Atomos said on June 17, 2026, that Shinobi II is being used in field testing by filmmaker Jon Bailey, who relies on the monitor’s built-in camera control and touch-to-focus while shooting outdoors in changing light and fast-moving conditions.
The company said Bailey’s work often takes place outside, where subjects can move quickly and lighting can shift from shot to shot. In that setting, Atomos positioned Shinobi II as a practical monitor for run-and-gun shooting rather than controlled studio production.
According to the release, the monitor’s camera control allows operators to adjust settings without reaching for the camera body during a shoot. Atomos said that can help solo operators and small crews work faster when exposure or focus changes are needed on the fly.
The release also highlighted touch-to-focus, which lets users tap the screen to acquire focus quickly when people or action move unpredictably. Atomos said the feature helps keep results more consistent across outdoor clips as conditions change.
Field monitoring can also help maintain a repeatable look across mixed environments, including shade and direct sun. That can be useful for travel, event and city coverage, where operators may move between locations and lighting conditions during the same shoot.
Atomos said the field test is aimed at everyday creators working outside the studio, including travel videographers, webcam producers on location and journalists covering live scenes. The company did not provide pricing or availability details in the post.
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The post follows other Atomos product and workflow updates published by the company in recent months.
