.Atomos has actually launched a new light in weight HDR screen, the Atomos Shinobi II. It's the 2nd generation of Atomos' very first monitor-only unit, the Shinobi, which was launched back in 2019.
High illumination.
The Atomos Shinobi II is actually a high-brightness display along with a five-inch 1500 nit board which is actually 50% brighter than the initial Shinobi. This indicates it must be actually effortless to see the show, also outdoors on a bright day. It's likewise an HDR display, holding 10-bit HDR video recording information with zero latency, depending on to Atomos.
Portable style.
Adhering to the redesign, the body of the Shinobi II screen is around 30% thinner than its forerunner. It's additionally extremely light-weight at just 7.4 ounces (210 g). Even with its own little size, Atomos has still dealt with to include its impressive locking cable connectors for HDMI as well as USB ports. This guarantees you do not need to worry about a cable television coming loose on a shoot. On top of that, you can easily electrical power your camera from the Shinobi II with PD basics.
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In addition, the Shinobi II can manage much of the functionalities of a variety of popular electronic cameras. At launch, you can easily handle very most Canon, Panasonic as well as Sony mirrorless video cameras with the monitor over USB-C. You may additionally control Z CAM E2 versions with a distinct serial cable. On top of that, Atomos mentions that it intends to incorporate assistance for Fujifilm, Nikon, OM System and also SIGMA electronic cameras along with potential firmware updates.
Direct exposure environments.
The Shinobi II uses easy slider controls to readjust your camera's eye, shutter rate and also ISO. You may likewise transform the white balance in the same way. Moreover, the monitor possesses a toolbox of resources to guarantee your video recording is appropriately revealed and also in emphasis. These include histogram, waveform, incorrect different colors, zebra, concentration peaking as well as zoom. You can cause your video camera to record through the Monitor of the Shinobi II too. When the video camera is actually documenting, the display display screen possesses a red edge display so you could be confident that you may not be visiting skip a shot.
Image politeness: Atomos.
Individual demands.
" One of the most common requests from Shinobi users have been for cam management as well as a brighter HDR screen," commented Atomos chief executive officer Jeromy Young. "Cam management required a USB-C slot for the best possible cam being compatible and also a brand new, brighter screen called for a redesign. Therefore, Shinobi II has been reconstructed from scratch for modern mirrorless/DSLR cams as well as HDR or even SDR video workflows, as well as amazing HDR image shooting.".
What we think.
Although Atomos is much more popular for its own monitor-recorders, the initial Shinobi sold greater than 100,000 units worldwide. The company has clearly built on the excellence of that model with the layout of the Shinobi II. It's likewise excellent to recognize that the provider has actually listened to the function asks for from its individuals. Electronic camera control makes decking your camera a lot simpler. In addition, the Shinobi II is a wonderful method to add innovative exposure tools, including false colour, to your electronic camera. If you are actually looking for a new outside display, the Atomos Shinobi II ought to be at the best of your shortlist.
Costs and supply.
The Atomos Shinobi II screen is accessible today. It retails at $349.