The Atomos Ninja V refines compact rigs with professional-grade monitoring and external recording, delivering edit-ready results for filmmakers, content creators, and cinematographers. Its 5-inch 1,000-nit HDR display provides crisp, color-faithful viewing in bright conditions, making critical exposure and focus checks efficient during fast-paced shoots.
By recording 10-bit 4:2:2 Apple ProRes or Avid DNx over HDMI 2.0 onto 2.5-inch SSDs, the Ninja V bypasses many internal codec limitations found in mirrorless and cinema cameras. This workflow preserves rich color data and smooth gradients, improving grading flexibility and keeping timelines responsive from ingest to delivery.
Monitoring accuracy is powered by AtomHDR with log gamma support and 3D LUT loading, enabling on-set look previews while preserving clean log or RAW files for finishing. Precision tools like waveform, vectorscope, parade, false color, zebras, peaking, and magnification help operators set exposure, maintain skin tones, and ensure sharp focus with confidence.
The unit integrates easily with modern rigs thanks to a compact, rugged chassis, intuitive touch UI, and mounting points that suit cages, arms, gimbals, and shoulder builds. Timecode support and reliable media handling streamline multicam and editorial workflows, while NP-F hot-swappable power keeps takes rolling with minimal downtime.
For creators working with anamorphic glass, de-squeeze options present accurate framing across popular ratios, and guides and safe areas enable delivery-ready composition for broadcast, social, and cinematic formats.
At Unicorn Films, the Ninja V is included in camera packages to unlock higher-quality recording and dependable monitoring. Our knowledgeable crew preps units with custom LUTs, exposure aids, media, and power so teams can start shooting instantly. Every rental is set up for hassle-free operation, with cables, SSD caddies, and accessories matched to the chosen camera for a seamless workflow.
Whether the goal is faster post, consistent color, or a compact rig that punches above its weight, the Ninja V provides a balanced blend of image integrity, operational speed, and portability, making it a smart upgrade for productions of any scale.
| Feature | Description | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| 5-inch 1,000-nit Display | Daylight-viewable IPS with wide color and HDR preview. | Confident exposure and color outdoors and in studio. |
| 10-bit 4:2:2 Recording | ProRes and DNx via HDMI to SSD media. | Edit-ready files with robust color data. |
| AtomHDR + 3D LUTs | Log viewing and custom look preview. | Creative look control without baking in. |
| Professional Scopes | Waveform, vectorscope, parade, false color, zebras. | Accurate exposure and color decisions. |
| Anamorphic De-squeeze | Multiple ratios for proper monitoring. | True framing with anamorphic lenses. |
| HDMI 2.0 Input | High-bandwidth external recording path. | Bypass internal codec limitations. |
| SSD Media Recording | 2.5-inch drives with Master Caddy. | Reliable, affordable, high-capacity storage. |
| NP-F Power | Hot-swappable battery operation. | Long runtimes with minimal downtime. |
| Timecode Support | Accepts and embeds timecode. | Clean multicam sync and faster post. |
| Aluminum Chassis | Compact, durable build with mounts. | Field-ready reliability. |
Many HDMI-equipped mirrorless and cinema cameras output clean signals for 10-bit ProRes or DNx recording with advanced monitoring.
With supported cameras and firmware, Ninja V variants can record ProRes RAW over HDMI where available.
The 1,000-nit display supports daylight viewing, aided by false color and zebras for reliable exposure.
Approved 2.5-inch SSDs in the Atomos Master Caddy provide endurance and fast offloads.
Yes, it loads custom 3D LUTs for look preview while maintaining clean log files.
