** KZitem Encoding Note - The recompression via KZitem gobbles up tonal detail and creates blocky/lossy noise particularly in the LOG samples, which is the flickering and madness you are seeing. If you'd like to see cleaner stills of this, I have uploaded them here: www.phfx.com/s...
Took a moment to take a close look at all 2023 RED Digital Cinema Camera models:
- RED V-RAPTOR 8K VV - 00:12
- RED V-RAPTOR 8K S35 - 02:22
- RED KOMODO-X - 04:32
- RED KOMODO 6K S35 - 6:42
The main reasons for this test is to see how well each body can play with each other, but also to inspect the differences found when it comes to Total Captured Dynamic Range. Things I'm looking for specifically are Stop Allocation above and below 18% Gray, Understanding how much Latitude you have before Clipping, and inspecting what occurs when Crushing, as well as inspecting Image Texture across the ISO Range.
I usually like others to come to their own conclusions regarding my tests, but I took about two weeks with all cameras testing them in a variety of conditions and I have a few thoughts relevant to all of this I think are worth sharing for the curious.
There was a notable and visible improvement in Low Light and High ISO performance when looking at the Komodo-X compared to the original Komodo 6K S35. Both have similar Dynamic Range, but there is an improvement in Tone and Color Rendering near the Noise Floor as well as improved Texture. Komodo-X in general is very, very close to V-Raptor 8K S35, though the Raptor edges it out still. But this is rather phenomenal performance out of a Global Shutter and suitable for all production work in my mind, somewhat similarly impressive for the higher frame rate bodies as well. Raptor 8K S35 has an interesting calibration that sets it apart from the rest of these bodies, but that manifests essentially in 2/3rds of stop of gain to the signal in RED's internal calibration. V-Raptor 8K VV still is the top tier body in the lineup and that's more noticeable across other tests I've performed, but also can be seen here. Generally we're talking about 1 stop to 1.66 stops difference in practice across all cameras when measuring things extremely closely across the board. It is impressive what is held in the shadows on the most recent 3 bodies, which is very relevant when exposing under key or developing flatter/lower contrast looks as well as mastering for HDR.
Take note of image cleanliness here as there is no noise reduction. And remember you don't always need to shoot at ISO 800. That's essentially what I'm illustrating here. Understand your exposure techniques and the tools you have at hand within the camera. If you're looking for ultra clean imagery utilize lower ISO Ratings. If seeking a bit more Highlight Latitude and allocation of stops up there, higher ISO Ratings might be the way to go for you.
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