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Atomos 4.3" Ninja 2 Video Recorder (Full Version)

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Atomos 4.3" Ninja 2 Video Recorder (Full Version)
Key Features
  • 800 x 480 On-Camera Monitor & Recorder
  • Records Up to 1080p30, 1080i60, 720p60
  • Records 8-/10-bit 4:2:2
  • ProRes or DNxHD Encoding and Playback
The Full Version of the Atomos Ninja 2 Video Recorder is an HDMI recorder built into an 800 x 480 resolution monitor that records up to 1080/30p/60i resolution directly from your camera's sensor. It records to an optional HDD or SSD in using Apple's ProRes or Avid's DNxHD edit-ready codecs. The Ninja 2 supports 10-bit 4:2:2 color sampling for vivid images superior to most DSLR internal recording capabilities, and you can still record 8-bit video to the Ninja 2. Built-in exposure tools such as false color and zebra bars provide useful aids in exposing your footage, while the built-in focus peaking tool can alert you to out of focus shots may be difficult to see on an on-camera monitor.
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Atomos Ninja 2 Overview

The Full Version of the Atomos Ninja 2 Video Recorder is an HDMI recorder built into an 800 x 480 resolution monitor that records up to 1080/30p/60i resolution directly from your camera's sensor. It records to an optional HDD or SSD in using Apple's ProRes or Avid's DNxHD edit-ready codecs. The Ninja 2 supports 10-bit 4:2:2 color sampling for vivid images superior to most DSLR internal recording capabilities, and you can still record 8-bit video to the Ninja 2. Built-in exposure tools such as false color and zebra bars provide useful aids in exposing your footage, while the built-in focus peaking tool can alert you to out of focus shots may be difficult to see on an on-camera monitor.

The 4.3" touchscreen features a resistive touchscreen that functions using pressure, this allows you to operate the touchscreen with your fingers, even while wearing gloves, which is important when working in the cold. The Ninja 2 incorporates anti-shock technology that allows you to continue to record even if your HDD skips a few frames from being jarred. The Master Caddy system allows you to choose to use optional 2.5" HDDs or SSDs with your Ninja 2. SmartLog editing tools allow you to mark selects during playback or recording, and can save you time when you go to edit. It includes two master drive caddies. a docking station that offloads these drives to your computer via USB 3.0/2.0, as well as a Sony-type NP-F570 battery, charger, AC adapter for continuous power, Canon LP-E6-type battery adapter, and a Nikon EN-EL15-type adapter.

10-bit 4:2:2 / 220Mbps / 2.5" HDD or SSD
The Ninja-2 supports HD or SD sources and encodes it in real-time to 10-bit, 4:2:2 Apple ProRes or Avid DNxHD at up to 220Mbps.

Recording is always in 10-bit, even from an 8-bit source. Color registries are added for integration into higher bit-depth graphics from CG, animation and special effects. This helps avoid banding in your footage, even if your source is 8-bit.
One-Touch
Access all of the Ninja 2's operations via the fast, responsive touch interface -- everything is only one touch away: one-touch recording, one-touch monitoring, one-touch review, etc.
Volume Display
Lets you adjust the volume of the professional quality headphone amplifier.
Audio Meters
Touch audio meters to adjust 4 channels of audio.
Current Input Format
Displays native format from source signal, for example -- 1080i 59.94.
Recording Format
Select the variety of ProRes or Avid DNxHD codec you are recording to /
Avid DNxHD-220X (10-bit), DNxHD-220 (8-bit), DNxHD-145 (8-bit), DNxHD-36 Proxy (8-bit) + all ProRes options.
Continuous Power Battery Indicator
Shows which battery is currently being used to power the Ninja 2. You are free to replace the one that isn't being used, the active battery slot is illuminated in orange.
Timecode
Choose between On Board, Time of Day, Record Run or Auto Restart timecode modes or utilize external timecode from camera or any source input.
Unit Name
Name your Ninja 2 by project or camera. Media drives and recorded files are subsequently named with the unit name upon formatting.
Time Remaining
Shows remaining record time. Remaining time is calculated dynamically and is based on the bitrate of the current recording format and the memory capacity of the HDD/SSD in use.
Inputs / Outputs
HDMI input & output
SmartMonitor
Accurately assess focus and exposure with:
Focus Peaking
Adjustable Zebra
False Color Twin Mode
Blue Only - exposure check
Control - adjustments for individual filters
SmartLog
SmartLog
Log in and out points on your footage and tag these clips with keywords such as 'good shot', 'bad shot' etc.

With the Ninja 2 this part of the post production process can now be done on set, or on the move.
Master Caddy Slot
Simple, locking HDD/SSD system / a safe, practical solution to media management.
HDD or SSD
Choose from optional inexpensive 2.5" hard disk drives (spinning disks) for 90% of projects and Flash-based SSDs for rough terrain or high security use.

A 750GB/5400rpm drive holds up to 16 hours of high quality Apple ProRes footage.

Atomos Ninja 2 Specs

Input
Video input: uncompressed 10/8-bit 4:2:2
HDMI 1.4 x1

Audio input:
2 channels on HDMI video input
2 analog channels with gain controls
Output
Video output:
HDMI 1.4 x1 (reclocked, ultra low jitter)

Audio output:
2 channels on HDMI video output
Stereo x1
Headphone x1
Supported Formats
HD 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 1080p30, 1080p25,
1080p24, 1080p23.98, 1080p30(60i), 1080p25(50i),
1080p24(60i), 1080p23.98(60i), 720p60, 720p59.94,
20p50, SD 480i, 576i
Encoding
Realtime hardware encoding, 1920 x 1080 8/10-bit 4:2:2 to:

Apple ProRes:
HQ - 220Mbps (10-bit)
422 - 150Mbps (10-bit)
LT - 100Mbps (10-bit)

Avid DNxHD:
Avid DNxHD-220X - 220Mbps (10-bit)
Avid DNxHD-220 - 36 Mbps (8-bit)
Avid DNxHD-145 - 36 Mbps (8-bit)
Screen
4.3" diagonal (11 cm)
Resolution: 800 x 480
Aspect ratio: 16:9 native / 4:3 letterbox / SMPTE color specification
Native frame rate playback (48 - 60Hz)
Remote Start / Stop
HDMI start/stop flags (Canon compatible);
LANC trigger via optional LANC adapter
Customizable Remote Controls
(control all Ninja functions): System integrator custom controls available on request from ATOMOS
Timecode
Sony and Canon compatible HDMI timecode in and out
Recording Time
Records for the same amount of time whether onto HDDs or SSDs

Edit formats: I-frame only, 422, 8/10-bit

ProRes HQ (10-bit, 220Mbps):
250GB = 2.5 hrs, 500GB = 5 hrs, 1TB = 10 hrs

Avid DNxHD-220x (10 bit, 220Mbps):
250GB = 2.5 hrs, 500GB = 5 hrs, 1TB = 10 hrs

ProRes 422 (10 bit, 150Mbps):
250GB = 4 hrs, 500GB = 8 hrs, 1TB = 16 hrs

Avid DNxHD-145 (8 bit, 145Mbps):
250GB = 4 hrs, 500GB = 8 hrs, 1TB = 16 hrs

ProRes LT (10 bit, 100Mbps):
250GB = 5.5 hrs, 500GB = 11 hrs, 1TB = 22 hrs
Operating Power
Monitoring: 3W
Rec, Mon & Play: 6W
Batteries
All 7.4V
7.2V - 14.4V battery system compatible: 2600mAh - up to 10 hours
Any source: 5200mAh - up to 20 hours
NP series: 7800mAh - up to 30 hours
DTap: AC power via adapter plate (option)
Supporting accessories: DTap dummy battery (cables sold separately)
Continuous Power
Primary-secondary battery system
Change batteries without losing power
Loop batteries continuously
Construction
Aircraft grade aluminum
Fanless for silent operation
Dimensions
4.5 x 3.4 x 1.6" (11.5 x 8.7 x 4.1 cm)
Weight
Without batteries and HDD: .8 lbs (.37 kg)
With batteries and HDD: 1.48 lbs (.67 kg)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.9 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.1 x 8.7 x 5.2"

Atomos Ninja 2 Reviews

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question

canon t3i?
Asked by: Frederico F.
can this record on cards sd cards larger than 32 gigs?
Answered by: Dan J.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

If I buy a ninja, what converter would I need for a Panasonic WJ-Mx20 switcher so that I get a good video output?
Asked by: Anonymous
Hello Shopper, the Ninja-2 is a HDMI only device, so whatever your output is to HDMI
Answered by: Roger C. Atomos Expert
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

What converter would I need if I am using a Edirol V-4 switcher?
Asked by: Anonymous
HelloWe are using our unit for HD recordings as this was the intentions for the unit. It does say that it accepts 480i recording in the pro res formats, but you will need to be able to convert your S-Video or composite output AND the audio (if needed) into a box that can output an HDMI to your Atmos. Editrol V-4 was made around 2008 or 2009, so it is only and SD switcher. If you can get the proper conversion gear, making pro res files for SD is the ultimate in SD quality and them by doing so, it will make a decent up conversion to HD once captured. The Atmos itself does NOT upconvert SD to HD, as you would take the pro-res SD footage in the recordings made into the Atmos and upconvert in post. The higher the sampling quality you go with pro res, the better the results are to upconvert SD to HD. The editing software you use also has a lot to do with what you are able to accomplish as well. Hope this helps.
Answered by: Derek M.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

can the ninja except a signal from an analog to HDMI converter?
Asked by: access
Good question, I don't know the answer. It would be nice if it could.
Answered by: ROBERT M H.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

can this unit record from any HDMI source not just a camera?
Asked by: access
Yes as long if compatible with the camera that has a HDMI
Answered by: FRED S.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Is the audio quality as good as dedicated sound recorders? Are 48 and 96 kHz options?
Asked by: Jim
I prefer to use a dedicated sound recorder. Sound from Ninja is no bad, but is not enough for some productions.
Answered by: Jose Pablo P.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Does the recorder bypass the internal card or can I record to both? I want to use the Ninja as backup.
Asked by: Jim
Hello Jim L, it can do both, as the main recorder or dual recording. just note if you do use dual recording on a DSLR with the 30 Mins limitation you are still limited. to bypass that, record on the Atomos unit only.
Answered by: Roger C. Atomos Expert
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Does it come with batteries?
Asked by: Patrick
Yes comes with a single battery. It has slots for two, so will be good to have an extra one as they are hot swappable.
Answered by: Easwaran V.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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