ATOMOS Subforum?

Dominic Witherow · November 25th, 2011, 04:33 AM

Here are the recording rates, taken from the Samurai specs sheet from Atomos:

Supported Formats
(In/Out)
HD 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 1080p30, 1080p25, 1080p24,
1080p23.98, 1080pSF23.98, 1080pSF24, 1080pSF25, 1080pSF30, 720p60,
720p59.94, 720p50, SD 480i, 486i, 576i

Certainly does 1080p30.I hope that helps?
Dominic

Jerry Porter · November 25th, 2011, 07:23 AM

I'm hoping it's just a typo that they left 29.97 off the spec sheet. That's why I was asking people that have their hands on one if it does actually record at that frame rate.

James Kuhn · November 25th, 2011, 08:44 AM

Jerry/Bob...thanks for the info.

J.

Nate Weaver · November 25th, 2011, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerry Porter

I'm hoping it's just a typo that they left 29.97 off the spec sheet. That's why I was asking people that have their hands on one if it does actually record at that frame rate.

1080i 59.94 is the same as 1080i 29.97. Just nomenclature. One is specifying fields per second, one is specifying frames. Same thing.

Steve Game · November 25th, 2011, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate Weaver

1080i 59.94 is the same as 1080i 29.97. Just nomenclature. One is specifying fields per second, one is specifying frames. Same thing.

Hence the EBU notation using frames only, i.e. 1080i/29.97. Everybody knows that interlacing produces twice as many fields as frames, and as we don't have analogue scanning of displays, the field rate is largely irrelevant.

Steve

Bob Willis · November 26th, 2011, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate Weaver

1080i 59.94 is the same as 1080i 29.97. Just nomenclature. One is specifying fields per second, one is specifying frames. Same thing.

If they are going to list 1080p 23.97, why not 1080p 29.97?
1080p 30 is not necessarily the same.

James Kuhn · November 26th, 2011, 08:09 PM

This is the very reason I get confused. I guess we have to be very precise in 'nomenclature' when discussing 'Fields/s' vs. 'Frames/s'.

J.

Mike Watson · November 28th, 2011, 04:46 PM

Anywhere on the west coast (LA/OC/San Diego, specifically) I could pick one of these up in person?

James Kuhn · November 28th, 2011, 10:51 PM

Well, I'm told my Atomos Samurai will 'ship' NLT 11/29/11. 'I'm elated!' TapeWorks Texas is my vendor of choice and I believe Mr. Scott Cantrell must have worked some kind of 'miracle' to get it for me. Truthfully, I'd decided to 'cancel' the order, figuring they (TapeWorks) weren't going to get the item in-time to support an upcoming project. In all fairness to Scott, I originally didn't have a 'real' need for the 'Samurai', at least nothing pending at the time when I ordered it. That all changed with one phone call from my oldest friend and a 'meeting' with a Producer and Director. The next thing I know, I'm 'committed' to begin 'B-Roll' shooting the first week of December and a completion date of February. Actually, I'm going out this week to do some testing with my new NX5.

Kudos to TapeWorks Texas, and more specifically Scott 'The Miracle Worker' Cantrell. I guess the stars aligned, satellites in space linked-up, and Sun spots caused EM interference. Or, something...

J.

Scott Cantrell · November 29th, 2011, 02:55 PM

James,

Thank you for the kind words! Your Atomos Samurai is in route and scheduled to be delivered to you on Thursday 12/01/11!

If anyone else is interested, TapeWorks Texas Inc does have the Samurai available to ship and you can simply place your order via our website
TapeWorks Texas | Atomos Samurai SSD / HHD Recorder Call us 866-TAPEGUY

Best Regards,
Scott Cantrell
TapeWorks Texas Inc - DVinfo Sponser
tapeworksscott@sbcglobal.net

Peter Corbett · November 29th, 2011, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James Kuhn

Well, I'm told my Atomos Samurai will 'ship' NLT 11/29/11. 'I'm elated!'
J.

Make sure you flash the unit to V2.52.

James Kuhn · November 29th, 2011, 03:42 PM

Thanks Peter! Let's keep the Atomos 'Sub-Forum' active, so that it's a resource for 'Best Practices' that 'newbies', like myself can benefit from. I'll try to contribute what I discover during my journey with my 'Samurai'.

J.

Peter Corbett · November 29th, 2011, 03:45 PM

No worries. Link to new firmware here: The Samurai - Firmware

James Kuhn · November 29th, 2011, 05:07 PM

Those who are awaiting delivery of their 'Samurai', just in-case you haven't already thought of it, you need a BNC to BNC (SDI) cable to attach to the camera's SDI connector and the 'Atomos supplied' mini BNC to 1/4" BNC. They're fairly cheap. If you have a 'Tweakie' friend like I do, you can get them to make you one. Just say'n.

J.

Mike Watson · November 29th, 2011, 07:57 PM

The photos seem to show a regular sized BNC on the unit. Is that correct?

November 25th, 2011, 04:33 AM	#91
Dominic Witherow Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chobham, UK Posts: 33	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? Here are the recording rates, taken from the Samurai specs sheet from Atomos: Supported Formats (In/Out) HD 1080i60, 1080i59.94, 1080i50, 1080p30, 1080p25, 1080p24, 1080p23.98, 1080pSF23.98, 1080pSF24, 1080pSF25, 1080pSF30, 720p60, 720p59.94, 720p50, SD 480i, 486i, 576i Certainly does 1080p30.I hope that helps? Dominic

November 25th, 2011, 07:23 AM	#92
Jerry Porter Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Satellite Beach, Fl Posts: 784	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? I'm hoping it's just a typo that they left 29.97 off the spec sheet. That's why I was asking people that have their hands on one if it does actually record at that frame rate.

November 25th, 2011, 08:44 AM	#93
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? Jerry/Bob...thanks for the info. J.

November 26th, 2011, 08:09 PM	#97
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? This is the very reason I get confused. I guess we have to be very precise in 'nomenclature' when discussing 'Fields/s' vs. 'Frames/s'. J.

November 28th, 2011, 04:46 PM	#98
Mike Watson Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,082	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? Anywhere on the west coast (LA/OC/San Diego, specifically) I could pick one of these up in person?

November 28th, 2011, 10:51 PM	#99
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? Well, I'm told my Atomos Samurai will 'ship' NLT 11/29/11. 'I'm elated!' TapeWorks Texas is my vendor of choice and I believe Mr. Scott Cantrell must have worked some kind of 'miracle' to get it for me. Truthfully, I'd decided to 'cancel' the order, figuring they (TapeWorks) weren't going to get the item in-time to support an upcoming project. In all fairness to Scott, I originally didn't have a 'real' need for the 'Samurai', at least nothing pending at the time when I ordered it. That all changed with one phone call from my oldest friend and a 'meeting' with a Producer and Director. The next thing I know, I'm 'committed' to begin 'B-Roll' shooting the first week of December and a completion date of February. Actually, I'm going out this week to do some testing with my new NX5. Kudos to TapeWorks Texas, and more specifically Scott 'The Miracle Worker' Cantrell. I guess the stars aligned, satellites in space linked-up, and Sun spots caused EM interference. Or, something... J.

November 29th, 2011, 02:55 PM	#100
Scott Cantrell Sponsor: TapeWorks Texas Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 357	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? James, Thank you for the kind words! Your Atomos Samurai is in route and scheduled to be delivered to you on Thursday 12/01/11! If anyone else is interested, TapeWorks Texas Inc does have the Samurai available to ship and you can simply place your order via our website TapeWorks Texas \| Atomos Samurai SSD / HHD Recorder Call us 866-TAPEGUY Best Regards, Scott Cantrell TapeWorks Texas Inc - DVinfo Sponser tapeworksscott@sbcglobal.net

November 29th, 2011, 03:42 PM	#102
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? Thanks Peter! Let's keep the Atomos 'Sub-Forum' active, so that it's a resource for 'Best Practices' that 'newbies', like myself can benefit from. I'll try to contribute what I discover during my journey with my 'Samurai'. J.

November 29th, 2011, 03:45 PM	#103
Peter Corbett Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Victoria Australia Posts: 246	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? No worries. Link to new firmware here: The Samurai - Firmware __________________ Peter Corbett Powerhouse Productions www.php.com.au

November 29th, 2011, 05:07 PM	#104
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? Those who are awaiting delivery of their 'Samurai', just in-case you haven't already thought of it, you need a BNC to BNC (SDI) cable to attach to the camera's SDI connector and the 'Atomos supplied' mini BNC to 1/4" BNC. They're fairly cheap. If you have a 'Tweakie' friend like I do, you can get them to make you one. Just say'n. J.

November 29th, 2011, 07:57 PM	#105
Mike Watson Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,082	Re: ATOMOS Subforum? The photos seem to show a regular sized BNC on the unit. Is that correct?