Atomos has just released the successors of the Ninja V and Ninja V+: the Ninja and Ninja Ultra. Both new Ninja models share the exact dimensions and exterior design as the Ninja V series but now come standard with H.265 recording capabilities on top of all the ProRes, ProRes RAW, and DNxHD standard codecs. Also, the Ninja and Ninja Ultra are powered by AtomOS 11, a completely revamped operating system with new monitoring tools such as EL Zone and ARRI False Color. So let’s take a closer look at these two new monitor recorders! Looking back If you’ve been working in the film industry for over a decade, you might remember the original Atomos Ninja recorder that came out in 2012. This tiny little device was designed to be mounted on your DSLR – especially cameras such as the Canon 5D Mark II and Nikon D800 – and extend your recording time by using hard drives instead of CF cards, which were quite expensive back in the day. Also, the Ninja allowed you to record the uncompressed HDMI signal that came out of your camera, if your camera could do that, of course. Fast forward to 2018 with the launch of the Ninja V, a compact 5.2-inch monitor recorder that has been the most firmware-upgraded product I can think of. Indeed, over the years, the Ninja V gained so many features and has been made compatible with so many cameras that it’s nearly impossible to make a complete list. We...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 14 August, 2023