Atomos intros new Shinobi GO monitor

Atomos' latest addition to the award-winning Shinobi range of professional monitors is the new Shinobi GO, a slim, lightweight, high brightness, 5-inch 1500nit HDR monitor aimed at content creators and photographers.

The new Shinobi GO follows the launch of Shinobi II last year, offering some of the same high quality monitoring tools as its more advanced best-selling sister product, but without camera control, touch to focus, and other pro monitoring features like EL ZONE.

We're likely to see more of this sort of thing this year as manufacturers chase the creator economy with cut down versions of their pro kit. That said, the new model still includes professional monitoring features such as false color, zebra, histogram, waveform, and vector scope.

It is powered by Sony NP-F type batteries or via the USB-C port using a power bank, offering flexibility for extended shooting sessions.

“Shinobi GO is for people who do not need camera control, or own a camera that supports it, who are looking for a high-quality, daylight viewable monitor at a more affordable price,” commented Atomos CEO Jeromy Young. “Costing just $249 excluding sales taxes, Shinobi GO is exactly that, and it’s from a brand that is trusted by professionals worldwide. This means that photographers and videographers no longer need to compromise quality when choosing a lower cost camera monitoring solution.”

The monitor comes with a locking connector adaptor for the HDMI and USB-C ports. When used in conjunction with Atomos locking cables (purchased separately) it prevents accidental disconnections during shoots.

Both Shinobi GO and Shinobi II share the same size sunhood and other accessories, making it convenient to share batteries, cables, rigs and other attachments for professionals that own a variety of equipment and need the flexibility to be able to mix and match between their camera set-ups.

Shinobi GO costs $ / € 249 (£215, AUD399), excluding local sales taxes, and is available to buy now from the Atomos web store and from authorized resellers.