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  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

KOMODO ACCESSORIES (Grips, Cages, Handles...)

Dmitry,

I've never considered this option as I'm a shoulder rig guy... The idea your are exploring is to have a smaller rig when on tripod and what is more interesting on Gimbal, Drone,... this is very interesting!
I think you have something here if you can solve the problem of the rod attachment to the cage.

Pat
 
Jarred,
Any news regarding outrigger handle? Will it enable us to control R/S, iris and focus with EF-/RF-lenses, like the DSMC2 side handle did, just in a smaller and maybe less cowboy-handle-ish shape and will we be able to change the angle(s) of the handle?
 
One thing I haven’t heard of is some kind of screen protector for the onboard touch screen. Seems like it’s in a pretty vulnerable position for little pieces of gear to make its way down to the screen scratching it up. I mean I’d hate for it to end up looking like my Red 7” Touch.

Anyone heard talk of this?
 
Andrew R Lewis said:
One thing I haven’t heard of is some kind of screen protector for the onboard touch screen. Seems like it’s in a pretty vulnerable position for little pieces of gear to make its way down to the screen scratching it up. I mean I’d hate for it to end up looking like my Red 7” Touch.

Anyone heard talk of this?
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I haven't broken it yet and I'm moderately trying. I mean I'm not stabbing it with a tent spike, but Komodo is sort of built to survive some rough play. It's capacitive like a phone, not like the DSMC2 screens. Feels like some sort of Gorilla-esque glass is on there. Hard to know for sure without me doing the scratch test. FYI, I'm testing lots of stuff, but much like Meatloaf, I won't do that.
 
Phil Holland said:
I haven't broken it yet and I'm moderately trying. I mean I'm not stabbing it with a tent spike, but Komodo is sort of built to survive some rough play. It's capacitive like a phone, not like the DSMC2 screens. Feels like some sort of Gorilla-esque glass is on there. Hard to know for sure without me doing the scratch test. FYI, I'm testing lots of stuff, but much like Meatloaf, I won't do that.
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Cool man, thanks. Feels like screen replacement might be a common service for these, but hey if they are withstanding and if the testing going on this last several months I feel pretty good.
 
joshua csehak said:
Just want to add my vote for a DSMC2-style Side Handle for the Komodo. Love that thing!
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I love the DSMC2 Side Handle as well...except for one thing: It's a pain in the ass to screw it on and to remove it. The old DSMC1 Side Handle that housed a RedVolt was fantastic in the way it was mounted and removed...just a hook and a single tool-free thumb-screw. Very quick and easy! I hope that any Komodo side handle would be just as quick & easy to mount & remove...
 
The large number of pins on the pogo port and the 9 pin EXT port / breakout box made me wonder about the possibilities regarding lens control. Would be great if Jarred could chime in for clarification, but feel free to write your assumptions - I'm interested to hear your thoughts anyway.

I dare to say there will be some sort of outrigger handle, hopefully with similar functions like the DSMC2 side handle offering R/S triggering, focus and iris control on EF/RF lenses via pogo port on top of the camera.

But what about external lens motors like Tilta's Nucleus-M for example?
Since we will be able to control EF/RF lenses wirelessly via REDcontrol app, will we also be able to control manual lenses
wirelessly with mentioned FIZ motors?
e.g. when turning the focus knob on the "komodo handle", can the signal be transmitted wirelessly to the Nucleus-M motor? Do these systems speak the same language??
A wired option might also be possible, regarding the EXT port pin out datasheet, assumed that one would combine the D-tap power out from a V-Mount battery and the data wires from the EXT port.
Of course, the wireless option is the elegant solution here, so we would just have to power the motors via D-tap.
Some might say "why so complicated, use your Nucleus-M handles", but they're way too tall for this tiny camera,
that's why I was hoping for a "small RED side handle" > wireless transmission > FIZ motor solution.
 
The SmallRig Cage looks good
 
Retson_Ross said:
Anyone have a guess on the pricing on that cage?
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Apparently free when they incorporate one of your suggestions into the design ;) But judging based on their Z-Cam cages (which seem to be a good comparison) I'd guess it will be around $99 cash.
 
Has there been any talk of an integrated handle? I'm essentially looking for something that mounts to the points the GDU side plate uses on the right hand side like a medium format camera handle. Trying to keep the kit as minimal as possible for my purposes and even the arri rosette is a little ridiculously large for the weight of the camera.

Has anyone seen something like this?
 
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Does anyone have experience with the timmy ribs? Thinking about ordering a set for my stormtrooper
 
Has anyone seen any accessories like this out there yet? the camera would be perfect for it.
Specifically a right side grip that bolts on where the side rails that GDU makes go.
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Andy Roberts said:
GDU Timmy Ribs plus SmallRig Low profile Nato rail plus Small Rig Nato handles. For one side or both.
https://www.smallrig.com/smallrig-wooden-nato-side-handle-2187.html
https://www.smallrig.com/smallrig-low-profile-nato-rail-90mm-bun2484.html
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Thanks andy, looks good but I think its still too big. Looking for something which is one piece that bolts directly into the camera. I'd much rather have something that is flush to the camera body. Seems like a perfect opportunity for it. Something with captive screws in the handle that you just tighten down and its all one piece.
 
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