RED Komodo-X vs V-Raptor: Which to Rent?

Komodo-X or V-Raptor: the short answer

Rent the RED Komodo-X when the shot needs a global shutter or light rig. It reads the whole Super 35 sensor at once, so whip pans, car rigs and strobes don't skew, and it weighs 1.19 kg body only, about 640 g less. Rent the RED V-Raptor 8K VV for VistaVision and 8K: up to 120 fps at 8K 17:9 in REDCODE LQ, or 60 fps in HQ and MQ.

This comparison covers the original V-Raptor 8K VV with Canon RF mount. Its rental listing is body only. Both cameras use Canon RF mounts and neither has built-in ND.

The bodies at a glance

RED Komodo-X 6K S35 Cinema Camera

Choose the Super 35 global-shutter body for fast pans and car rigs. It records up to 6K at 80 fps.

1.19 kg body only, with one BNC 12G-SDI output.

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RED V-Raptor 8K VV Cinema Camera (Body Only)

Choose the VistaVision body when your lens plan calls for that format. At 8K 17:9, REDCODE HQ, MQ and LQ reach 60 fps; LQ reaches 120 fps.

About 1.83 kg body only, without body cap or media, with two BNC 12G-SDI outputs.

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Compare the specifications

These are body specifications, not a rental packing list.

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RED Komodo-X vs V-Raptor specs compared
Spec	RED Komodo-X	RED V-Raptor
Sensor dimensions and format	27.03 x 14.26 mm, Super 35.	40.96 x 21.60 mm, full frame / VistaVision.
Global shutter	Yes, global shutter CMOS.	No, electronic rolling shutter.
Dynamic range (published)	16.5 stops (advertised).	17+ stops.
Effective sensor resolution	19.9 MP, 6144 x 3240.	35.4 MP, 8192 x 4320.
Full-resolution recording	6K (6144 x 3240), up to 80 fps.	8K 17:9 (8192 x 4320), up to 60 fps in REDCODE HQ, MQ or LQ; up to 120 fps in LQ only.
S35 recording	Native Super 35, 6K up to 80 fps.	6K S35 crop, up to 160 fps in MQ or LQ, 96 fps in HQ.
Lens mount	Canon RF, locking.	Canon RF, locking ring.
Built-in ND	No.	No.
Body-only weight	1.19 kg.	About 1.83 kg, without body cap or media.
Common recorded codec family	REDCODE RAW (R3D).	REDCODE RAW (R3D).
Recording media	CFexpress Type B (CFexpress 2.0), single slot.	CFexpress Type B only (2.0 or 4.0), single slot. Use RED-tested cards.
SDI outputs	One BNC 12G-SDI output.	Two BNC 12G-SDI outputs.
Audio input	One 5-pin LEMO connector.	One 5-pin LEMO mic/line input.

When to rent the RED Komodo-X

Rent the Komodo-X for global shutter: no skew on fast pans and car rigs, and no split frames under strobes. At 1.19 kg body only, it is about 640 g lighter than the V-Raptor, which counts on a gimbal or car mount.

Book a RED Komodo-X rental in Toronto if the shot moves fast or the rig is weight-limited.

When to rent the RED V-Raptor

RED calls the V-Raptor dual format: 8K VistaVision, or a 6K S35 crop when you want S35 glass or more speed (up to 160 fps in REDCODE MQ or LQ, 96 fps in HQ). Shooting 8K for a 4K delivery leaves room to reframe; two 12G-SDI outputs give focus and video village a feed each.

Book a RED V-Raptor rental in Toronto if you want VistaVision framing or both formats from one body.

Global shutter or VistaVision slow motion?

For a Toronto music video in full 8K, rent the V-Raptor for up to 120 fps in REDCODE LQ only. At 8K 17:9, HQ and MQ stop at 60 fps.

For more speed, use the V-Raptor's 6K S35 crop. At 6K 17:9, it records up to 160 fps in REDCODE MQ or LQ, or 96 fps in HQ, against the Komodo-X's 80 fps at 6K.

For whip pans and strobes, take the Komodo-X for its global shutter. It tops out at 4K 120 fps, with 6K up to 80 fps.

Build the rental around the body

Lenses: Full 8K needs glass that covers VistaVision; Super 35 lenses suit the Komodo-X and the V-Raptor's 6K S35 crop. PL cine primes mount with a PL-to-RF adapter such as the DZOFilm PL to Canon RF adapter. Browse cine lens rental in Toronto.
Media: the Komodo-X uses CFexpress Type B (2.0); the V-Raptor uses CFexpress Type B (2.0 or 4.0). Each has a single slot. Use a card from RED's tested list; each needs a minimum camera firmware.
Filtration: neither body has built-in ND.
Rental contents: The V-Raptor is listed body only. Plan power, monitoring, media and a card reader with your booking.

Questions before you book

Which V-Raptor does this comparison cover?

The original RED V-Raptor 8K VV with Canon RF mount, listed as body only. It is not the V-Raptor XL or V-Raptor [X], which are different cameras with their own specifications.

Is the RED Komodo-X global shutter?

Yes. The Komodo-X uses a Super 35 global-shutter CMOS sensor.

Does the RED V-Raptor have a global shutter?

No. The original V-Raptor 8K VV has an electronic rolling shutter. If you need a global shutter, book the Komodo-X.

Does the V-Raptor shoot 8K at 120 fps?

Yes, in REDCODE LQ only. At 8K 17:9, HQ, MQ and LQ run up to 60 fps.

Can the RED V-Raptor shoot S35?

Yes. RED calls it dual format: its 6K S35 crop records up to 160 fps in REDCODE MQ or LQ, or 96 fps in HQ.

Which has more dynamic range?

RED publishes 17+ stops for the V-Raptor and 16.5 stops for the Komodo-X.

Do both use Canon RF mounts?

Yes. Both have a locking Canon RF mount.

Does either camera have built-in ND?

No. Use external ND filters with either body.

What recording media do they use?

Both use CFexpress Type B in a single slot. The Komodo-X uses CFexpress 2.0; RED lists 2.0 or 4.0 for the V-Raptor. Use RED-tested cards for the V-Raptor.

Sources and testing

We built this from the published specs, not a side-by-side test. V-Raptor recording modes, media and weight come from RED's V-Raptor Operation Guide, V2.1 Rev-B, October 2026. Other specifications come from published retailer and rental listings, recorded in our product reference.

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Book the Komodo-X or V-Raptor

Book the RED Komodo-X for global shutter on a lighter rig. Book the RED V-Raptor for VistaVision, 8K or a second SDI output.

Insurance or a COI is required to rent RED cinema bodies, along with a deposit, two pieces of ID and a reference from a local GTA rental house or production.

Your certificate of insurance names Viva Media as additional insured. Send it at booking or to [email protected].

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Same-day pickup on in-stock gear when you book before close. Pickup at 777 The Queensway, Unit 1, Toronto.

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