Atomos just released a new firmware update for the Atomos Shogun 7: AtomOS 10.3. This firmware update upgrades the 7-inch display to 3000 nits peak brightness, which is double the initial 1500 nits brightness. Also, the Shogun 7 is now capable of Dolby Vision live output. Let’s take a closer look at this! AtomOS 10.3 for the Atomos Shogun 7 During IBC 2019, we catch up with Atomos’ CEO Jeromy Young to talk about the new features that are supposed to be implemented to their flagship field-monitor/recorder, the Atomos Shogun 7. Less than a month later, Jeromy’s team held its promises with the release of AtomOS 10.3 for the Shogun 7. This new firmware update upgrades the panel to 3000 nits peak brightness (+/- 10 percent), which is twice as bright as the initial 1500nit brightness. To achieve this jump in intensity, the Shogun 7 “uses all available brightness combined with the dynamic backlight control to create deeper blacks and ending with a brightest point at 3000nit” according to Atomos. But, keep in mind that 3000 nits peak bright is used for on-screen dynamic range, so 15 stops over 0-3000 nits. This is different to a regular high bright monitor which may show 8 or 9 stops but raises the black level and appears milky. Image credit: Atomos Once you’ve done the AtomOS 10.3 firmware update, the Shogun 7 will automatically jump to its maximum brightness in PQ and HLG modes. In native modes and Rec.709 modes, you have to...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 9 October, 2019