Atomos Ninja Ultra
Capture your vision with the Ninja Ultra
Ninja Ultra brings your creativity to life in every project, from cinematic to social media, HDR and SDR. It pairs flawlessly with a huge range of HDMI-equipped cameras, from professional cinema to mirrorless.
Record with the ultimate monitor-recorder
Ninja Ultra is the ultimate field monitor for on-the-go film and video creators who value high quality industry standard codecs like ProRes and ProRes RAW. The Ninja’s state-of-the-art screen maintains clarity and color in the brightest conditions and displays bright, clear HDR images for on-set or on-location monitoring
Compact monitor-recorder made perfect
The Atomos Ninja Ultra features a stunningly bright 5.2-inch 10-bit HDR monitor with 1000nits brightness. Sleek and durable, the aluminium body weighs just 360g and is only 25mm deep for easy mounting on any rig.
New AtomOS, New Look, New Possibilities
Introducing a new version of our operating system, AtomOS 11. Built uniquely for the new Ninja Ultra, it not only looks amazing, but introduces a host of great new features.
We’ve made the tools more visible and improved the look of the icons so you know exactly what you’re selecting. It’s easier to use, more logical and feels more professional.
Endless features with OS11
The Ninja Ultra offers a huge range of features that can enhance your workflow, including AtomOS Monitor Assist features like Focus Peaking, Zoom, Vectorscopes & Atomos and ARRI False Color, EL Zone colorized exposure through to Safe Areas, Cine Guides and our AtomHDR processing engine that allows realtime Log>PQ/HLG previewing and more.
Unlock the full potential of your camera with Ninja Ultra
Ninja Ultra’s wide range of codecs makes it compatible with all major editing software packages. Virtually any HDMI or SDI source is supported, including cameras from Nikon, FujiFilm, Canon, Panasonic, Sony, Z-Cam, Sigma, Olympus, RED and ARRI.
Ninja Ultra & up to 8K ProRes RAW
Over 55 cameras which now support RAW recording over HDMI on the Ninja and this list is still growing. Apple ProRes RAW combines the visual and workflow benefits of RAW video with the incredible real-time performance of ProRes. It gives filmmakers enormous latitude to adjust look of their images, making it ideal for HDR workflows. The new Apple ProRes RAW plug-in adds camera-specific characteristics to the mix.
Ninja Ultra & Atomos Connect module
Add an Atomos Connect module to the Ninja Ultra to access to cloud workflows like C2C, Atomos Edit and Atomos RemoteView via Atomos Cloud Studio. Connect also features 12G-SDI, AirGlu wireless timecode and control, Wi-Fi 6E and GigE Ethernet.
Access to Atomos RemoteView with a subscription to Atomos Cloud Services, using Atomos Credits for a simple 'pay as you go service'. Atomos RemoteView is a unique new service that lets you share what’s on your Atomos screen with other Atomos users, as well as with iPads, Macs and Apple TVs wirelessly. You can monitor what’s happening on-set and look through the camera taking the shot. What’s more, you can do this remotely from anywhere in the world. It’s a new degree of creative freedom for filmmakers.
NDI is a way to send video over ordinary networks (including Wi-Fi and Mobile) in high quality but with remarkably low bandwidth requirements. It’s increasingly used in live production, and now your Ninja Ultra can take part in an NDI network. The NDI 4K TX option turns your Connect-enabled Ninja Ultra into an NDI 4K source, visible to all other NDI compatible devices on the local network.
4K 60p ProRes RAW and HD 60p H.265 Dual Record Codecs with Atomos Connect
Now you can record your primary file at up to 4Kp60 in ProRes RAW. Parallel recording with RAW and H.265 has always been a major request from users, especially for scripted work and dailies. Now you can record up to 4K 60p ProRes RAW to the SSD in the Ninja Ultra while simultaneously recording and uploading HDp60 H.265 files to Camera to Cloud. It’s the best of both worlds.
New 4K C2C mode lets you upload H.265 files up to 4Kp60 with an attached Atomos Connect
With the new 4K C2C mode you can record and upload much higher resolution and frame rate clips to C2C than ever before. Save crucial time by uploading high quality 4Kp60 H.265 files up to 30mbps (ACS subscription tier dependent) to C2C as your primary working file. Think sports or events to get HQ content edited and published as fast as possible. No longer do you have to wait for a near instantaneous 4K C2C edit. Using Atomos Progressive Upload technology ensures no time is wasted.
Atomos SDICine with Atomos Connect
Automated matching filenames, timecode and record trigger from ARRI, Canon, RED and Sony SDI cameras.
Previously, Camera to Cloud relied on matching filenames with hero and proxy files made by AtomOS. Now, thanks to cooperation with ARRI, Canon, RED and Sony, Atomos Camera to Cloud files are matched back to the original in-camera (OCF) filenames, enabling a seamless process when conforming C2C or SSD proxy files in the edit with camera files. Total flexibility of recording files wherever makes sense for your workflow. On camera or on Atomos, the choice is yours.
RAW SDI for Ninja Ultra with Atomos Connect
Ninja Ultra owners can now benefit from the ability to record RAW over SDI with compatible cameras using the Atomos Connect module.
Enhanced metadata support from ARRI, Canon, RED and Sony Cine cameras, with a dual record codec for a Proxy workflow
These new features bring even more versatility to the Ninja Ultra, 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.
4K NDI with Atomos Connect
NDI is a way to send video over ordinary networks (including Wi-Fi and Mobile) in high quality but with remarkably low bandwidth requirements. It’s increasingly used in live production, and now your Ninja can take part in an NDI network. The NDI 4K TX option turns your Connect-enabled Ninja Ultra into an NDI 4K source, visible to all other NDI compatible devices on the local network.
Supercharge your Wi-Fi connection to Atomos Cloud Studio with Atomos Connect
With lower latency, higher throughput and a more stable connection, WiFi 6E boosts cloud video workflows. All other Wi-Fi variants share the same two radio frequency bands: 2.4 GHz and 5GHz, but Wi-Fi 6E also occupies 6GHz. Only Wi-Fi 6E devices use this frequency, so they have no competition from legacy Wi-Fi formats.
Wi-Fi 6E is less prone to interference and works over a longer range. All things being equal, users will have at least twice the bandwidth available at a given distance from the transmitter.
The new format also offers lower latency and can make more simultaneous connections to Wi-Fi 6E routers. Wi-Fi 6E is backwards compatible with previous Wi-Fi versions, but its extended capabilities will only be available when connecting to other Wi-Fi 6E equipment.
Key Features
- Lightweight, tough and reliable monitor recorder with advanced monitoring and recording features.
- Capture in ProRes RAW up to 8K 30P, 6K 60P & 4K 120P
- Flexible codec choice - ProRes RAW, ProRes, DNxHD & H.265 (HEVC) - all for free!
- Dual RAW record for Camera to Cloud workflows - capture 4Kp60 ProRes RAW & H.265 simultaneously*
- SDI Cine new feature for automated matching filenames, timecode and record trigger from ARRI, Canon, RED and Sony SDI cameras
- New AtomOS 11 improves memory management, boosts responsiveness, and unleashes new features
- Publish directly from the cloud with 4K H.265 Camera to Cloud mode*
- Faster and stronger connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E*
- Share what’s on your Atomos screen with other Atomos Connect users, as well as with Shogun Connect, iPads, Macs and Apple TVs wirelessly in the same premises or anywhere in the world with Atomos RemoteView*.
- Additional advanced industry leading suite of monitoring tools with one-touch operation like SegmentPro**, EL Zone, ARRI False color added in combination with other monitoring tools like Vectorscopes, Zebra, Atomos False Color, Onion Skin, etc.
- New monitoring tools to arrange in advance recording and playback with RecordAssist and PlayBackAssist.
- Same form factor as NinjaV, all Accessories are compatible with the new Ninja Series (Ninja & Ninja Ultra)
*requires Atomos Connect **Coming September 2023
Specifications
Physical Specifications | |
Dimensions (W x H x D mm) | 151 x 91.5 x 31mm |
Weight | 360g / 12.7oz |
Mount points | 1 x anti-rotation 1/4-inch / 3/8-inch top and bottom |
Environmental | |
Ambient operating temperature | Up to 40 degrees Celsius |
Construction & Control | |
Body | Aluminium with ABS plastic |
Cooling | Actively controlled fan and heat sink |
Tally light | Rear and front |
Multi-function button | Power / lock screen |
AtomXpansion slot | Yes |
Power | |
Input voltage | 6.2V to 16.8V |
Operating power | 5.8-7.2v (Battery) or min 30W via USB C PD cable |
Compatible batteries | NPF L series |
Built in battery | No |
Battery run time Record
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5200mAh - up to 2hrs (monitor & record 4K 60p) |
7800mAh - up to 3hrs (monitor & record 4K 60p) | |
DC in connector | Via DC jack on battery eliminator |
DTAP | Via battery eliminator and optional DTap to DC cable |
Display | |
Touchscreen | SuperAtom IPS panel (capacitive touch) |
Size | 5.2-inch |
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
PPI | 427 |
Bit depth | 10-bit (8+2 FRC) |
Backlight Type | Edge lit |
Brightness (cdm2 / Nits) | 1000 |
Aspect ratio | 16/9 |
Color Gamut | Rec.709 |
Calibration support | Atomos Calibrator with Calibrite ColorChecker Display Pro & ColorChecker Display Plus |
Color Pipeline | |
Gamma
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Sony SLog / SLog2 / SLog3, Canon CLog / CLog2 / Clog3, |
Arri Log CEI160 / LogCEI200 / LogCEI250 / LogCEI320 | |
/ LogCEI400 / LogCEI500 / LogCEI640 / LogCEI800 / | |
LogCEI1000 / LogCEI1280 / LogCEI1600, Panasonic Vlog, | |
JVC JLog1, Red LogFilm / Log3G10 / Log3G12, FujiFilm | |
Flog, PQ (HDR10), HLG, Nikon N-Log | |
Gamut
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Bt2020, DCI P3, PDCI p3 65 Sony SGamut / SGamut3 / SGamut3.cine / |
Canon Cinema / DCI P3 / DCI P3+ / BT2020 | |
Panasonic V Gamut | |
Arri Alexa Wide Gamut | |
Rec709 | |
JVC LS300 | |
Red DragonColor / DragonColor2 / RedColor2 / | |
RedColor3 / RedColor4 / RedWideGamut | |
3D LU+A76T Display | .Cube Format |
3D LUT Down Stream | Loop out |
3DLUT 50/50 | Yes |
Monitoring Modes | Native / HLG / PQ / 3D LUT |
HDR output Conversion | Log / HDR to HLG / PQ / Dolby Vision |
Video Input | |
HDMI | 1 x HDMI (2.0) 4Kp60 |
HDMI RAW | Apples ProRes RAW up to 8Kp30 from compatible cameras |
SDI | Optional Via Atomos Connect module |
SDI RAW | Optional Via Atomos Connect module |
Bit Depth | 8/10-bit video / RAW up to 16-bit |
Video Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:2 |
HDCP copy protection | Not supported |
Metadata | |
HDMI | RAW - white balance, exposure index, shutter speed/angle, Iris F stop, ISO, gamma, gamut |
SDI | File Naming from ARRI, RED, Sony and Canon cameras |
Video Output | |
HDMI | 1 x HDMI (2.0) 4Kp60 |
RJ45 / GigE | Optional Via Atomos Connect module |
Wi-Fi 6E | Optional Via Atomos Connect module |
Video Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:2 |
Bit Depth | 10-bit video |
Web Streaming | |
USB UVC | Optional Via Atomos Nexus 4K or AtomX Cast |
RJ45 / GigE | Optional Via Atomos Connect module |
RTMP / S | Optional Via Atomos Connect module |
Video Signal Conversion | |
HDMI to SDI | Optional Via Atomos Connect module |
SDI to HDMI | Optional Via Atomos Connect module |
Audio In/Out | |
Audio Quality | 24/48kHz |
Audio Codec | PCM |
HDMI | 8ch 24-bit, input dependent |
SDI | 12ch 24-bit, input dependent |
Analogue Audio in | 3.5mm 2ch. |
Headphone out | 3.5mm 2ch. |
Audio input delay | User definable from menu |
Timecode / Sync / Control | |
Embedded | HDMI and SDI |
Time of day | Yes, Time and Date |
LTC | Optional Via Atomos Connect module |
Genlock | Optional Via Atomos Connect module |
Wireless AirGlu RF Server and Client | Optional Via Atomos Connect module |
Wireless AirGlu BT Server | Optional Via Atomos Connect module |
Resolution & Frame Rates (Record, Monitor & Playback) | |
8K | RAW Only up to 30p via HDMI |
6K | RAW Only up to 60p via HDMI |
4K DCI | 23.98/24/25/29.9/30/50/59.94/60p |
4K UHD | 23.98/24/25/29.9/30/50/59.94/60p |
2K DCI 2046 x 1080 | Optional via AtomX SDI module |
Anamorphic | 3.5k: RAW up to 60p (from supported cameras only) |
FHD 1920 x 1080 Progressive | 23.98/24/25/29.9/30/50/59.94/60/100/120p |
FHD 1920 x 1080 PsF | Converted to P and looped out PsF |
FHD 1920 x 1080 Interlaced | 23.98/24/25/29.9/30/50/59.94/60i |
1280 x 720p | 50/59.94/60p |
Recording CODEC | |
Apple ProRes Raw | ProRes RAW, HQ |
Apple ProRes | LT, 422, 422HQ |
Avid DNxHD | DNxHD 220x,220,145,36 |
Avid DNxHR | LB, SQ, HQ, HQX. |
H.265 | LQ,MQ,HQ,XQ in 8/10Bit, 4 2 2 and 4 2 0 |
Playback | |
Playlist | Yes, Create customer play lists from full or sub clips |
Loop | Yes, with user customisable in / out markers |
Apple ProRes Raw | Yes, recorded clips |
Apple ProRes | Yes, with Linear PCM audio |
Avid DNx | Yes, with Linear PCM audio |
H.265 | Yes |
Recording functions | |
Pre-roll record | Yes (HD 8s, 4K 2s) - Not available in RAW |
Timelapse | Yes |
Simultaneous proxy record | Yes |
Multi Input / Switching | |
Multiple HDMI input | Optional via AtomX Cast |
Multiview Display | Optional via AtomX Cast |
Multiview Ouput | Optional via AtomX Cast |
Picture in Picture (PIP) | Optional via AtomX Cast |
Graphic overlays | Optional via AtomX Cast |
Input transitions | Optional via AtomX Cast |
Supported media | |
Master Caddy I | Not compatible |
Master Caddy II | For 2.5-inch hard drives in MasterCaddy II |
Master Caddy III | For 2.5-inch hard drives in MasterCaddy III (needed for Atomos Connect) |
SSDmini | Native size and fit |
CFAST II | With supported cards via optional SSDmini CFAST II Adaptor |
File Naming | Unit Name - Scene/Shot/Take |
File System | ExFAT |
On screen tools | |
Waveform | Yes, 3 size / Position |
RGB parade | Yes, 3 size / Position |
Vector scope | Yes, 2 size / Position |
1 x Zoom | Yes. 1:1 Pixel mapping for 4k |
2 x Zoom | Yes |
Focus peaking
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Colour selected / threshold setting / colour |
/ Mono / edges only | |
Atomos False color | Yes, with Scale |
ARRI False color | Yes |
EL Zone | Yes |
Zebra | Yes, Adjustable |
Isolate color channel | Blue Only |
Cine Frame Guides | 2.4:1, 2.35:1, 1.9:1, 1.85:1, 4:3 |
Social Frame guides | 9:16, 1:1, 191:1, 4:5 |
Onion Skin | Yes |
Safe areas | Action and Graphic |
Grid markers | 9 grid |
Anamorphic desqueeze | 1.25x, 1.33x, 1.5x, 1.6x, 1.65x, 1.79x, 1.8x, 2x |
Display Flip | Vertical Only |
Onboard Signal Processing | |
Pulldown removal
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24/25/30pSF > 24/25/30p (2:2 pulldown) |
60i > 24p (3:2 pulldown) | |
4K UHD downscale for HD | Loop out - 4K UHD to FHD |
DCI Crop | Loop out - 17:9 to 16:9 Crop |
Remote control | |
HDMI
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Auto HDMI Trigger, Supported Protocols - Canon, Sony, |
Atomos Open Standard | |
SDI | SDI trigger camera selectable with Atomos Connect |
Serial 2.5mm Jack
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LANC control and calibration via |
optional USB to serial cable | |
AirGlu BT | Optional Via Atomos Connect module |
AirGlu RF | Optional Via Atomos Connect module |
External Device Control | |
Serial 2.5mm Jack | Camera control for supported cameras via Optional USB to Serial Cable |
Bluetooth LE | Optional Via Atomos Connect module |
Wireless RF | Optional Via Atomos Connect module |
Supported Applications | |
XML | Cut tag EDL in FCPX XML |
Apple ProRes Raw | Apple FCPX, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Avid Media Composer, GrassValley Edius, Assimilate Scratch, Baselight Film Light. |
Video Codecs | All Applications with support for Apple ProRes and Avid DNx in .MOV wrapper |