What Makes the Atomos Ninja & Shogun Ultra, Ultra? – Videoguys

On this Week’s Videoguys Live, James takes us through what’s new at Atomos and discussing their new products, the Ninja Phone and Shinobi II as well as promotions they are currently running on their ULTRA monitors. Tune in to learn more!

Watch the full webinar below:


Atomos On Board Monitors / Recorders

Why Go Ultra?

High Frame Rate/Resolution Recording
Ninja Ultra and Shogun Ultra capture RAW inputs up to 8K at 30fps, 6K at 60fps, and 4K at 120fps and 1080 at 240p.​ Ninja can record up to 6k30p, 4k60p and Full HD120p

​Included Codecs
If you’re not sure what codec you’ll need for a particular job, don’t worry we’ve got you covered. We offer a choice of ProRes RAW, ProRes, DNxHR, DNxHD, and 8-bit or 10-bit HEVC (H.265) right out of the box.

Dual record

  • ProRes RAW Recording: Capture in ProRes RAW even if the camera lacks this capability.
  • Camera to Cloud: Enhances collaborative workflows.
  • Dual Recording: Record up to 4K 60p in ProRes RAW and HD 60p in H.265 simultaneously.
  • Auto-Matched Filenames: Compatible with ARRI, Canon, RED, Sony (via SDI), and Nikon Z9 (via HDMI).

Matched camera filenames

  • Dual Recording: Simultaneously record R3D RAW on RED Komodo and 10-bit, 4:2:2 HEVC (H.265) on Atomos.
  • Quick Edits: High-quality, smaller file size clips for easy editing.
  • Auto Conforming: File name matching simplifies the process.

Camera to Cloud

  • Proxy Recording: Now up to 4K 60p to match original files.
  • Efficient: H.265 files are half the size of H.264.
  • Immediate Use: Ideal for social media, sports, and news.
  • Fast Publishing: Quickly reach viewers.

Connectivity for all productions
For Camera to Cloud, streaming and live production, Shogun Ultra has integrated Wi-Fi 6E and GigE. Adding Atomos Connect to Ninja Ultra gives you Wi-Fi 6 and GigE.

Now with NDI 6​
NDI video will look more life-like than ever with the addition of fully native HDR support and 10- bit color depth. Ninja Ultra and Shogun Ultra will support NDI 6 in both send and transmit modes.​


New Products from Atomos means there is a perfect solution for every workflow

Ninja Phone

Now your phone can be a Ninja too!

Turn your smartphone into a high‑end 10‑bit recorder, monitor and streamer for your pro HDMI video camera.

Now available for iPhone 15/16 Pro and 15/16 Pro Max
  • Work with a larger, brighter, world-class monitor
  • The perfect companion for cloud connected workflows straight from the camera
  • Perfect the shot on set with less to fix in the edit
  • Position the monitor to suit your rig
  • Use the intuitive app interface and avoid complex internal camera menus
  • Bypass internal compression and record directly from the sensor
  • A choice of recording formats

Shinobi II

Slimmer. Brighter. Camera control.

The slim, lightweight, high brightness, 5-inch 1500nit HDR monitor that’s perfect for vloggers, creatives and photographers

  • Bright HDR Display: 1500nit peak brightness for outdoor use.​
  • Extensive Camera Control: Manage various cameras and trigger recording from Shinobi II.​
  • Power Options: Charge your camera via USB-C PD port.​
  • User-Friendly Interface: AtomOS 11 touchscreen.​
  • Long Battery Life: All-day usage.​
  • Lightweight & Adaptable: Easily position the monitor.​
  • Secure Connectivity: Unique cable locking system.

​Shogun Classic

The versatile, 7-inch workhorse that enables you to monitor, record, and switch all in the one device. It’s the perfect tool for live production, multi-camera shoots, and in-the-field event coverage.
  • 3000nit HDR screen: Zone backlight provides exceptional detail, color, and contrast.
  • Real-time 4K recording: In ProRes, Cinema DNG, and Avid DNx formats
  • High performance HDR: Preview your images in glorious 10-bit HDR
  • 4 x SDI input: For seamless transitions between live video streams
  • 4 x ISO recording: For individual input control and post-production flexibility
  • XLR audio: 2-channel XLR Input and output

Sun Dragon

The world’s first sun spectrum, HDR, waterproof, wireless DMX, 2000 lumen 5-color LED, mount-anywhere, lightweight flexible production and cinema rope light

Zato Connect

Zato Connect is packed with all the features you’d expect from Atomos, and streamlined for speed. A brilliant monitor, essential I/O and onboard recording are just the start of it. Connecting to the cloud with Zato gives you superpowers. That’s because you can capture, edit and post your social media content in the fastest possible way.

Shogun Studio 2

The highly flexible Shogun Studio 2 takes state of the art Atomos multi-channel recording technology and combines it with two premium 7-inch HDR 2000nit high bright touchscreen displays, all in a single 3RU unit. Its unique combination of features makes it perfect for live events, outside broadcast vehicles, production galleries and MCRs, post production facilities, video wall playout, on-set DITs and sports officiating. Connect to practically any SDI or HDMI source including camera channels, PTZ cameras and vision mixers.

SUMO 19SE

A bright (1200nit), HDR touchscreen covering the DCI-P3 (P3) Color Gamut, and able to record Apple ProRes RAW up to 6Kp30. With its rugged and versatile design, the Sumo 19SE is the perfect addition to an on-set video village.