This is a far better monitor than the shinobi ii. Great video though. I have had so many issues with Atomos products I just can’t go back to them haha.
I like the wireless match with the LH5p monitor and the Sony Fx30 I can do all my setting on the monitor and its small to travel while still bright enough to see in the sun once more the tools for exposure are great and the power options plus the strong build. Its still rocking fa me in 2025.
Heck yeah! Having gear you know you don't want to replace anytime soon is the best. I think I definitely would have stuck with the LH5P II if I didn't already own the LH7P. Both of those monitors are so similar it only makes sense for me to keep one of them.
I usually run my FX3 on a DJI Ronin RS3 Pro with the USB-C port dedicated to connecting to the gimbal. In this case I wouldn't be able to connect the monitor (like Shinobi II) to the camera to get the benefits of touch to focus etc. I'm already used to not having that functionality with the Small HD 702 Bright I've been using with the FX3/Ronin combo, but in the market for a smaller monitor and can't yet decide between the Shinobi II vs the Portkeys LH5P II. The only thing I'd likely be making use of in terms of camera control on the monitor would be touch to focus. I should also add I'm frequently power cycling my whole setup as usually shooting for longer times.
@@mOo84 Looks like the LH5PII might be the best choice based on your setup & needs (touch to focus + wireless connection). I’m interested if the FX3 can do both (camera control via USB-C to the Ronin PLUS camera control via wifi to the LH5PII). For some reason, I don’t think the camera will allow both connections. I might be wrong with that one though. I can try and test this with my own setup.
@@RossBarnett02 That would be interesting because camera control via the Ronin is much more important to me than touch focus on the monitor. I don’t think I’d find a real need to use any of the on-monitor camera controls - it’d literally just be the ability to use touch to focus.
@@RossBarnett02 And TBH, the touch to focus isn’t all THAT critical based on how I shoot - just a useful tool to have in some instances. Probably more concerned with overall quality / UI / weight & dimensions of the monitor.
Hello Ross, I have to slide into your comments again 😄 Currently you are the only one comparing the Shinobi II with the LH5P II. Is it really that bad to establish a connection to the camera's WiFi connection? It should take a few seconds at most, right? Using one less cable would be a benefit in principle, I thought 😄
@@Marvnz It’s not bad. And, even the fact I’m complaining about it is a little silly. However, with the way I typically shoot all day events, continuously connecting the monitor every time I start up the camera gets annoying. Plus, I’ve had a few weddings with full bands where the wireless connection isn’t stable due to so much wireless in the room. It’s little things like that that drive me to the shinobi II.
Thanks for the video. I use the Acsoon 4K a lot with my iPhone 15 Pro, as it maybe the best portable monitor. Would be curious to try and compare with the Shinobi II
That would be a good comparison - using your phone as a monitor is definitely convenient. The only thing holding me back from utilizing the SeeMo or even Ninja Phone is just how much I use my phone when working. I'm always using it for notes, taking calls, texting other videographers - IDK if I could commit to having my phone as a dedicated monitor all the time.
I am just simply confused I have researched everywhere and it seems like nobody wants to review a field monitor or external viewfinder if you will but basically I want an external monitor such as this mounted on the top of my camera where the hot shoe is.. I have a Sony a74 and all I want to use it for is simply so I have a bigger screen to look at while taking a photo or reviewing the photos. I would like to be able to control the ISO and aperture and what not I don't need a million controls I just want to control the main settings. I don't want to have any lag I would just like for it to display what is currently being shot and I only do photography I don't do videos. So I don't need a recorder. If it comes with it fine but I don't necessarily need it. I would like to screen to be bright as I do a lot of photography in the day and in the sun
The Atomos Shinobi II will be your best option. With the recent software update - they've added photo controls to the monitor so you can see all your settings + physically take a photo from the monitor screen. The Tap to Focus is somewhat limiting in my opinion, but it's there. Check out my latest videos on the Shinobi II!
@@RossBarnett02 out of curiosity would you spend 350 used on a Ninja V or New Shinobi for 350? On FB Marketplace I've seen a few I know it's a recorder but is it any better? One guy is selling a Ninja V+, Andy Cine Lunchbox with a 1.8TB SSD along with a Ninja Cage and shoe mounts for 700$ wondering if it would be worth it at $550 if I haggled with him. Or just stick to a Shinobi II
@@RossBarnett02 hmm well alright then thank you, am curious however would I benefit at all from a Ninja V+ ?? I found one on FB marketplace for $500 comes with a SSD with a Andy Cine Lunchbox bracket along with a Ninja Cage. I know the Shinobi is 350 new and this is used but would there be any benefit even using as a Monitor only I guess recording part could be a nice future upgrade place holder but for now I would not use it other than to control settings and see my subject much clearer
@@cleysoptique8749 Typically the record feature of the NinjaV line is for getting codecs (like ProRes) out of a camera when you can't already record to that codec internally. From what you're describing - doesn't sound like you need all that. Also - NinjaV doesn't have camera control.
I just ordered this my fx30 however I wanted the lh7p for the larger screen but I was told there is no touch focus on the Lh7p . Is that true because I really would prefer the larger screen.
@@TheBlancoProductionz I own the monitor, and it’s not quite yet ready for touch to focus. It did not have touch to focus on release and the software should be coming “within the next two weeks” according to my contacts at Atomos.
Honestly it's a tough call. Spec wise - the LH5P II is better. User experience wise, I prefer the UI and camera control of the Shinobi II.. Honestly the only reason i'd recommend the LH5P II over Shinobi II is if you need loop HDMI out often, or would need wireless camera control (say, for controlling a camera on a car rig). But, my everyday use case for this monitor is handheld on a camera rig, so the Shinobi II wins mainly off of user experience and not needing the HDMI out. But still, tough call.
So then to be able to control the camera i need the hdmi cable to see on monitor and also do i need the cable to be able to control de camera from monitor? 😢 how much battery does it need it during a wedding day?
@@gabbyaguirrephotography You’ll need a USB-C cable to control the camera from the monitor. And, an HDMI cable to see the image. As far as battery, I use about 150wh total throughout a 12hr wedding day powering the monitor + camera from Smallrig 99wh V-Mount batteries.
You are so wrong about the shinobi 2 I purchased it. It gets hot very quickly. The touch screen response is very slow. You made a bad review. I'm recommending the snowbie too. I. Returned it based on it, overheating quickly.
@@588ta I’ve heard a lot about the monitor getting hot, but that only matters if you’re holding the monitor. Not sure of an application where an on camera monitor being hot matters. Heat doesn’t affect the performance, especially when mounted to a camera. In my opinion, the touch responsiveness is faster and more accurate than the comparable Portkeys monitors.
This is a far better monitor than the shinobi ii. Great video though. I have had so many issues with Atomos products I just can’t go back to them haha.
I like the wireless match with the LH5p monitor and the Sony Fx30 I can do all my setting on the monitor and its small to travel while still bright enough to see in the sun once more the tools for exposure are great and the power options plus the strong build. Its still rocking fa me in 2025.
Heck yeah! Having gear you know you don't want to replace anytime soon is the best. I think I definitely would have stuck with the LH5P II if I didn't already own the LH7P. Both of those monitors are so similar it only makes sense for me to keep one of them.
@@RossBarnett02 Yes deffo. That money made can buy somthing else.
@@AudioLabbStudios does the touch to focus on the monitor works good?
@@TheBlancoProductionz i only use manual lenses so i can comment on that. But the other features work great.
I usually run my FX3 on a DJI Ronin RS3 Pro with the USB-C port dedicated to connecting to the gimbal. In this case I wouldn't be able to connect the monitor (like Shinobi II) to the camera to get the benefits of touch to focus etc.
I'm already used to not having that functionality with the Small HD 702 Bright I've been using with the FX3/Ronin combo, but in the market for a smaller monitor and can't yet decide between the Shinobi II vs the Portkeys LH5P II.
The only thing I'd likely be making use of in terms of camera control on the monitor would be touch to focus. I should also add I'm frequently power cycling my whole setup as usually shooting for longer times.
@@mOo84 Looks like the LH5PII might be the best choice based on your setup & needs (touch to focus + wireless connection).
I’m interested if the FX3 can do both (camera control via USB-C to the Ronin PLUS camera control via wifi to the LH5PII). For some reason, I don’t think the camera will allow both connections. I might be wrong with that one though. I can try and test this with my own setup.
@@RossBarnett02 That would be interesting because camera control via the Ronin is much more important to me than touch focus on the monitor. I don’t think I’d find a real need to use any of the on-monitor camera controls - it’d literally just be the ability to use touch to focus.
@@RossBarnett02 And TBH, the touch to focus isn’t all THAT critical based on how I shoot - just a useful tool to have in some instances. Probably more concerned with overall quality / UI / weight & dimensions of the monitor.
Hello Ross, I have to slide into your comments again 😄 Currently you are the only one comparing the Shinobi II with the LH5P II. Is it really that bad to establish a connection to the camera's WiFi connection? It should take a few seconds at most, right? Using one less cable would be a benefit in principle, I thought 😄
@@Marvnz It’s not bad. And, even the fact I’m complaining about it is a little silly. However, with the way I typically shoot all day events, continuously connecting the monitor every time I start up the camera gets annoying. Plus, I’ve had a few weddings with full bands where the wireless connection isn’t stable due to so much wireless in the room. It’s little things like that that drive me to the shinobi II.
Thanks for the video. I use the Acsoon 4K a lot with my iPhone 15 Pro, as it maybe the best portable monitor. Would be curious to try and compare with the Shinobi II
That would be a good comparison - using your phone as a monitor is definitely convenient. The only thing holding me back from utilizing the SeeMo or even Ninja Phone is just how much I use my phone when working. I'm always using it for notes, taking calls, texting other videographers - IDK if I could commit to having my phone as a dedicated monitor all the time.
I am just simply confused I have researched everywhere and it seems like nobody wants to review a field monitor or external viewfinder if you will but basically I want an external monitor such as this mounted on the top of my camera where the hot shoe is.. I have a Sony a74 and all I want to use it for is simply so I have a bigger screen to look at while taking a photo or reviewing the photos. I would like to be able to control the ISO and aperture and what not I don't need a million controls I just want to control the main settings. I don't want to have any lag I would just like for it to display what is currently being shot and I only do photography I don't do videos. So I don't need a recorder. If it comes with it fine but I don't necessarily need it. I would like to screen to be bright as I do a lot of photography in the day and in the sun
The Atomos Shinobi II will be your best option. With the recent software update - they've added photo controls to the monitor so you can see all your settings + physically take a photo from the monitor screen. The Tap to Focus is somewhat limiting in my opinion, but it's there. Check out my latest videos on the Shinobi II!
@@RossBarnett02 out of curiosity would you spend 350 used on a Ninja V or New Shinobi for 350? On FB Marketplace I've seen a few I know it's a recorder but is it any better? One guy is selling a Ninja V+, Andy Cine Lunchbox with a 1.8TB SSD along with a Ninja Cage and shoe mounts for 700$ wondering if it would be worth it at $550 if I haggled with him. Or just stick to a Shinobi II
@@RossBarnett02 hmm well alright then thank you, am curious however would I benefit at all from a Ninja V+ ?? I found one on FB marketplace for $500 comes with a SSD with a Andy Cine Lunchbox bracket along with a Ninja Cage.
I know the Shinobi is 350 new and this is used but would there be any benefit even using as a Monitor only I guess recording part could be a nice future upgrade place holder but for now I would not use it other than to control settings and see my subject much clearer
@@cleysoptique8749 Typically the record feature of the NinjaV line is for getting codecs (like ProRes) out of a camera when you can't already record to that codec internally. From what you're describing - doesn't sound like you need all that.
Also - NinjaV doesn't have camera control.
@@RossBarnett02 does the + model have it I know there is a V and there is V+
I just ordered this my fx30 however I wanted the lh7p for the larger screen but I was told there is no touch focus on the Lh7p . Is that true because I really would prefer the larger screen.
@@ahdam82 touch focus is in the LH7P & LH5PII. It should also be coming to the Shinobi II via software update “within the next week”
The Atomos Shinobi II has touch to focus.
@@TheBlancoProductionz I own the monitor, and it’s not quite yet ready for touch to focus. It did not have touch to focus on release and the software should be coming “within the next two weeks” according to my contacts at Atomos.
@@RossBarnett02 Thanks for the input. I just ordered mine.. waiting to receive it. Looking to replace my current monitor, Ninja V.
@@TheBlancoProductionz just dropped an update video on the shinobi’s new “touch to focus” feature. It’s, well. Not great.
I thought I saw fan adjustment control when I first got it but now I cant find it anywhere.
I’m not sure if there is one. I don’t think so.
I have one, It is on the bottom, you could change the light bulb icon to fan and adjust it
@@Nikobellice-l7r so you can make the fan more quiet for using an on camera shotgun mic?
@@PrimitiveGroove Yes
So the Shinobi II is better than this one? In the spec sheet, it seems this one would be better in every way except the wireless control
Honestly it's a tough call. Spec wise - the LH5P II is better. User experience wise, I prefer the UI and camera control of the Shinobi II.. Honestly the only reason i'd recommend the LH5P II over Shinobi II is if you need loop HDMI out often, or would need wireless camera control (say, for controlling a camera on a car rig). But, my everyday use case for this monitor is handheld on a camera rig, so the Shinobi II wins mainly off of user experience and not needing the HDMI out. But still, tough call.
Can the tap to focus feature work on canon cameras?? Someone help me out
Pretty sure it works great on canon.
@@RossBarnett02 I have a 1Dx mk iii. Tap to focus isn’t working, do I need a remote cable besides the HDMI cable to make that work?
@@GraffitiBlack oooo, I’m not 100% sure how the protocol on the 1DX series works.
@@RossBarnett02 🥲
So then to be able to control the camera i need the hdmi cable to see on monitor and also do i need the cable to be able to control de camera from monitor? 😢 how much battery does it need it during a wedding day?
@@gabbyaguirrephotography You’ll need a USB-C cable to control the camera from the monitor. And, an HDMI cable to see the image.
As far as battery, I use about 150wh total throughout a 12hr wedding day powering the monitor + camera from Smallrig 99wh V-Mount batteries.
Do you like this or the shinobi?
@@ejpelera884 both have their flaws. For my use case, I think I’m sticking with the Shinobi II. however, they both aren’t perfect by any means.
You are so wrong about the shinobi 2 I purchased it. It gets hot very quickly. The touch screen response is very slow. You made a bad review. I'm recommending the snowbie too. I. Returned it based on it, overheating quickly.
@@588ta I’ve heard a lot about the monitor getting hot, but that only matters if you’re holding the monitor. Not sure of an application where an on camera monitor being hot matters. Heat doesn’t affect the performance, especially when mounted to a camera. In my opinion, the touch responsiveness is faster and more accurate than the comparable Portkeys monitors.