop mode as well. What else are we holding out for at this point?

Good Luck