March 23rd 2023

AtomOS 10.90.00 Firmware Release Notes

Ninja V

Important Note:

In order to record RAW from either the Canon R6 MK II or the FujiFilm X-T5, ProRes RAW needs to be activated via the My Atomos portal.

For an in-depth walkthrough of the feature activation process, please visit our FAQs: https://atomos.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4514756643983-My-Atomos-Feature- Activation-Guide

Installation Instructions:

ATOMOS recommends that your Ninja V is plugged into mains power before commencing the firmware update.

1. Insert a compatible, formatted HDD/SSD into the Docking Station.
2. Unzip the downloaded file and copy the ATOMNJV.FW file to the root of the HDD/SSD.
3. Eject the HDD/SSD (according to operating system guidelines).
4. Insert the HDD/SSD into the Ninja VV.
5. If you have an ATOMOS CONNECT accessory ensure this is connected to your device before powering on, as the module firmware will also need to be updated as part of this FW release.
6. Power on the Ninja V and the firmware update process will begin automatically.
7. If your Ninja V is already powered on, you will be prompted to perform the firmware update when a drive containing new firmware is inserted.
8. Once the update is complete, your Ninja V will power itself down.
9. Power your Ninja V back on and the device will automatically start updating the ATOMOS CONNECT accessory.
10. To verify if the firmware update was successfully completed, navigate to the main menu and scroll to the info tab.

Note: Once firmware 10.90.00 is successfully installed on the Ninja V, the unit may reboot to update the ATOMOS CONNECT firmware. Do not interrupt the firmware installation process.

New Features:

Support for the newly introduced Atomos Cloud Studio Subscription Tiers

Subscribers to Atomos Cloud Studio's various subscription Tiers gain a variety of new options when it comes to the Ninja V's Streaming and Frame.io Camera to Cloud capabilities, as well as gaining access to Atomos Live Production.

For an overview of feature availability based on your ACS subscription, please follow this link: https://cloud.atomos.com/new-plans

Support for Atomos Live Production (Fully featured BETA)

• Now your Atomos device can be the gateway for a live video and audio feed into a polished live production.
• Find out all about Atomos Live Production via this link: https://cloud.atomos.com.

For a closer look at Atomos Live Production, we recommend checking out our documentation in the Atomos Knowledge Base: https://atomos.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/sections/6632088649871-Atomos-Cloud-Studio

Changes to Frame.io C2C Implementation

• Addition of progressive file transfer, which lets you upload C2C clips while you’re still recording. Files will appear in Frame.io, only moments after you’ve stopped recording.
• Ability to record and upload C2C files at multiple different quality/bitrate levels: LQ, MQ, HQ, Custom.
• Introduction of the ability to downscale 4K DCI, 4K UHD, 2K DCI, or 1080p HD input signals to the 1280 x 720p resolution for proxies.

Note: Available options may vary depending on your subscription tier.

Changes to RTMP Streaming Implementation

• Ability to stream to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and Custom RTMP destinations at multiple different quality/bitrate levels: LQ, MQ, HQ, Custom.
• Introduction of the ability to downscale 4K DCI, 4K UHD, 2K DCI, or 1080p HD input signals to the 1280 x 720p resolution for the RTMP streaming output.

Note: Available options may vary depending on your subscription tier.

Support for NDI HX2 TX

• Transmit video over Wi-Fi or Ethernet network using the NDI protocol
• Record input and NDI stream output in ProRes and DNx
• Supports NDI HX2 transmission up to 1080p60

Note: You may purchase the NDI HX2 TX firmware option for $/€99 via https://my.atomos.com.

For a closer look at our NDI implementation, we recommend checking out our documentation in the Atomos Knowledge Base: https://atomos.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/sections/6632142928527-NDI

Canon R6 MKII RAW Support

ProRes RAW Recording Specification via HDMI

• 6K (6000 x 3374) at 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p
• 3.7K (3744 x 2106) at 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p

Note: WB and ISO controls/slider adjustments are available for this camera in Final Cut Pro

Fujifilm X-T5 RAW Support

ProRes RAW Recording Specification via HDMI

• 6.2K (6240 x 3512) at 23.98p, 24p

Note: WB and ISO controls/slider adjustments are available for this camera in Final Cut Pro

Operational Considerations

• You can find a full list of supported input resolutions/frame rates for Live Production, Frame.io C2C, or NDI via this link: https://atomos.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/6420322981519/

Bug Fixes and Improvements:

• Overall improvements on Wi-Fi/Network reliability.
• Resolved an issue where horizontal pattern noise appeared at diagonal high contrast edges of 5.7Kp25 ProRes RAW clips recorded from the Panasonic LUMIX GH6.

Known Limitations to be resolved in future releases:

• It may take up to 10 seconds for Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections to re-established when users switch between record and playback mode. Please allow the system time to automatically reconnect to your network.
• Whilst Atomos Live Production is still in BETA, the input latency for all video sources is currently set to an artificially high value of around 750mS due to a technical issue. This value will be substantially reduced with a future Atomos firmware update.
• When playing back an H.265 clip that was recorded at 720p50 & 720p59.94, the Zoom and Waveform monitoring functions are disabled.
• Enabling Wi-Fi may be intermittent. A dialogue message may suggest a system reboot to fix.
• Pairing Ninja V with a Nikon Z 9 camera, ZOOM audio recorders, and TASCAM audio recorders via AirGlu BT is not supported at this time, as we're working with our partners to implement compatibility for our new AirGlu 2 hardware modules found in all CONNECT-enabled devices. However, pairing to iOS apps UltraSync Blue Slate, Mavis Pro Camera, and MetaRecorder is possible.
• Network Record Control is not available when H.265 is selected as the record format.
• Live Streaming is only available when using standard YCC 422 video inputs, and when the record codec is set to either ProRes or DNx. If ProRes RAW or H.265 are selected as the record codec, streaming isn't available.
• If the user boots into ProRes RAW recording mode with a YCC SDI Input, the monitoring image may be incorrect. Monitoring and Recording whilst outputting a RAW signal to the Ninja V in ProRes RAW mode will work as expected.
• If switching between different camera models whilst HDMI Compatibility mode is selected, ensure that you reboot the Ninja V before connecting a new camera.
• In playback mode, selecting the first ProRes RAW file to view, some artifacts may be visible. These are not present in the recorded file and will not appear on any clips played after the first selected clip