RED KOMODO adds timelapse support with latest firmware

Digital cinema camera maker RED has released a firmware update for their 6K KOMODO camera adding support for timelapse recording as well as fixing a few bugs.

For those unfamiliar with it, the RED KOMODO is a compact and highly powerful cinema camera that is very popular with filmmakers because it allows them to capture cinema quality footage but not have to break the bank in terms of price in order to do so.

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As mentioned, the very portable KOMODO offers RED’s cinema grade image quality, colour science and sensor technology in a portable form factor allowing it to be used almost anywhere and/or adapted to fit any shooting scenario. ​

It features a 19.9 MP Super 35mm global shutter CMOS sensor offering up to 6K (17:9) /40fps RAW output and 16+ stops of dynamic range .

The KOMODO also features a built-in Canon RF mount providing the flexibility to use numerous different lens adapters, such as Canon EF, PL and Leica M mount.

There is also a DC IN power port and it can also be powered using two Canon BP style batteries.

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What’s new and improved in RED KOMODO firmware ver. 1.6.4

• Added Timelapse support
• Added undercranked frame rate support
• Added Sync Out and Tally GPIO support
• Added Beep Speaker sounds
• Added ‘Peripheral Upgrade’ message
• Added BMWAV filename to clip metadata
• Fixed USB-C Static IP address on power up
• Fixed date/time reset on boot
• Fixed RF 800mm F11 IS STM lens displaying f/11.3 twice
• Fixed SDI audio with only Channels 3/4 enabled
• Fixed clamping of user entered shutter angle
• Improved RF lens focal control

Download the latest firmware update from the RED KOMODO support page