The Atomos Ninja Blade 5" HDMI Monitor & Recorder features a 1280 x 720 resolution display with 325 dpi providing a sharp image, in a small monitoring package. It records up to 1080 30p/60i resolution via HDMI to an available HDD or SSD using either Apple's ProRes or Avid's DNxHD codecs. Recording at 10-bit with 4:2:2 color sampling, this unit provides you a monitoring and recording solution in one compact battery powered unit.
The Ninja Blade features an on screen display system that allows you to select the functions you wish to control with a touch of your finger. Select from waveform or vectorscope overlay to view the signals, focus peaking helps you to see what is in focus in your shot.
Blade accepts 2.5" HDDs/SSDs. These are sold separately, but you get a docking station that offloads these drives to your computer via USB 3.0/2.0. You also get a Sony-type NP-F570 battery, a charger, an AC adapter for continuous power, and two master caddies for available HDD/SSD. It features two 1/4"-20 threaded mounting holed, one each top and bottom.
For a list of compatible cameras, please visit Atomos.com/support, and click on Knowledge Base.
Display | 5" IPS (12.7 cm) 1280 x 720 resolution 325 dpi Capacitive touchscreen |
Connections | 1x HDMI input 1x HDMI loop-output |
Recording | Up to 1080/30p/60i, 10-bit, 4:2:2 to ProRes or DNxHD S-Log / C-Log Synced REC trigger |
Storage | 2.5" HDD/SSD |
Playback | ProRes and DNxHD |
Timecode | Timecode from camera |
Audio Monitoring | Digital and analog locked frame accurately to every video frame |
Operating System | AtomOS 5.0 |
Build | Aircraft grade aluminum; locking mechanisms for each removable part |
Power Consumption | 6 W |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | Without battery: 5.5 x 3.4 x 1.6" (140 x 87 x 41 mm) |
Weight | Unit only: 11 oz (310 g) Unit with batteries & HDD: 21 oz (595 g) |
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