Recorders
In video mode, the camera can record directly to connected HDMI recorders.
- If a memory card is inserted in the camera when it is connected to a recorder, video will be recorded both to the recorder and the memory card. If no memory card is inserted, the footage will be recorded only to the external device.
- Adjusting settings
- YCbCr and bit depth
- HDMI output and tone mode
- External recording control
- Including file names set on the camera in the file names of video saved on external recorders
Adjusting settings
Use the [HDMI] item in the setup menu to adjust settings for HDMI output.
| Option | Description |
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| [Output resolution] | The format for output to HDMI devices can be selected from [Auto], [2160p (progressive)], [1080p (progressive)], [1080i (interlaced)],* and [720p (progressive)]. |
| [Output range] | The RGB video signal input range varies with the HDMI device. [Auto], which matches the output range to the HDMI device, is recommended in most situations. If the camera is unable to determine the correct RGB video signal output range for the HDMI device, you can choose from the following options:
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| [Output shooting info] | Choose whether shooting information is displayed on the HDMI device. If [ON] is selected, icons and other information in the shooting display will be recorded with the footage saved to external recorders. |
| [Mirror camera info display] | Choose whether the display in the camera monitor remains on while an HDMI device is connected.
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- Video will not be output at 1080i when [Auto] is selected for [Output resolution] even when a recorder that supports this option is connected. Choose [1080i (interlaced)] for interlaced output.
[Output resolution]
- When [Auto] is selected for [HDMI] > [Output resolution] in the setup menu, the camera automatically detects whether the external recorder supports the frame size and rate selected on the camera. If it does not, the camera will search for a supported resolution and frame rate in the order listed below. If no supported resolution and frame rate is found, output will be suspended.
- No memory card inserted in camera:
Frame size/frame rate Output resolution/frame rate search order [5376×3024; 59.94p] 1080/60p → 2160/30p → 1080/30p [5376×3024; 50p] 1080/50p → 2160/25p → 1080/25p [5376×3024; 29.97p] 2160/30p → 1080/30p [5376×3024; 25p] 2160/25p → 1080/25p [5376×3024; 23.976p] 2160/24p → 1080/24p [3840×2160; 119.88p] 1080/120p → 1080/60p → 2160/30p → 1080/30p [3840×2160; 100p] 1080/100p → 1080/50p → 2160/25p → 1080/25p [3840×2160; 59.94p] 1080/60p → 2160/30p → 1080/30p [3840×2160; 50p] 1080/50p → 2160/25p → 1080/25p [3840×2160; 29.97p] 2160/30p → 1080/30p [3840×2160; 25p] 2160/25p → 1080/25p [3840×2160; 23.976p] 2160/24p → 1080/24p [1920×1080; 239.76p] 1080/120p → 1080/60p → 1080/30p [1920×1080; 200p] 1080/100p → 1080/50p → 1080/25p [1920×1080; 119.88p]
[1920×1080; 29.97p ×4 (slow-motion)]
[1920×1080; 23.976p ×5 (slow-motion)]1080/120p → 1080/60p → 1080/30p [1920×1080; 100p]
[1920×1080; 25p ×4 (slow-motion)]1080/100p → 1080/50p → 1080/25p [1920×1080; 59.94p] 1080/60p → 1080/30p [1920×1080; 50p] 1080/50p → 1080/25p [1920×1080; 29.97p] 1080/30p [1920×1080; 25p] 1080/25p [1920×1080; 23.976p] 1080/24p - Memory card inserted in camera:
Frame size/frame rate Output resolution/frame rate search order [3840×2160; 119.88p] 1080/60p → 1080/30p [3840×2160; 100p] 1080/50p → 1080/25p Frame sizes/frame rates other than the above Same as when no memory card is inserted in the camera.
- No memory card inserted in camera:
- When an option other than [Auto] is selected for [HDMI] > [Output resolution] in the setup menu, the signal will be output at the selected resolution. HDMI output will be suspended if:
- output resolution is higher than the current frame size or
- the recorder does not support the selected output resolution.
- The maximum output resolution when [N-RAW 12-bit (NEV)], [R3D NE 12-bit (R3D)], or [ProRes RAW HQ 12-bit (MOV)] is selected for [Video file type] in the video recording menu is 1920 × 1080.
Frame rates for [Output resolution] options other than [Auto]
Video recording rates of 119.88p, 100p, 59.94p, or 50p will be adjusted as follows if not compatible with the frame rate chosen for the external recorder.
- 119.88p: The frame rate will first drop to 59.94p. If 59.94p is also not supported, it will drop to 29.97p.
- 100p: The frame rate will first drop to 50p. If 50p is also not supported, it will drop to 25p.
- 59.94p: The frame rate will drop to 29.97p.
- 50p: The frame rate will drop to 25p.
Frame rates for an [Output resolution] of [1080i (interlaced)]
Footage filmed at a frame rate of 119.88p, 59.94p, 29.97p, or 23.976p is output at 59.94i. Footage filmed at 100p, 50p, or 25p is output at 50i.
Frame rates for an [Output resolution] of [720p (progressive)]
Footage filmed at a frame rate of 119.88p, 59.94p, 29.97p, or 23.976p is output at 59.94p. Footage filmed at 100p, 50p, or 25p is output at 50p.
Caution: Filming with memory cards
If memory cards are inserted when [2160p (progressive)] is selected for [HDMI] > [Output resolution] in the setup menu, footage filmed at a frame size and rate of 3840 × 2160; 119.88p or 3840 × 2160; 100p will not be output via HDMI. Remove the memory cards from the camera and record the footage to the external recorder.
Zoom
- In the case of a setting to record RAW videos (RAW video), while the camera is in standby for recording, you can zoom in the camera shooting display and the image output to an external recorder via HDMI by moving the zoom control toward +. The camera display and output to the recorder cannot be zoomed in while recording.
- In the case of a setting to record non-RAW videos, while in standby or during recording, you can zoom in the camera shooting display by moving the zoom control toward +; note that output to an external recorder cannot be zoomed in.
Audio output via HDMI
- If [H.264 8-bit (MP4)] is selected for [Video file type] in the video recording menu, audio will be recorded on the memory card in AAC format, but will be output via HDMI in 24-bit format. If the external recorder does not support 24-bit audio, HDMI audio output will be suspended.
- Even if [ON] is selected for [32-bit float audio recording] in the video recording menu, audio will be output via HDMI in 24-bit.
YCbCr and bit depth
The YCbCr value and bit depth for footage output to external HDMI devices varies with the options selected for [Video file type] and [Frame size/frame rate] in the video recording menu.
| Video file type | Frame size/frame rate | YCbCr and bit depth |
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| N-RAW 12-bit (NEV) | 6048×3402 |
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| 4032×2268 | ||
| 3984×2240 | ||
| R3D NE 12-bit (R3D) | 6048×3402 |
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| 4032×2268 | ||
| 3984×2240 | ||
| ProRes RAW HQ 12-bit (MOV) | 6048×3402 |
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| 4032×2268 | ||
| 3984×2240 | ||
| ProRes 422 HQ 10-bit (MOV) | 5376×3024 | 4:2:2 10-bit |
| 3840×2160 | ||
| 1920×1080 | ||
| H.265 10-bit (MOV) | 5376×3024 | 4:2:2 10-bit |
| 3840×2160 119.88p/100p | 4:2:0 10-bit | |
| 3840×2160 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.976p | 4:2:2 10-bit | |
| 1920×1080 | ||
| H.265 8-bit (MOV) | 5376×3024 | 4:2:2 8-bit |
| 3840×2160 119.88p/100p | 4:2:0 8-bit | |
| 3840×2160 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/23.976p | 4:2:2 8-bit | |
| 1920×1080 | ||
| H.264 8-bit (MP4) | 1920×1080 | 4:2:2 8-bit |
Recording to external recorders that support a bit depth of 10 bits
The HDMI signal will be output at a bit depth of 10 bits only to HDMI recorders that support this option.
HDMI output and tone mode
The tone mode selected via [Video file type] in the video recording menu applies to video output via HDMI. Equipment that supports HDR (HLG) is required when [HLG] is selected.
External recording control
Choosing [ON] for [External rec. cntrl (HDMI)] in the video recording menu allows camera controls to be used to start and stop recording on the external recorder.
- For information on whether your recorder supports external recording control, consult the manufacturer.
- The camera display will turn off automatically when the time selected for Custom Setting c3 [Power off delay] > [Standby timer] expires, ending HDMI output. When recording videos to an external device, select [Standby timer] and choose [No limit] or a time longer than the anticipated recording time.
- An icon will be displayed in the camera monitor when [ON] is selected: A is displayed if no footage is currently being recorded, B while videos are being recorded. During recording, check the recorder and recorder display to ensure that footage is being saved to the device.
- Note that selecting [ON] may disrupt the footage output to the device.
Including file names set on the camera in the file names of video saved on external recorders
When recording video to both the camera's memory card and an Atomos external recorder that has been connected to the camera, the name of the file saved on the external recorder can include the name of the video file saved on the camera's memory card. Having a common string in both file names makes it easier to link the files when editing the video.
- When starting video recording with a memory card inserted in the camera and [External rec. cntrl (HDMI)] set to [ON] in the video recording menu, the file name of the video to be saved on the memory card is transmitted to the external recorder.
- The file extension will not be transmitted to the external recorder.
- The following Atomos external recorders support the transmission of file names (as of March 2024).
- Ninja (2023 models)
- Ninja Ultra
- Ninja V
- Ninja V+
- Shogun (2023 models)
- Shogun Ultra
- Shogun Connect
Compatible external recorders
- Some of these products may no longer be available. Contact Atomos to learn more about products that support file-name transmission.
- Some recorders may require an ATOMOS OS upgrade or paid activation of the recorder. Contact Atomos for details.
- Refer to the documentation provided with the external recorder for instructions to set up the external recorder and details on file names saved on it.