And transforms your video production by:
- Eliminating the need for capture cards and wasted time logging and capturing by avoiding the lossy, time consuming capture-to-edit process
- Bypassing the image-degrading compression needed to squeeze HD onto in-camera flash storage like P2, SxS, SDHC etc
- Providing limitless and cheap storage through the use of abundant removable 2 ½ inch laptop hard disks
- Including all accessories in one rugged case - Batteries, Chargers, Disk Caddies and a PC/Mac docking station
- Recording to a high quality editing codec at the camera, in the field: simple.
- Recycling older cameras with obsolete tape and compression technology and updating them with a modern, high-quality file-based workflow
Better quality from your new or old camera. Infinite cheap storage. No worries about battery life. Ideal for everything from low-cost DSLRs to professional camcorders, Ninja transforms the way you work with video.
Everything Included for Real Production
At ATOMOS we believe in selling complete solutions. We're not like other companies that sell you a product and expect you to spend thousands of dollars extra for batteries, accessories, docking stations and chargers - to name just a few. We don't like this way of doing business and so for one low price we give you a complete solution:
- Ninja Unit - Recorder, Screen for monitoring and playback, Touch Screen for easy control
- HDD/SSD Master Disk Caddy (x2) - you buy the disks and insert them. This is by far the most affordable way to record video onto media
- 2600mAh Batteries (x2) - for continuous battery operation
- Charger - to charge your batteries
- Docking Station (and cables) - to connect to Mac or PC via Firewire 800 and USB2/3 for downloading or editing immediately from the Ninja Disks
- Ninja Carry Case - Tough, light and portable carry case to protect your investment
Tough Aluminium Body
Strong, light and portable, the super-tough aircraft-grade aluminium chassis weighs only 550g excluding disks and batteries, and 900g fully loaded with batteries and disk. The Ninja can be mounted almost anywhere using it's top and bottom ¼" tripod screw thread mounting points.
ATOM-OS
Inside the Ninja is the ATOM-OS, a custom made operating system just for video. It dedicates critically accurate tasks like encoding and camera input support to the precision hardware inside.
The ATOM-OS also runs theThe Touch-Screen, and the User Interface, and runs on top of our hardware much like a computer running Mac OSX.
Every part of the Ninja and the OS has been written from the ground-up to guarantee that you have the low-power, high-precision, reliable functionality that you need in real-world production use.
Hidden inside Ninja's compact design is a hardware implementation of Apple's ProRes codec: a bit-perfect rendition of Apple's professional compression system that's designed to leave your final images looking as good as when they first hit your camera's sensor. Apple gave us the thumbs-up for our implementation and have allowed us to market and sell the Ninja with Apple ProRes.
Ninja is simple to use as well, with a no-nonsense, intuitive touchscreen that doubles as a viewfinder and playback monitor. Ninja eliminates the need for a separate monitor, external high quality recorder and large battery by combining these three pro-video essentials in into one clever portable device.
Ultra-Low Power for Long Running Times
The Ninja consumes very little power, and is designed from the ground up to be a low power device to ensure long recording times and efficient use of batteries. Creating portable equipment with an ultra-low power consumption is an expertise that we're please to have in-house at Atomos. Cutting power consumption leads to affordable running costs, a more efficient workflow and a financial improvement for your business.
ATOMOS Continuous Battery Technology
Atomos' unique battery-looping technology means that you never have to interrupt a Ninja recording to swap power cells. Just unplug the old battery and replace it with a fully charged one. We call it Continuous Power!
Infinite Affordable 2.5" Storage
Up to 750GB or 16.5 hours recording on each disk.
2.5" spinning disks or flash memory-based SSD's are the most reliable and affordable types of storage on the planet. Use super-cheap spinning disks (up to 750GB HDD) for everday studio and event work and switch instantly to flash based SSD's to give you the robust recording in vibration-sensitive or harsh recording environments. This is the same flash memory as in Compact Flash, SxS, P2 and SDHC cards but at a fraction the cost.
Ready-to-Edit
Ninja makes it easy to get video off your camera and onto your computer, with FireWire 800, USB 2 and 3 and interfaces built into the included docking station. Insert the 2.5" disks into the included docking station and the Apple ProRes files are recognised within seconds. They work natively with Final Cut Pro and on any computer with the ProRes codec installed (including suitably configured PCs). That's right: there's no capture card necessary in the ATOMOS Ninja workflow!
Tech Specs
Ninja Main Unit
Dimensions
(without Batteries) 115(W)x87(H)x41(D)mm
Weight 675 grams (1.48 lbs) including batteries and spinning disk
Operating Power approx 6.3W (TFT max brightness, recording prores HQ to WD 7200 rpm Scorpio Black 500 G drive)
approx 3.0W (TFT max brightness, monitoring only)
Batteries
2 x Small 7.4V 2600mAh – recording time*
5 hrs HQ; 7 hrs 422; 9 hrs LT
2 x Medium 7.4V 5200mAh - recording time
10 hrs HQ; 14 hrs 422; 18 hrs LT
2 x Large 7.4V 7800mAh - recording time
15 hrs HQ; 21 hrs 422; 27 hrs LT
* at 1080i60 extreme detail video;
better at lower rates or with typical video
Automatic and manual switchover of battery for continuous operation
Colour 16:9 TFT Touch Screen
Size 4.3” diagonal
Resolution 480x270
Aspect Ratio 16:9 Native / 4:3 Letterbox
Video Input HDMI Uncompressed
Supported Input Formats HD 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 1080p30*, 1080p25*, 1080p24, 1080p23.98, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, SD 480i, 576i
* from firmware v1.1
Recording Time
HDD SSD
300GB 500GB 750GB 128GB 256GB
all video input formats supported
ProResHQ 3hrs 5hrs 7.5hrs 77min 2.5hrs
ProRes422 4.5hrs 7.5hrs 11.5hrs 2hrs 4hrs
ProResLT 6.5hrs 11hrs 16.5hrs 3hrs 4.5hrs
Audio Input HDMI 2 Channel Embedded
Line In 2 Channel Line Level Audio. Analog gain adjustment
All audio is encoded to 16 bit linear PCM @ 48kHz
Audio Output 2 Channel 0.5W Balanced Headphone or Line level output.
LANC LANC In and Out Loop for integration with Camera LANC and Accessories
LANC Loop feature
Master Caddy Specs
Dimensions 75x105x12mm
Supported Storage 2.5” SSD or HDD minimum 5400rpm
Standard 9.5mm height or slimmer drive supported
Master Caddy Dock 2.5” SATA to Firewire 800, USB2.0/3.0
Supported Computers (for SATA adapter) Mac - All MacBook, MacPro, iMac and MacPro Models
Windows All USB2.0/3.0 compatible Notebooks, and Desktops.
Note: Apple ProRes Quicktime Application required to run ProRes on Windows
Applications Final Cut Studio – All Apple ProRes supported versions
Quicktime Mac and Windows
Accessories Universal Battery Charger 110-240V
Tripod Screw mounts and adaptors
Protective cases and Travel Bags
2.5" Hard Disks (HDD) and Solid State Drive (SSD) recommendations
With spinning drives, you need to be careful in handling when recording. The drives will generally stand light/medium occasional bumps without problems, and the Ninja has an anti-shock buffer. However, spinning drives are not suitable for use in high vibration or movement environments, for example if the Ninja is strapped to the side of a motor bike.
With spinning hard drives, use a new drive, or one that has very little usage. Do not use old drives. Do not use drives that have been dropped.
On all drives, when handling, keep fingers away from the SATA connector at all times, as static electricity can damage the electronics inside.
HDD / SSD compatibility testing*
Compatible Drives
Manufacturer Model Capacity / Speed Notes
Hitachi Travelstar HTS725050 500G / 7200 rpm Excellent performance
Hitachi Travelstar HTS543232 320G / 5400 rpm
Intel X25 40G / 80G / 160G Excellent performance
Western Digital Scorpio Black WD5000BEKT 500G / 7200 rpm Excellent performance
Excellent shock handling
Samsung HM501II 500G / 5400 rpm
Not recommended Drives
Manufacturer Model Capacity / Speed Notes
All G-Shock protected drives All G-shock protection disables the drive for long time periods.
Seagate Momentus All Poor shock performance
Western Digital Scorpio Blue WD5000PBVT 500G / 5400 rpm Slows down near end of drive.
Kingston All Models All capacities Do not work properly with Ninja
* These results are from internal laboratory testing at Atomos. They are offered without guarantee.
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