The size you need depends on your needs. Smaller monitors tend to weigh less and be less bulky, which makes them a perfect solution for mounting on top of your camera or a gimbal. This monitor uses purpose-built SSDs for recording, so be sure you have all the necessary equipment. Given the features, it isn’t surprising that this will run you more than the Ninja V. If you’re not recording above 4K, some of the benefits of this monitor may be lost. This cage is COMPATIBLE with the original Atomos Ninja V / Ninja V plus / Ninja / Ninja Ultra Sun hood. The Sun hood frame needs to be fitted before fitting the unit in to the cage and can remains in place providing additional protection and the folding sun hoods can easily be removed； That said, for anyone looking to record ProRes Raw in resolutions above 4K, the Ninja V+ will be hard to beat. There is an optional SSDmini adaptor that allows CFAST II cards to be used, enabling you to recycle older media cards or align with your camera media. Alongside SSDmini we also qualify a range of 2.5-inch SSDs that can be used in conjunction with the MasterCaddy III which are required when using the ATOMOS CONNECT.

Like the Ninja V, the Ninja V+ features exposure, focus assist, and 10-bit 4:2:2 ProRes recording. A Pro-Kit option includes various accessories to get the most out of your Ninja V+. The Ninja V has a variety of supported Log formats and is excellent for monitoring with LUTs loaded.

The 7” model has dual UHS-II SD card slots, but you can also record external SSDs. And if you use an SSD, you can edit directly from the monitor, which is a great option for traveling with a laptop. The responsive touchscreen is extremely bright with 2500nits and usable outdoors in intense sunlight. The ability to record up to 6K using advanced edit-ready formats including ProRes RAW, ProRes, and DNxHD/HR requires fast, robust, and expansive storage. Ninja V supports removable SSD drives which provide the space and sustained performance to meet these needs. AtomX SSDmini drives are more compact than standard SATA SSDs and offer an affordable alternative to an SD card of similar capacity or performance. They support up to 4TB storage, sequential read speeds of up to 550MB/s and write speeds up to 500MB/s. The AtomX SSDmini drives are able to record up to 150 minutes of 4K ProRes. Measuring 8cm long, 7.5cm wide and weighing as little as 88g, the custom-built drive neatly fits into the Ninja V without impacting the overall footprint of the device. Especially if you are a Sony user and have experienced trouble with SDI output or wish to work with ProRes Raw footage, the Atomos Ninja V+ Pro Kit will be a lifesaver and a great addition to your rig. There are not a lot of cons to this monitor, excluding the price. This professional-grade monitor helps bridge the gap between mirrorless/DSLR and cine cameras.

However, if you don’t mind working with a larger camera rig or need a bigger screen, a 7-inch screen is the better option. The Shogun 7 especially shines if you’re using multiple cameras as it accepts up to four SDI inputs and records them simultaneously, with a touch screen that allows for switching. This can also be used for live streaming. You can preview your camera’s video output in real time with your LUTS and import these from the drive or the SD cards.You can record 4k video at up to 60p and 1080p footage at up to 240p, allowing you to capture slow-motion footage.