Atomos has launched the Ninja TX GO monitor-recorder for HDMI-based cameras. The Atomos Ninja TX GO is based on Atomos’s Ninja TX, but drops the SDI input and output, AirGlu wireless timecode and expanded 8Kp30 RAW recording.
This means that Atomos can offer the Ninja TX GO at a lower price to make it accessible to a wider range of users.
5-inch touchscreen
The Ninja TX GO is a compact device, measuring just 5.9 inches (151 mm) by 3.6 inches (92 mm) by 1.4 inches (36 mm). It’s also relatively lightweight at 14.1 ounces (400 g). The Ninja TX GO features a 5.2-inch IPS touchscreen with a bright 1,500-nit HDR touchscreen. This should be clear and easy to see, even when outdoors.
In addition, the screen offers 8/10-bit color processing, HDR support and Rec. 709 color gamut. With calibration support, you can ensure that the on-screen colors are accurate as well.
Inputs and outputs
The Ninja TX GO has an HDMI-in and an HDMI-out port. Both ports support HDMI 2.0 up to 6K at up to 30 frames per second (fps), 4K up to 60 fps and 1080 up to 120 fps. You can also record RAW metadata such as white balance, exposure index, shutter speed/angle, Iris F stop, ISO, gamma and gamut via the HDMI-in.
And, there are two USB-C 2.0/3.0 ports for video input and output, as well as a 45W USB-PD port. For audio, there are 3.5mm 2-channel line-in and headphone out jacks.
Video recording
The Ninja TX GO has a single CFexpress Type B slot for internal recording. You can also record your video to an external USB drive via the dual USB-C recording outputs. Out of the box, the Ninja TX GO supports recording in Apple ProRes, ProRes RAW, Avid DNx and H.265/H.264 file formats.
Monitoring tools
The Ninja TX GO has a full range of professional monitoring tools to help ensure your videos look perfect. These include focus peaking, 2:1 and 1:1 zoom, zebras and false color, including ARRI and EL Zone. You can also use frame guides, SMPTE safe areas, grid markers, waveforms, RGB parade and a vectorscope. The Ninja TX GO has 3D/1D LUT support with profile and preset options. Additionally, the monitor features anamorphic de-squeeze monitoring so you can view your video in the correct aspect ratio when using anamorphic lenses.
Camera to Cloud
The Ninja TX GO features built-in Wi-Fi 6E so you can upload your video files directly to the cloud for camera-to-cloud workflows. It supports direct progressive upload to ATOMOSphere with a free 20GB starter storage plan, as well as Adobe Frame.io and Dropbox. The wireless capabilities of the Ninja TX GO also deliver over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates. Plus, the Ninja TX GO offers NDI 6 streaming and full integration into an NDI network.
Power
The Ninja TX GO features a built-in battery plate on the back for NP-F L-series batteries. You can also use a battery eliminator to provide DC power to the monitor. In addition, the Ninja TX GO supports 30W PD power delivery with an included cable.
Camera control
Atomos is promising that the Ninja TX GO will get camera control and touch-to-focus features via an OTA firmware upgrade “coming soon”. This update will allow direct adjustment of exposure settings such as aperture, shutter speed and ISO via the Ninja TX GO. The supported cameras include models from Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Panasonic, Sony, Z CAM and “other leading brands.”
What we think
The Atomos Ninja TX GO is a powerful monitor-recorder with a great feature set. It gives you a comprehensive range of codecs for external recording from your camera. You also get a full suite of monitoring tools to assist with focusing, framing and exposure. The icing on the cake is the future promise of camera control. For those who don’t need external recording, there are cheaper monitor-only options. However, if your camera is compatible, the Ninja TX GO could be the perfect monitor-recorder.
Pricing and availability
The Atomos Ninja TX GO is available now and retails at $799.
