Atomos Ninja TX GO 5in HDMI & CFexpress Monitor/Recorder

About: Atomos Ninja TX GO 5in HDMI & CFexpress Monitor/Recorder

Ninja TX GO combines HDMI I/O, Apple ProRes/RAW recording to ultra-fast CFexpress or external USB media, with a full suite of professional monitoring tools, camera control and touch to focus. It features built-in camera-to-cloud, supports NDI 6 streaming, and runs on the lightning-fast AtomOS Linux platform. Ideal for content creators with HDMI DSLRs and mirrorless cameras.

• Super-bright, 1500nit, 5-inch touchscreen display
• Camera control, touch to focus, and suite of professional monitoring tools
• Record in Apple ProRes/ProRes RAW, Avid DNx or H.265/H.264, all codecs pre-loaded
• Capture up to 6K RAW to CFexpress Type B or USB-C storage (see compatible drives)
• File-compatible with all leading NLEs, including DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer
• HDMI & Wi-Fi 6E input and output
• Supports NDI streaming (TX and RX)
• 2 x USB-C ports for external storage, network adaptor* or calibration probe* (*sold separately)
• Direct upload to ATOMOSphere (with 20GB free storage), Frame.io*, Dropbox* (*sold separately)
• Powered by USB-C, NP-F battery or AC adaptor

Camera control

Using intuitive, on-screen sliders you can adjust white balance, lens aperture, shutter speed/angle and ISO. A red edge display indicates when the camera is recording internally, whether triggered by the camera or from the Ninja TX GO or Ninja TX. Control is available for most Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Panasonic, and Sony mirrorless cameras over USB-C, and all Z CAM E2 series models (LANC cable required, purchased separately).

Touch to focus

Tap the Ninja TX GO or Ninja TX touchscreen to have the camera automatically focus on your point of interest. Touch to focus takes advantage of camera focus modes such as focus tracking for effortless control and sharp images. Available with compatible cameras only.

50% brighter 1500 nit screen

The Ninja TX GO/TX 1500 nit screen is now 50% brighter, and is packed with pro monitoring features like EL Zone false color, focus peaking, waveform, RGB parade, vectorscope and more! All Ninja models feature the Atomos OS combined with the 5-inch touchscreen interface to give you far more control of your shot, displaying much more detail than your camera’s built‑in display.

Record to CFexpress and more!

Atomos invented the concept of a monitor that also records to high capacity, inexpensive removable media. Previous Ninjas used removable SSD Drives*, but now with Ninja TX GO and Ninja TX you can choose to record on either CFexpress* or an external hard drive* with high-speed USB-C connection. So now you have even more recording media options!

• *Storage media purchased separately. Minimum performance / certification requirements apply

Integrated wireless features

Both Ninja TX GO and Ninja TX come with everything included for Wi-Fi cloud connectivity, including 20GB of free ATOMOSphere storage and the ability to share footage with anyone, anywhere. Just as with Ninja or Ninja Ultra (fitted with Atomos Connect), you can upload directly to camera to cloud platforms like frame.io and Dropbox, or transmit and receive NDI 6 / HX3 streams.

The versatile monitoring and recording solution

• Pro productions: Many professional filmmakers rely on their Ninja to give them pristine RAW video direct from the camera sensor. Unlike many cameras, Ninja can record for hours, not minutes. And all Ninjas come with an array of professional monitoring tools that help you really nail the perfect shot.
• Content creators: Ninja is lightweight and portable, perfect for content creators on the go. Its extensive monitoring tools include many different industry-standard frame guides that make it easy to compose your footage for different social channels, without having to reset and re‑frame.

Max out your workflow options

Ninja set the benchmark for 5-inch, HDMI monitor-recorders. Ninja TX GO and Ninja TX raise the bar.

• CFexpress: Both Ninja TX GO and TX take performance to the next level with support for high-speed CFexpress Type B cards (sold separately). This cutting-edge media format gives you faster read/write speeds, higher resolutions, and more reliable recording – ideal for demanding ProRes RAW workflows.
• USB-C: Both Ninja TX GO and Ninja TX have three USB‑C ports, one of which is used to power the device. The other USB‑C ports enable the direct attachment of external storage media, network adaptors and monitor calibration. It’s a future-ready addition designed to keep pace with content creation needs.

Tally light

Adding a tally light to Ninja TX GO and Ninja TX is a simple but powerful update that is especially useful in live production setups. A tally light provides a clear visual indicator of when the camera is recording or broadcasting. When Ninja TX GO or Ninja TX is recording, the light automatically turns red (live/on-air). If the tally light is green it indicates to the talent that the camera/monitor-recorder is on preview or standby.

Unique cable locking system

Atomos has developed a unique and rugged locking ecosystem to maintain a secure grip on connected HDMI and USB-C cables. Both Ninja TX GO and Ninja TX come with special brackets to facilitate this, and a USB-C locking cable. With Atomos locking cables you get the most robust cable system available today.

Flexible power options

• USB-C PD: Both Ninja TX GO & Ninja TX support USB-C Power Delivery (PD), which allows the device to be powered directly from a compatible USB-C source, including power banks, & wall adapters.
• NP-F battery: NP-F batteries are ideal for field use—powering your monitor-recorder through extended shoots without the need for frequent swaps or complex power setups. (Purchased separately)
• Battery eliminator: Compatible with all Atomos monitors that accept an NP-F Sony L-Series type battery. Requires the separately available Atomos Locking AC Power Adapter to provide power. (Purchased separately)

Unmatched codec & frame rate flexibility

• Resolution and frame rates
  • The Ninja series supports a wide range of resolutions and frame rates, depending on the output of your camera: up to 120fps at HD resolution, up to 60fps at 4K UHD/DCI and up to 30fps at 8K UHD/DCI resolution. Shooting in higher frame rates is typically used for slow motion playback or fast action scenes.
• Choice of codecs
  • All Ninjas come with Apple ProRes, Avid DNx and H.265/H.264 pre-activated, so you can start shooting immediately with the codec best suited to your project. Both Ninja TX GO and Ninja TX also include NDI 6 / HX3 as standard, which is a separate purchase for Ninja / Ninja Ultra.
• LOG formats
  • All Atomos monitor-recorders support a wide variety of LOG profiles from the most popular camera manufacturers, including Sony, Canon, Panasonic, Nikon, Fujifilm, ARRI, and RED. Being able to work with LOG profiles allows for greater dynamic range and more flexibility in color grading during post‑production.

Professional monitoring tools

The Ninja range offers a comprehensive suite of simple, one-touch monitoring tools for focus, framing, and exposure, including focus peaking, zoom (2:1, 1:1), zebras, false color (including ARRI and EL Zone), frame guides, SMPTE safe areas, grid markers, waveforms, an RGB parade, vectorscope, and flexible 3D/1D LUT support with profile and preset options (including .cube file uploads). Additionally, Ninja provides anamorphic de-squeeze monitoring to correct the ratio for anamorphic lens setups.

• Zoom
• Wavefrom
• RGB parade
• Vectorscope
• Focus Peaking
• Zebras
• False Colour
• Frame Guides
• Grid markers
• SMPTE safe areas
• Desqueeze
• Blue only
• Frame grab
• Onion skin

EL Zone

All Ninja monitor-recorders support EL Zone, a professional false color exposure tool that helps you see exactly how bright or dark different parts of your image are. Unlike traditional false color systems that use rough IRE ranges, EL Zone assigns specific colors to exact exposure values—based on stops of light, in the same way your camera sees exposure. It’s a precise and consistent way to expose your image correctly every time.

LUTS

A Ninja monitor-recorder receives LOG signals from the camera and offers real-time LUT (Look-Up Table) preview to approximate what the final graded image will look like in Rec.709 — all while recording in high-quality ProRes, DNxHR, or ProRes RAW. Custom LUTs (.cube files) can be loaded from the CFexpress card or SSD and used in conjunction with the Ninja’s built-in monitoring tools for precise exposure control.

See true colors with HDR precision

• Brightness: All Ninjas have a 5-inch, 10-bit HDR/SDR touchscreen display. Ninja and Ninja Ultra have 1000 nits of brightness, while Ninja TX GO and Ninja TX have 1500 nits of brightness. All Ninja screens are viewable in direct sunlight and sun hoods are available as a separate purchase for extreme conditions.
• High Dynamic Range: You can view 10+ stops of dynamic range from a LOG/PQ/HLG signal. Ninja’s unique HDR monitoring features help you simplify the complexities of shooting LOG and HDR, because it is possible to replicate post-production workflows when it matters most – while you are shooting.
• Calibrated: Calibration is the key to a trustworthy monitor. All Ninjas can be calibrated with Calibrite Display Pro HL / Plus HL probe directly via USB-C, or using the Atomos Calibrator app, for ongoing accurate HDR and Rec.709 monitoring. Accurate monitoring ensures reliable results.

Cut the cables. Stay connected.

Wireless connectivity is integrated into Ninja TX GO and Ninja TX. The Atomos Connect module (purchased separately) is required for Ninja / Ninja Ultra

• Camera to Cloud
  • Camera to Cloud (C2C) is a workflow that lets you upload your video files directly from your connected Atomos monitor-recorder to the cloud, from wherever you’re shooting. There’s no time lost transporting and copying drives. Both Ninja TX Go and Ninja TX have everything you need to do C2C built in, for Ninja/Ninja Ultra you need to purchase Atomos Connect separately. Cloud-enabled monitor-recorders support direct upload to our own cloud platform ATOMOSphere, as well as third-party platforms, including Frame.io and Dropbox.
• NDI 6 HX3 transmit and receive
  • NDI is a way to send and receive video over ordinary networks (including Wi-Fi and mobile) in high quality, but with remarkably low bandwidth requirements. It’s used increasingly in live production and events. Any Ninja can be fully integrated into an NDI environment, either as an NDI source, visible to all other authorized devices on the network, or as an NDI receiver, with all the monitoring functionality you expect from an Atomos device. NDI is included with Ninja TX GO and Ninja TX. For Ninja/Ninja Ultra it can be purchased from my.atomos.com (requires Atomos Connect).

Powerful system management tools

• Dual Record: Record full-quality ProRes RAW up to 4Kp60 while simultaneously recording HDp60 in H.265. It’s the best of both worlds. Craft your edit with the H.265 ‘proxy’ files. If that’s good enough quality for social media, send it out. If not, autoconfirm with the ProRes RAW master files for grading and finishing in post production.
• Matching filenames: Automatically match filenames, timecode and record triggers from ARRI, Canon, RED and Sony cameras over SDI (Ninja TX), or the Nikon Z9 over HDMI (Ninja TX GO and Ninja TX). Matching back to the original in-camera (OCF) filenames makes a autoconforming proxy files a breeze.
• SegmentPro: Segment/split long recordings into smaller, user-defined chunks, all without dropping a frame. With SegmentPro you can fit your files into any workflow. It’s easier to share smaller files, and safer too: if you lose a big file, you’ve lost everything. Working with smaller files minimizes this risk.

Specifications

• Physical
  • Dimensions: 5.95 x 3.62 x 1.42 inch (151 x 92 x 36mm)
  • Weight: 0.88 lbs (400g)
  • Mount points: 1 x anti-rotation 1/4-inch / 3/8-inch top and bottom
• Environmental
  • Ambient operating temperature: Up to 40 degrees Celsius
• Construction
  • Body: Aluminium with ABS plastic
  • Cooling: Actively controlled fan and heat sink
• Power
  • Input voltage: 6.2V to 16.8V DC
  • Operating power: Up to 30W
  • Multi-function button: Power / lock screen
  • Continuous power: Via NP-F battery or USB-C PD Power
  • DC in connector: Via Battery Eliminator (optional)
  • DTAP: Up to 13W
  • USB PD IN: 45W capable, power supply required
  • USB PD OUT: Up to 13W
• Display
  • Size: 5.2-inch
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • Backlight Type: Edge lit
  • Brightness (cdm2 / Nits): 1500
  • Aspect ratio: 16:9
  • Color Gamut: Rec.709
  • Calibration support: Calibrite Display Pro or Display Plus on PC/Mac with Atomos LANC cable
• Color Pipeline
  • Gamma
    • Sony SLog / SLog2 / SLog3 / HLG, Canon C-Log / C-Log2 / C-Log3, ARRI Log CEI160 / LogCEI200 / LogCEI250 / LogCEI320, / LogCEI400 / LogCEI500 / LogCEI640 / LogCEI800 / LogCEI1000 / LogCEI1280 / LogCEI1600, Panasonic V-Log / HLG, JVC J-Log, Red RedLogFilm / Log3G10 / Log3G12, FujiFilm F-Log, PQ (HDR10), HLG, Nikon N-Log
  • Gamut: BT.2020, DCI P3, DCI-P3 D65, Rec709.
    • Sony: S-Gamut / S-Gamut3 / S-Gamut3.cine / BT.2020 / Rec.709.
    • Canon Cinema: DCI P3 / DCI P3plus / Rec.709.
    • Panasonic: V Gamut.
    • ARRI: Alexa Wide Gamut.
    • JVC: LS300.
    • RED: DragonColor / DragonColor2 / RedColor2 / RedColor3 / RedColor4 / RedWideGamut
  • 3D LUT Display: .Cube format
  • 3D LUT Down Stream: Loop out
  • 3DLUT 50/50: Yes
  • Monitoring Modes: Native / HLG / PQ / 3D LUT
  • HDR Output Conversion: Log / HDR to HLG / PQ
• Video Input
  • HDMI: 1 x HDMI (2.0) up to 6Kp30
  • Locking port: Optional
  • Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E
  • USB: 2 x USB-C 2.0/3.0
  • Bit Depth: 8/10-bit video
  • Video Chroma Subsampling: 4:2:2
• Video Output
  • HDMI: 1 x HDMI (2.0) up to 6Kp30
  • Locking port: Optional
  • Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E
  • USB: 2 x USB-C 2.0/3.0
  • Bit Depth: 8/10-bit video
  • Video Chroma Subsampling: 4:2:2
• Metadata
  • HDMI: RAW - white balance, exposure index, shutter speed/angle, Iris F stop, ISO, gamma, gamut
• Network
  • Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E
  • USB: 2 x USB-C 2.0/3.0
• Connectivity
  • Bluetooth: No
  • LANC: Yes
• Audio In/Out
  • HDMI: 8-channel, 24-bit
  • Analogue Audio Line In: 3.5mm headphone jack, 2-channel input
  • Headphone Out: 3.5mm headphone jack, 2-channel
• Timecode
  • Embedded: HDMI
  • Time of day: Yes
  • Reference / Genlock input: No
  • LTC: No
  • Wireless AirGlu RF Server and Client: No
  • Wireless AirGlu BT Server: No
• Resolution & Frame Rates (Record, Monitor & Playback)
  • RAW: Up to 6Kp30
  • 4K DCI: 23.98/24/25/29.9/30/50/59.94/60p
  • 4K UHD: 23.98/24/25/29.9/30/50/59.94/60p
  • 2K DCI 2048 x 1080: Yes
  • 1080p: 23.98/24/25/29.9/30/50/59.94/60/100/120p
  • 1080 PsF: Converted to P and looped out PsF
  • 1080i: 50/59.94/60i
  • 720p: 50/59.94/60p
• Supported Media
  • CF Express: Atomos certified CF Express type B media
  • USB: Atomos certified USB 3.0 media
  • File System: ExFAT
• Codecs
  • Apple ProRes RAW: ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ
  • Apple ProRes: LT, 422, 422 HQ
  • Avid DNxHD: DNxHD 220x, 220, 145, 36
  • Avid DNxHR: LB, SQ, HQ, HQX
  • H.265: LQ, MQ, HQ, XQ in 8/10-bit, 4:2:2 and 4:2:0
• Playback
  • Playlist: Yes, create customer playlists from full or sub-clips
  • Loop: Yes, with user-customizable in/out markers
  • Apple ProRes RAW: Yes, recorded clips
  • Apple ProRes: Yes, with linear PCM audio
  • Avid DNx: Yes, with linear PCM audio
  • H.265: Yes
• Recording
  • Pre-roll: ProRes, DNxHD only
  • Timelapse: Yes
  • Simultaneous Proxy Record: Yes
• On-screen Monitoring Tools
  • Waveform: 3 sizes – adjustable opacity & brightness
  • RGB parade: 3 sizes – adjustable opacity & brightness
  • Vectorscope: 2 sizes – adjustable opacity & brightness
  • 1 x Zoom: Yes, 1:1 pixel mapping for 4K
  • 2 x Zoom: Yes
  • Focus peaking: Colour selected / threshold setting / colour / mono / edges only
  • Atomos False Color: Yes, with scale
  • ARRI False Color: Yes
  • EL ZONE: Yes
  • Zebra: Yes, adjustable
  • Isolate color channel: Blue Only
  • Cine Frame Guides: Presets for 2.4:1, 2.35:1, 1.9:1, 1.85:1, 4:3
  • Social Frame guides: Presets for 9:16, 1:1, 191:1, 4:5
  • Onion Skin: Yes
  • Safe areas: Action and graphic
  • Grid markers: 9 grid
  • Anamorphic desqueeze: 1.25x, 1.33x, 1.5x, 1.6x, 1.65x, 1.79x, 1.8x, 2x
  • Display Flip: Vertical only
• Onboard Signal Processing
  • Pulldown removal: 24 / 25 / 30 pSF > 24 / 25 / 30p (2:2 pulldown), 60i > 24p (3:2 pulldown)
  • 4K UHD downscale for HD: Loop out - 4K UHD to HD
  • DCI Crop: Loop out - 17:9 to 16:9 crop
• Remote Control
  • HDMI: Auto HDMI trigger, supported protocols - Canon, Sony, Atomos
  • Serial 2.5mm Jack: Calibration via optional USB to serial cable
  • AirGlu BT: No
  • AirGlu RF: No
• Camera to Cloud
  • ATOMOSphere: Direct progressive upload supported (20GB free storage)
  • Adobe Frame.io: Direct progressive upload supported (separate subscription service)
  • Dropbox: Direct progressive upload supported (separate subscription service)
• Warranty: Standard 1 year.
  • Extended to 2 years on product registration.

What’s in the Box

• Ninja TX GO monitor-recorder
• USB-C locking cable adaptor
• USB-C locking cable (45cm)
• HDMI locking cable adaptor
• 2x Wi-Fi antenna
• 2x Antenna caps
• 5x Antenna tips (black, white, yellow, green, red)