The Atomos Ninja V ($695) is one of the more popular external video recorders on the market. It's gained traction with videographers working with mirrorless cameras, many of which can output higher-quality video via HDMI than they're able to record internally to a memory card. The Ninja mounts on your camera and connects via HDMI, unlocking the full potential of your camera. A Tablet for Your Camera The Ninja's basic design doesn't differ much from a small tablet—it's a big slate with a touch screen. It's notably thicker than any iPad, though. It measures 3.6 by 5.9 by 1.2 inches (HWD) and weighs about 11.3 ounces without a battery or SSD loaded. It's very sturdy—the frame is aluminum. Full-size HDMI input and output ports are located on the left side, while you get 3.5mm headphone and microphone inputs, along with a 2.5mm remote control connector and the power button on the right. Standard quarter-twenty tripod threads are on both the top and bottom plate—helpful as some camera...
The Atomos Ninja V is an add-on recorder for digital cameras that opens up more video features when recording to a memory card, so you can get the absolute best video quality.
Expands video capabilities of your camera; ProRes 4K recording; Bright 5-inch touch display; HDMI input and output; Offers LUT preview when recording
Requires a little DIY effort to mount to your camera; Standard SSDs jut out from side; Battery and cables aren't included