Now in stock at DVeStore! The Atomos Ninja 1 Kit!

We've pushed the Atomos Ninja through paces with the new Panasonic AG-AF100 and it is performing absolutely stellar! 

The footage is drag and drop ready to edit high quality ProRes. We have been pushing the limits with the 220Mbps ProRes HQ. On a 7200 RPM drive from Seagate, the footage edits smoothly directly attached to the latest MacBook Pro 17-inch via FireWire 800. When you need fast turnaround on a project in the highest quality, the Ninja is a lifesaver. Forget wasting time transcoding or using low resolution CODECS at 35Mbps - go full out with the Ninja! Working in ProRes means more real-time on today's machines - more color - less banding - less jaggies. It's a dream come true at this price point! We're even able to use these $50 as a low cost "tape" for backup. 500GB is enough to hold 5 hours of footage at ProRes HQ, 7.5 hours at the Standard ProRes and a whopping 11 hours at ProRes LT. Keep in mind that even LT is higher resolution than what a P2 card or SxS card records in - you're also not having to "Log and Transfer" - complete skipping this step and saving valuable time. With version 2.0 firmware playback is smooth and you can now scrub through footage. We're even using the Ninja hooked up to a live HD mixer switcher to record shows!

Post Production Quality, 10-Bit Recording

The Ninja implements Apple ProRes in hardware to give you real-time, 10-bit recording anytime, anywhere. It takes advantage of low cost, modern technology by utilizing HDMI capable pro video and consumer camcorders as well as DSLRs. Record directly to the Ninja on location in super high quality, for the most streamlined, affordable Final Cut Pro workflow available today.

Low-Cost, High-Capacity Storage

Using flash memory (CF, SD, SDHC) may be ok for stills photography, but it's just not there yet for serious high-definition video production. The professional alternatives SxS, P2 are too prohibitively priced to just ‘record and forget’. The goal was to reduce the cost of recording media so drastically that digital media production could be achieved on a traditional tape-based cost model. The Ninja uses ordinary, low cost 2.5 Notebook HDD or SSD hard drives. These are housed securely inside the Atomos Master Caddy, which locks inside the Ninja. The drives are hot swappable, which means inserting new drives on the fly is a snap. Using tried and tested storage guarantees performance and reliability. A 750GB/5400rpm drive holds 8 hours of high quality Apple ProRes footage and costs less than $100! Spinning HDDs are for everyday use, in normal conditions, while solid-state SSDs can be used in more rugged locations. Continuous, Hot-Swappable Power Powering video devices on location or away from studio environments can be a problem.

Atomos decided that two batteries were better than one and designed a unique Active/Passive Dual Battery system that means you need never run out of juice on a shoot. When the active battery is depleted, Ninja automatically switches to the fully-charged passive battery. You can simply swap batteries on the fly without affecting operation, and included are two batteries with every Ninja!

A Pipeline To Your Timeline

The Ninja's tight Apple ProRes integration means recorded footage is instantly and natively editable in Final Cut Pro. No need to waste time transcoding or converting from other camera formats. There are standard computer connections: FireWire 800, USB 2/3 or e-SATA to give you total flexibility when connecting to your MacBook, iMac or MacPro. Simply insert your Master Caddy into the Master Caddy Dock provided and you are editing instantly. You can also, of course, transfer the footage to your central SAN or LAN. Record And Store Keep your pristine footage in the Master Caddy on the shelf for archiving after production. The drives are cheap, the format is high quality and the original recording will always be there for peace of mind. Before Ninja, storing your rushes on the original digital media was unthinkable, now it's a no-brainer. Simple Operation. Rugged, Portable Design The Ninja is simple to use, rugged and portable. There are no fiddly buttons, just a crisp, high-resolution touch screen monitor. Ninja has just FOUR main functions: Record, Stop, Monitor and Play. That's about as simple as it can get! The user interface is designed for one-touch operation with every function clearly visible and accessible The Ninja is designed to sit silently on or near the camera or camera operator, so it's small, light yet tough. Made from lightweight, high-grade aluminium, the connectors, storage and batteries are all easily accessible. Line level audio provides higher quality audio than most cameras offer, and the 1/4 headphone out allows for audio monitoring level adjustment. Atomos included a LANC loop too to ensure that the Ninja can be operated remotely. 

Tech Specs

Ninja Main Unit Dimensions (without Batteries) 112(W)x83(H)x40(D)mm Operating Power approx 6.8W (screen on) approx 6.3W (screen off) Batteries 2 x Small 31.7 Wh 4.5 hrs recording 2 x Medium 63.4 Wh 9 hrs recording 2 x Large 126.7 Wh 18 hrs recording Automatic and manual switchover of battery for continuous operation Colour 16:9 TFT Touch Screen Size 4.3” diagonal Resolution 480x270 Aspect Ratio 16:9 Native / 4:3 Letterbox Video Input HDMI Uncompressed Supported Input Formats HD 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 1080p25, 1080p24, 1080p23.98, 720p59.94, 720p50, SD 480i, 576i Recording Time HDD SSD 300GB 500GB 750GB 128GB 256GB ProResHQ 3hrs 5hrs 7.5hrs 77min 2.5hrs ProRes422 4.5hrs 7.5hrs 11.5hrs 2hrs 4hrs ProResLT 6.5hrs 11hrs 16.5hrs 3hrs 4.5hrs all video input formats supported Audio Input HDMI 2 Channel or 6 Channel Embedded Line In 2 Channel Line Level Audio. Analog gain adjustment Audio Output 2 Channel 0.5W Balanced Headphone or Line level output. LANC LANC In and Out for integration with Camera LANC and Accessories LANC Controller feature LANC Loop feature

Master Caddy Specs

Dimensions 74x101x12mm Supported Storage 2.5” SSD or HDD minimum 5400rpm Standard 9.5mm height or slimmer drive supported Master Caddy Dock 2.5” SATA to Firewire 800, USB2/3 and e-SATA Supported Computers (for SATA adapter) Mac - All MacBook, MacPro, iMac and MacPro Models Windows All USB2/3 or e Sata compatible Notebooks, and Desktops. Note: Apple ProRes Quicktime Application required to run ProRes on Windows Applications Final Cut Studio – All Apple ProRes supported versions Quicktime Mac and Windows Accessories Universal Battery Charger 110-240V Tripod Screw mounts and adaptors Protective cases and Travel Bags

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Note the Ninja 2 adds additional features such as HDMI out, larger, crisper monitor with focus peaking, and more! Slated to ship June 2012 at $995.