We rent the RED KOMODO 6K Digital Cinema Camera at Stray Angel Films.

RED has taken fresh steps with the release of the KOMODO 6K Digital Cinema Camera by bringing their legendary image quality and color science into an ultra-compact, all-in-one design that weighs just 2.1 lb measures about 4 x 4 x 4″. Key to achieving this goal was the use of the Canon RF lens mount and the KOMODO 19.9MP Super35 CMOS sensor which boasts Global Shutter technology. This sensor can create images with 16 stops dynamic range and eliminates rolling shutter artifacts. Users can also be certain they are getting RED quality thanks to the ability to record up to 6K at 40 fps, 5K at 48 fps, 4K at 60 fps, and 2K at 120 fps in REDCODE RAW for incredible flexibility in post-production.

Revolutionary for RED is the creation of an extremely compact all-in-one design with the KOMODO. This means you can simply pop in a CFast 2.0 card into its media slot and you are ready to roll with data rates up to 280 MB/s. A top 2.9″ 1440 x 1440 touchscreen makes it easy to configure and monitor your footage or you can use the RED Control system for using an iOS or Android device for preview and settings. This is possible through integrated 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi. Wired control is also possible via the USB Type-C port and optional adapters.

The use of the Canon RF lens mount allows the KOMODO to be extremely compact while still enabling compatibility with a vast range of lenses through the use of optional adapters. The mount will natively support mechanical RF lenses and mechanical EF lenses via the included adapter. Using optional electronic EF-to-RF mount adapters, the KOMODO will even support electronic Canon EF-mount lenses and unlock additional functionality, such as autofocus.

A first for RED is the ability to use Phase-Detect Autofocus (PDAF) with compatible lenses. This includes adapted Canon EF-mount lenses used with a separately available EF-to-RF adapter with electronic communication. Phase-detect systems are known for their speed by measuring and comparing distance and should provide a reliable, accurate system for video production. Additionally, the touchscreen can be used for quickly changing focus and selecting subjects.

Getting back to image quality, the KOMODO promises to be among RED’s finest with the ability to capture up to 6K at 40 fps using the powerful 16-bit REDCODE RAW format. RED has simplified compression options, giving users a choice between HQ, MQ, and LQ, each varying compression from low to high, respectively. Having these choices allows users to choose the best option for each shoot and whether to prioritize data rate or image quality. REDCODE RAW is supported for 5K up to 48 fps, 4K up to 60 fps, and 2K up to 120 fps and will deliver the greatest possible flexibility in post-production. Those looking to use a more conventional format can record natively in Apple ProRes 422 HQ and standard 422 with DCI 4K up to 60 fps or DCI 2K up to 120 fps.

Being a complete all-in-one camera solution, the KOMODO features an array of necessary ports and connections. This includes integrated stereo microphones and a 3.5mm input for audio, genlock/timecode/GPIO/RS232 support via a 9-pin EXT port, and a DC power input. A 12G-SDI port will support up to DCI 4K at 60 fps in 10-bit 4:2:2 quality for dedicated monitoring solutions. The rear of the camera also sports dual Canon BP-9xx series battery slots, which can be hot-swapped for practically unlimited recording in the field.

The RED KOMODO 6K offers an exceptionally compact form factor that sacrifices nothing in terms of image quality. This base model includes the KOMODO 6K, a 45W AC power adapter, Mini World Travel Adapter Kit, and a Canon RF-to-EF mechanical adapter.

This RED KOMODO 6K Digital Cinema Camera rental can be picked up locally in Los Angeles, or shipped nationwide for additional fees.

For availability and quotes on RED KOMODO 6K Digital Cinema cameras for rent, please email rentals@strayangel.com.

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We rent the RED V-RAPTOR 8K VV 6K S35 Dual-Format Camera at Stray Angel Films.

Compact, fast, and full-frame—the V-RAPTOR 8K VV 6K S35 Dual-Format Camera is RED DIGITAL CINEMA’s impressive introduction to their new DSMC3 platform. Sized only slightly larger than the KOMODO but boasting a new sensor, the V-RAPTOR offers multi-format capture in 8K VistaVision, 6K Super35, 4K, 3K Super16, and anamorphic options. This versatility enables you to adapt your format from project to project to suit your choice of a variety of pro cine or still photo lenses. To help get you out the door and shooting using your existing batteries, in addition to the black V-RAPTOR camera, this cost-saving starter pack includes a power adapter, one 660GB CFexpress 2.0 Type-B card, one CFexpress card reader, a DSMC3 RED Touch 7.0″ onboard LCD monitor, a 3′ EXT to timecode cable, and two V-RAPTOR Wing handgrips.

The V-RAPTOR’s RF lens mount can be used with numerous lens adapters, and it has a locking ring that provides additional security for use with heavier lenses and steady, wide-open capture. In response to user feedback, RED has added a right-side user interface that brings control to 1st and 2nd ACs right at the camera. Dual 12G-SDI outputs, resolutions including 16-bit REDCODE Raw at significantly higher frame rates, 1080 streaming, 17 stops of dynamic range, and phase-detection autofocus (PDAF) further boost the V-RAPTOR’s suitability for a range of production styles.

This RED V-RAPTOR 8K VV 6K S35 Dual-Format Camera rental can be picked up locally in Los Angeles, or shipped nationwide for additional fees.

For availability and quotes on RED V-RAPTOR 8K VV 6K S35 Dual-Format cameras for rent, please email rentals@strayangel.com.

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We rent the RED DSMC2 Gemini 5K S35 Sensor camera at Stray Angel Films.

Bundling high performance raw video recording in a compact camera body, the RED DIGITAL CINEMA DSMC2 GEMINI 5K S35 is part of the 2018 unified DSMC2 lineup and is designed to be built up the way you want, to tell your story in almost any way possible. Since the DSMC2 form factor is standard, accessories from RED and other manufacturers can be easily attached to accessorize your camera. Even though the GEMINI sensor has fewer photosites than its HELIUM and MONSTRO brethren, it has a cool trick up its sleeve. Using advanced circuitry designed for the aerospace industry, the GEMINI can switch native sensitivities. Practically speaking, it can operate in both normal and dimly lit scenarios without prematurely blown highlights or excessive noise, respectively. Nearly limitless lens options are available for the DSMC2 system. While this camera requires a separately available lens mount, DSMC lens mounts themselves are offered in different varieties for compatibility with a wide array of lens systems.

REDCODE RAW is the format of choice for DSMC2 cameras. RED’s versatile raw codec uses wavelet compression to reduce data rates while maintaining a visually lossless image rendering. This efficient codec can be edited on many available NLE software programs without transcoding, though if you prefer a proxy workflow, ProRes or DNx files can be recorded simultaneously to the MINI-MAG media. Lowering the recording resolution allows the sensor to capture higher frame rates for dramatic slow-motion footage. The DSMC2 cameras use sensor windowing to record slow motion in lower resolutions, requiring wider or smaller-format lenses to compensate for the additional crop. Recording rates range from 12 fps and up, including 24/25/30/48/50/60 fps and higher.

This RED DSMC2 Gemini 5K rental can be picked up locally in Los Angeles, or shipped nationwide for additional fees.

For availability and quotes on RED DSMC2 Gemini 5K cameras for rent, please email rentals@strayangel.com.

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We rent the new RED WEAPON HELIUM 8K S35 Sensor camera.

The RED WEAPON HELIUM 8K takes the beloved 6K DRAGON sensor and puts it in a smaller, more light-weight body than the EPIC. The 8k sensor can capture both motion and stills at 8K resolution up to 100 frames per second.

The new WEAPON HELIUM brain offers numerous upgrades including automatic black shade calibration, improved low-light performance, and a new intelligent OLPF system.

RED WEAPON also offers both 1D and 3D LUTs. Additionally, the camera increases the already super fast read & write speeds of RED MINI-MAGs.

RED WEAPON with HELIUM 8K cameras are available for rent in either EF or PL mount.

This RED WEAPON HELIUM 8k rental can be picked up locally in Los Angeles, or shipped nationwide for additional fees.

For availability and quotes on RED WEAPON HELIUM 8k cameras for rent, please email rentals@strayangel.com.

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