Netflix-Approved · On-Set Specialist · Delivered To You
Every package includes free delivery within Dubai and a certified RED camera specialist. Choose the kit that matches your production scale.
The RED Komodo X camera system with media, monitor and core accessories. Ideal for productions that have their own lenses and lighting.
Complete camera and optics package. RED body + full DZOFILM Arles cine prime set + grip, stabilization, monitoring and wireless systems.
This is NOT just a camera and lens. It's a complete film set delivered in a van: RED Cinema Master Kit + professional lighting studio + full audio recording rig — everything your crew needs to arrive and roll.
* Rental day = 9 hours. Overtime billed at 15% per additional hour. 20% early booking discount applies to equipment only (not RED Specialist fee) when booked 7+ days in advance and paid in full.
People often assume the flagship is just a camera with a lens. Here's the full manifest — this is an entire film set delivered to your location.
"Think of it like renting a fully crewed studio van. Your director calls action — the gear is already set up, calibrated, and ready. This is what AED 1,700/day looks like when you add it all up individually: camera alone is AED 999, 5 cine lenses easily AED 800+, lights AED 850, audio AED 300, specialist AED 600. You're getting AED 3,500+ worth of value at fire sale pricing."
See how BIG STORY's RED packages stack up — both against competitors renting the same RED camera, and against lower-tier cameras being rented at comparable prices elsewhere.
| Provider | BIG STORY ★ | Competitor A | Competitor B |
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| CAMERA | RED Komodo X 6K | RED Komodo X 6K | RED Komodo X 6K |
| PRICE / DAY |
AED 999
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| Full Package Price |
AED 1,700
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AED 2,500–4,000+Estimated, items billed separately |
AED 3,000+Camera + accessories only |
| Cine Prime Lens Set Included | ✓ DZOFILM Arles 5× T1.4 | ✗ Add-on, billed extra | ~ Limited selection |
| Lighting Package Included | ✓ 2× Aputure 600D + Nanlite Pavotube | ✗ Separate rental | ✗ Separate rental |
| Pro Audio Bundle Included | ✓ Zoom F8n Pro + Deity TC-1 + Sennheiser | ✗ Separate rental | ✗ |
| Certified RED Specialist | ✓ On-set, full day | ~ Available at extra cost | ✗ Equipment only |
| Free Delivery (Dubai) | ✓ Dedicated transport van | ~ Pickup or paid delivery | ~ Depends on location |
| Director Monitor (21.5") | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Wireless Follow Focus | ✓ Tilta Nucleus-M | ~ Add-on | ✗ |
| Online Transparent Pricing | ✓ | ✗ Quote only | ✗ Quote only |
| BIG STORY RED Komodo X |
Sony FX3 (Competitor) |
Sony FX6 (Competitor) |
Blackmagic 6K Pro (Competitor) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Rate (Camera Only) | AED 999incl. specialist + delivery |
AED 400body only · Film District Dubai |
AED 500–1,500body only · varies by vendor |
AED 300–500body only |
| Sensor | 6K Super35 Global Shutter | 4K Full Frame Rolling Shutter | 4K Full Frame Rolling Shutter | 6K Super35 Rolling Shutter |
| Dynamic Range | 16+ stops | 15 stops | 15 stops | 13 stops |
| Netflix / Broadcast Approved | ✓ Netflix Approved | Limited use | ✓ Netflix Approved | ✗ |
| RAW Recording | ✓ REDCODE RAW | External RAW only | External RAW only | ✓ BRAW |
| Color Science | RED IPP2 — industry gold standard | Sony S-Cinetone / S-Log3 | Sony S-Cinetone / S-Log3 | Blackmagic Film |
| Cine Prime Lenses Included | ✓ DZOFILM Arles 5-lens set (with bundle) | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Lighting Package | ✓ 2× Aputure 600D Pro + Nanlite Pavotube (with bundle) | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera Specialist On Set | ✓ Included | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Ideal For | TVCs, branded content, short films, music videos, corporate premium | Run-and-gun, solo travel, B-cam | Documentary, ENG, corporate | Indie film, low budget narrative |
| VERDICT | At AED 999, you get cinema-grade quality that competitors charge AED 2,000–4,000+ to assemble separately. | Cheaper body but missing the cinematic credibility and delivery quality. Add lenses and you're at AED 800+. | Solid camera but priced comparably without the bundled value. | Value option but limited professional prestige and no in-house support. |
* Competitor pricing sourced from Film District Dubai, MAP Media Production, Action Filmz, and publicly available UAE rental listings. Prices are per-day body rates, subject to change. BIG STORY flagship bundle pricing includes all listed components — no hidden add-ons.
All RED equipment is transported in a dedicated van by our team. There is no client pickup — we come to you. Equipment is set up on arrival.
Free delivery and pickup to any single location within Dubai. Equipment set up on arrival.
Moving between multiple shoot locations within Dubai on the same day.
Delivery and pickup to a single shoot location outside Dubai (Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, RAK, etc.).
Delivery to another emirate (AED 200) plus point-to-point moves (AED 250) for multi-location shoots.
Our pricing is intentionally set below Dubai market rates. In return, we ask something simple: help us build our community and portfolio. Every production using our gear becomes part of the BIG STORY RED family.
This is a win-win. You get Netflix-grade cinema equipment at prices you won't find elsewhere in Dubai. We get the exposure to grow our rental community on Instagram @bigstory_red_rentals.
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Your on-set RED operator handles everything from van unloading to final pack-down — so your crew can focus entirely on the shot. Full logistics, rigging, operation support, focus pulling, camera technical issues, and end-of-day disassembly and repacking into the van. Included automatically with the Flagship Bundle. Available as a standalone add-on for any other package.
Enhance your production with additional equipment.
We accept payment by bank transfer only — zero commission fees. Once your booking is confirmed, transfer the amount and upload your receipt below.
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The color output of the RED Komodo X is a masterpiece of its own. Nothing else in Dubai gives you that cinematic look at this price point.
A Magliner fully packed arrived with goodies. The team set everything up on location — we were rolling within 20 minutes of arrival.
First time trying out the Arles lens set. Turned out incredibly artistic. The character on those cine primes is something else entirely.