Connecting Atomo Ninja Flame & D800 at DVinfo.net

Graham Machray · February 22nd, 2020, 09:52 AM

Hi there

I am trying to connect my Atomons Ninja Flame to my D800.

Everything powered up, Liveview on, HDMI connector in the Ninja HDMI 'In'Port.

But the Ninja says 'No Input'.

Should the D800 automatically output to an HDMI device? Do I need to change any settings (had a good look already).

Any thoughts?

Many thanks

Graham

Pete Cofrancesco · February 22nd, 2020, 11:38 AM

I own the flame but I use it with a different camera. I’d first confirm a video signal is coming out of the camera by plugging it into a tv. Once that is established then I set the camera to 29/1080p. Atomos can be very picky about what video specs they’ll accept (resolution, frame rate, progressive or interlace). Some times the Atomos will need to restart to establish a connection.

Graham Machray · February 22nd, 2020, 11:47 AM

OK. That sounds a good idea. Just tried the same with a D4 and same outcome - 'No Input'.

Graham Machray · February 23rd, 2020, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete Cofrancesco

I own the flame but I use it with a different camera. I’d first confirm a video signal is coming out of the camera by plugging it into a tv. Once that is established then I set the camera to 29/1080p. Atomos can be very picky about what video specs they’ll accept (resolution, frame rate, progressive or interlace). Some times the Atomos will need to restart to establish a connection.

Pete/everyone

Thanks for the suggestions.

The camera HDMI output works with the TV, but the Ninja still shows not input even with adjusting the resolution, frames, progressive/interlaced. I also tired connecting it powered down, the switching it on.

At the moment there is no indicatiion that the Ninja sees the D800, which can output HDMI successfully.

Could it be a firmware/software issue?

Thanks

Graham

Pete Cofrancesco · February 23rd, 2020, 08:54 AM

First make sure it’s for the correct country. PAL Flame won’t work with NTSC camera or vice versa. Obviously make sure it’s plugged into the hdmi Input port. I also turn the camera on first then the Atomos.

The flame menu should be configured correctly. I believe it can be set to auto in or specific resolution, so if it’s set to 4k it won’t recognize your camera. I’d also make sure both the camera and Atomos firmware is the latest.

If all of that doesn’t work contact Atomos customer service to troubleshoot and confirm your camera is compatible with the Flame. Possible defective. Did you buy it new?

Best of luck, I know these issues are frustrating.

Graham Machray · February 23rd, 2020, 09:47 AM

Have resolved the problem.

It appears the unit was defective. Was an ex-demo device that had been connected to too many devices for its own good.

Wex Photographic in London very kindly swapped it out for a replacement with no problems, and I am sat here recording at 1080, with no problems at all.

Now trying to workout how to shoot at 4k, but that is a different problem!

Pete - thanks for the feedback. As ever, keep sweating the problem, there will be a resolution somehow!

Pete Cofrancesco · February 23rd, 2020, 11:48 AM

got it resolved great.

I have a 4k camera and sometimes use the Flame to record. I mainly use it because of the excellent monitor and histogram for exposure.

Patrick Baldwin · February 25th, 2020, 03:06 AM

[QUOTE=Graham Machray;1957532]Have resolved the problem.

Now trying to workout how to shoot at 4k, but that is a different problem!

Er...the D800 doesn't shoot 4K but you already knew that didn't you?!

February 22nd, 2020, 09:52 AM	#1
Graham Machray Tourist Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: London Posts: 4	Connecting Atomo Ninja Flame & D800 Hi there I am trying to connect my Atomons Ninja Flame to my D800. Everything powered up, Liveview on, HDMI connector in the Ninja HDMI 'In'Port. But the Ninja says 'No Input'. Should the D800 automatically output to an HDMI device? Do I need to change any settings (had a good look already). Any thoughts? Many thanks Graham

February 22nd, 2020, 11:38 AM	#2
Pete Cofrancesco Inner Circle Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 3,005	Re: Connecting Atomo Ninja Flame & D800 I own the flame but I use it with a different camera. I’d first confirm a video signal is coming out of the camera by plugging it into a tv. Once that is established then I set the camera to 29/1080p. Atomos can be very picky about what video specs they’ll accept (resolution, frame rate, progressive or interlace). Some times the Atomos will need to restart to establish a connection.

February 22nd, 2020, 11:47 AM	#3
Graham Machray Tourist Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: London Posts: 4	Re: Connecting Atomo Ninja Flame & D800 OK. That sounds a good idea. Just tried the same with a D4 and same outcome - 'No Input'.

February 23rd, 2020, 08:54 AM	#5
Pete Cofrancesco Inner Circle Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 3,005	Re: Connecting Atomo Ninja Flame & D800 First make sure it’s for the correct country. PAL Flame won’t work with NTSC camera or vice versa. Obviously make sure it’s plugged into the hdmi Input port. I also turn the camera on first then the Atomos. The flame menu should be configured correctly. I believe it can be set to auto in or specific resolution, so if it’s set to 4k it won’t recognize your camera. I’d also make sure both the camera and Atomos firmware is the latest. If all of that doesn’t work contact Atomos customer service to troubleshoot and confirm your camera is compatible with the Flame. Possible defective. Did you buy it new? Best of luck, I know these issues are frustrating.

February 23rd, 2020, 09:47 AM	#6
Graham Machray Tourist Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: London Posts: 4	Re: Connecting Atomo Ninja Flame & D800 Have resolved the problem. It appears the unit was defective. Was an ex-demo device that had been connected to too many devices for its own good. Wex Photographic in London very kindly swapped it out for a replacement with no problems, and I am sat here recording at 1080, with no problems at all. Now trying to workout how to shoot at 4k, but that is a different problem! Pete - thanks for the feedback. As ever, keep sweating the problem, there will be a resolution somehow!

February 23rd, 2020, 11:48 AM	#7
Pete Cofrancesco Inner Circle Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 3,005	Re: Connecting Atomo Ninja Flame & D800 got it resolved great. I have a 4k camera and sometimes use the Flame to record. I mainly use it because of the excellent monitor and histogram for exposure.

February 25th, 2020, 03:06 AM	#8
Patrick Baldwin Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bidford on Avon United Kingdom Posts: 79	Re: Connecting Atomo Ninja Flame & D800 [QUOTE=Graham Machray;1957532]Have resolved the problem. Now trying to workout how to shoot at 4k, but that is a different problem! Er...the D800 doesn't shoot 4K but you already knew that didn't you?!