Unveiling the enhanced, quicker, and multifaceted Ninja variant by Atomos!
The Atomos Ninja TX, a new addition to the professional-grade external camera monitor-recorder family, is set to revolutionize modern, high-resolution workflows. With its release slated for the end of August 2025, this compact and lightweight device promises to become the new production standard for monitor-recorders.
High-Performance Recording Capabilities
The Ninja TX supports up to 8K RAW recording at 30fps, 4K UHD/DCI at 60fps, and HD at up to 120fps, making it suitable for cinema and broadcast productions. It boasts out-of-the-box support for major codecs including Apple ProRes, ProRes RAW, Avid DNx, H.265, and H.264, offering broad compatibility without additional licensing.
A Brighter, More Vibrant Display
The Ninja TX features a 5-inch touchscreen with an impressive 1500 nits brightness, 50% brighter than previous models. This brightness ensures clear visibility even in harsh sunlight, while the 10-bit HDR accuracy delivers vibrant and accurate colours. Professional monitoring tools such as false color (EL ZONE™), waveform, vectorscope, RGB parade, and focus peaking, ensure precise exposure and focus in varied lighting conditions.
Versatile Connectivity and Recording Media
The Ninja TX includes HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI inputs and outputs for compatibility with most professional cameras and workflows. It records onto fast CFexpress Type B cards and USB-C external SSDs, and supports dual USB-C ports for simultaneous connection of drives and accessories.
Wireless Features and Integration
Built-in Wi-Fi 6E enables direct upload to cloud platforms like ATOMOSphere, Frame.io, and Dropbox. The Ninja TX also supports NDI 6 / HX3 TX/RX for live streaming and real-time remote collaboration.
Modern Operating System and Updates
The Ninja TX operates on a Linux-based AtomOS, providing a modern interface, fast performance, and over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates, ensuring future-proofing and easy feature enhancements.
Power Options and Design
The Ninja TX can be powered via USB-C, NP-F batteries, or AC adapter, providing flexibility in various shooting environments. It has been completely redesigned mechanically and electronically from previous Ninja models, featuring a rugged build with cable locking systems for HDMI and USB-C connections to improve reliability on set.
In conclusion, the Atomos Ninja TX combines high-resolution RAW and ProRes recording, versatile connectivity, advanced monitoring, wireless cloud integration, and a bright HDR touchscreen in a compact and rugged unit, making it well suited for modern professional film, broadcast, and live production environments. With its release just around the corner, the Ninja TX is poised to become a premium tool for modern filmmaking, offering professionals a powerful and portable solution for their workflows.
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- The Atomos Ninja TX, due to be released at the end of August 2025, promises to revolutionize workflows with its high-resolution recording capabilities, supporting up to 8K RAW and 4K UHD/DCI at 60fps.
- With its bright 5-inch touchscreen (1500 nits brightness, 10-bit HDR accuracy), the Ninja TX offers professional photographers and videographers a gadget that ensures clear visibility even in harsh sunlight and delivers vibrant, accurate colors.
- The compact and lightweight device caters to a variety of professional cameras and workflows with HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI inputs/outputs and versatile recording media like CFexpress Type B cards and USB-C external SSDs.
- Flexible power options, including USB-C, NP-F batteries, and AC adapter, make the Ninja TX suitable for diverse shooting environments, while wireless features like built-in Wi-Fi 6E and NDI 6 / HX3 TX/RX ensure seamless live streaming and real-time remote collaboration.
- Featuring a Linux-based AtomOS for modern performance, an easy-to-use interface, and over-the-air firmware updates, the Ninja TX is poised to become a must-have tool for professional filmmakers, broadcast personnel, and live event production teams seeking a technologically advanced, portable solution for their workflows.
