Atomos has released AtomOS 10.73, the latest firmware update for their Ninja V & Ninja V+ monitor/recorders adding support for Canon’s new EOS R5 C camera.
The firmware update adds support for Apple ProRes RAW recording at up to 8K 30fps from the camera to the Ninja V+ and up to 6K 30fps for the Ninja V.
Download the latest AtomOS (ver. 10.73) firmware update from the Atomos Support webpage.
Below is the list of everything new and updated with the latest firmware.
Ninja V New Features, Updates and Fixes:
Canon EOS R5 C HDMI RAW Support:
- ProRes RAW Recording:
- 6K (5952 x 3140) at 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p
- 3K (2976 x 1570) at 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
- WB and ISO Controls for FCP Settings slider adjustments
Bug Fixes & Optimizations:
- Resolved an issue where Frame Guides weren’t displayed correctly when receiving 3.7K RAW signals from Panasonic cameras.
- Fixed an issue where an AtomX Sync module wasn’t updated automatically after performing a firmware update on the Ninja.
- Improved cooling fan performance if Cooling Mode is set to Auto.
- Improved signal locking when receiving SDI RAW from the Sony FX6.
- Performance improvements for Program recording in CAST mode.
View Atomos Ninja V Pricing and Availability at Vistek
Known Limitations:
- Compared to Record mode, there’s a slight mismatch in the Waveforms whilst playing back ProRes RAW recorded from the EOS R5 C on the Ninja V.
- XMLs from the Ninja V can’t be imported into the latest version of Final Cut Pro (10.6+).
- The following video signals from the DC-GH5S are unsupported on the Ninja V for ProRes, DNx, and H.265 modes:
- C4K 8bit 150M 60p,
- C4K 8bit 150M 50p,
- 4K 8bit 150M 50p.
- In some cases, the Ninja V may not lock to a RAW video signal from the Olympus OM-D EM1 Mark III for ProRes RAW, when the Ninja V is switched between playback and record modes.
- Ninja V may not recommence recording automatically when momentarily losing video signal lock from the Sony Alpha 7SIII or Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III due to a faulty cable connection.
- Non-RAW Dual Link SDI video cannot be monitored when in ProRes RAW mode. To monitor and record Dual Link SDI modes please use either ProRes or DNx modes.
- In some cases, dual link video from the Panasonic Varicam LT may not lock when switching from single link video mode. Please reboot the Ninja V if this occurs.
- If switching between different camera models whilst HDMI Compatibility mode is selected, ensure that you reboot the Ninja V before connecting a new camera.
Ninja V+ New Features, Updates and Fixes:
Canon EOS R5 C HDMI RAW Support:
- ProRes RAW Recording:
- 8K (8192 x 4320) at 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p
- 6K (5952 x 3140) at 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
- 3K (2976 x 1570) at 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p
- WB and ISO Controls for FCP Settings slider adjustment
Bug Fixes & Optimizations:
- Resolved an issue where Frame Guides weren’t displayed correctly when receiving 3.7K RAW signals from Panasonic cameras.
- Fixed an issue where an AtomX Sync module wasn’t updated automatically after performing a firmware update on the Ninja.
- Improved cooling fan performance if Cooling Mode is set to Auto.
- Improved signal locking when receiving SDI RAW from the Sony FX6.
- Performance improvements for Program recording in CAST mode.
View Atomos Ninja V+ Pricing and Availability at Vistek
Known Limitations:
- Compared to Record mode, there’s a slight mismatch in the Waveforms whilst playing back ProRes RAW recorded from the EOS R5 C on the Ninja V+.
- Rapidly navigating AtomOS whilst recording 6K ProRes RAW at 59.94p might introduce skippies or UI glitches.
- Waveform Monitoring is not available whilst recording 6K ProRes RAW at 59.94p from the EOS R5 C. To use WFM at 6Kp59.94, use the 2.4:1 Cinemascope Crop option on the Ninja V+, which captures the R5 C’s 6K signal at 5952 x 2480 pixels.
- XMLs from the Ninja V+ can’t be imported into the latest version of Final Cut Pro (10.6+).
- The following video signals from the DC-GH5S are unsupported on the Ninja V+ for ProRes, DNx, and H.265 modes:
- C4K 8bit 150M 60p,
- C4K 8bit 150M 50p,
- 4K 8bit 150M 50p.
- In some cases, the Ninja V+ may not lock to a RAW video signal from the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III for ProRes RAW, when the Ninja V+ is switched between playback and record modes.
- Ninja V+ may not recommence recording automatically when momentarily losing video signal lock from the Sony Alpha 7SIII or Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III due to a faulty cable connection.
- Non-RAW Dual Link SDI video cannot be monitored when in ProRes RAW mode. To monitor and record Dual Link SDI modes please use either ProRes or DNx modes.
- In some cases, dual link video from the Panasonic Varicam LT may not lock when switching from single link video mode. Please reboot the Ninja V+ if this occurs.
- If switching between different camera models whilst HDMI Compatibility mode is selected, ensure that you reboot the Ninja V+ before connecting a new camera
