MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA — Atomos (www.atomos.com) is now shipping its Shogun Inferno monitor recorder. The Shogun Inferno is priced at $1,995 and allows for 4K, 60p log/raw recording with high dynamic range.
The solution offers 4K/60p video recording over HDMI and 12G SDI in Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHR formats. The Shogun Inferno is well suited for use with Sony’s FS7, F55 and AX1, and Panasonic’s DVX-200, HCX1000, and UX180 cameras. Users can capture HDR log/raw as ProRes or DNxHR and use the 10-plus stops of the AtomHDR monitor to set perfect exposure using the log from Arri, Canon, Panasonic, Sony, JVC and Red cameras. The increased processing power of Inferno allows users to add 4K 30p DCI recording over HDMI.
The unit features a high resolution seven-inch calibrated monitor boasting 1500 nit brightness. Atomos will update this initial release in the next four to five weeks with free firmware to add high frame rate recording for Sony FS5, FS700, FS7 cameras. These users will already be able to record Raw to ProRes/DNxHR up to 4K 60p in the initial firmware, but will additionally add HD/2K 100/120/200/240p recording capability.
“We are selling tomorrow’s 4K 60p HDR technology, today – future-proofing productions at price points that every filmmaker can afford,” says Jeromy Young, CEO and co-founder of Atomos. “We can’t wait to see the wave of creativity that results from the arsenal of technology we’ve assembled in the Inferno”.
Following this update, Atomos will continue to release OS updates every four to five weeks. Updates include adding raw recording for Sony FS series, Canon, Arri & Panasonic LT; HLG in/out to broaden compatibility with playback on HDR screens and as a HDR input for mobile grading; QuadLink SDI for connection with cameras that have multiple 1.5/3G or single 6/12G without the need for converters; and scheduled playlist to schedule playout for live events, in-store demonstration etc.
In addition, Atomos has developed a range of 4K 60p HDMI cables to support the high frame rates. Featuring rugged die cast connectors and coiled cables to keep clutter to a minimum, they are compatible with the latest HDMI 2.0 standard and ready for both 4K 60p HDR recording and playback. Six models are available.