Atomos has announced a major firmware update that brings integrated camera control to the Ninja TX GO and Ninja TX. These products are new CFexpress-based monitor-recorders designed for creators.
Atomos’ latest monitor-recorders incorporate USB-C ports to enable camera control on supported cameras from Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Panasonic, Sony, Z CAM, etc. Instead of struggling with the camera’s small-sized on-body controls and menu, key camera functions can now be easily managed from a much larger touchscreen monitor interface, including:
- Start and stop recording without reaching for the camera.
- Change essential settings (ISO, shutter, white balance)
- Monitor and adjust from a more comfortable position (for example when the camera is mounted in a tight spot)
With a 5-inch, 1500-nit HDR touchscreen, Ninja TX GO and Ninja TX can offer a better monitoring experience than the camera’s built-in display. Both feature professional tools such as EL Zone, waveform, vectorscope, focus peaking.
The Ninja TX series records directly to CFexpress Type B or external USB-C SSD storage and supports Apple ProRes, ProRes RAW, Avid DNx, and H.265/H.264 formats.
Ninja TX GO is HDMI-only and can record up to 6Kp30 RAW. For those who need even more advanced options, Ninja TX, launched earlier this year, adds SDI input/output, AirGlu wireless timecode, and expanded 8Kp30 RAW recording.
Both Ninja TX GO and Ninja TX include built-in Wi-Fi functionality for camera-to-cloud operation, including 20GB of free cloud storage, enabling direct upload to ATOMOSphere, Frame.io, Dropbox, and other services, or live streaming via NDI 6/HX3.
Availability
Firmware version 12.2.0 is available now as a free-of-charge, over-the-air update for both Ninja TX GO and Ninja TX.
