makeshift ‘ninja’ / video field recorder – combining camera monitor and capture box

Do you need to add a microphone to your mirrorless / dslr camera but don’t have a jack? Would you like to record directly to a thumb or hard drive? Would you like to record for more than 30 minutes with a mirrorless / dslr camera? Sure, there are products like the Atomos Ninja that will do that and more, but they are expensive. Check out this cheap hack as a Atomos Ninja alternative.

 

What a cheap alternative to the Atomos Ninja?

Do you need to add a microphone to your mirrorless / dslr camera but don’t have a jack? Would you like to record directly to a thumb or hard drive? Would you like to record for more than 30 minutes with a mirrorless / dslr camera? Sure, there are products like the Atomos Ninja that will do that and more, but they are expensive. Check out this cheap hack as a Atomos Ninja alternative.

Add a standalone screen recorder to your cheap field monitor and you have a makeshift “ninja” / video field recorder. Things needed: A camera with a clean hdmi out. A ‘standalone’ capture box like the ones below. A USB to DC 5v cable, a power bank with 5v/2a out. Disco! You have video field recorder!

DISCLAMER: You should always use the power supply the manufacturer provides or recommends. This was just for fun. Be smart, be safe.

Capture Box AGPTek https://amzn.to/2Yqmij5

Cloner-Alliance Box https://amzn.to/2Ll117s (sold out on amazon) http://messystudio.art/links/cloneralliance-box-evolve/ (this will get you to the manufacturer)

USB to 5.5×2.1mm version https://amzn.to/39qONDz

USB to 5.5×2.1mm and 4.0x.7mm https://amzn.to/36KxoUS

OTHER HARDWARE IN THE VIDEO

FEELWORLD F5 Pro 5.5 (field monitor) https://amzn.to/3owThN8

TAKSTAR SGC-598 https://amzn.to/3pAf200

MISC CABLES

trs extention https://amzn.to/2YpujF9

Micro HDMI (Type D) to HDMI (Type A) Cable https://amzn.to/2KYZKTq