.Atomos has actually launched a brand new lightweight HDR monitor, the Atomos Shinobi II. It's the second creation of Atomos' initial monitor-only unit, the Shinobi, which was launched back in 2019.
Higher brightness.
The Atomos Shinobi II is a high-brightness display with a five-inch 1500 nit panel which is actually fifty% brighter than the original Shinobi. This indicates it should be easy to observe the display, also outdoors on a sunny time. It's likewise an HDR display, reinforcing 10-bit HDR video clip content along with absolutely no latency, according to Atomos.
Small layout.
Complying with the redesign, the body system of the Shinobi II screen is actually around 30% thinner than its precursor. It is actually also extremely lightweight at just 7.4 ozs (210 g). In spite of its tiny measurements, Atomos has still dealt with to include its own innovative locking wire connectors for HDMI as well as USB slots. This ensures you do not must fret about a cable happening loose on a shoot. Moreover, you can easily energy your electronic camera from the Shinobi II with PD details.
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Additionally, the Shinobi II can easily control much of the features of a large range of well-liked cameras. At launch, you can manage very most Canon, Panasonic as well as Sony mirrorless video cameras with the display over USB-C. You can also handle Z CAM E2 styles by means of a separate serial cord. Moreover, Atomos states that it intends to include support for Fujifilm, Nikon, OM Unit and SIGMA electronic cameras with future firmware updates.
Direct exposure environments.
The Shinobi II uses easy slider controls to readjust your camera's eye, shutter speed as well as ISO. You may also modify the white balance likewise. Additionally, the display possesses an arsenal of resources to guarantee your online video is actually correctly exposed and also in concentration. These consist of histogram, waveform, misleading shade, zebra, focus peaking as well as zoom. You can induce your cam to tape by means of the Monitor of the Shinobi II too. When the cam is taping, the monitor screen possesses a reddish edge show so you can be positive that you may not be going to miss out on a try.
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Consumer asks for.
" The most typical demands coming from Shinobi users have actually been for cam management as well as a brighter HDR monitor," commented Atomos CEO Jeromy Young. "Camera management required a USB-C port for the best feasible cam compatibility as well as a brand new, brighter screen required a redesign. Therefore, Shinobi II has been actually fixed from the ground up for modern mirrorless/DSLR cameras and HDR or SDR video workflows, and also fantastic HDR photograph capturing.".
What our team think.
Although Atomos is actually extra well-known for its own monitor-recorders, the original Shinobi offered much more than 100,000 devices worldwide. The company has accurately built on the success of that design with the design of the Shinobi II. It's also great to understand that the business has listened closely to the feature demands from its own individuals. Camera control creates decking your electronic camera so much simpler. Moreover, the Shinobi II is actually a fantastic way to include innovative direct exposure resources, including incorrect colour, to your electronic camera. If you are actually trying to find a new external screen, the Atomos Shinobi II need to go to the leading of your shortlist.
Pricing as well as schedule.
The Atomos Shinobi II display is actually readily available now. It sells at $349.