Atomos Ninja Ultra 5-inch 1000 NIT HDR Monitor Recorder for Mirrorless and Cinematic Cameras

Above & Beyond

Everything you’d expect from a Ninja, but designed to be your gateway to the Cloud. Perfect for mirrorless and cinematic cameras.

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

Choose your workflow

There are two ways to use Ninja Ultra. On its own, it’s the most powerful Ninja ever. Add the affordable Atomos Connect, and it’s a gateway to speedy and productive cloud workflows like the camera to Cloud and Atomos Edit. You can edit your project in the Cloud and publish it to social media within minutes of shooting the action. Choose Ninja Ultra if you’re not ready for the Cloud quite yet. And if you want to get started with cloud workflows, Ninja Ultra and Atomos Connect are the perfect combination.

KEY FEATURES

What’s new at a glance.

• Brand New OS: New AtomOS 11 - faster, with more features
• More Codecs Included: 8K ProRes RAW, ProRes, DNxHD & H.265 - all for free
• Dual Record: Dual 4Kp60 ProRes RAW & proxy recording for offline or Cloud
• 4K H.265 Recording: Record & upload high bitrate 4K files to the Cloud
• SDI Cine: Auto-matched filenames from ARRI, Canon, RED & Sony cameras
• Wi-Fi 6E: The best. Faster, lower latency, more stable connection
• RemoteView: Share live views from your screen over the internet
• Improved Monitoring: With EL ZONE System exposure and ARRI false color
• Premium Options: NDI 4K TX
• Atomos Care360: Premium extended warranty that covers unforeseen damage

NEW FEATURES

New ways to Ninja

The new Ninja Ultra gains a ton of new features enabled by the new AtomOS 11. All are designed to make you more productive by removing the friction from your working day.

ATOMOS CONNECT

Essential Connectivity

Atomos Connect brings essential network and SDI connectivity to Ninja Ultra and introduces you to super-efficient cloud workflows. It fits snugly to the rear of the Ninja Ultra, letting you connect to SDI cameras, convert from SDI input to HDMI output, and use Wi-Fi 6E and 1GbE Ethernet. It comes with AirGlu wireless synchronization and supports the AtomRemote App. It’s the most practical and affordable way to stream, transfer, and edit in the Cloud.

PRORES RAW UP TO 4K 60P

ProRes RAW for camera to cloud workflows

Capture simultaneously to 4K 60p ProRes RAW and HD 60p H.265

Record full-quality files in ProRes RAW up to 4K 60p while at the same time recording HD 60p to H.265. It’s the best of both worlds. Boost your productivity by storing your definitive copy in ProRes RAW ready for your post-production workflow, and use your H.265 copy for your camera to cloud activities.

SDI CINE

Original camera filenames over SDI

Automatic matching filenames, timecodes, and record triggers from ARRI, Canon, RED, and Sony cameras.

Previously, camera to Cloud relied on matching filenames with hero and proxy files made by AtomOS. Thanks to cooperation with ARRI, Canon, RED, and Sony, Atomos C2C files are matched back to the original in-camera (OCF) filenames. This gives a joined-up process when conforming C2C or SSD proxy files in the edit with camera files. On camera or Atomos: it’s your choice.

PUBLISH FROM THE CLOUD

Record higher-quality media. Publish instantly.

The new 4K camera to cloud mode lets you record and upload much higher quality H.265 video with higher framerates. H.265 files are half the size of H.264 media. They’re small enough for camera-to-cloud workflows but more than good enough for immediate use on social media, sports reporting, or news gathering. It’s the fastest way to get your video in front of your viewers (requires an Atomos Cloud Studio subscription). It is also a super helpful mode to record proxies at up to 4K 60p to match an original in-camera (OCF) file.

PUBLISH FROM THE CLOUD

Supercharge your internet

With lower latency, higher throughput, and a more stable connection, Wi-Fi 6E boosts cloud video workflows. All other Wi-Fi variants share the same 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 more extended 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.

MORE CONTROL

TimeLapse

Set up time-lapse recording and control it from your Ninja Ultra, completely independent of your camera’s controls. Use the Ninja’s screen for accurate visual alignment and massive removable storage for longer projects.

TIMED RECORDING

RecordAssist

Set a time for your recording to start. It’s ideal for covering pre-arranged events when you need to be elsewhere. You can even record in multiple locations simultaneously if you have several Ninjas. It’s also a safer way to cover dangerous locations without risk to you and your colleagues. Finally, it’s perfect for wildlife shooting. Want to capture the action by the riverbank at sunset? Just dial-in the time and come back later.

CODEC CHOICE

Multiple Codecs

The new Ninja line includes the following codecs free of charge, giving you more options to choose the ideal codec for your projects.

• Apple ProRes
• Apple ProRes RAW
• H.265
• DNx (QuickTime)
• DNx (MXF)* coming later in 2023

The Apple ProRes codec is pre-activated to use out of the box, so you can start shooting immediately. To activate the H.265 and DNx codecs, visit my.atomos.com to register your product, then follow the simple online instructions to activate these codecs for free using an activation token system.

To activate the Apple ProRes RAW codec, go to the my.atomos.com portal. There is a small additional step to get the correct activation token and access the codec for free. You must plug in your compatible RAW camera to complete the process. You only need to do this once to unlock this super-flexible and unique codec in perpetuity.

VIDEO OVER IP

NDI HD TX

NDI is a way to send high-quality video over ordinary networks (including Wi-Fi and mobile) but with remarkably low bandwidth requirements. It’s increasingly used in live production, and now your Ninja Ultra can take part in an NDI environment. The NDI TX option turns your Connect-enabled Ninja Ultra into an NDI source, visible to all other authorized devices on the network. Paid option. Requires Atomos Connect.

MORE FUNCTIONALITY

Enhance your camera

Ninja Ultra can capture RAW HDMI inputs up to 8K at 30fps and simultaneously output a standard viewable video signal via HDMI for devices that don’t support RAW formats. With a versatile 5.2-inch SuperAtom IPS touchscreen for clear images and easy accessibility to the features in AtomOS, Ninja Ultra has a new operating system and user interface.

COMPREHENSIVE MONITORING TOOLS

Frame it, Shoot it, Crop it, Tweak it, Ninja it.

Ninja Ultra includes comprehensive monitoring tools to help you get the perfect composition and exposure in every shot. Easy-to-use but powerful tools include waveform, focus peaking, false color, zoom controls, custom LUTs, and frame guides. Ninja’s Ultra’s new AtomOS 11 software is simple to update with new features and releases and support for new cameras.

FORMAT FREEDOM

Any camera, any format. Anywhere.

Pair Ninja Ultra equally well with smaller cameras as part of a minimal setup or with full-size camera rigs on large-scale productions. Ninja Ultra is made from precision materials carefully crafted for maximum durability. Weighing only 360g (0.79 lbs), you can use it comfortably with a handheld camera. Ninja Ultra includes anti-rotational ⅜ – 16 mount points on the top and bottom. It ships with a ¼ – 20 adaptor for easy mounting on industry-standard equipment from a wide range of manufacturers.

EXPANSION

Modular. Expandable. Flexible.

Ninja Ultra is built with expansion in mind, with a range of ports for powerful Atomos accessories. Atomos Connect gives you wireless connectivity to the Cloud and much more, while AtomX Cast provides multi-cam switching for live events and streaming.

ATOMREMOTE APP

Connect. Control. Configure. Create.

The AtomRemote app for iOS and macOS has an array of controls for Ninja via Atomos Connect. It lets you configure and control your Ninja from up to 15 meters away via Bluetooth LE while you define camera connections, select Gamma/EOTF, and adjust Gamut settings. AtomRemote can control playback, select monitoring modes, apply custom 3D LUTs, and view image analysis tools, including exposure and focus. Output controls include 4K to HD options, LUT preview, and HDR output.

ATOMREMOTE APP

Perfectly synchronized

Atomos AirGlu™ adds wireless timecode, sync, and control technology to Atomos Connect for Ninja and Ninja Ultimate. AirGlu locks multiple Atomos devices or compatible cameras, audio recorders, and software applications to share the same frame-accurate timecode. It can also relay recording, battery status, and disk capacity information to the server unit. Any AirGlu device can act as the 22 server unit, which means you’ll no longer need a huge budget or get involved in time-consuming post-production workflows to produce perfectly synchronized, multi-camera video.

AirGlu BT is the Bluetooth timecode sync protocol adopted by many camera and audio manufacturers, and AirGlu RF is the long-range sync and control protocol between Atomos connect products.

LUTS AND SUPPORTED LOG FORMATS

Get more from your video.

Ninja supports Log video workflows, capturing original Log footage and applying LUTs to see your results in an accurate, viewable color space. With an HDR, high brightness screen, Ninja gives immediate visual feedback so you can assess your shots on set and adjust and re-shoot if necessary. Atomos supports log formats from a wide range of companies. If available, Ninja will capture a 10-bit 4:2:2 video, maximizing color information and reducing the likelihood of “banding” when converting to a viewable colorspace.

QUALITY BOOST

Add value to your production

To save space and support longer recordings, many cameras internally record compressed 4:2:0 8-bit video. If the camera outputs video via HDMI, the quality can often be preserved in a 4:2:2 8-bit or 10-bit format. Ninja can record more color information and add value to your production with your existing camera rig.

If you’re shooting Log footage, bypassing the camera’s internal compression will give the best dynamic range. Atomos has designed Ninja to maximize your video quality.

Resolution

Frame Rate

• 4K DCI: 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.9 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 / 60p – HFR 100 / 120 via RAW over HDMI & SDI on selected cameras
• 4K UHD: 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.9 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 / 60p
• 2K DCI 2048 x 1080: Optional via ATOMOS CONNECT or AtomX SDI modules
• 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 PsF: 50i / 60i
• 1280 x 720p: 50 / 59.94 / 60p
• 8K RAW*: Up to 30p via HDMI
• 6K RAW*: Up to 30p via HDMI (Camera dependent 5.9K HDMI and 5.7K SDI)
• 5K RAW*: Up to 30p via HDMI
• 3.5K Anamorphic RAW: Up to 60p

ATOMX SSDMINI DRIVE

Record without limitations

You need fast and robust storage- and lots of it to record up to 8K using advanced edit-ready formats like ProRes RAW, ProRes, and DNxHD/HR. Ninja supports removable SSD drives, which provide the space and sustained performance you need. AtomX SSDmini drives are more compact than standard SATA SSDs: an affordable alternative to an SD card of equivalent capacity or performance. They support up to 4TB storage, sequential read speeds of up to 550MB/s, and write speeds of up to 500MB/s. AtomX SSDmini drives record up to 150 minutes of 4K ProRes. Measuring 8cm long, 7.5cm wide, and weighing as little as 88g, the custom-built drive neatly fits into the Ninja