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

Accessory News

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.

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.

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

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

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’

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

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!