RED Digital Cinema releases V-Raptor [X] Z Mount and Komodo-X Z Mount cinema cameras compatible with the Nikon Z mount

RED Digital Cinema, a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation, has released the V-Raptor [X] Z Mount and Komodo-X Z Mount digital cinema cameras, integrating the Nikon Z mount to the RED cameras.

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.

It marks the initial stage of integrating Nikon’s rich history and technology and RED’s cutting-edge cinema solutions, to create products designed for content creators operating at the highest level across the globe.

The new V-Raptor [X] Z Mount and Komodo-X Z Mount digital cinema cameras support the Nikon Z mount, with its large diameter and short flange distance, while retaining cinematic picture quality utilising RED’s colour science. Users can also take advantage of the high performance unlocked by RED’s exclusive image compression and other technologies. Filmmakers and content creators now have greater flexibility in image expression with an unprecedented range of lens options. By using the Nikkor Z lenses on these RED cameras, users can faithfully render subjects with superior sharpness and minimal aberration. 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 products 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.

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 achieves 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.

The Komodo-X, which packs a 6K Super 35 global shutter sensor with a wide dynamic range and high-speed performance in a compact form factor, is now available with a Z mount. The Komodo-X Z Mount supports 6K recording at up to 80fps and 4K at up to 120fps, as well as RED’s custom colour science, which is built on 20 years of experience in the filmmaking market and delivers beautiful, cinema-quality imaging. The R3D Redcode RAW format, RED’s proprietary video data format, is said to be efficient and easy to manage when editing and offers superior grading flexibility.