The latest AtomOS 10.77 firmware update for Atomos Ninja V and Ninja V+ monitor/recorders adds ProRes RAW recording support via HDMI for the FUJIFILM X-H2S and Panasonic Lumix GH6 cameras (with latest firmware installed for both).
View Atomos Ninja V and Ninja V+ Pricing and Availability at Vistek
Fujifilm X-H2S RAW Support
When paired with the NINJA V/Ninja V+, the FUJIFILM X-H2S will be able to output RAW video from the camera to be recorded as 12-bit Apple ProRes RAW at frame sizes up to 6.2K and frame rates of up to 29.97fps.
Also, up to 6.2Kp30 and 4.8Kp60 12-bit ProRes RAW can be recorded to the NINJA V+ and up to 6.2Kp24 and 4.8Kp30 12-bit ProRes RAW to the NINJA V.
AtomOS 10.77 Features
- ProRes RAW Recording:
- 6.2K 3:2 Open Gate (6240 x 4160) at 23.98p, 24p
- 4.8K 16:9 (4848 x 2728) at 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p
- WB and ISO Controls for FCP Settings slider adjustments
View FUJIFILM X-H2S Pricing and Availability at Vistek
Panasonic GH6 RAW Support
When paired with the NINJA V/Ninja V+, the Panasonic LUMIX GH6 will have the ability to output RAW video data at up to 5.8K / 29.97p and 4K DCI / 119.88p over HDMI that can then be recorded as Apple ProRes RAW on the monitor.
AtomOS 10.77 Features
- ProRes RAW Recording:
- 4K DCI 17:9 (4096 x 2160) at 23.98p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
- 5.8K 4:3 Anamorphic (5760 x 4320) at 23.98p, 25p
- 5.7K 17:9 (5728 x 3024) at 23.98p, 25p, 29.97p
- WB and ISO Controls for FCP Settings slider adjustments
View Panasonic LUMIX GH6 Pricing and Availability at Vistek
The firmware update also includes a bug fix that resolves an issue that caused top row pixels to be displayed at the bottom edge of the Ninja V display.
There are a few other things to be aware of before updating.
Operational Considerations:
- The Frame Grab and Onion Skin tools are not available in firmware version 10.77. These functions will be re enabled in the next firmware update. If you’re not an X-H2S or GH6 user and need the Frame Grab and Onion Skin tools to work, we recommend staying on firmware 10.76
Known Issues:
- There may be some faint background noise when recording 1080p23.98/24 from the X-H2S in ProRes or DNx.
- Triggering the Ninja V via Time Code is not possible when the X-H2S is outputting regular YCC video signals.
- When connected to a Z CAM E2 camera outputting HDMI RAW, the Ninja V will not automatically display a warning message when the recording codec is set to ProRes or DNx but show a scrambled image instead. Manually changing to ProRes RAW codec will resolve this so monitoring and recording are unaffected,
- If the user boots into ProRes RAW recording mode with a YCC SDI Input, the monitoring image may be incorrect. Monitoring and Recording whilst outputting a RAW signal to the Ninja V in ProRes RAW mode will work as expected.
- Network Record Control is not available when H.265 is selected as the record format when using the AtomX SYNC Module.
- Compared to Record mode, there’s a slight mismatch in the Waveforms whilst playing back ProRes RAW recorded from the EOS R5 C on the NINJA V.
- The following video signals from the DC-GH5S are unsupported on the NINJA V for ProRes, DNx and H.265 modes:
- C4K 8bit 150M 60p
- C4K 8bit 150M 50p
- 4K 8bit 150M 50p
- In some cases, the NINJA V may not lock to a RAW video signal from the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and OM-1 for ProRes RAW, when the NINJA V is switched between playback and record modes.
- NINJA V may not recommence recording automatically when momentarily losing video signal lock from the Sony Alpha 7SIII or Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III due to a faulty cable connection.
- Non-RAW Dual Link SDI video cannot be monitored when in ProRes RAW mode. To monitor and record Dual Link SDI modes please use either ProRes or DNx modes.
- In some cases, dual link video from the Panasonic Varicam LT may not lock when switching from single link video mode. Please reboot the NINJA V if this occurs.
- If switching between different camera models whilst HDMI Compatibility mode is selected, ensure that you reboot the NINJA V before connecting a new camera.