Ninja V
AtomX CAST
Behind the stunning screen, Ninja V’s advanced computing power adds production grade recording to your camera. Flexibility is the foundation for every feature of this production workhorse. Ninja V records in a wide range of codecs: Apple ProRes, ProRes RAW, Avid DNx and H.265 (HEVC) to enable wide compatibility across camera types and edit software, giving you a new degree of creative control long before you press record.
The H.265 codec adds even more versatility to the Ninja V, by adding a high-quality compressed codec option for recording. Also known as high-efficiency video coding (HEVC), the H.265 codec is used for the final delivery of high quality video projects with very small file sizes. HEVC was specifically created to provide support for UHD HDR deliverables with wide color gamuts, and enables you to easily share and allow play back of HDR content on a wide range of devices.
Ninja V owners can now benefit from the ability to record RAW over SDI with compatible cameras using the AtomX SDI Module.
These new features bring even more versatility to the Ninja V, providing professional I/O options for a multitude of cameras – from entry level mirrorless cameras through to the latest compact cinema and high-end professional cameras. Read more about how this Activation can expand your RAW eco-system.
The Ninja V takes all your creativity and brings it to life in the video you capture, regardless of whether you’re shooting cinematic productions, or vlogs for your social media channel. Whether you shoot HDR or regular SDR. Whether you use a professional cinema camera or a prosumer mirrorless camera.
Ninja V takes exactly what your camera sensor is capturing, enhances it and allows you to view and record it in amazing detail. This portable powerhouse gives you complete confidence in what you’re capturing, so you’re free to push creative boundaries more than ever before.
First released in 2018, the multi-award winning Atomos Ninja V features a stunningly bright 5.2” 10-bit HDR monitor with an astounding 1000nits of output. The sleek aluminium body is crafted for maximum durability, weighing in at just 360g and measuring only 25mm thick – easily attaching to any camera rig. In 2021 the Ninja V continues to innovate with ProRes RAW recording, Modular Expansion and Pro Feature Activations.
Ninja V is the ultimate field monitor for the on-the-go film and video creator that values capturing to high quality industry standard codecs for SDR, HDR and next generation content delivery. The Ninja V’s state-of-the-art screen maintains clarity and color in the brightest of conditions and displays the widest dynamic range in HDR.
The unique AtomHDR engine processes the incoming Log/RAW/HDR signals from your camera or device and displays in all its HDR glory on the Ninja V screen. There are matching profiles for a plethora of cameras, with more added as they emerge. Prefer to work in Rec.709? The Ninja V has you covered with the ability to load custom LUTs to match your workflow.
The number of cameras which now support RAW recording over HDMI on the Ninja V continues to grow. ProRes RAW combines the visual and workflow benefits of RAW video with the incredible real-time performance of ProRes. This format gives filmmakers enormous latitude when adjusting the look of their images, making it ideal for HDR workflows.
The Ninja V offers a huge range of features that can enhance your workflow, from AtomOS Monitor Assist features like Focus Peaking, Zoom, Vectorscopes & False Color through to Safe Areas, Cine Guides and our AtomHDR processing engine that allows real-time Log>PQ/HLG previewing and more. Customizable settings & view modes — and instantly clear all overlays with a simple touch of the screen. Take control of your production at capture with Atomos Ninja V.
Universally popular, Ninja V ticks more boxes for more filmmakers than any other 5” monitor on the market. And it will only get better. The Ninja V’s features continue to improve and evolve with every new AtomOS release. Not only will additional ProRes RAW capable cameras be supported, other new features are constantly been added for free.
Recent additions include a wider range of frame guides (1:1, 4:5, 1:91:1 and 9:16) – perfect for social media content creation. A nine-grid overlay makes composing using the rule of thirds easy. The addition of an ARRI style false color scale bolsters Ninja V’s impressive professional credentials.
Shooting 4K and above in advanced formats like ProRes, DNx and ProRes RAW requires storage media with ample volume, fast transfer times and high, sustained read and write speeds.
AtomX SSDmini drives complete the Ninja V’s digital workflow. Smaller than conventional SATA SSDs they are an affordable professional alternative to recording to a camera’s internal memory cards. Offering up to 2TB storage, a sequential read speed of up to 550MB/s and write speed up to 500MB/s, these drives can record up to 150 minutes of 4K ProRes on a single drive. Measuring 8cm long, 7.5cm wide and weighing as little as 88g, the custom built drives neatly fit the Ninja V’s compact proportions.
AtomX CAST is a modular companion for the Atomos Ninja V or Ninja V+ monitor-recorder that uses the AtomX expansion port on the Ninja V/V+ to transform it into an advanced multi-input switcher. The combination of the Ninja V and AtomX CAST becomes the Ninja CAST, a fully functional stand-alone switcher, Multiview monitor and broadcast quality recorder that does not require a computer to function. With a high quality 5” HDR touchscreen monitor, 4 x HDMI inputs and physical buttons, the Ninja CAST is the ultimate portable live switching and streaming solution.
AtomX CAST is for video creators and anybody who wants to make broadcast quality multi-camera programs simply and quickly from anywhere. It is also for anyone that wants to add professional broadcast quality features to their online meetings, presentations, remote learning/training, virtual conferences, demonstrations or engaging corporate videos. Best of all, CAST is simple and easy to ease — you don’t need to be a video professional to achieve great looking results.
The flexible control options allow you to use either the touchscreen or the physical buttons to ‘switch’ between sources when deciding what should be on screen at any one time for broadcast. The illuminated buttons for each input and coloured LED lighting for Program and Preview status allow you to operate the CAST in dimly lit environments.
Connect mirrorless or DSLR cameras, video cameras, computers, consoles or even pre-recorded content via HDMI. There’s no need to worry about synchronization, as you can mix and match frame rates up to 60p, as well as interlaced and progressive HD sources automatically.
With the Ninja V/V+ docked in, the AtomX CAST connects via USB-C to your computer and appears as a high-quality webcam. Plug and play allows it to work immediately with all your video applications like Zoom, Teams and Skype without the need to install drivers on the computer first. Add up to 4 camera inputs to bring your presentation or meeting to the next level.
Having an integrated monitor allows you to see the incoming signals as a Multiview display, without having to connect an additional monitor. With the Ninja V/V+ docked into the AtomX CAST you can utilize its high quality 5” touchscreen for setup and the monitor-assist tools for exposure, focus and image analysis for optimizing your shots. Then switch to Multiview to see all four inputs at once, complete with audio level monitoring. Ninja CAST also offers all the same essential features available from your Ninja to allow you to nail exposure and focus on individual inputs.
Sophisticated features like logos, mast head graphics and lower third titles will make your productions look incredible, and the dedicated controls for these functions make them easy to use. Add custom graphics for branding your content, with support for transparency, sponsors’ logos and other on-screen information to your production and configure the layout on the Ninja touchscreen.
One of the benefits of using CAST with a multi-camera setup, is that you can use the Picture-in-Picture function to display two inputs at the same time. Any of the four HDMI inputs can be used for a Picture-in-Picture effect over any other input with controls for size and location of the overlayed image. You can display a close-up of a product on your desk and display your face as a picture in picture at the same time, whilst you talk about the product.
Since AtomX CAST is so compact and versatile, users can easily work alone or with a team to enhance their productions. Solo operators can transport the Ninja CAST in a small backpack and then use it discretely with compact mirrorless cameras for productions of any size. For larger setups, the Ninja V/V+ HDMI output can be used as a secondary output that can be set up as a duplicate program out, preview monitoring for the crew or talent, or to connect to a larger Multiview display.
AtomX CAST connected to a Ninja V/V+ is a fully functional stand-alone switcher, but you can also use it with a computer for more advanced video work. In this mode, AtomX CAST and Ninja V/V+ does the heavy lifting, taking the load off your computer and reducing the likelihood of software crashes with dedicated external video processing.
Simply add AtomX CAST as a media source in OBS, X-Split and VMix to make use of the software application’s additional graphics and scene configuration while using the CAST for video input switching.
With professional 10-bit 4:2:2 inputs, you get broadcast quality switching, as well as the ability to record in broadcast quality codecs like Apple ProRes or Avid DNx.
AtomX CAST can deliver to a worldwide audience by sending a stream to your favourite streaming host, output a broadcast quality video signal to a local display, digital signage or video wall, and record with high quality edit-ready video codecs
Using Ninja CAST with a decent camera and almost any suitable lens gives you a professional broadcasting solution with incredible picture quality. You can set a shallow depth of field and create a cinematic look that is dramatically different from the image you get from your average webcam. Pay attention to lighting, camera angles and sound, and you will soon be making professional quality video productions. Even an older HD camcorder can output great looking video through its HDMI port, which means that you probably already have cameras for a multi-camera production.
Interface & Connectivity | 1 x HDMI Type A (HDMI 2.0) Input<br>1 x HDMI Type A (HDMI 2.0) Output |
Power Requirements | 6.2 to 16.8 VDC |
Mounting Threads | 2 x 3/8"-16 Female |
Battery Type | 1 x L-Series |
Audio Output | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output |
Weight | Ninja V 5" 4K HDMI Recording Monitor: 2.385 lb<br>AtomX CAST: 1.98 lb |
Dimensions | Ninja V 5" 4K HDMI Recording Monitor: 7.85 x 5.8 x 4.15"<br>AtomX CAST: 9.5 x 6.8 x 2.8" |
Audio Input | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Mic/Line Input |
Screen Size | 5.0" / 12.7 cm |
Display Type | IPS-Type LCD |
Monitor Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
Touchscreen | Yes |
Pixels Per Inch (ppi) | 423 ppi |
Color Gamut | 100% Rec. 709 |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Brand | Atomos |