Ready to elevate your filmmaking game without breaking the bank? Atomos has just dropped the Ninja TX GO, an HDMI-only monitor-recorder that's packed with pro-level features, all at a more accessible price point. This new device is designed to bring professional monitoring, recording, and camera control to mirrorless and DSLR shooters, making it easier than ever to achieve stunning visuals.
The Ninja TX GO boasts a vibrant 5-inch, 1500-nit HDR touchscreen, ensuring you get a clear and accurate view of your footage, even in bright sunlight. But that's not all! It's loaded with professional tools like EL Zone, waveform, vectorscope, and focus peaking, allowing you to fine-tune your shots with precision.
One of the key advantages of the Ninja TX GO is its recording capabilities. It records directly to CFexpress Type B or external USB-C SSD storage, providing flexibility for your post-production workflow. It supports a variety of formats, including Apple ProRes, ProRes RAW, Avid DNx, and H.265/H.264. This means you can seamlessly integrate it into your existing editing setup. Plus, with RAW-capable HDMI inputs, you can record up to 6Kp30 RAW – a significant feat for a device in this category.
And this is the part most people miss... The Ninja TX GO offers integrated camera control. This allows you to directly adjust exposure settings like aperture, shutter speed, and ISO on supported cameras from leading brands such as Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Panasonic, Sony, and Z CAM. Imagine the convenience of making these adjustments directly from your monitor-recorder!
According to Atomos CEO Peter Barber, the Ninja TX GO is designed to empower a wider range of creators. He emphasizes its lightweight design, professional-grade monitoring, recording, and control capabilities, making it ideal for those who demand the best visual fidelity and workflow flexibility from their HDMI cameras.
But here's where it gets controversial... The Ninja TX GO also includes built-in Wi-Fi for camera-to-cloud operation. This feature includes 20GB of free ATOMOSphere cloud storage, allowing you to upload your footage directly to platforms like ATOMOSphere, Frame.io, and Dropbox, or even live stream via NDI 6/HX3.
Key Features at a Glance:
- Record up to 6Kp30 RAW over HDMI
- Encode to Apple ProRes / ProRes RAW / Avid DNx / H.265 / H.264
- Capture to CFexpress Type B or USB-C external storage
- Super-bright, 1500-nit, 5-inch touchscreen display
- Free camera control and touch-to-focus on supported camera models
- Built-in Wi-Fi 6E for camera-to-cloud workflows
- NDI 6 / HX3 TX/RX streaming capability
- AtomOS Linux-based operating system with OTA updates
- Secure locking HDMI / USB-C cable system
- Powered by USB-C, NP-F battery, or AC adapter
The Ninja TX GO is available now for $AUD1,199 from Atomos resellers and the Atomos web store. Camera control will be a free over-the-air update for both the Ninja TX GO and Ninja TX, coming soon.
What do you think? Does the Ninja TX GO offer a compelling set of features for its price? Are you excited about the prospect of RAW recording and camera control in a more affordable package? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
