By site editor Dan Chung:
Atomos Shogun Introduction from Atomos Video on Vimeo.
I spoke to Atomos earlier today and they confirmed to me that the highly anticipated Shogun 4K external recorder is now shipping. They also told me that they haven’t yet enabled playback in the device and that this function will be added in a later firmware updated expected some time around Christmas or shortly after. To coincide with the launch Atomos CEO Jeromy Young has made a video that fully explains all the features of the Shogun.
As we previously reported on this site the Shogun’s release was delayed because the company said the “firmware is taking longer than expected to finalize taking into account our high standards of reliability”. They now say that 4K recording is fully stable and they have conducted all the relevant tests to make sure it meets those standards. The recorder hardware was ready a while ago and the stocks have been waiting in Atomos warehouses across the globe waiting for final firmware installation. This means that shipments will be almost immediate from now. This will be welcome news to users – many of whom have already payed deposits or in full for pre-orders.
Not having playback enabled at launch is unfortunate, but I think users who have already paid for the product would rather have it now than wait even longer. Lets hope the full potential of the recorder is unleashed as soon as possible.
