Atomos Shinobi Review

The Atomos Shinobi is a 5.2 inch high dynamic range HDR monitor that is designed for video editing and other professional uses. It has a 1000nit screen with an anti reflective coating and anti fingerprint technology, allowing users to clearly see their images in daylight. Atomos has also packed the Shinobi with an extensive suite of scopes and simple one touch operations, making it a very powerful tool for any videographer or filmmaker.

One of the highlights of the Atomos Shinobi is its Analysis View feature. This feature allows users to simultaneously see what they are shooting, view a waveform, histogram, and vectorscope, ensuring complete control of their image. This is a great tool for professionals who need to make sure that their shots look perfect before they move on to post production. Additionally, the Shinobi also has a unique HDR monitoring feature, allowing users to replicate post production workflows in real time while shooting.

The Atomos Shinobi also includes Realtime LUTs Preview, which allows users to apply and compare looks for post production in SDR or HDR from their favorite LUTs. You can even load up to eight custom LUTs at any time via the SD Card Slot and instantly select between them, maintaining creative intent at all times.

Overall, the Atomos Shinobi is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a high quality monitor that can handle professional video editing tasks. The screen is bright and clear even in direct sunlight and the one touch operation makes it easy to use even when you re on the go. The Analysis View feature is also incredibly useful for making sure that your shots look perfect before you move on to post production workflows. Additionally, the Realtime LUTs Preview makes it easy to apply and compare looks from your favorite LUTs in SDR or HDR. All in all, if you re looking for a reliable monitor that can handle professional video editing tasks without breaking the bank, then I highly recommend taking a look at the Atomos Shinobi.