Today Atomos announces the second iteration of their Shinobi 5-inch HDMI monitor. According to the company’s CEO Jeromy Young, the new Shinobi II has been redesigned from scratch, and it now offers a brighter display as well as camera control in an even slimmer package. The device is available now for $349. Launched at the beginning of 2019, the original Atomos Shinobi has proven to be a very popular on-camera monitoring solution for videographers and content creators working with mirrorless or even small cinema cameras. This was Atomos’ first monitor-only device, sitting next to their popular Ninja and Shogun monitor-recorders. Now, 5 years later, it’s about time for an update. So let’s take a closer look at the slimmer, brighter, and more capable Atomos Shinobi II! Atomos Shinobi II – what’s new? The Atomos Shinobi II still features a 5.2-inch 1920×1080 touchscreen display, but can now reach a maximum brightness of 1,500 cd/m2. This represents a 50% improvement over the original Shinobi. Just like its predecessor, the Shinobi II is a HDMI-only device featuring a single HDMI input that supports 4K video signals at up to 30fps. The HDMI input port has been moved to the back of the device and, again, there is now HDMI out. Atomos Shinobi II. Image credit: Atomos On the back of the device, we can also find the traditional Sony NP-F battery slot next to a new USB-C port. The latter supports Power Delivery in and out, so it can be used to power...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 31 July