Atomos Ninja Ultra HDR Monitor/Recorder

OVERVIEW
The Ninja Ultra is a lightweight, durable, and reliable 5-inch monitor-recorder designed for mirrorless and cinematic cameras. It features advanced monitoring and recording capabilities, including the ability to capture in ProRes RAW up to 8K 30P, 6K 60P, and 4K 120P. It also offers a flexible choice of codecs, including ProRes RAW, ProRes, DNxHD, and H.265, all at no additional cost. With its dual RAW record feature, it allows for Camera to Cloud workflows, and its SDI Cine feature allows for automated matching of filenames, timecode, and record trigger from major camera brands.

The Ninja Ultra also boasts a new operating system, AtomOS 11, which includes a suite of advanced monitoring tools and features like RecordAssist and PlayBackAssist. It also supports Wi-Fi 6E for faster and stronger connectivity, and can be used with other Atomos Connect devices for wireless sharing of content. With its compact size and compatibility with a wide range of cameras, the Ninja Ultra is the ultimate monitor-recorder for capturing your vision in high-quality industry-standard codecs.

SUMMARY
Screen Size: 5 Inch
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Inputs: HDMI
Outputs: HDMI
NITs: 1000
Recording: Yes
INCLUDED IN BOX
1x Atomos Ninja Ultra HDR Monitor/Recorder
1x Master Caddy 3
1x Battery Eliminator
1x USB C to PD cable locking 2M*
Quick Start Guide
* Works with standard USB-C power supply (min 60W)

New Features & Improvements:

Resolved a signal locking issue with HDMI RAW outputs from Canon cameras
Resolved an issue that caused artifacts to appear in 8K ProRes RAW recordings from a Fujifilm GFX100 II
More info on bug fixes and improvements listed in Release Notes

Ninja Ultra is a leap forward in filmaking technology that captures your vision in ProRes RAW up to 8K 30P, 6K 60P & 4K 120P with full codec flexibility choice between ProRes RAW, ProRes, DNxHD & H.265 (HEVC).

Ninja Ultra has been built with a new operating system AtomOS 11 that host new and exclusive monitoring and recording features that bring creativity to live in every project, from cinematic to social media. RecordAssist and PlayBackAssist cover pre-arranged or remote shots , while improved false colour tools like Arri False Colour or EL Zone fit with today’s creators needs. In conjunction with the Atomos Connect, it opens up ultra-efficient cloud workflows, including dual record ProRes RAW/H.265 for Camera to Cloud and 4K H.265 for instant publishing from the cloud, and the SDI Cine feature for automated matching filenames, timecode and record trigger from ARRI, Canon, RED and Sony SDI cameras.

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 full audio comunication between devices in the included feature Atomos RemoteView*.

These new features bring even more versatility to the Ninja Ultra, providing professional I/O options for a multitude of cameras 12G-SDI, AirGlu wireless timecode and control and up to 4K NDI– from entry level mirrorless cameras through to the latest compact cinema and high-end professional cameras.

Ninja Ultra supports WiFi 6E that boosts cloud video workflows offering more a stable conection. Atomos’ close partnerships with major camera manufacturers ensure that Ninja Ultra works flawlessly with an increasing range of DSLR, mirrorless and cinematic cameras.

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 colour 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 Colour, EL Zone colourized 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.

Physical Specifications:
Dimensions (W x H x D mm) 151 x 91.5 x 31mm
Weight 360g / 12.7oz
Rack height
Mount points 1 x anti-rotation 1/4-inch / 3/8-inch top and bottom
VESA Mount
Rack mount
Dual Display
Dual Recorder
Environmental:
Ambient operating temperature Up to 40 degrees Celsius
Storage temperature
Relative humidity
Construction & Control
Body Aluminium with ABS plastic
Cooling Actively controlled fan and heat sink
Tally light Rear and front
Control Buttons
Multi-function button Power / lock screen
AtomXpansion slot Yes
Master control unit (MCU)
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 voltage
Battery run time Record 5200mAh – up to 2hrs (monitor & record 4K 60p)
7800mAh – up to 3hrs (monitor & record 4K 60p)
Battery run time Monitor Only
Continuous power
DC in connector Via DC jack on battery eliminator
DTAP Via battery eliminator and optional DTap to DC cable
DC out
Display:
Touchscreen SuperAtom IPS panel (capacitive touch)
Size 5.2-inch
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Viewing angle
Screen coating
PPI 427
Bit depth 10-bit (8+2 FRC)
Backlight Type Edge lit
Brightness (cdm2 / Nits) 1000
Black Level (cdm2 / Nits)
Aspect ratio 16/9
De-interlace mode
Color Gamut Rec.709
Calibration support Atomos Calibrator with Calibrite ColorChecker Display Pro & ColorChecker Display Plus
Colour Pipeline:
Gamma 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 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 DragonColour / DragonColour2 / RedColour2 / RedColour3 / RedColour4 / 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
RJ45 / Network
Wi-Fi
USB
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
External input
Closed captioning
Video Output:
HDMI 1 x HDMI (2.0) 4Kp60
SDI loop out
SDI Play out
RJ45 / GigE Optional Via Atomos Connect module
Wi-Fi 6E Optional Via Atomos Connect module
Multiview
OS overlays
Video Chroma Subsampling 4:2:2
Bit Depth 10-bit video
Pattern Generator
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
RTSP
SRT
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.
Analogue Audio Out
Speakers
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
Reference input
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):
Supported base resolution & FPS
8K RAW Only up to 30p via HDMI
6K RAW Only up to 60p via HDMI
5K
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
SD PAL / NTSC
Recording CODEC:
CDNG
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
H.264
Playback:
Playlist Yes, Create customer play lists from full or sub clips
Loop Yes, with user customisable in / out markers
CDNG
Apple ProRes Raw Yes, recorded clips
Apple ProRes Yes, with Linear PCM audio
Avid DNx Yes, with Linear PCM audio
H.265 Yes
H.264
Recording functions:
Pre-roll record Yes (HD 8s, 4K 2s) – Not available in RAW
ISO Record
Switched Program Record
Timelapse Yes
RAW to Video Record
Simultaneous proxy record Yes
4k to HD
Multi Input / Switching:
SDI A/B toggle
Dual Input display
Multiple SDI input
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
Picture and Picture (PAP)
Graphic overlays Optional via AtomX Cast
Media pool storage
Input transitions Optional via AtomX Cast
Input Resolution Processing
Input Image processing
Keyer
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
SD
USB
Network
File Naming Unit Name – Scene/Shot/Take
File System ExFAT
On screen tools:
MultiScope Analysis View
Waveform Yes, 3 size / Position
Histogram
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
4 x Zoom
Focus peaking Colour selected / threshold setting / colour / Mono / edges only
Atomos False colour Yes, with Scale
ARRI False colour Yes
EL Zone Yes
Zebra Yes, Adjustable
Isolate colour 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 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 Auto HDMI Trigger, Supported Protocols – Canon, Sony,
Atomos Open Standard
SDI SDI trigger camera selectable with Atomos Connect
Serial 2.5mm Jack LANC control and calibration via
optional USB to serial cable
AirGlu BT Optional Via Atomos Connect module
AirGlu RF Optional Via Atomos Connect module
USB
RJ45
RS422
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
USB
RJ45
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
Optional extras Accessory Kit 5-inch Vers II, Sunhood, DC to DTap, Power kit, HDMI cables, USB to serial cable,
Warranty:
Standard 1 year manufacturer’s warranty. Extended to 2 years on product registration. Atomos Care360 available as subscription
5-inch, 1000nit HDR monitor-recorder for mirrorless and cinematic cameras.
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 colour added in combination with other monitoring tools like Vectorscopes, Zebra, Atomos False Colour, 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