Atomos Shinobi GO 5.2-Inch 1500 Nit HDR Touchscreen Monitor - Ultra-Bright On-Camera Monitor for Filmmakers, Vloggers & Photographers

The Atomos Shinobi GO is a compact, lightweight 5.2-inch touchscreen HDR video and photo monitor engineered for content creators, vloggers, filmmakers, and photographers seeking professional-grade monitoring without the premium price tag. Featuring an ultra-bright 1500 cd/m² SuperAtom IPS panel with 1920 x 1080 resolution and capacitive touch interface, it delivers stunning visibility even in challenging outdoor conditions thanks to its antireflective layer and anti-fingerprint finish. This monitor excels at providing accurate, high-contrast previews of Log, HDR HLG, HDR PQ, and other gamma curves, supported by 3D LUT loading for customized looks and AtomHDR mode that unlocks over 10 stops of dynamic range for superior highlight and shadow detail.

Designed with portability and ease of use in mind, the Shinobi GO boasts a slim, low-profile build that maintains perfect balance on DSLR, mirrorless, or cinema cameras. It supports HDMI input for up to UHD 4K signals and includes a comprehensive suite of on-screen monitoring tools such as waveforms, histograms, vectorscopes, false color exposure tools, zebras, focus peaking, and customizable frame guides for cinematic and social media aspect ratios. Power flexibility comes via a single NP-F/L-Series battery slot or USB-C PD, with options for continuous operation and even powering accessories.

Ideal as a budget-friendly entry into pro monitoring, the Shinobi GO combines Atomos' renowned AtomOS interface with intuitive controls, including a multi-function button for power and screen lock. It offers reliable performance for both stills and video workflows, backed by a 1-year warranty (extendable to 2 years upon registration), making it an essential tool for creators who demand bright, accurate, and portable on-camera monitoring.

Key Features

• 5.2-inch 1920 x 1080 capacitive touchscreen with 1500 cd/m² brightness for exceptional outdoor visibility
• AtomHDR mode with over 10-stop dynamic range for Log to HDR preview
• Supports 3D LUTs (.Cube format) loadable from SD card for monitoring and 50/50 split view
• Comprehensive monitoring tools: waveform (multiple sizes), histogram, RGB parade, vectorscope, false color, zebras, focus peaking (multiple modes), zoom (up to 4x), and more
• Frame guides for cinematic (2.41, 2.35, 1.91, 1.9, 1.85, 16:9) and social (9:16, 4:5, 2:3, 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2) formats, plus safe areas and grid markers
• HDMI 1.4 input supporting up to UHD 4K at 30p and 1080p at 60p
• USB-C PD power input/output (up to 13W output capability) and single NP-F/L-Series battery compatibility
• Slim, lightweight design with 1/4"-20 mounting points and anti-rotational features
• Passive cooling and durable ABS polycarbonate construction

Technical Specifications

Physical Dimensions (W x H x D): 5.94" x 3.60" x 0.82" (1.12" with locking cable adaptor attached)
Weight: 7.4 oz.

Mounting Points: Bottom: 1 x 1/4"-20 with anti-rotational points

Environmental:
Ambient Operating Temperature: Up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit

Construction:
Body: ABS Polycarbonate Plastic
Cooling: Passive heat sink

Multi-Function Button: Power / Lock Screen

Touch Screen: Capacitive Touch

Power:
Input Voltage: 6.2V to 16.8V
Compatible Batteries: 1 x NP-F / L-Series
Built-in battery: No
Continuous power: Via NPF battery or USB-C PD
DC-In Connector: Via Battery Eliminator (separate purchase)
D-Tap: Via optionally available Battery Eliminator or D-Tap to DC-Barrel Cable (separate purchases)

Display:
Display Panel: SuperAtom IPS Panel (Capacitive Touch)
Size: 5.2-inch
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Viewing Angle: 178° H & V
PPI: 427
Bit Depth: 10-bit (8+2 FRC)
Backlight Type: Edge-lit
Brightness: 1500 cd/m² / nits
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Color Gamut: Rec.709
Calibration Support: No on-device calibration; Atomos Calibrator on PC/Mac with Calibrite ColorChecker Display Pro & ColorChecker Display Plus

Color Pipeline:
Gamma: Sony S-Log / S-Log2 / S-Log3, Canon C-Log / C-Log 2 / C-Log3, Panasonic V-LOG, JVC J-Log1, Fujifilm F-Log / F-Log2, Nikon N-LOG / HLG, Olympus OM-LOG400 / FLAT, OM-System OM-LOG400 / FLAT, Leica L-LOG
Gamut: BT2020, DCI P3, DCI P3 65, Sony SGamut / SGamut3 / SGamut3.cine, Canon Cinema / DCI P3 / DCI P3+ / BT.2020, Panasonic V Gamut, JVC LS300

3D LUT Display: .Cube format (17 & 33 points supported)
3D LUT 50/50 Split: Yes

Monitoring Modes: SDR Native, HDR HLG, HDR PQ, 709 LUT, User LUT

Display Controls: Backlight, Lift, Gamma, Gain

Video Input:
HDMI: 1 x HDMI (1.4)
Bit Depth: 8 / 10-Bit
Chroma Subsampling: YCbCr 4:2:0 & 4:2:2

Audio In/Out:
HDMI Embedded: 2-channel, 24-bit, input dependent
Headphone Out: 3.5mm headphone jack, 2-channel

Resolution and Frame Rates (Monitoring):
4K UHD: 23.98/24/25/29.97/30
FHD 1920 x 1080 Progressive: 23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60
FHD 1920 x 1080 Interlaced: 50i/60i
1280 x 720 Progressive: 50/59.94/60p

Supported Media: SD Card for firmware updates & LUT uploads
File System: FAT32, NTFS

On-Screen Tools:
MultiScope Analysis View: Image, waveform, histogram, & vectorscope
Waveform: 3 sizes – adjustable opacity & brightness
Histogram: 3 sizes – adjustable opacity & brightness
RGB Parade: 3 sizes – adjustable opacity & brightness
Vectorscope: 1 size – adjustable opacity & brightness
Zoom: 1x / 2x / 4x (tap to zoom)
Focus Peaking: 4 modes (color, black & white, outline, edge sharpening) with adjustable outline color & peaking intensity
Colorized Exposure: Atomos False Color
Zebra: Adjustable threshold (50% to 105%)
Isolate Color Channel: Blue only
Cine Frame Guides: Presets for 2.41, 2.35, 1.91, 1.9, 1.85, 16:9
Social Frame Guides: Presets for 9:16, 4:5, 2:3, 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2
Safe Areas: SMPTE Safe Title Area – 93% & 90%
Grid Markers: 9 grid
Display Flip: Horizontal & Vertical

External Device Control:
USB-C: USB-C for device power
Serial 2.5mm Jack: Use with Atomos calibration cables, and calibration software

What's Included

Shinobi GO, USB-C 2.0 cable, HDMI + USB-C locking cable adapter, Quick Start Guide