Atomos Shinobi 5 - Photo and Video Monitor

Atomos Shinobi 5" HDMI Monitor – Go Anywhere, See Everything

The Atomos Shinobi is a lightweight, high-brightness 5-inch 1000-nit HDMI camera monitor designed for filmmakers, vloggers, photographers, and content creators who need accurate, professional monitoring anywhere they shoot. Compact, powerful, and easy to rig, Shinobi delivers advanced monitoring tools without the weight or complexity of a recorder.

Professional 5" High-Brightness Monitoring

The Atomos Shinobi features a 5-inch 10-bit HDR/SDR display with 1000 nits of brightness, ensuring excellent visibility even in bright daylight. An anti-reflective coating and anti-fingerprint screen help maintain clarity on location, while accurate colour reproduction makes it ideal for critical focus and exposure work.

• 1920 × 1080 Full HD resolution

• 10-bit processing for smooth gradients

• Clear outdoor viewing with 1000-nit brightness

Built for Filmmakers, Photographers & Vloggers

Designed as Atomos’ first standalone small monitor, Shinobi brings the brand’s professional screen processing and monitoring tools into a highly portable form. It runs all day on a single battery, making it ideal for long shoots, travel, and lightweight rigs.

Features such as Mirror Mode make Shinobi especially well suited to vloggers and solo creators, while advanced scopes support professional video workflows.

Advanced Monitoring Tools

Shinobi includes a comprehensive suite of professional monitoring tools to help you set up shots with confidence:

• Waveform, histogram, and vectorscope

• Multi-tool Analysis View for at-a-glance monitoring

• Focus peaking and focus assist

• Zoom modes (4:1 / 2:1 / 1:1)

• Zebra and False Colour

• Frame guides and SMPTE safe areas

These tools allow precise control over focus, exposure, and framing for both photo and video production.

High Dynamic Range Monitoring

With support for Log, PQ, and HLG signals, the Shinobi displays 10+ stops of dynamic range in real time. HDR monitoring features replicate post-production workflows while shooting, simplifying exposure decisions and allowing you to focus on the image rather than technical guesswork.

Built-In LUT Support

Preview your final look on set with built-in LUT support:

• Load and store up to 8 LUTs

• Supports 1D and 3D LUTs

• Upload .cube files via SD card

Ideal for matching cameras, previewing grades, or maintaining consistent looks across productions.

Lightweight, Travel-Ready Design

When mounted on a camera, weight matters. Shinobi weighs just 196g (7oz), making it one of the lightest 4K-input monitors available.

• Dual ¼"-20 mounting points (top and bottom)

• Centre-mounted battery for improved balance

• Compatible with nearly any HDMI camera

Perfect for handheld rigs, gimbals, cages, and compact camera setups.

Powered by AtomOS

Shinobi runs on AtomOS, Atomos’ intuitive operating system built for speed and simplicity. One-touch controls provide fast access to essential tools, while the clean interface keeps your workflow efficient on set.

Supported features include:

• Waveform, RGB Parade, and Vectorscope

• Analysis multi-view

• Anamorphic desqueeze options

• Flexible LUT and monitoring configurations

Colour Accuracy You Can Trust

For dependable results, Shinobi can be calibrated using Calibrite Display Pro HL / Plus HL, enabling accurate HDR and Rec.709 monitoring. Proper calibration ensures consistent, true-to-eye colour reproduction from shoot to post.

Key Features at a Glance

• 5" Full HD HDMI camera monitor

• 1000-nit high-brightness display

• 10-bit HDR/SDR monitoring

• Supports HDMI up to 4Kp30

• Advanced scopes and analysis tools

• Built-in LUT support (up to 8 LUTs)

• Ultra-lightweight design (196g)

• All-day battery performance

Why Choose the Atomos Shinobi?

The Atomos Shinobi is the ideal on-camera monitor for creators who want professional monitoring tools, accurate HDR viewing, and maximum portability. Whether you’re shooting video, photography, or hybrid content, Shinobi delivers dependable performance in a compact, travel-friendly design—without unnecessary complexity.