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Zane M : Can this monitor work with 16mm and 35mm film cameras with video assist? And can it record footage for in monitor playback?Isaiah W : It’ll work if it has an HDMI output to connect to the Shinobi and no it can’t record footage its just a monitor the Ninja 5 is the recording version
Leo Y : Does the battery drain while the monitors off?zaki a : It does, unless you switch it off completely (not the sleep mode)
Shopper : Is this monitor compatible with the Canon 5D iii and the Canon 6D ii?WILLIAM V : Yes, do not see why it wouldn’t. If your body has HDMI out?RANDY B : As long as your Camera has an HDMI output. It will display 1080P or 4K.Neil O : As long as they have an HDMI output of some sort, yes.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2025-02-10T07:08:16

Rated 3 out of 5

It's great until it dies.

I love this monitor but I can't say it's the most reliable. Never dropped, not a scratch, and lightly used but the monitor died mid-shoot. The unit powers on, the fan comes on and the screen backlight comes on but nothing is on the screen. Atomos estimates the repair cost to be over 50% of the purchase price. No thanks.

Brian C.

2024-03-14T08:34:25

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

Great quality, love using it for wedding videography

BRIAN O.

2022-12-25T07:24:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Buy the 7 inch. Trust me!

This is my first Atomos purchase and I am beyond happy with my purchase. The screen size is definitely larger on typical mirror less setups, but the screen real estate is AMAZING. I don?t second guess my shots and the assist tools are awesome.

MATT T.

2022-12-15T11:20:15

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect addition for static images.

Perfect for gound level captures or bight sunny days.

DAVID D.

2022-12-12T21:01:22

Rated 4 out of 5

Great, slightly soft image

Great monitor for the price. There are some things I have noticed, color is great, io is great. The one downside is that it is ever so slightly soft in the image, on average you wouldn't even notice it but I am a 1st ac and looking for that.

mark m.

2022-10-15T10:50:13

Rated 5 out of 5

Very light and easy to use

Great looking monitor. Colors are very good. The Shinobi is really, really light.

Eugene W.

2022-08-15T12:52:36

Rated 4 out of 5

Good Monitor

Great, lightweight, monitor with all the features I need! Only con is the plastic construction, but it doesnt feel cheap.

DOMINICK D.

2022-05-03T09:30:21

Rated 5 out of 5

I can SEE! Best bang for buck large monitor

If you're looking for an easy to see/read monitor and recording isn't a priority for you, this is it! Super bright (as expected), easy to read and navigate, and ENORMOUS. I wanted the 7" so I knew what I was in for but the only thing I would suggest is to consider mounting options if you plan to use with a gimbal. It's taken a little "engineering" to figure out how to place this where I want on my Zhiyun Crane 3 LAB. It would be way easier to mount a 5" so something to consider but like I said, I knew there would be compromise getting a 7" and I can't say I regret it.

Josh S.

2022-04-26T08:51:45

Rated 5 out of 5

AMAZING MONITOR

Amazing Product.

Ramie H.

2022-04-26T08:51:16

Rated 5 out of 5

SO AMAZING

Great product. If you?re thinking about getting it just get it!!!

Ramie H.

2022-04-24T10:35:18

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic monitor for Sony a6000 series

Great monitor that really helps see the shot composition much better than the in camera monitor. A must have for the Sony a6000 series.

WYATT A.

2022-04-24T10:33:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Great monitor for a6000 series

Beautiful monitor helps see the shot composition much better than the in camera monitor on the Sony a6400.

WYATT A.

2022-04-21T10:07:36

Rated 5 out of 5

Great investment

I will never go on a shoot without this! It?s a great investment!

ANGELICA R.

2022-02-18T07:10:55

Rated 3 out of 5

Shinobi Not for Social Media

Purchased the Atomos Shinobi 5" to replace our Ninja V because we don't do any external recording and the Shinobi is significantly lighter than the Ninja. We were disappointing to find out that the Shinobi doesn't have the 9 Grid Overlay or Frame Guides for Social Media. We mainly shoot content for Social Media almost exclusively Reels and having the 9 Grid Overlay is crucial for keeping our subjects in frame. For this reason we have remounted our Ninja 5 and our Shinobi is sitting in the box. We have reached out to Atomos to have these features added to the Shinobi but until then we will continue to use our Ninja V.

KRIS O.

2021-12-29T12:00:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Just great

Great monitor, lightweight as promised, great picture, and great features.

ANDREW G.

2021-12-29T11:56:01

Rated 5 out of 5

Good equipment

Beautiful picture on a very light monitor. Easy to use menu on the touchscreen and great supportive features.

ANDREW G.

2021-11-17T09:14:10

Rated 4 out of 5

Love it, wish it was bigger

This is the real deal. Battery lasted for about 4 hours. It has a the bells and whistles. Be cautious as footage it looks better on this smaller monitor than it does on my 27? iMac. I like that it?s lighter than the 7 inch and only needs one battery as opposed to two. However I still find it to be kind of small for my aging eyes. I highly recommend

JIM R.

2021-11-09T07:21:08

Rated 5 out of 5

Very helpful

It does exactly what you need it to do for previewing your shots without craning your neck.

ELIZABETH M.

2021-10-13T08:34:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Great monitor in compact package

I love this little monitor for on-camera and shoulder rig mounts. Functional, bright and crystal-clear.

Alex D.

2021-09-07T11:24:15

Rated 5 out of 5

Five stars for the Shinobi Monitor.

The Shinobi is a fantastic monitor. It is also much lighter than I expected, a pleasant surprise. Shipping was extremely fast and overall service by Adorama was excellent. Would definitely buy from Adorama again!

Denny H.

2021-08-12T09:14:01

Rated 5 out of 5

Buy one now!

Great product from a Great Company

ROBERT L.

2021-07-23T08:56:19

Rated 4 out of 5

Great option on a budget

Great monitor, sometimes has a hard time turning on. Good if you are on a budget

NIKO C.

2021-07-22T08:11:13

Rated 5 out of 5

Atomos ninja 5

Great product. I love the brightness and endless options.

EDMOND R.

2021-05-11T08:39:53

Rated 5 out of 5

Recommend!!

Love the shinobi! Perfect size to see your pics before shooting!!

MANLIO G.

2021-04-22T09:59:05

Rated 3 out of 5

Why

I can?t play any video in it . And can?t upload any luts I don?t know why is a problem When should be supper simple

LUCIO C.

2021-04-20T09:50:08

Rated 5 out of 5

Good monitor

Works good. No issues so far.

Chris C.

2021-04-15T10:22:02

Rated 5 out of 5

My best camera monitor

It is the best camera monitor I have, super lightweight, with an intuitive, portable menu. I can use it outdoors perfectly thanks to its high brightness and anti-glare screen. It would be good if it includes recording light and the possibility of seeing the camera info without reducing the image size. I absolutely recommend it.

MARCELO M.

2021-04-14T12:56:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Best

Love it with the A7iii

JEREMY P.

2021-04-07T08:32:26

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect size for handheld. Lightweight but sturdy. Full of recording capabilities and expansion options.

Excellent monitor and recorder. Lightweight but sturdy. Perfect size for handheld camera work. Very reliable and budget friendly for what it does. Great color correction results with recorded footage. SDI possibilities.

JOSE Q.

2021-03-21T08:26:01

Rated 5 out of 5

Bright as the sun.

This is my very first monitor and I love it. This is a wonderful product. If you are shooting outside, it is a must have.

Muhammad H.

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Atomos Shinobi Specifications

Touchscreen

Touchscreen

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  • Size

    5.2" (13.2cm)

  • Resolution/PPI

    1920 x 1080 / 427ppi

  • Aspect ratio

    16:9 native

  • Color Gamut

    Rec709 HDTV

  • Bit depth

    10-bit (8+2 FRC)

  • Brightness

    1000nit (+/- 10%)

  • Look up table (LUT) support

    3D LUT (.cube format) Extended support planned

  • Anamorphic de-squeeze

    2x, 1.5x, 1.33x

  • Technology

    IPS panel (capacitive touch), calibration to Rec.709 with optional calibration unit

  • AtomHDR

    Yes

  • HDR Monitoring (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 Log3G10 / RED LogFilm
    Fujifilm F-log
    Nikon N-Log
    PQ10k
    HLG

  • HDR Monitoring (Gamut)

    Sony SGamut / SGamut3 / SGamut3.cine
    Canon Cinema / DCI P3 / DCI P3+
    Panasonic V Gamut
    Arri Alexa Wide Gamut
    Rec709 / BT.2020
    JVC
    RED WideGamut / RED DragonColor / DragonColor2 /
    RED Color2 / RED Color3 / RED Color4 /

  • Screen Mirror/Flip

    Horizontal Flip (Selfie mode), Vertical Flip

Video Input

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  • HDMI

    1x HDMI (1.4)

  • Signal

    Up to Uncompressed true 10-bit or 8-bit 422 (camera dependent)

Supported Formats (Video Input)

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  • 4K 4096 x2160

    23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p

  • UHD 3840 x 2160

    23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p

  • HD 1920 x 1080

    23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p

  • HD 1280 x 720

    50p, 59.94p

Audio In (48kHz)

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  • HDMI

    2ch. 24-bit 48kHz

Audio Out

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  • Headphone out

    3.5mm Headphone out 2ch

SD Card Slot

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  • Full size SD Card slot

    SD Card Slot allows LUTs to be loaded to the unit and is also used when updating AtomOS firmware

  • Monitoring Features

    Luma Waveform, RGB parade, RGB Overlay, Vectorscope, Vectorscope Zoom, Histogram, RGB Histogram, Analysis mode (Multiview scopes: Waveform, Histogram, Vectorscope), Focus Peaking, Zebra, False Color, Blue Only Exposure, Zoom (1:1, 2:1, 4:1), SMPTE Safe Areas, Cinema Guides, Anamorphic Desqueeze

  • Operating power

    4-7W

  • Compatible batteries

    NP-F series and supporting accessories. AtomX or other

  • Input voltage

    6.2V to 16.8V (battery)

  • Battery time (based on 7.4V)

    Standby: 2600mAh - 3hrs, 5200mAh - 6hrs, 7800mAh - 12hrs
    Monitor: 2600mAh - 1.5hrs, 5200mAh - 3hrs, 7800mAh - 6hrs

  • DC In

    Via Battery Eliminator

Battery

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  • Battery Info

    Required, Included

  • Battery Material

    -

  • Battery Quantity

    1

  • Battery Type

    -

General

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  • Construction

    Polycarbonate ABS

  • Mounting points

    1/4"-20 screw mount. 1x top and 1x bottom

  • Dimensions (WxHxD)

    151 x 91.5 x 31.5mm (5.94 x 3.60 x 1.24")

  • Weight

    Without Batteries: 196g (6.91oz)

  • UPC Code

    814164021265

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About Atomos Shinobi

PRO REVIEW by Sal D'Alia, Photographer, Director, Editor, Producer

"The Shinobi from Atomos helps me to monitor while I’m shooting, especially in Log and HDR. It’s also super light (just 7 ounces), has an extra powerful battery, and is bright and anti-reflective so I can always see the footage."

Professional 4K HDR Monitoring at an Affordable Price

The Atomos Shinobi matches any camera level, and is one of the most affordable HDR monitors available today.

Atomos Shinobi - Designed for every situation

When attached to your camera, the size and weight of your monitor matters. We shaved Shinobi down to just 196g (7oz) and added ¼”-20 screw mounts top and bottom for ease of cage and adaptor rigging. The center mount battery makes balancing easy and maneuverability instant. The Shinobi is compatible with most cameras, smartphones and HDMI-ready devices.

Atomos Shinobi

Longer battery life


Designed purely for monitoring purposes, Shinobi requires very low power in standby or monitoring modes. This translates to ‘all day run times’ of a single battery* and lasting endurance when you’re at the end of a shoot. Refer to specs for more information.

Atomos Shinobi - Longer Battery Life

Introducing Atomos ‘Analysis’

We understand how important to see what you’re shooting at all times. With the new Analysis feature you can now simultaneously see what you are shooting, view a waveform, histogram and vectorscope, ensuring complete control of your image. You can even switch between different waveform, histogram and vector scope options on the fly with a single touch.

Atomos Analysis

HDR in the field

The Shinobi screen displays a stunning 10+ stops of dynamic range in realtime from Log/PQ/HLG signals. Combined with our unique HDR monitoring features, the Shinobi simplifies the complexities of shooting Log and HDR, helping you to replicate post-production workflows at the moment when it matters most – while shooting. We look after the technology so you can focus on the story telling.

HDR in the field

The 5” HDMI monitor that packs a punch

With a stunning 5” 10-bit HDR or SDR display, the Shinobi allows you to see your images clearly in daylight on the 1000nit anti-reflection screen. The sleek lightweight design is crafted for maximum efficiency and weighing in at just 200g, it is one of the lightest 4K monitors on the market, stealthily attaching to any HDMI camera setup.

The 5” HDMI monitor that packs a punch

Key Features

  • 5.2" IPS touchscreen monitor with Full HD HDR, optimizing clarity and detail in your visuals
  • Supports 4K HDMI input for versatile connectivity with cameras and other devices
  • Lightweight design at 200g, ideal for on-the-go photographers and videographers
  • AtomOS 10 platform with advanced monitoring tools like Waveform, Vectorscope, and Focus Peaking
  • 'Run all day' battery life for extended shooting sessions without constant power worries
  • Calibratable using X-Rite's i1DisplayPro for accurate, consistent HDR and Rec709 color monitoring

What's in the box:

  • Atomos Shinobi 5.2" IPS Touchscreen Full HD HDR Photo and Video Monitor
  • Atomos 1 Year Limited Warranty