Atomos Ninja RAW 5.2" HDMI Monitor/Recorder

Features

The Atomos Ninja RAW is a compact professional 5.2-inch HDMI monitor/recorder for use on camera, on set, and in content productions. The model was developed as a wired complement to the Atomos Ninja TX and Ninja TX GO , but also functions as a standalone on-camera monitor and recorder for recording, monitoring, and cloud-based workflows.

Key features:

• 5.2-inch IPS touchscreen

• 1920 × 1080 resolution

• 1500 nits brightness

• HDMI 2.0 input and output

• Recording in ProRes RAW, ProRes, DNx and H.265

• Recording on CFexpress Type B or via USB-C

• Support for HDR monitoring

• 3D LUT support

• Tally light

• Camera-to-Cloud support via optional USB-C network adapter

• NDI/HX3 support via optional adapter

• Compact aluminum housing

The Ninja RAW is suitable for professional camera setups requiring high-quality monitoring, RAW recording, and flexible codec support.

Operation

The Atomos Ninja RAW receives a video signal via HDMI 2.0 and can directly display, loop through, and record it. The HDMI input supports resolutions up to 8K30 , DCI 4K60 , UHD 4K60 , and 1080p120 , depending on the connected camera and the signal format.

The HDMI loop output makes it possible to forward the incoming signal to, for example:

• an external monitor

• a wireless video transmitter

• a livestream encoder

• an extra recorder

For recording, the monitor features a CFexpress Type B slot and USB-C recording outputs . This allows recording to high-speed CFexpress media or external USB-C storage. The recorder supports multiple professional recording formats, including:

• Apple ProRes 422 / LT / HQ

• ProRes RAW / ProRes RAW HQ

• Avid DNxHD / DNxHR

• H.265

In addition, the Ninja RAW supports extensive metadata logging, such as:

• white balance

• ISO

• gamma

• gamut

• shutter speed or shutter angle

• diaphragm

• exposure index

Display and monitoring

The 5.2-inch touchscreen monitor is designed for use in bright conditions and offers a brightness of 1500 cd/m² . The screen supports HDR monitoring , 100% Rec.709 , and 8-bit + FRC color processing .

Supported monitoring tools include:

• focus peaking

• zoom 2:1 / 1:1

• zebra

• false color

• waveform

• RGB parade

• vectorscope

• frame guides

• safe areas

• grid markers

• anamorphic de-squeeze

• 1D / 3D LUT support

• .cube LUT upload

EL Zone and ARRI false color are also supported, which is useful for precise exposure control in professional workflows.

Network and cloud functionality

With an optional USB-C network adapter, the Ninja RAW can be expanded with Camera to Cloud functions. This allows files to be uploaded directly from the recorder to cloud platforms, including:

• ATOMOSphere

• Adobe Frame.io

• Dropbox

The monitor can also be integrated into an NDI environment via the same network adapter if:

• NDI source

• NDI receiver

This makes the model suitable for hybrid production environments and IP-based workflows.

Tally and service

The Ninja RAW features a built-in tally light on the front. This clearly indicates whether the system:

• red = recording or live/on-air

• green = preview or standby

Operation is via the touchscreen in combination with multifunction buttons. Depending on the camera and firmware, functions are also available such as:

• HDMI camera trigger

• LANC control

• camera control via firmware update

• calibration via USB-C

Application

The Atomos Ninja RAW is suitable for:

• on-camera monitoring

• external RAW recording

• content production

• documentary production

• film and television recordings

• HDR monitoring on site

• cloud-based production

• use with Sony, Canon, Panasonic, Nikon, FUJIFILM, RED, ARRI and JVC log profiles

The compact design and broad codec support make this model interesting for both independent videographers and professional sets.

Limits

• No built-in Wi-Fi or Bluetooth

• NDI and Camera to Cloud require an optional USB-C network adapter.

• No built-in speaker

• HDMI video input/output only, no SDI

• Camera control depends on model and firmware support

• Not weather resistant