RED Production Packs Introduced for V-RAPTOR [X], V-RAPTOR, and KOMODO-X with Updated Components

June 4^th, 2024

RED Production Packs Introduced for V-RAPTOR [X], V-RAPTOR, and KOMODO-X with Updated Components

by Francesco AndreolaJune 4^th, 2024

RED has just announced new accessory packs built around their KOMODO-X, V-RAPTOR, and V-RAPTOR [X] cinema camera systems. These include a few updated parts, such as a rigid-hinge mounting bracket for the DSMC3 RED Touch 7” LCD monitor, as well as a new top plate with a V-mount power adapter for V-RAPTOR.

RED’s pre-bundled packs are a great solution for studios and rental houses looking for a “ready-to-shoot” camera package that includes a monitor, batteries, media, and other useful bits of gear to get you up to speed in no time.

Accessory pack options for KOMODO-X, V-RAPTOR, and the flagship V-RAPTOR [X] and XL [X] are already available, but the company is now bringing a couple of improvements to some of the included accessories. Let’s take a look!

RED Production Packs for cinema cameras – updates

To start off, the DSMC3 RED Touch 7” camera control monitor included with some of the accessory bundles now comes with a sturdier, all-metal hinge mount. This component was introduced a few months ago as a replacement for the original design, which many users complained about. While the monitor’s capabilities stay the same, this small mechanical improvement can provide extra peace of mind, especially when shooting in hectic scenarios.

DSMC3 RED Touch 7" LCD monitor with rigid hinge — DSMC3 RED Touch 7″ LCD monitor with rigid hinge. Image credit: RED

Moreover, the newly launched V-RAPTOR [X] Production Pack includes the new Tactical Top Plate with Battery Adapter Plus. This accessory actually consists of two main parts – a top plate with power capabilities and a V-mount battery adapter – that communicate via a Pogo connection interface.

RED V-RAPTOR Tactical Top Plate with Battery Adapter Plus. Image credit: RED

The top plate has 1/4”-20 and 3/8”-16 mounting points for accessories and integrates two 2-pin AUX power outputs. The battery adapter allows you to mount larger V-mount batteries on the back of your V-RAPTOR, has a 6-pin DC-IN port, a D-Tap connection, and an E-Fuse safety system.

In the kits

Following is a list of all the accessories included in the new or updated accessory kits for RED V-RAPTOR XL [X], V-RAPTOR [X], V-RAPTOR, and KOMODO-X.

Production Pack for RED V-RAPTOR XL [X]

V-RAPTOR XL [X] 8K VV Camera System (V-Lock or Gold Mount)
DSMC3 RED Touch 7″ LCD with Hood and new Rigid Hinge Mounting System
2x RED PRO CFexpress 2TB Cards
RED CFexpress Card Reader
4x REDVOLT XL V-Mount or Gold Mount Batteries
RED Compact Dual V-Lock or Gold Mount Charger
V-RAPTOR XL Top Handle with Extensions
V-RAPTOR XL Riser Plate
V-RAPTOR XL Top & Bottom 15mm LWS Rod Support Brackets
DSMC3 RED 5-Pin to Dual XLR Adapter
18″ DSMC3 RMI Cable

RED V-RAPTOR XL [X] Production Pack. Image credit: RED

Production Pack for RED V-RAPTOR and V-RAPTOR [X] cameras

V-RAPTOR [X] 8K VV, V-RAPTOR 8K VV, or V-RAPTOR 8K S35 Camera System
DSMC3 RED Touch 7” LCD with new Rigid Hinge Mounting System
2x RED PRO CFexpress 2TB Cards
RED CFexpress Card Reader
4x REDVOLT MICRO-V Batteries (V-Lock)
RED Compact Dual V-Lock Charger
New V-RAPTOR Tactical Top Plate with Battery Adapter Plus (V-Lock)
V-RAPTOR Top Handle with Extensions
V-RAPTOR Expander Blade
V-RAPTOR Quick Release Platform Pack
DSMC3 RED 5-Pin to Dual XLR Adapter
RED Production Grips (set of 2)
V-RAPTOR Side Ribs
V-RAPTOR Production Plates

RED V-RAPTOR [X] Production Pack. Image credit: RED

Starter Pack for RED V-RAPTOR and V-RAPTOR [X] cameras

V-RAPTOR [X] 8K VV, V-RAPTOR 8K VV, or V-RAPTOR 8K S35 Camera System
DSMC3 RED Touch 7” LCD with new Rigid Hinge Mounting System
1x RED PRO CFexpress 2TB Cards
RED CFexpress Card Reader
2x REDVOLT MICRO-V Batteries (V-Lock)
RED Compact Dual V-Lock Charger
2x V-RAPTOR Wing Grips
RED EXT-to-Timecode Cable 3’

RED V-RAPTOR [X] Starter Pack. Image credit: RED

Production Pack for RED KOMODO-X

KOMODO-X Camera System
DSMC3 RED Touch 7″ LCD with new Rigid Hinge Mounting System
2x RED PRO CFexpress 1TB
RED CFexpress Card Reader
RED Pro V-Mount or Gold Mount I/O Module
RED Compact R/S Top Handle
DSMC3 RED 5-Pin to Dual XLR Adapter

RED KOMODO-X Production Pack. Image credit: RED

Price and availability

The new (or updated) RED Production Packs for V-RAPTOR XL [X], V-RAPTOR [X], V-RAPTOR, and KOMODO-X are now available to pre-order from B&H. Pricing starts at $14,995 for the KOMODO-X Production Pack and goes up to $54,995 for the V-RAPTOR XL [X] kit.

Finally, the updated RED DSMC3 Touch 7.0” LCD with Rigid-Hinge mount retails for $2,750, while the V-RAPTOR Tactical Top Plate with Battery Adapter Plus (V-mount) is priced at $1,798.

For more information, please visit RED’s website.

Have you ever experienced any issues with the original DSMC3 RED Touch 7” mounting system? Would you rather purchase a pre-bundled kit from RED or build out a custom camera rig using your own accessories? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below!

DSMC3 RED Touch 7"Production Pack RED RED KOMODO-X RED V-RAPTOR RED V-RAPTOR X RED V-RAPTOR XL X Rigid Hinge