By site editor Dan Chung:
Atomos Shogun Playback Update from Atomos Video on Vimeo.
Update: Here is Atomos CEO Jeromy Young explaining the playback functions and other features users can expect with future firmware releases.
Atomos have today published a schedule that states that an upcoming firmware 6.1 update this Friday (23rd of Jan) will finally add playback to the Shogun 4K recorder. This somewhat basic function has been unavailable since launch due to problems firmware programming issues.
Here is Atomos CEO Jeromy Young explaining the playback features and other features users can expect with future firmware releases.
The company have also said that the much needed custom sunhood will be available from the end of the 1st week of Feb.
Perhaps just as importantly Atomos have also given details of further firmware releases. 6.2 to come at the end of February should bring the ability to downconvert the 4K image to HD on loop-through and playback. This is essential for use of HD monitors and EVFs (such as Zacuto’s new Gratical HD) as well as many wireless transmission systems such as the Teradek Bolt.
6.2 will also have the ability to load 3D look up tables (LUTs) and add the Avid DNxHD codec.
FS700 and FS7 users wanting RAW to Prores recording will have to 6.3 firmware scheduled for March. RAW recording in CinemaDNG format with the Sony FS 700, FS7 and Canon C500 will have to wait until the second quarter.
