Nauticam Atomos Ninja TX Underwater Monitor Housing
Bring an Atomos Ninja TX, Ninja TX GO or Ninja RAW monitor-recorder to 100 meters with a pre-installed vacuum system, practical underwater controls and flexible professional video integration.
The Nauticam Atomos Ninja TX is the underwater housing for the Atomos Ninja TX-series monitor-recorders; the monitor-recorder itself is separate. It is designed for serious underwater video shooters who want a larger monitoring image, external recording capability and a professional HDMI or SDI signal path without giving up Nauticam's 100m depth rating and vacuum-check workflow.
In the water, that matters most when your camera's rear LCD is difficult to see, critical focus needs to be checked quickly, or your camera can output a higher-quality signal to an external recorder. The housing is especially relevant to mirrorless and cinema rigs where the monitor becomes an active part of the recording workflow rather than simply a larger screen.
Key Features of the Nauticam Atomos Ninja TX
- Rotary Housing Lock
- Support HDMI in & SDI out (cross conversion), SDI in & SDI out
- Compatible with Sony NP-F series battery, and SmallRig L-Series/NP-F970 USB-C Rechargeable battery, Max. size (Lx W x D): 71.6 x 38.5 x 74.6.
- Vacuum check and leak detection system
- Accessory ports on top: 2x M16, 2x M28
- Accessory ports on bottom: 1x M28
- Mounting thread holes on both top and bottom: 4x 1/4-20 for Housing Mounting System (#17951), 4x M3 for mounting ball (#17958)
Built on Atomos's next-generation platform, the Ninja RAW, Ninja TX GO, and Ninja TX 5-inch monitor-recorders share a 1,500-nit HDR display, AtomOS 12, CFexpress Type B media support, and comprehensive color and exposure tools (including Waveform, RGB Parade, Vectorscope, False Color, EL Zone, Focus Peaking, Zebra, and LUT preview). Each model is tailored to distinct operational needs:
- Ninja RAW: The entry-level model built for filmmakers seeking straightforward, high-quality RAW recording. It features HDMI-only connectivity and excludes network/Wi-Fi functionality, focusing purely on high-performance monitoring and local recording to CFexpress or external USB-C SSDs up to 6K ProRes RAW.
- Ninja TX GO: Designed for hybrid creators who require connected workflows. Building directly on the Ninja RAW, it adds Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, Camera-to-Cloud support (Frame.io, Dropbox, ATOMOSphere with 20 GB included storage), over-the-air firmware updates, and NDI/HX3 live streaming while retaining an HDMI-only interface.
- Ninja TX: The flagship monitor-recorder built for professional cinema and broadcast environments. It incorporates all features from the TX GO and adds 12G-SDI input/output, real-time HDMI/SDI cross-conversion, AirGlu wireless timecode sync, and expanded resolution support up to 8K ProRes RAW.
Quick Specs
Compatibility: What Works, What You Need and What to Check
The monitor fit is straightforward; the camera-to-monitor connection is the part that needs to be configured for your specific underwater housing. Cable type, bulkhead size and camera output can vary even within the same camera brand.
Works With
- Atomos Ninja TX
- Atomos Ninja TX GO
- Atomos Ninja RAW
- Compatible Nauticam camera housings configured for the appropriate HDMI or SDI connection
- Sony NP-F series batteries and supported SmallRig L-Series battery options within Nauticam's dimensional limit
Requires
- One compatible Ninja TX-series monitor-recorder
- Correct camera-housing video bulkhead and cable
- Camera with a compatible HDMI or SDI video output
- Compatible monitor battery/power solution
- Appropriate recording media when using the Atomos as a recorder
Optional Gear
- Nauticam monitor housing mounting system
- Swivel-and-tilt monitor mount
- Float arms for fine-tuning rig balance
- Additional clamps and mounting balls
- SDI accessories for compatible professional camera systems
Operate the Monitor Without Breaking Your Shooting Position
A touchscreen works well topside, but underwater you need controls you can find and operate without losing the shot. Nauticam uses dedicated housing buttons and a selector control beneath the display so important Atomos functions remain accessible while the monitor stays sealed.
- Faster access to exposure and focus tools underwater
- Physical controls are easier to manage than an exposed touchscreen at depth
- Helps keep both hands close to the camera rig
- Useful for focus checking during macro and shallow-depth-of-field video
Built for More Than a Basic HDMI Monitor
The NA-Ninja TX is designed to accommodate HDMI and SDI workflows, with multiple accessory ports for building the signal path your camera requires. The flagship Ninja TX provides the most complete SDI/HDMI feature set; TX GO and Ninja RAW are aimed primarily at HDMI-based camera systems.
- HDMI input workflows for compatible mirrorless cameras
- Professional SDI integration when using suitable equipment
- HDMI-to-SDI and other routing options on supported configurations
- Multiple M16 and M28 ports for system expansion
Vacuum Check Before the Dive, Manageable Trim in the Water
The M16 Vacuum Valve II is already installed, so a proper pre-dive vacuum check can be part of your normal setup routine. With the specified Ninja TX and NP-F970 configuration, the complete monitor housing is only slightly negative, which is helpful when balancing a larger video rig.
- 100m depth rating
- Pre-installed M16 Vacuum Valve II
- Vacuum and moisture monitoring system
- -0.14kg specified in-water buoyancy with Ninja TX and NP-F970
How the Ninja TX Fits Into a Complete Underwater Video Setup
Treat an external monitor-recorder as its own signal-and-mounting subsystem. Your camera, housing, optics and lighting still need to be chosen normally; the Ninja TX then connects to the camera through the correct housing bulkhead.
Why Buy Your Nauticam System From Bluewater Photo?
Nauticam has built its reputation around serious underwater camera systems, and monitor integration is one area where getting the small parts right matters. The wrong cable, bulkhead or mounting adapter can turn an expensive monitor into gear that cannot be used on the dive you bought it for.
Bluewater Photo can help check the complete chain — camera, Nauticam housing, video output, bulkhead, HDMI/SDI cable, monitor housing, mounting hardware and buoyancy accessories — rather than treating the monitor housing as a standalone SKU.
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Nauticam Atomos Ninja TX Housing Specifications
Housing & Dive Specifications
- Dimensions: 206mm W × 143mm H × 153mm D, housing body only
- Weight in air: 1.51kg
- Buoyancy: -0.14kg with Ninja TX and NP-F970 battery
- Depth rating: 100m / 328ft
- Vacuum valve: M16 Vacuum Valve II, pre-installed
- Construction material: Aluminum
Monitor Compatibility
- Atomos Ninja TX
- Atomos Ninja TX GO
- Atomos Ninja RAW
- Monitor touchscreen functions accessed through housing buttons and selector controls
- Monitor-recorder sold separately
Signal & Accessory Ports
- HDMI input / output system support
- SDI input / output system support
- HDMI-to-SDI cross-conversion configuration support where applicable
- Top: 2 × M16 and 2 × M28 accessory ports
- Bottom: 1 × M28 accessory port
- M28 HDMI 2.0 adapter pre-installed
Mounting
- 4 × 1/4-20 mounting threads on top/bottom for compatible housing mounting system
- 4 × M3 mounting points for compatible mounting ball hardware
- Nauticam mounting ball included pre-installed
- Optional swivel-and-tilt mounting system available
Battery Compatibility
- Sony NP-F series batteries
- Compatible SmallRig L-Series / NP-F-style rechargeable battery options
- Maximum battery dimensions: 71.6 × 38.5 × 74.6mm
- Published buoyancy figure is based on Ninja TX with NP-F970 battery
What's Included
- NA-Atomos Ninja TX housing
- M16 Vacuum Valve II, pre-installed
- M28 HDMI 2.0 adapter, pre-installed
- Mounting ball, pre-installed
- Monitor hood
- Housing O-ring, lubricant and O-ring remover
- CR2032 battery for moisture/vacuum electronics
- Allen wrench set
- Padded travel case
Recommended Accessories
- 17951 Nauticam Monitor Housing Mounting System (from SN A158538 onwards.)
- 17952 Nauticam Atomos Shogun Housing Mounting Adaptor for NA-Z6III/Z5II/ZR/a1/A7RV/A9III/a1II/A7V/A7RVI
- 17953 Nauticam Atomos Shogun Housing Mounting Adaptor for GH6
- 17954 Universal Tripod Plate for Nauticam Housings
- 17957 Nauticam Atomos Shogun Housing Mounting Adaptor for R5/R3/R5C/R5II/R1/Z9/Z8/GFX100S/GFX100II/R6V
- 17958 Mounting Ball for NA-502/502B/503/Ultra5/Ninja V/Ninja V-S/TX/Shinobi/Shinobi II/RT4.7/FHD5/058
- 17961 Swivel and Tilt Adjustable Monitor Mount System
- 25705 M16 Angled SDI Bulkhead with BNC Plug in 0.4m Length — for connection from SDI bulkhead to camera
- 25706 M28 Angled SDI Bulkhead with BNC Plug in 0.4m Length — for connection from SDI bulkhead to monitor
Optional Accessories for Signal Input and Output
HDMI 2.0 Input
- 25077 M24D1R205-M28A1R170 HDMI 2.0 Cable — for NA-XT3/R5/6/OM1/R5C/R7/R6II/XT5 to use with Ninja V housing
- 25094 M24A3R140-M28A1R170 HDMI 2.0 Cable — for NA-A7SIII to use with Ninja V
- 25099 M24A2R200-M28A1R170 HDMI 2.0 Cable — for NA-A1 to use with Ninja V housing
Internal MOD Items
Additional HDMI 2.0 cable configurations for specific Nauticam housings.
- 25079 M28A2R210-M28A1R170 HDMI 2.0 Cable — for NA-GH5V to use with Ninja V housing
- 25084 M24D1R270-M28A1R170 HDMI 2.0 Cable — for NA-EM1X to use with Ninja V housing
- 25085 M28C1R200-M28A1R170 HDMI 2.0 Cable — for NA-Z7V to use with Ninja V housing
- 25087 M24D2R200-M28A1R170 HDMI 2.0 Cable — for NA-A7RIV/α1 to use with Ninja V housing
- 25091 M28C1R215-M28A1R170 HDMI 2.0 Cable — for NA-1DXIII to use with Ninja V housing
- 25098 M24D3R140-M28A1R170 HDMI 2.0 Cable — for NA-A7C to use with Ninja V housing
- 25702 M24A3R210-M28A1R170 HDMI 2.0 Cable — for NA-C70 to use with Ninja V housing
SDI Input
- 17926S SDI Cable Set for use with NA-Ultra5/Ninja V/Ninja TX
SDI Output for Surface Monitor
- 25706 M28 Angled SDI Bulkhead with BNC Plug in 0.4m Length — for connection from SDI bulkhead to monitor
- 25065 SDI Surface Monitor Cable in 45m Length — for connection from SDI bulkhead to surface monitor on land
Other SDI Options
- 25064 SDI Surface Monitor Cable in 15m Length — for connection from SDI bulkhead to surface monitor on land
- 25059 SDI Cable Extension Adaptor
- 25062 SDI Cable in 5m Length — for connection between SDI bulkheads
- 25063 SDI Cable in 30m Length — for connection between SDI bulkheads
Housing O-Rings
- 90137 Housing O-Ring — I.D. 170mm, C.S. 2.5mm
- NA-Atomos Ninja Tx Housing 25625
- M16 Vacuum Valve II (pre-installed)
- 25089 M28 HDMI 2.0 Adaptor (pre-installed)
- 17958 Mounting ball (pre-installed)
- Monitor hood 90137
- Housing O-ring, lubricant,
- O-ring remover
- CR2032 Battery (for moisture alarm and vacuum system)
- Allen Wrench Set
- Padded Travel Case
Nauticam Atomos Ninja TX Housing FAQ
Is the Atomos Ninja TX monitor included with this housing?
No. This product is the Nauticam underwater housing; the Atomos Ninja TX, Ninja TX GO or Ninja RAW monitor-recorder is purchased separately.
Which Atomos monitors fit the Nauticam Ninja TX housing?
The housing is designed for the Atomos Ninja TX, Ninja TX GO and Ninja RAW. Those three monitors share the platform supported by Nauticam housing #16613.
Will the Ninja TX housing work with my underwater camera housing?
It depends on your camera housing, accessory port and required video cable. Compatibility varies by system — contact Bluewater Photo to confirm your setup.
Can I use HDMI and SDI underwater with the Nauticam Ninja TX?
The housing supports professional HDMI and SDI system integration, but the connection available to you depends on the installed Ninja model and your camera. The Ninja TX offers the broadest HDMI/SDI capability, while TX GO and Ninja RAW are primarily HDMI-oriented monitors.
How deep can the Nauticam Ninja TX housing go?
The housing has a 100m / 328ft depth rating. As with any underwater housing, the O-ring, vacuum system and sealing surfaces should be inspected before every dive.
Does the Ninja TX housing include a vacuum valve?
Yes. Nauticam's M16 Vacuum Valve II is pre-installed, allowing the housing's vacuum-check and leak-detection system to be used as part of your normal pre-dive routine.
What battery should I use in the Ninja TX housing?
Nauticam supports Sony NP-F series and compatible SmallRig L-Series battery options within the specified maximum size of 71.6 × 38.5 × 74.6mm. The published -0.14kg buoyancy figure is based on a Ninja TX with an NP-F970 battery.
Should I choose the Ninja TX housing or a monitor-only underwater system?
Choose the Ninja TX system when external recording and Atomos monitoring tools are part of your workflow. If you only need easier framing and focus confirmation, a monitor-only option such as the Shinobi II or an ultra-bright dedicated underwater monitor may be simpler.
Why Buy from Bluewater
- Authorized Sea & Sea dealer — full manufacturer warranty.
- Founded and staffed by active divers, underwater photographers, and explorers.
- Decades of combined hands-on experience with the gear we sell.
- We test and use most of the equipment ourselves before recommending it.
