KOMODO / KOMODO-X - RF to PL Adapter and Brackets Setup Guide

The RED RF to PL Adapter and RED RF to PL Adapter w/ Electronic ND Filter allow for mounting and communication with PL Mount lenses on KOMODO 6K, KOMODO-X 6K, V-RAPTOR 8K VV, and V-RAPTOR 8K S35 camera bodies.

The RED RF to PL Adapter and RED RF to PL Adapter w/ Electronic ND Filter include PL Mount Support Brackets for V-RAPTOR or KOMODO and KOMODO-X camera bodies. These brackets are designed to provide additional rigidity and support to the adapter when mounting heavy or long lenses to your camera.

NOTE: To use the KOMODO Support brackets on KOMODO or KOMODO-X, you must first install the KOMODO SIDE RIBS.

NOTE: The RED RF to PL Adapter and RED RF to PL Adapter w/ Electronic ND Filter are not compatible with DSMC, DSMC2, RANGER or V-RAPTOR XL cameras.

NOTE: When attaching or removing the RED RF to PL Adapter w/ Electronic ND Filter on KOMODO-X with the DSMC3™ RED® Touch 7.0” LCD attached, you will need to remove the filter from the adapter to be able to attach or remove the adapter.

Attaching the RED RF TO PL ADAPTER to KOMODO

To attach the RED RF to PL Adapter or RED RF to PL Adapter w/ Electronic ND Filter to KOMODO:

  1. Press and hold the lens release button on the camera. While holding the lens release button, turn the camera lens mount cap counter-clockwise until it stops, and remove it from the camera.
  2. Remove the rear cap from the RED RF to PL Adapter.
  3. Align the red dot on the RED RF to PL Adapter with the red dot on the camera lens mount and insert the RF end of the adapter in the camera lens mount opening.
  4. Turn the adapter clockwise until it clicks in place.
  5. Store the camera lens mount cap and the rear adapter cap together in a dust free location.

Attaching the KOMODO Support Brackets to KOMODO or KOMODO-X

To Attach the KOMODO Support Brackets to the RED RF to PL Adapter or RED RF to PL Adapter w/ Electronic ND Filter on KOMODO or KOMODO-X:

  1. Attach both KOMODO Side Ribs to the sides of the camera by using the two M4 screws with a T20 Driver.
  2. Attach the RED RF to PL Adapter following the steps in ‘Attaching the RED RF TO PL ADAPTER to KOMODO’ or 'Attaching the RED RF TO PL ADAPTER to KOMODO-X'.
  3. Take one of the KOMODO Support Brackets and position it on the top of the RED RF to PL Adapter ensuring the M4 screws line up with the corresponding holes on the KOMODO Side Ribs.
  4. Use a T20 driver to loosely attach the M4 screws of the Support Bracket to the RF to PL Mount. Do not fully tighten yet.
  5. Use a T20 driver to secure the M4 screws into the KOMODO Side Ribs and fully tighten.
  6. Return to the M4 screws from Step 4 and fully tighten.
  7. Turn the camera upside-down and gently lay it on a work surface that will not damage the top of the camera.  Repeat steps 3-6 to install the 2nd Support on the underside of the Adapter.

Notes:

  • Ensure both Support brackets are securely attached to ensure correct support of the RED RF to PL Adapter.
  • If any of the M4 screws are not aligning with the mount, do not force the screws into place, check the mount is correctly installed by following the steps in ‘‘Attaching the RED RF TO PL ADAPTER to KOMODO’ or 'Attaching the RED RF TO PL ADAPTER to KOMODO-X'.
  • Do not to over-tighten the screws while attaching the support brackets to the camera or RED RF to PL Adapter.

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Attaching the RED RF TO PL ADAPTER to KOMODO-X

To attach the RED RF to PL Adapter or RED RF to PL Adapter w/ Electronic ND Filter to KOMODO-X:

  1. Unlock the locking ring by rotating it to the fully counter-clockwise position.
  2. Press and hold the lens release button on the camera. While holding the lens release button, turn the camera lens mount cap counter-clockwise until it stops, and remove it from the camera.
  3. Remove the rear cap from the RED RF to PL Adapter.
  4. Align the red dot on the RED RF to PL Adapter with the red dot on the camera lens mount and insert the RF end of the adapter in the camera lens mount opening.
  5. Turn the adapter clockwise until it clicks in place.
    NOTE: To prevent the locking ring from rotating while attaching the adapter, hold the locking ring tab in the unlocked (fully counter-clockwise) position.
  6. Gently tighten the locking ring. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.
  7. Store the camera lens mount cap and the rear adapter cap together in a dust free location.

NOTES:

  • When attaching or removing the RED RF to PL Adapter w/ Electronic ND Filter on KOMODO-X with the DSMC3™ RED® Touch 7.0” LCD attached, you will need to remove the filter from the adapter to be able to attach or remove the adapter.

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