Fuji + Atomos Ninja / a menu guide for setting up your FUJI with the Ninja V!

[@johnstamw]

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[@hiseyesproduction]

Great video! 2 years later and still a big help. ONE THING: I tried to format via my MacBook Pro and the Ninja V didn't recognize it so the RECORD button was greyed out. I then formatted it via the Ninja V and the RECORD button is an option and it is ready to go! Hope this helps anyone else troubleshooting nowadays. Cheers, John!

[@BrendanEvan]

Had a problem with mine and came back to this video to sort it out! So handy! Thanks!

[@BrendanEvan]

Just got my Ninja V and this was super helpful

[@regenytarmovies]

Today I bought one of this. Your video is very useful for me.

[@GillyBerlin]

Thank you soooo much for this video. I was going crazy, because the recording on the Ninja wouldn't start, when I start it on the Fuji. But thanks to your video I found the right setting to fix that :)

[@TheCreativeNest]

So helpful! Thanks for pointing out the timeout setting in power management.

[@harrycall01]

Hi dear! Congrats for your video tutorial! Do you know if now 2024 with SSD 1TB disc NVMe m.2 and his adapter is it possible recording video in a XT3 via usbc ? Have this camera possibility for usb external recording? Thank you so much for your help and attention!!

[@HurtboxTV]

So I'm not sure how to fix this issue but my XT4 and Atomos Ninja V setup is having some issues. At random points my input will drop on the ninja V then come back a second later. I don't know what could be causing that to happen. have everything set up the same way to.

[@juliangigante]

Hi John. Great video seeing this now in 2023! I still rock 2 xt3s and 2 xt4s for my wedding filmmaking business. Lately I’ve been having issues with overheating and wanted to know if recording to the ninja might help with overheating. Cheers! Thanks in advance 🙏

[@johnstamw]

Just responded to your IG brother!! In my experience the Ninja helps if you're recording only to it, not dual recording. Basically by not recording to the camera at all you're reducing the workload on the Fuji's internals as I understand it. Hopefully that makes sense and helps!

[@adnan_velic]

Do you think the ninja v crushes shadows? I’ve noticed the image looking significantly worse then learned that it records in 16-235 rgb and not 0-255 which the fuji does in body.

[@TheWongReviewer]

Great video and thanks for sharing the fuji settings . I just got an Atomos Ninja V for my X-T3 and X-H1 and was looking for a tutorial. This really helped. I hope this will help my video production for my channel.

[@BrandonTalbot]

I have turned HDMI rec control, but the ninja v is not being triggered? Any suggestions?

[@humorn]

Hey! Thanks for the info! :) question, Fuji doesn’t have De-squeezed preview when using an anamorphic lens. Can the Ninja V somehow preview de-squeezed footage while shooting ? Thanks!

[@djmaniack8583]

thank you very much for the info...it is simple stuff once someone shows it to you otherwise its a dragg

[@cloud9photography126]

i never formatted my ssd on my p i just plugged it into the ninja, hit formant on the ninja and it did it right there....no need to pre format it on the comupter

[@svensoell]

Great review. Question, when in Auto focus mode can you see the AF box on the Ninja to see what the camera is focusing on, or do you still need to look at the camera display?

[@artv_pro]

So what you can say about that the Ninja V not support full range video signal from Fuji? Fuji HDMI out send BT.601: Color range : Full Color primaries : BT.709 (0-255) Transfer characteristics : BT.601 (16-235) Matrix coefficients : BT.601 So Atomos interpret and record BT.601, not BT.709 from Fuji - it cut dynamic range (I own Ninja V and X-T3 and this is big problem with Fuji)

[@artv_pro]

@@johnstamw You can see Mediainfo of any videofile at the properties of file in Media Player Classic Home Cinema

[@ankaicai]

Thank You! Your video is awesome!

[@gilgoncalves2304]

Do you saw the Atomos Ninja that sellers have in AliExpress in China, they said that necessary download the English firmware, do you think thats gear it's reliable? Thanks again!

[@gilgoncalves2304]

@@johnstamw no prob, bro. thanks! I'll try check out if the gear that they sell are reliable. Sorry about my English. I am learning how to express myself hahaha

[@simontaylor2245]

Thanks John! Nice run down. I’m looking to use one with x100v purely because time limit and that camera cooks. This is new to me so dumb question. If I keep film simulation on the hdmi output in the camera setting do I need to do a LUT as I’m happy with the Fuji straight out of camera look.

[@ChaseHirt]

Thanks for the info! Would love to hear more about process for shooting F-Log? And then can you preview that with the Rec709 button in the Monitor settings? Seemed to be grayed out

[@ChaseHirt]

@@johnstamw Awesome 😎 Also, I just ordered a monoprice mini to full HDMI cable and got it in the mail, The link you posted to a cable had a missing link, So I really hope this one works

[@ChaseHirt]

@@johnstamw Ikr! It’s crazy how there is no real standard out there and there is almost no helpful information on the product pages 🤷‍♂️

[@ChaseHirt]

@@johnstamw Ah yes, makes sense. That’s the cable I ordered. Any tips for stabilizing its micro HDMI connection assuming you have used this cable before?

[@cssil2000]

Hi, I have an X-H1 and I'd like to know if i use a Ninja V I can record the vídeos on the camera SD card and on the Ninja V SSD? Like a backup

[@alejandrojaen2305]

Hey Buddy, What does the setting "only apply on OUTPUT" mean? Does it mean that you see it normaly and when you pass it on to the computer it has the lut applied?

[@Makeorbreakmedia]

Hi John, I have been using Ninja V with my Sony A7III all good but tried hooking up my XT3 and can't seem to get 4k 50fps working with it. Been through all the menus and nothing seems to work. Says MI not connected. Device not compatible with current 4k setting on the Fuji. Any ideas?

[@Makeorbreakmedia]

@@johnstamw i did..thanks for coming back to me. Yeah just a a setting in the menu i hadn't put on..took a while but got there!

[@dean6280]

Is their a huge difference between the ninja V and ninja V+??

[@johnstamw]

you made me curious so I google'd and found this "the Ninja V+ adds the ability to continuously record 8K/30p and 4K/120p footage in Apple ProRes RAW for compatible camera systems. The Ninja V+ will also feature 10-bit HEVC codec out of the box (no need for a paid upgrade as with the Ninja V)"

[@dean6280]

@@johnstamw would this be compatible with the xt4? Shooting apple pro res raw 4K 120?

[@wadedigital4757]

John Thank you so much for this video! it's really helped get things set up. A question for you please. I have the X-T30 when I go into the menu the HDMI trigger will not turn on. I have HDMI Rec Control on, however the Atomos will not engage in record mode. I have 2 new cables I bought and both will not trigger the NINJA. I'm on FW 10.4. My NINJA is brand new just took it out of the box today. Any suggestions?

[@anthfenton6626]

Hey did you ever figure this out as im having the same problem.

[@ZiitsprungMedia]

Thank You for this Video. Very helpful! I work with the X-T4. I made the same settings like you said. But there is one issue left. i can not activate the CameraTrigger at the NINJA V. At the X-T4, the HDMI REC CONTROL is turned ON, but At the NINJA V i'm not able to turn on the Trigger on the Input settings. What i'm doing wrong? may be a problem with the HDMI Cable? Thank you for help and suggestions.

[@hamzahadjidj5397]

Same problem here… did you solve it?

[@happysnappylaura]

Hey John! I was wondering - roughly how long would you estimate the different batteries for the ninja last? I.e. the big one vs the small one?

[@johnstamw]

hello! I don't remember exactly but maybe rough estimate the bigger ones last about 2.5 times longer

[@samuelcentore6455]

I followed the steps, however when I press record on the camera it doesn’t record on the atomos. And when I press record on the atomos it doesn’t translate to the Fuji. Any common issues I might be missing? Thanks!

[@johnstamw]

I almost always resort first to the cable. It’s frustrating but from the most expensive to the cheapest their is just no consistency in quality it seems. If you try 3 cables and it still doesn’t work only then would I investigate other issues, but that’s just me!

[@bartoszlewandowski8016]

Hi John! Great review! I have quick question for you. Can Ninja V an XT3 record simultaneously in different fps? 50 on XT3 and 25 on Atomos? Thanks for reply. Best wishes!

[@phoenixpin5624]

Hey man did you experience having static audio over HDMI?. Attaching external mic on the Mic/line input seems to eliminate the problem but the static audio problem bothers me especially if im recording footage on both camera and Atomos. I’m using a fuji XT30 for events like you recommended. Thanks John!

[@johnstamw]

I never ran a line into the Ninja, i'm sorry! I would contact atomos about that!

[@abineshsrinivasan2638]

thanks for the video ! liked and already subbed

[@erikfry5887]

How warm does the camera get after recording 4k for 30 minutes? Will this method also work on a FujiFilm X100V? Thanks!

[@simontaylor2245]

Did you try this Erik? Would like to do the same with recording the atomos ssd and not camera sd card on x100v

[@erikfry5887]

@@simontaylor2245 Hey Simon! I haven't tried it yet. More than likely I will keep my x100v as a still photography camera and get a dedicated video camera for video. If you haven't, February 17th fuji released a big update for the x100v that adds a bunch of features and let's it be used as a webcam via the fuji x webcam PC app. I've tried it, it's absolutely incredible!

[@editor4958]

What happens with the rear screen functions when the recorder is plugged in, things like touch focus etc? Does the viewfinder still function? Thanks.

[@djtoman6875]

John Stambaugh How come you don’t have it anymore? Did you move up to something else?

[@joshdiditt]

Lav mic sounds good. Good review. Do you plan on making a video on how you get new clients?

[@joshdiditt]

@@johnstamw My man✊✊

[@Lakefilms]

Hey...can you tell me what SSD drives do you recommend. I bought a Angelbird AtomX SSDmini (500GB)...so expensive too.

[@w.vangelder108]

Hello John. Thanks for this clear video. I have a question; mostly with video on my XT3 I use the manual focus and focus peaking. But is it also possible (with the camera focus button in position S or C) to choose and switch a focuspoint on the Atomos touchscreen with your finger at the same way you can do that on the XT3 screen ?

[@w.vangelder108]

@@johnstamw Thanks for your answer !

[@w.vangelder108]

@@johnstamw After looking a while on youtube and read several reviews my conclusion is that it isn't possible to focus with finger touching on the touchscreens of this affordable monitors. The only exception that I discovered was the more expensive and professional Portkeys M5.

[@oldyoutubeaccount7056]

please can you tell me how much recording time does it say when shoot 4k60, 422, 10bit, proress-flog? i really need that help if its possible!

[@oldyoutubeaccount7056]

@@johnstamw yes i am talking about storage, i have download the app but as an option has 444 not 422 so its not accurate (thats why i am asking you)

[@Tomoldchannel]

SO if you put a ninja on the xt4 , you can't put a microphone anymore ?

[@johnstamw]

good question, you do need some way to mount the monitor so lots of people use cages for that purpose to mount both monitor and mic.

[@anthfenton6626]

Hi, any suggestions as to why my fujifilm xt30 is not showing f-log/hlg recording in the menu? Really frustrating as it wont allow me to record in 10bit, atomos also not recognizing the actual device. Any help here would be much appreciated.

[@anthfenton6626]

John Stambaugh will do

[@PS_Studio]

Very useful video, good job :) I have a question when using Atomos Ninja and recording in 4K 60p - does the camera overheat during long shooting time? When stop a recording?

[@NKBPICTURES]

It can record 8bit 60fps ..... Not 10bit 60fps

[@cyklzycia8814]

So... to record 10 bit 4:2:2? i need that ninja atmos ?

[@cyklzycia8814]

John Stambaugh Why No samsung portable ? 4example

[@ScribblebytesWorldwide]

Thanks neighbour.

[@valeriomarazia8522]

Hey guys is the fan very noisy if I only use it as monitor on a gimbal?

[@valeriomarazia8522]

@@johnstamw I would like to record yoga lessons with it. I also would like to use it as monitor only, when I shoot with the camera and mic mounted on the gimbal. if I mount the monitor one meter behind the mic do you think I will hear the noise of the ninja?

[@codychrisman5]

Do you normally shoot your videos in 4K 60/24 or do you always shoot 1080?

[@oldyoutubeaccount7056]

please can you tell me how much recording time does it say when shoot 4k60, 422, 10bit, proress-flog? i really need that help if its possible!

[@thabo5799]

Hey dude, I just got my ninja v for XT3. When I’m recording, the camera starts heating up like crazy, if I leave it long enough it will definitely overheat. I’m confused with this since the atomos is now doing all the work, why is the camera heating up so much

[@thabo5799]

John Stambaugh does yours hit up? Mine acts as if it’s recording on the actual camera and also drains the battery quicker than it would without the recorder

[@thabo5799]

John Stambaugh I’m also using the atomos hdmi to mini hdmi cable that cost £50 😭

[@thabo5799]

@@johnstamw Have you tried to record continuesly in 4k60 on the atomos? If so, how long could you record for without the camera heating up? Did a test and it took 30-40min until the camera shut down recording externally. Is that normal?

[@thabo5799]

@@johnstamw Also your fujifilm lut. Is it a log lut? i want to get it but wasn't sure if i have to record in standard profiles or f log

[@gilgoncalves2304]

Thanks for share! It's was very helpfull. I have a question, can I record without SD cards, just using Atomos with câmera? Other one, there is possible using 1TB sdd? Thanks bro! Congrats from Brazil.

[@gilgoncalves2304]

@@johnstamw thanks for your answer

[@gilgoncalves2304]

@@johnstamw ok thanks! Can i record 4k 60fps using Atomos Ninja V with my Xt4?

[@mattcero1]

Something to know is that if you choose not to record at all to the camera, then your record limit of 30 minutes will no longer exist.

[@johnstamw]

yep, that's right!

[@mattcero1]

Unless you overheat the camera, that is.

[@strange_ranger1]

hey John. Peculiar issue, perhaps you can help. Only way I am able to get signal on atomos ninja from fuji xt4 at 59.97p 4k is when I set hdmi output display info to 'on'.... which as you say, is useless. Very confused...