Atomos just announced that their Atomos Ninja V monitor/recorder will soontm be able to capture ProRes RAW images from the Sony Alpha 1 RAW output at up to 4.3Kp60 (note: no 8K!). This is still in development, but at least we have something to look forward to! The Alpha 1 is Sony’s flagship mirrorless hypbrid camera. It is capable of recording a whopping 8K30 and can also output a 16-bit RAW signal via its full-size HDMI port. This particular feature has put Atomos on the map, who are now announcing the development of ProRes RAW recording via their Atomos Ninja V monitor/recorder… this little fella just keeps getting better and better! Atomos & Sony – ProRes RAW recording for the Alpha 1 Adding the ability to capture ProRes RAW directly from the Sony Alpha 1 is a pretty big deal for a device as affordable and lightweight as the Atomos Ninja V. Over the years this thing has gotten updates upon updates to support a growing number of cameras. I think that’s pretty remarkable, the company could have just released a Ninja V II or Ninja VI or whatever, but they’re staying true to the original and improving it via software, which is great of course! As Jeromy Young, Atomos CEO, puts it: I’m thrilled to be continuously bringing to life ProRes RAW support for Sony cameras. Having such a groundbreaking camera with the additional benefits and flexibility of ProRes RAW, the Alpha 1 and Ninja V combination offers content...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 8 March, 2021