Red Komodo X Autofocus | Is it Worth it After the Price Drop?

Dive into my latest adventure with the RED Komodo X as I explore its autofocus capabilities. If you're a videographer or filmmaker eager to know if this camera's autofocus is reliable for your next project, you've come to the right place. In this video, I break down my hands-on experience and discuss how the autofocus performs in real-world scenarios. You'll get an authentic look at its strengths and quirks, especially with face detect mode.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Autofocus Settings Guide
02:40 - Autofocus Performance Test
06:05 - Professional Set Autofocus Experience
08:40 - Final Thoughts and Summary

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[vhauser]

Went to a RED V-Raptor X event in Toronto shortly after the Nikon purchase and the rep there said that previously, RED had only 1 guy working on AF, but since the purchase, he's been able to collaborate with the entire Nikon AF team. At the time, he said they were in the process of mapping the Komodo, KX and Raptor sensors to give them all Nikon equivalent AF. He didn't know when it'd be completed, but that was the plan.

[McarthurBeard]

This was the best red Komodo auto focus video everybody else made it seem like it was atleast on canon c70 level

[diamondhightech]

at this moment autofucus and internal nd filters is the game in the cinema cameras, canon is winning

[MindfulGrinds]

Finally, a real video showing the actual use of the KX. All the fanboys only show the colors. What people really find when they get a product are the limitations that impact the workflow that they need. If you were only a camera operator, autofocus is a small deal. But if you want to use it to create your own content, it is nearly useless. I have to stick with Sony for now, but I am excited to see where Red goes under Nikon. I have high hopes because I LOVE Nikon. Great video! Seriously, so much commentary, and it is great to see the real world!

[nativestrong]

You got a cinema camera for auto focus?

[AlexLay]

I've been using the original RED Komodo for four years now, and honestly, autofocus wasn't why I bought it. I got it for the compact size, the colors, the codec, and the incredible image quality. What I didn’t expect was how useful the phone app would be—someone can live track the image and focus box, basically acting like a digital 1st AC. It’s saved me a ton on hiring a 1st AC, and I don’t even need to mess with focus motors. Works perfectly on gimbals too, no issues at all.

[TheLinesEnd]

It’s like you said though. Most people who buy a RED don’t care about autofocus because it’s not a wedding or sports camera. It’s a cinema camera. It’s in the title. Cinema cameras don’t use autofocus. I know you covered that but I just felt like it needed reiterating. Also, it seems as if RED inherited the unreliable video autofocus from Nikon lol

[gtcr_media]

Finally a dedicated video talking about this!! Thank you Brandon!!

[TylerEdwards]

I’ve never been impressed with the AF on the dsmc3 lineup. More of a party trick “hey look heresAF ON A RED 😂” I heard it was just one dude working part time on autofocus, so that is impressive that it is as good as it is—props to that dude if that’s true. I don’t expect AF to get any better until they transition to z-mount, but I’d love to be wrong haha.

[Roman.the.explorer]

C80 sounds like a no brainer to me for a solo filmmaker right now. Full frame triple iso, AF for $5500 is a steal

[CineAmaniacs]

What camera did you use to make this video it looks clean as hell man

[itsRonDavis]

If I had to go with KX, the best option is to take the discount/savings and then get DJI LiDAR with the savings and a kit of any Cine lens you want. NDs are an acceptable expense.

[dimitrimoonlight]

That's exactly I wanted to know ❤

[AlexDerrick_DP]

I heard the AF was better if you use it thru the app compared to the in body AF settings.

[BrandonTalbot]

I’ve said it many times I’ll say it again, the performance of EF lenses have outshined Canon’s native RF lenses. I swapped all of my L lenses for Sigma Arts. Once I updated them through the dock they have for me, performed much better. That being said this video is agree with.

[matthewblakejohnston]

If your buying RED and concerned about autofocus performance its probably not the right system for you, and to be honest DJI lidar has solved all single operators AF requirements and is transferable to every lens you own.

[PatLealFilms]

3:20 - I suggest having your AF settings at Mode: Continuoius Size: Wide, Position-Custom, Fact Detection on - Face Priority - Closest Found, No Face Found - Continuos AF***... I've never tried "revert back to focus box" - maybe that mode is the worst... the other mode that works is just the largest focus box w/o face detection turned on.

[raybailey]

I love the image quality of the Red OG and KX. I sold my OG and went with a C70 because of the Autofocus and ND’s . More the Autofocus than the ND’s. Even with the price drop I would rather spend on Canon C80 or C400 as they are great autofocus, low light and build in ND’s. For internet content one cannot tell the difference most of the time on which camera was used. Maybe Nikon will be their autofocus in the red once they switch over the Nikon Glass. I doubt the current Komodo’s will get any more software update with canon glass. I would buy a KX tomorrow if the autofocus was reliable but that is not going to happen which is a deal breaker for me. Brandon you have been raving about how the Red is the best so I am surprised that Autofocus would be a think for you.

[creativegreatsvisuals]

At 2:35 what do you mean there is not touch auto focus ? There is touch auto focus using the portkeys bm5wriii and the small hd with red control . Does the new red Komodo x $2700 monitor have touch auto focus ?

[nes.torfernandez]

People overthink to much, no matter how reliable AF is, a proper cinema camera workflow involved manual focus