Atomos Ninja TX Series Gains Enhanced Camera Control with New Firmware

Atomos has unveiled a substantial firmware upgrade for its Ninja TX GO and Ninja TX monitor-recorders, providing extensive camera control directly through the touchscreen interface. This enhancement aims to revolutionize filmmaking by offering a more intuitive and efficient way to manage camera settings.

This innovative firmware update not only streamlines the production process but also builds upon the robust capabilities of the Ninja TX series, leveraging its superior processing and Linux-based architecture to deliver advanced features. Filmmakers can now enjoy unparalleled control and flexibility, allowing them to focus more on creative storytelling and less on technical adjustments.

Enhanced Camera Control for Ninja TX Series

Atomos has released a significant firmware update (version 12.2.0) for its Ninja TX GO and Ninja TX monitor-recorders, introducing comprehensive camera control directly from the device's touchscreen. This update, announced at InterBEE 2025, enables filmmakers to manage key camera functions like exposure, ISO, shutter speed, and white balance across various camera brands, streamlining the production workflow and offering greater flexibility, especially in challenging shooting environments. The enhanced capabilities leverage the Ninja TX series' advanced processing power and Linux operating system.

The 12.2.0 firmware update activates camera control through the Ninja TX series’ USB-C ports, facilitating direct communication with compatible cameras from manufacturers such as Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Panasonic, Sony, and Z Cam. This innovative feature eliminates the need for operators to navigate complex camera menus or manipulate small physical controls, allowing them to adjust settings and initiate recording from more convenient positions. This is particularly beneficial for rigs mounted in hard-to-reach locations, enhancing workflow efficiency and ergonomic comfort on set. The functionality draws on the successful controls previously seen in Shinobi II and Shinobi 7 RX monitors, further refined by the Ninja TX line's faster internal processing and Linux operating system, which enables quicker innovation and feature delivery to creators.

Key Specifications and Cloud Integration

Both the Ninja TX GO and Ninja TX models boast a 5-inch, 1500-nit HDR touchscreen, incorporating advanced monitoring functionalities such as EL Zone™, waveform, vectorscope, and focus peaking. These devices support recording to CFexpress Type B cards or external USB-C SSDs, accommodating various formats including Apple ProRes, ProRes RAW, Avid DNx, and H.265/H.264, catering to diverse post-production requirements.

The Ninja TX GO is designed for users primarily needing HDMI input, offering RAW recording up to 6K at 30 frames per second. In contrast, the Ninja TX, launched earlier this year, expands its capabilities with SDI I/O and AirGlu wireless timecode syncing, pushing recording limits to 8K at 30 frames per second. Both models are equipped with integrated Wi-Fi for seamless camera-to-cloud workflows and provide 20GB of complimentary cloud storage. Users can effortlessly upload footage to ATOMOSphere, Frame.io, and Dropbox, or utilize NDI 6/HX3 for streaming, further enhancing their production and distribution flexibility.