Atomos Shinobi II 5in Touchscreen HDR Monitor w/ Camera Control

About: Atomos Shinobi II 5in Touchscreen HDR Monitor w/ Camera Control

Building on the great success of the original, Shinobi II incorporates valuable customer feedback, most notably the addition of a USB-C port for camera control. This wider compatibility allows you to seamlessly control most Canon, Panasonic, and Sony mirrorless cameras, along with all Z CAM E2 models (via a separate USB-C to Serial Cable). Future firmware updates will expand compatibility to include Fujifilm, Nikon, OM System, and SIGMA cameras.​

• Touch to Focus
• Camera Control, Shutter Release
• Slim, Lightweight, Low-Profile Design
• 5.2″ 1920 x 1080 Capacitive Touchscreen
• USB PD Power
• High 1500 cd/m² Brightness
• 4K HDMI Input, HDR/HLG/PQ Support
• AtomHDR Mode with 10-Stop Dynamic Range
• Built-In and USB Calibration Support
• Single Sony L-Series Battery Slot

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 Shinobi II or Shinobi 7 RX. Both models can control 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 Shinobi II or Shinobi 7 RX 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.

Wireless monitoring

The integration of Wi-Fi connectivity provides a stable link between the Shinobi 7 RX and the TX component of Atomos’ TX-RX wireless video system, or any external RTSP H.264 source.

Choose the right Shinobi for the job

• Content creators: Shinobi GO is Ideal for content creators / vloggers who need a bright, lightweight field monitor for a DSLR or mirrorless camera; social media filmmakers who shoot vertical/horizontal content for YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram; also travel filmmakers who need a portable monitor that doesn’t add bulk to their kit. 
• Event videographers: Shinobi II is the perfect monitor for wedding, corporate, and event videographers who demand accurate exposure and focus monitoring; also commercial filmmakers using mirrorless cameras where precise color/HDR monitoring is crucial.
• Cinematographers: Shinobi 7 RX is the go-to monitor for cinematographers needing a larger display for on-set framing, composition, and HDR preview; directors / producers on set, also focus pullers looking for a bigger screen when working with shallow depth of field or complex rigs. 

Professional monitoring tools at your fingertips

All Shinobi models offer a comprehensive suite of monitoring tools, all with simple one-touch operation, for focus, framing, and exposure. Tools include focus peaking, zoom (4:1, 2:1, 1:1), zebra, false color (Atomos, ARRI, and EL Zone colorized exposure modes), frame guides, SMPTE safe areas, grid markers, waveforms, an RGB parade, vectorscope, multi-view analysis, and flexible 3D/1D LUT support with profile and preset options (including .cube file uploads via SD card). Shinobi II and Shinobi 7 RX provide anamorphic de-squeeze monitoring (2x, 1.8x, 1.79x, 1.65x, 1.6x, 1.5x, 1.33x, 1.25x) to correct the ratio for anamorphic lens setups.

EL Zone

All Shinobi monitors 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

All Shinobi monitors receive LOG signals from the camera and offer real-time LUT (Look-Up Table) preview to approximate what the final graded image will look like in Rec.709. Custom LUTs (.cube files) can be loaded from an SD card and used in conjunction with the Shinobi’s built-in monitoring tools for precise exposure control.

Crisp, bright, true-to-life display

• High brightness: Both Shinobi GO and Shinobi II have 1500nit screens, which are both perfectly fine for daylight shooting, although in direct sunlight you may still need a sun hood (purchased separately). Shinobi 7 RX has a super-bright 2200nit screen, which makes it daylight viewable, even under harsh sun.
• High Dynamic Range: You can view 10+ stops of dynamic range from Log/PQ/HLG signals. Shinobi’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.
• High fidelity: Calibration is the key to a trustworthy monitor. Shinobi II & Shinobi 7 RX monitors can be calibrated with Calibrite Display Pro HL / Plus HL probe, and using the Atomos Calibrator app, for ongoing accurate HDR and Rec.709 monitoring. Accurate monitoring ensures reliable results.

5-inch: slim & lightweight

Shinobi GO and Shinobi II are all about portability, and even though we’ve added more hardware functionality, we’ve redesigned and reshaped the body to keep the weight down to just 210 grams.

• HDMI in/out: Both Shinobi GO and Shinobi II have full-size HDMI ports, which are more robust and less likely to loosen or break. With both input and output, you can pass the camera signal on to another monitor.
• USB-C: All Shinobis have a USB-C port, which can either be used to power the device or, in the case of Shinobi II, to control a compatible camera, or connect an external calibration device.
• Locking cables: Atomos has developed a unique and rugged locking ecosystem to maintain a secure grip on connected HDMI and USB-C cables. Both Shinobi GO and Shinobi II are supplied with a special bracket to facilitate this.

Flexible power options

• USB-C PD: All Shinobis 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, or hub systems.
• NP-F battery: NP-F batteries are ideal for field use—powering your monitor 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).

Which Shinobi is right for you?

Specifications

• Physical
  • Dimensions (WxHxD) - 151mm x 91.5mm x 20.8 mm (28.5mm with locking cable adaptor attached)
  • Weight - 210g / 7.4oz.
  • Mounting Points - Bottom: 1 x 1/4-inch 20 with anti-rotational points
• Environmental
  • Ambient Operating Temperature - Up to 40 degrees Celsius
• Construction
  • Body - ABS Polycarbonate Plastic
  • Cooling - Passive heat sink
  • Multi-Function Button - Power / Lock Screen
  • Touch Screen - Capacitive Touch
• Power
  • Input Voltage - 6.2V to 16.8V
  • Compatible Batteries - 1 x NP-F / L-Series
  • Built-in battery - No
  • Continuous power - Via NPF battery or USB-C PD
  • DC-In Connector - Via Battery Eliminator (separate purchase)
  • D-Tap - Via optionally available Battery Eliminator or D-Tap to DC-Barrel Cable
• Display
  • Display Panel - SuperAtom IPS Panel (Capacitive Touch)
  • Size - 5.2-inch
  • Resolution - 1920 x 1080
  • Viewing Angle - 178 + H & V
  • PPI - 427
  • Bit Depth - 10-bit (8+2 FRC)
  • Backlight Type - Edge-lit
  • Brightness (cd/m² / nits) - 1500
  • Aspect Ratio - 16:9
  • Color Gamut - Rec.709
  • Calibration Support - Atomos Calibrator on PC/Mac with Calibrite ColorChecker Display Pro & ColorChecker Display Plus + Simple on-device calibration (connect Calibrite probe directly to Shinobi II via USB-C)
• Color Pipeline
  • Gamma - Sony SLog / SLog2 / SLog3, Canon CLog / CLog2 / Clog3, Arri Log CEI160 / LogCEI200 / LogCEI250 / LogCEI320 / LogCEI400 / LogCEI500 / LogCEI640 / LogCEI800 / LogCEI1000 / LogCEI1280 / LogCEI1600, Panasonic Vlog, JVC JLog1, Red LogFilm / Log3G10 / Log3G12, FujiFilm F-Log, PQ (HDR10), HLG, Nikon N-Log
  • Gamut - BT2020, DCI P3, PDCI p3 65, Sony SGamut / SGamut3 / SGamut3.cine, Canon Cinema / DCI P3 / DCI P3+ / BT.2020, Panasonic V Gamut, ARRI Alexa Wide Gamut, Rec.709, JVC LS300, RED DragonColor / DragonColor2 / REDColor2 / REDColor3 / REDColor4 / REDWideGamut
  • 3D LUT Display - .Cube format (17 & 33 points supported)
  • 3D LUT 50/50 Split - Yes
  • Monitoring Modes - SDR Native, HDR HLG, HDR PQ, 709 LUT, User LUT
  • Display Controls - Backlight, Lift, Gamma, Gain
  • AtomHDR - Built-in Technical Log to HDR EOTF
  • 3D LUTs - Load .Cube files from SD Card into 8 LUT Slots On-Device & use for Monitoring
• Video Input
  • HDMI - 1 x HDMI (1.4)
  • Bit Depth - 8 / 10-Bit
  • Chroma Subsampling - YCbCr 4:2:0 & 4:2:2
• Audio In/Out
  • HDMI Embedded - 2-channel, 24-bit, input dependent
  • Headphone Out - 3.5mm headphone jack, 2-channel
• Resolution and Frame Rates (Monitoring)
  • 4K DCI - 23.98/24/25/29.97/30
  • 4K UHD - 23.98/24/25/29.97/30
  • FHD 1920 x 1080 Progressive - 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60
  • FHD 1920 x 1080 Interlaced - 50i/60i
  • 1280 x 720 Progressive - 50/59.94/60p
• Supported Media
  • SD Card - Update firmware & upload LUTs
  • File System - FAT32, NTFS
• On-Screen Tools
  • MultiScope Analysis View - Image, waveform, histogram, & vectorscope
  • Waveform - 3 sizes – adjustable opacity & brightness
  • Histogram - 3 sizes – adjustable opacity & brightness
  • RGB Parade - 3 sizes – adjustable opacity & brightness
  • Vectorscope - 1 size – adjustable opacity & brightness
  • 1 x Zoom - Tap to Zoom
  • 2 x Zoom - Tap to Zoom
  • 4 x Zoom - Tap to Zoom
  • Focus Peaking - 4 modes (color, black & white, outline, edge sharpening) with adjustable outline color & peaking intensity
  • Atomos False Color - Yes, with Scale
  • Zebra - Adjustable threshold (50% to 105%)
  • Isolate Color Channel - Blue only
  • Cine Frame Guides - Presets for 2.41, 2.35, 1.91, 1.9, 1.85, 16:9
  • Social Frame Guides - Presets for 9:16, 4:5, 2:3, 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2
  • Safe Areas - SMPTE Safe Title Area – 93% & 90%
  • Grid Markers - 9 grid
  • Anamorphic Desqueeze - 2x, 1.8x, 1.79x, 1.65x, 1.6x, 1.5x, 1.33x, 1.25x
  • Display Flip - Horizontal & Vertical
• External Device Control
  • USB-C - Camera control for supported cameras via USB-C. Controllable functions: Record Trigger, White Balance, Shutter Speed, Shutter Angle (if supported by camera), Aperture, ISO, Camera Overlays, Record Indicator
  • Serial 2.5mm Jack - Camera control for Z CAM cameras via optional USB to Serial Cable

What's in the Box

• Shinobi II monitor
• USB-C 2.0 cable
• HDMI and USB-C locking cable adapter
• Quick Start Guide