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ATOMOS Receives StudentFilmmakers Magazine + StudentFilmmakers.com 2012 NAB Show Best Choice Awards for the Ninja 2, Samurai, and Connect

By StudentFilmmakers.com
posted Jun 13, 2012, 23:21

Read about ATOMOS on Page 44 in StudentFilmmakers Magazine, Vol. 7, No. 3 (Print + Digital Edition). Click here to view the DIGI version.

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Ninja 2, Samurai, and Connect
The new Atomos Ninja 2 features HDMI input and output, as well as support for the latest version (3.0) of the unique AtomOS operating system. "Ninja 2 marks an important milestone for Atomos in both product and company development; the change in hardware design and the new AtomOS 3.0 software means that Ninja 2 users can benefit from the same functionality updates as our Samurai customers," said Jeromy Young, CEO and Founder of Atomos. The Ninja 2 now boasts HDMI output as well as HDMI input, which means it can be used to record directly from the amazing new Nikon DSLR sensor (D4/D800) and the retinadisplay Apple iPad, really taking advantage of their stunning HD output. The Ninja 2 touchscreen has also been upgraded, now incorporating an 800x480 pixel display, with a viewing angle of 170 degrees, both horizontally and vertically, with much improved visibility in direct sunlight.

NAB 2012 Best Choice - StudentFilmmakers.comAtomos announced that 30 Atomos Samurai's were used on "Deepsea Challenger," a joint scientific expedition by James Cameron, National Geographic and Rolex to conduct deep-ocean research and exploration. Cameron is now the only individual ever to complete the dive in a single-manned vehicle and the first since 1960 to reach the bottom of the world in a manned submersible. "James needed to control all the recording and playback functions in a very confined space in the submersible," said Jeromy Young, CEO and Founder of Atomos. "So we specially modified our operating system, AtomOS, so that all Samurai functions could be initiated simultaneously from one computer." The Samurai was chosen because it is both compact and rugged - key attributes for recording 11km below sea level. And because of Atomos' Continuous Power Technology the Samurais could be powered indefinitely and still have back-up battery power.

Connect Converters are the ultimate battery powered, in-the-field converter tool for any situation. With HD/SD-SDI and HDMI connectivity, internal and external battery options and Atomos' patent pending Continuous Power technology, you can convert anytime, anywhere. Connect Converters are lightweight and fit in your pocket. Easily powered from battery or AC, they provide 3:2 pulldown removal, test pattern and audio signal generation, and even has a built-in torch for use in dark locations. Connect Converters are stackable and modular and you can cascade and power them from one source. They're even rack-mountable.

Resources:

http://www.studentfilmmakers.com/magazine/SF2012-v7-n3-si.pdf

www.atomos.com