October 24th 2023

AtomOS 11.02.01 Firmware Release Notes

Ninja

Installation Instructions

Atomos recommends that your Ninja is plugged into mains power before commencing the firmware update.

1. Insert a compatible, formatted SSD into the Docking Station.
2. Unzip the downloaded file and copy the ATOMNJA.FW file to the root directory of the SSD.
3. Eject the SSD according to operating system guidelines.
4. Insert the SSD into the Ninja.
5. If you have an Atomos Connect accessory, ensure this is connected to your device before powering on, as the module firmware will also need to be updated as part of this FW release.
6. Power on the Ninja and the firmware update process will begin automatically.
   Note: If your Ninja is already powered on, you will be prompted to perform the firmware update when a drive containing new firmware is inserted.
7. Once the update is complete, your Ninja will power itself down.
8. Power your Ninja back on and the device will automatically start updating the Atomos Connect accessory.
9. To verify if the firmware update was successfully completed, navigate to the main menu and scroll to the info tab.

Note: Once firmware 11.02.01 is successfully installed on your Ninja, the unit may reboot to update the Atomos Connect firmware. Do not interrupt the firmware installation process.

New Features

Fujifilm GFX 100 II RAW Support

ProRes RAW Recording Specification via HDMI

• 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) at 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p

Note: WB and ISO controls/slider adjustments are available for this camera in Final Cut Pro.

Sony a7CR RAW Support

ProRes RAW Recording Specification via HDMI

• 3.8K (3848 x 2168) at 23.98p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p

Note: WB and ISO controls/slider adjustments are available for this camera in Final Cut Pro.

10-Bit Support for C2C Workflows

This release includes improvements for our device C2C uploads to Frame.io, Atomos Edit and Sony Ci Media. Users now have the option to adjust the Bit depth of their C2C clips via Atomos Cloud Studio. Previously, our devices were limited to uploading C2C clips in 8-bit only, but now, uploading 10-bit clips is available for both Dual (Hero + Proxy) and Single (Hero only) C2C modes.

Configuration: Atomos Cloud Studio will provide a "Bit depth" field in the "Edit Destination" dialog when "Quality" is set to "Custom".

The following combinations of options will be configurable via Atomos Cloud Studio:

• 720p 
  • B-Frames: On or Off
  • Bit depth: 8-bit & 10-bit
  • Chroma subsampling: 4:2:2
• 1080p
  • B-Frames: On or Off
  • Bit depth: 8-bit & 10-bit
  • Chroma subsampling: 4:2:2
• 4K
  • B-Frames: Off
  • Bit-depth: 8-bit & 10-bit
  • Chroma subsampling: 4:2:2
• 4K
  • B-Frames: On
  • Bit-depth: 8-bit
  • Chroma subsampling: 4:2:0

Note: An Atomos Cloud Studio Premium subscription is required to access the Custom Quality setting where the Bit depth setting is configured.

Bug Fixes & Minor Changes

Along with the improvements to the C2C workflows and support for two new RAW cameras, 11.02.01 also includes various bug fixes and less obvious changes.

• Resolved an issue where the SDI output signal properties weren't reported correctly after changing the input signal's frame rate.
• When receiving a RemoteView feed, you can now also listen to the transmitted audio.
• This firmware includes an update to the built-in AirGlu functionality to support Bluetooth Timecode. It is particularly useful to wirelessly sync your recorder with the FujiFilm GFX100 II.

Known Limitations to be resolved in future releases

• It may take up to 10 seconds for Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections to re-established when users switch between record and playback mode. Please allow the system time to automatically reconnect to your network.
• After a reboot, only start recording in C2C mode once your device is fully connected to the internet (this may take up to 10 seconds). If you don’t wait for the connection to establish, you might end up with duplicate uploads in your C2C destination folder.
• In the RAW + Proxy C2C mode, recording is disabled if the device is being fed a 2Kp59.94 RAW feed from a Sony FX9.
• When switching into C2C mode, the monitoring image might momentarily be displayed with a magenta tint; however, it reverts to the original monitor color shortly after.
• In RemoteView mode, you may experience UI freezes after switching frame rates mid-transmission. We recommend sticking to a single frame rate while using RemoteView.
• When switching to a DCI 4K resolution with H.265 selected as the recording format, RemoteView might not work as expected. We recommend sticking to 16:9 when selecting H.265 as the record format in RemoteView mode.
• When outputting 720p to other devices via HDMI/SDI, there's a chance that image artifacts will be present on the receiving end.
• When playing back an H.265 clip that was recorded at 720p50 & 720p59.94, the Zoom and Waveform monitoring functions are disabled.
• Network Record Control is not available when H.265 is selected as the record format.
• Live Streaming is only available when using standard YCC 422 video inputs, and when the record codec is set to either ProRes or DNx. If ProRes RAW or H.265 are selected as the record codec, streaming isn't available.
• If the user boots into ProRes RAW recording mode with a YCC SDI Input, the monitoring image may be incorrect. Monitoring and Recording whilst outputting a RAW signal to the Ninja in ProRes RAW mode will work as expected.
• If switching between different camera models whilst HDMI Compatibility mode is selected, ensure that you reboot the Ninja before connecting a new camera.
• Performance may be sluggish when using two AtomRemote apps connected to a single Atomos Connect. Please only pair one AtomRemote app per device.
• When shooting in the DCI aspect ratio with dual record enabled, the proxy files are cropped to a 16:9 aspect ratio.