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Stripped-back Ninja for the masses
The Atomos Ninja Raw is a five-inch HDR monitor-recorder designed to bring high- end acquisition and monitoring tools to a wider range of filmmakers and content creators. It’s similar to the Ninja TX and Ninja TX Go, but uses a wired connection instead of wireless streaming and camera- to-cloud connectivity like the TX models. With its 1500-nit HDR touchscreen, the Ninja Raw records directly from a camera’s sensor over HDMI in Apple ProRes and ProRes Raw, capturing up to 6K/30p to CFexpress Type B media or USB-C drives for fast, flexible workflows. Supporting a wide range of codecs including ProRes Raw HQ, ProRes LT and
ProRes 422, the device integrates with editing platforms such as DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro. It also doubles as a production hub, offering USB-C camera control over settings like ISO, shutter speed, aperture and white- balance on supported cameras. A suite of tools is built in, including EL Zone false colour, waveform, focus peaking and vectorscope, alongside features such as Onion Skin overlay for frame alignment. With dual USB-C ports, multiple power options and a rugged build, the Ninja Raw is designed for both studio and run-and-gun shooting, priced at £718/$699. atomos.com
At the other end of the scale from the compact Ninja Raw is the new Shogun AV-19, a rack-mountable 19-inch 4K HDR monitor-recorder-switcher designed for live streaming, broadcast and video village workflows that costs £2039/$2099. Built into a rugged chassis, the AV-19 blends multicamera switching, recording and advanced monitoring into a single unit suited for studio racks, flight cases and outside broadcast set-ups. It can record up to four SDI camera feeds, alongside a fifth program output, making it ideal for multicam productions. At its core is a large, colour-accurate 4K HDR DCI-P3 display. The system supports recording in Apple ProRes, ProRes Raw and Avid DNx codecs, with up to 10-bit 4:2:2 quality and resolutions reaching 8K/30p. In terms of connectivity, it includes NDI HX3 over Ethernet alongside SDI, HDMI and professional XLR audio inputs with phantom power. It also features built-in monitoring tools like EL Zone false colour, waveform, focus peaking and quad-view to provide full control. BIG-SCREEN SHOGUN MADE FOR MULTICAM RECORDING
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batteries, multiple charging options including USB-C and docks, and built-in Power over Ethernet (PoE) for combined power and data over a single cable. The fixture supports sACN and Art-Net, with compatibility for standard PoE networks. Powered by Astera’s Titan LED Engine, it offers consistent RGBMA colour output, matching with other Astera lights. It offers IP65 weather- resistance, wireless control options, as well as larger kits for bigger productions. A single light costs $725; UK prices are yet to be confirmed. astera.com
Astera has unveiled the Quikbeam, an LED fresnel spotlight that blends portability with output, offering the power of a 200W tungsten equivalent. The new light offers 13° to 60° zoom adjustment, with an extra mode that pushes output beyond the standard narrow setting for increased centre intensity. This makes it well suited to precise uplighting, accents and feature highlighting, echoing the classic role of traditional inkie fixtures. With a small footprint – measuring just 136x120mm and weighing 1.6kg – the Quikbeam features swappable
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