Nauticam NA-Ninja V-S Underwater Housing
For the Atomos Ninja V / V+ / Ninja Ultra 5" with AtomX SDI Module
The NA-Ninja V-S is the SDI-capable version of Nauticam's Ninja V housing. It accepts the Atomos AtomX SDI Module so the Ninja V can be used as an SDI monitor/recorder — or to cross-convert HDMI and SDI for dual or remote monitor setups — in addition to HDMI 2.0. The monitor drops straight in, and the housing ships with vacuum and leak monitoring as standard. HDMI and SDI cables are sold separately.
Consider the NA-Ninja V-S if you:
- Need SDI input/output (or HDMI-SDI cross conversion) underwater, including long surface cable runs up to 45m
- Want a bright 1000-nit 10-bit HDR monitor and a 4K 60p ProRes/DNxHR recorder
- Run a supported camera housing and want both HDMI 2.0 and SDI options on dual M28 bulkheads
- Want reliable safety monitoring on the monitor housing itself
At a Glance
| SKU | 17922S |
| Dimensions | 223 × 169 × 143 mm (W × H × D, excl. rear bulge) |
| Depth Rating | 100 m |
| Weight in air | 1.67 kg |
| Weight in water | Negative 0.31 kg (incl. Ninja V, AtomX SDI and NP-F970 battery) |
| Video input | HDMI 2.0 and SDI (via AtomX SDI Module); dual M28 bulkheads |
| Compatible monitor | Atomos Ninja V, Ninja V+, Ninja Ultra 5" |
Note: only AtomX SSDmini drives are supported. The AtomX SDI Module is required for SDI input/output.
The Housing
The monitor-recorder: Atomos Ninja V
The Atomos Ninja V is a bright 1000-nit 10-bit HDR 5.2" monitor that can display over 10 stops of dynamic range with compatible cameras, with a full suite of exposure and focus tools. It's also a recorder: over HDMI 2.0 it captures 4K 60p in 10-bit 4:2:2 ProRes or DNxHR to AtomX SSDmini drives (the Ninja V+ adds up to 4K 120p and 8K 30p ProRes RAW). A 1TB SSDmini holds roughly 150 minutes of 4K.
Exposure and focus tools
Exposure guides include a waveform for luminance, RGB parade for colour balance and a vector scope for hue and saturation — fast, accurate judging of exposure even in difficult light, with Rec.709 or HLG monitoring when shooting Log or HDR. Critical focus is handled by peaking tools: Focus Peaking Colour, Focus Peaking Mono, and a Focus Assist Outline on a black background.
Connectivity and controls
The NA-Ninja V-S is built around the M28 large-bore bulkhead, which on the 'S' housing supports both HDMI 2.0 and SDI via the AtomX SDI Module — allowing an SDI connection to the monitor, or HDMI-SDI cross conversion. With dual M28 bulkheads, a second HDMI or SDI cable can run to another monitor, with cube-format 3D LUTs applied to the output; SDI surface cables run up to 45m. The monitor drops in without trays and is held by two rotating locking levers; touchscreen functions are mirrored by buttons and a selector knob beneath the screen — PLAY, REC, MON, RGB, PEAK and a multi-selector lever.
Battery and vacuum system
An NP-F970 battery gives up to 130 minutes of run time (105 minutes with the SDI module) when recording 4K 60p. A CR-2032 powers Nauticam's vacuum check and leak detection system; with the included M16 Vacuum Valve II (25625), a multi-colour LED on top of the housing gives real-time feedback on watertight integrity, with leak detection on the same circuit and temperature compensation against false alarms.
What's in the Box
- NA-Ninja V-S Housing
- Monitor hood
- 25625 M16 Vacuum Valve II (pre-installed)
- 25058 M16 SDI Bulkhead (pre-installed)
- 25080 M28 to M16 step-down adapter (pre-installed)
- 25060 Internal SDI cable
- 25089 M28 HDMI 2.0 adapter (pre-installed)
- Mounting ball
- Spare silicone rubber main O-ring (#90137)
- O-ring removal tool and lubricant
- CR-2032 battery
- Allen wrench set
Optional Accessories
HDMI cables (sold separately — match your camera housing)
- 25077 HDMI 2.0 cable for NA-XT3 housing
- 25078 HDMI 2.0 cable for NA-BMPCCII / S1R housing
- 25079 HDMI 2.0 cable for NA-GH5V housing
- 25082 HDMI 1.4 cable for HDMI bulkhead
SDI input (AtomX SDI Module required)
SDI output
Resources
- Atomos Ninja V Product Manual — see Atomos' documentation for the monitor itself; the Nauticam housing manual link is TBC.
Monitor/recorder housing — no camera, lens/port or flash system applies. Connects to a supported camera housing via Nauticam's HDMI/SDI bulkhead and cable system. HDMI and SDI cables sold separately.
