dark
Trending Tags
A camera setup focusing on a red perfume bottle displayed on a pedestal, with a colorful backdrop. The screen shows the framed shot while a person adjusts the camera settings in the foreground.

Ninja TX: Atomos Finally Gives Ninjas SDI, CFexpress, and Cloud: No Ancient Relics Inside

23.07.2025
Atomos reveals Ninja TX: 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, CFexpress Type B, and all major codecs, ready for 8Kp30 and cloud, $999 from August 2025.

After years of HDMI-only Ninjas, Atomos is finally handing over what professionals have asked for: the new Ninja TX now includes both 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 I/O in a 5-inch monitor-recorder. This is not a Ninja in Shogun clothing—Atomos insists everything from the enclosure to the electronics and OS is entirely new.

A close-up of a hand inserting a Sony memory card into a black electronic device, featuring various input and output ports, including HDMI. The device has a sleek design with noticeable ventilation and antenna.

CFexpress Type B is now supported, allowing high-speed RAW video capture straight to reliable solid-state media. The Ninja TX also accepts USB-C external drives, so storage is whatever suits the shoot: tiny and fast, or huge and cheap.

A black audio interface device viewed from the side, displaying ports for HDMI, input/output connections, a microphone/line jack, and a remote control input, with a textured surface for grip.

Pro Codecs Out of the Box

No more codec activation codes, dongles, or “contact sales” detours. Ninja TX comes with Apple ProRes, ProRes RAW, Avid DNx, and H.265/H.264 all pre-activated. Out of the box, users can shoot up to 120fps in HD, 60fps in 4K UHD/DCI, or 30fps in 8K UHD/DCI, depending on what the connected camera supplies.

A monitor displaying a female ice skater in a purple costume, with antennas visible on its sides. The background features an ice rink, suggesting a performance or rehearsal setting.
A monitor displaying a female ice skater in a purple costume, with antennas visible on its sides. The background features an ice rink, suggesting a performance or rehearsal setting.

Bright, Light, and Apparently Not Melting

The new industrial design, besides looking like a Ninja (but not that Ninja), is lighter, cooler, and smaller, with a claimed 1500 nits of brightness—50% more than previous models. A redesigned cooling system aims for quiet operation, so production audio is less likely to catch your monitor wheezing.

A sleek Atomos Ninja display monitor with two antennas on top, showing a vibrant scene of a snowboarder performing a trick in bright sunlight against a snowy backdrop.

All the Monitoring Tools You’d Expect

The touchscreen display is loaded with pro-level tools, including EL ZONE false color, focus peaking, waveform, RGB parade, and vectorscope. Exposure, framing, color, and sharpness can be dialed in without menu-digging.

Ready for Cloud and Remote Production

Ninja TX ships with Wi-Fi 6E and Atomos AirGlu™ timecode sync via RF or Bluetooth. Camera-to-cloud is not an extra—creators get 20GB of free ATOMOSphere storage and can upload directly to Frame.io, Dropbox, and more. For streaming, Ninja TX supports NDI 6/HX3 TX/RX for real-time video over IP.

A woman wearing headphones operates a camera with a monitor mounted on top, focusing intently on the shot. She has short blonde hair and wears a dark coat with a blue collar. Soft lighting highlights her concentration.
A woman wearing headphones operates a camera with a monitor mounted on top, focusing intently on the shot. She has short blonde hair and wears a dark coat with a blue collar. Soft lighting highlights her concentration.

Connectivity: Brackets, Locks, and No Wiggling Cables

A new cable-locking system for HDMI and USB-C aims to keep connections from falling out at the worst moment. The Ninja TX ships with a USB-C locking cable (HDMI locks are available separately). Dual USB-C ports allow for connecting drives and calibration or accessories simultaneously. Power comes from USB-C, NP-F battery, or AC adapter.

An overhead view of a compact camera control unit featuring various input and output ports, including HDMI, USB, and audio connectors, set against a plain white background.

Shipping, Price, and the Fine Print

Ninja TX is expected to ship at the end of August 2025. MSRP is USD $999, EUR €999, GBP £835, or AUD $1625 (excluding taxes/VAT). Storage media is not included; subscriptions may be required for some cloud services.

Verdict: Finally, a Ninja for Grown-Ups

Ninja TX puts SDI, CFexpress, and all codecs in a 5-inch package, with Wi-Fi, NDI, and a Linux-based AtomOS for faster updates. It’s built for camera operators who need monitoring, recording, and upload on set—without mystery firmware or cable acrobatics. As with all newly-launched gear: test innovations thoroughly in your workflow before using them on actual productions.

Bela Beier Author