RED Digital Cinema, a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation, has announced the launch of the V-RAPTOR [X] Z Mount and KOMODO-X Z Mount digital cinema cameras. The new digital cinema cameras support the Nikon Z mount. With these cinema cameras, users can take advantage of the high performance unlocked by RED’s exclusive image compression and other technologies, claims RED.
The V-RAPTOR [X] Z Mount and KOMODO-X Z Mount are the first entries into the all-new Z CINEMA series; a new product line of co-developed solutions from Nikon and RED. The Z CINEMA series is targeted at providing high-quality solutions for the cinema, high-end production and creator market.
The V-RAPTOR [X] Z Mount and KOMODO-X Z Mount will be available from RED Digital Cinema, Inc. and RED authorised dealers. Visit RED’s official website for product details, as well as for information on release dates and sales regions.
By using the NIKKOR Z lenses on these RED cameras, users can faithfully render subjects with superior sharpness and minimal aberration, claims the company. Users also have the option to use the diverse lineup of NIKKOR F lenses from the AI Nikkor series onward, including popular vintage lenses, by pairing them with the Mount Adapter FTZ II.
In addition, both cinema cameras support the power zoom control of the new NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ and provide improved autofocus performance on both the V-RAPTOR [X] Z Mount and KOMODO-X Z Mount cameras.
The V-RAPTOR [X] Z Mount
RED’s flagship camera, the V-RAPTOR [X], recognised for its low-light performance, dynamic range, resolution, high frame rates, and 8K VV global shutter large-format sensor is now available with a Z mount.
Featuring RED’s Global Vision, a suite of tools powered by the global shutter sensor and designed to capture organic and natural imagery, the V-RAPTOR [X] Z Mount is claimed to achieve a dynamic range of up to 20+ stops in Extended Highlights mode for more efficient capture of colours and details in highlights. This realises smoother, more delicate tones, even under difficult lighting and environmental conditions, claims the camera maker.
The KOMODO-X Z Mount
The KOMODO-X, which packs a 6K Super 35 global shutter sensor with a wide dynamic range in a compact form factor, is now available with a Z mount. The KOMODO-X Z Mount supports 6K recording at up to 80 fps and 4K at up to 120 fps, as well as RED’s custom colour science, to produce cinema-quality imaging, the company said.
