More than just a way to power your camera, the RED DSMC2 V-LOCK I/O Expander | Digital Cinema Gearprovides a variety of input/output connections in addition to a V-Lock mount for your DSMC2 camera. The Expander is made from magnesium, so it is lightweight yet strong. It enables powering your camera from a V-Mount battery or by an alternate DC source via cable, and you can set it to automatically boot your camera up once power is connected. It provides both 3G-SDI and HDMI outputs, as well as control and sync outputs.

Built-in USB and auxiliary power outputs enable powering accessories and limiting the number of power splitter and converter boxes hanging from your camera. Audio is not forgotten by RED, and the Expander features both an analog stereo input and a stereo headphone jack. It is compatible with the WEAPON 8K S35, WEAPON 6K, as well as the EPIC/SCARLET-W, and the RAVEN.

DC Power input    Auto Boot-Up on Power-On    3G-SDI, HDMI 1.2 Output    Control & Sync Ports    USB Power Output    AUX Power Output    Stereo Analog Input    Stereo Headphone Output    FOR WEAPON 8K S35, WEAPON 6K    For EPIC/SCARLET-W, RAVEN

The Expander features a physical switch that allows you to enable the camera to automatically boot up when power is applied. This is a useful feature for when the camera is in a difficult-to-access position.

Since the V-Lock I/O Expander communicates with your camera, and allows electronic signals and video output, it requires that your DSMC2 camera has firmware v6.2.17 or later installed.

The Expander simplifies your power and output situation when shooting, and can be removed if you want your camera to have a smaller profile for stash-cam, gimbal, or drone shooting.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. The 4-pin control interface is compatible to run/stop the Komodo with the Tilta Nucleus handgrip Power/Communication 4-pin?

A: It will not be compatible as Komodo protocols are different from standard RED protocols and unless compatibility is explicitly expressed, then the chances of the two products working together is non existent.

Q: 2. How much does this weigh?

A: Approximately 0.13 lbs (59 g)​​​​

Q: 3. Is it compatible with any v-mount battery or red brick only?

A: I know it works with my IDX slims. I think that's the lowest you can go as far as wattage though. Anything from there on up, you should be fine. Honestly though, unless you already have VLock batteries, I'd go for the bricks. Just get two. They last WAY longer and you can see the percentage of battery life on the monitor.

Q: 4. Will this work on top of the camera to use easy rig

A: The RED DIGITAL CINEMA KOMODO Wing Grip is for side use only.

Q: 5. What lens mount adapter support can be used with the expander module... I have the Metabones lens adapter and I can't find a lens support that will fix in front of the Komodo Expander module?

A: Try the using the SmallRig Metabones Lens Adapter Support for BMPCC 4K Cage for lens support with the RED DIGITAL CINEMA KOMODO Expander Module.

Q: 6. What is a bracket that can mount 15mm rods to the two 1/4-20s in the front?

A: This simple Axler Rod Bridge Adapter should do the trick: https://bhpho.to/2KgyKya

Q: 7. Is this compatible with Red Helium 8K?

A: Because the RED Helium 8K is a RED DSMC2 camera, the RED DSMC2 V-LOCK I/O Expander is compatible with the Helium.

Q: 8. will this work on any v mount? not just red cameras?

A: The Wooden Camera Low-Mode Adapter for the RED DSMC2 V-Lock Expander should work with other cameras universally. However, Wooden says the following about the adapter: This assembly will attach without tools directly to the back of the RED®'s V-Lock Expander Module or the Element Technica V-Mount Module. Compatible with RED® DSMC2™ Brains (Monstro, Helium, Gemini), Weapon, Epic Weapon (Epic-W), Scarlet Weapon (Scarlet-W), Raven, and other DSMC2™ cameras. We would recommend this adapter for other camera models: Wooden Camera Pro V-Mount to Gold Mount Battery Adapter BH #WO259600

Q: 9. What 80mm Touch and Go quick release adapters work with this?

A: Yes, the RED DIGITAL CINEMA KOMODO Expander Module, is compatible with the GLOBAL DYNAMICS UNITED 80mm Touch N Go System.

Q: 10. Will this side handle work with the Dragon-X?

A: Yes it will. The Dragon-X is a DSMC2 camera.