Atomos unveils new Ninja series

By Nathan Plant | Technical Product Specialist, Holdan

Atomos has announced the latest generation of their industry-leading ProRes monitor-recorder: Ninja and Ninja Ultra.
Both the Ninja and Ninja Ultra offer significant upgrades over their predecessors, with improvements in recording capabilities, monitoring tools, and connectivity options. The Ninja Ultra caters to professionals with features like dual recording, 4K H.265 recording, SDI Cine support, and NDI 4K TX, making it a powerful choice for demanding video production environments.

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New Features Across Both Ninja and Ninja Ultra

• Brand New OS (AtomOS 11): The new operating system is faster and includes more features, improving overall performance and user experience.
• Expanded Codecs: Both models offer an expanded range of codecs, including 6K ProRes RAW, ProRes, DNxHD, and H.265. The Ninja Ultra goes a step further by offering 8K ProRes RAW, ProRes, DNxHD, and H.265 codecs, all at no additional cost.
• Superb Monitoring Tools: These include EL Zone exposure and ARRI false colour, enhancing your ability to monitor and adjust exposure levels accurately.
• RecordAssist: You can now set a specific time for your recording to start, ensuring you capture the right moments.
• PlaybackAssist: This feature allows you to set a playback schedule for your Ninja, making it easier to review and organize your footage.
• TimeLapse: You can set up time-lapse recording and control it directly from your Ninja monitor recorder.
• Segment Pro (coming Sep 23): This feature automatically splits files when they reach a predefined size or duration, making file management more convenient.
• RemoteView (requires Atomos Connect): You can share your screen from anywhere in the world, facilitating collaboration and remote monitoring.
• Wi-Fi 6 (requires Atomos Connect): This offers a faster and more stable internet connection. The Ninja Ultra takes it a step further with Wi-Fi 6E for enhanced connectivity.
• Atomos Care360: This premium extended warranty covers unforeseen damage, providing additional peace of mind.

Additional Features Offered by the Ninja Ultra

• Dual Record (requires Atomos Connect): The Ninja Ultra allows dual 4Kp60 ProRes RAW and proxy recording. This feature is useful for creating offline or cloud-ready copies of your footage.
• 4K H.265 Recording (requires Atomos Connect): You can record and upload 4K files directly to the cloud, streamlining your workflow for online content creation and collaboration.
• SDI Cine (requires Atomos Connect): Auto-matched filenames from ARRI, Canon, RED, and Sony cameras simplify file organization, particularly in professional cinema settings.
• Premium Activation Options: The Ninja Ultra offers NDI 4K TX, a powerful tool for integrating your Ninja Ultra into networked video workflows.
• Wi-Fi 6E: This feature, exclusive to the Ninja Ultra, provides even faster and more stable wireless connectivity for demanding tasks.
• 8K ProRes RAW: The Ninja Ultra supports 8K ProRes RAW recording, ideal for high-resolution cinematic projects.