Reference Guide (PDF Edition)

Recording N-Log Video
Log recording
uses light levels digitized via a log function. To enable log recording using Nikon’s
unique “N-Log” log function, select [N-RAW 12‑bit (NEV)], [ProRes RAW HQ 12-bit (MOV)], [ProRes
422 HQ 10-bit (MOV)], or [H.265 10-bit (MOV)] for [Video file type] in the video recording menu
and choose [N-Log] as the tone mode. Choose N-Log to preserve details in highlights and shadows
and avoid over-saturated colors when recording videos.
n will appear in the shooting display.
The dynamic range for videos shot with [H.265 10-bit (MOV)] selected for [Video file type] and
ISO sensitivity set as low as possible (ISO 800) is 12 stops (1300%).
N-Log recording is intended for footage that will be processed using color grading post-production.
Color grading can be used to achieve multiple effects from a single sequence by processing it in
different ways.
Compatible third-party software is required for color grading.
Applying N-Log 3D LUTs during color grading produces video that displays beautifully on monitors
compatible with Rec. 709.
N-Log 3D LUTs are available from the Nikon Download Center.
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/
D Cautions: N-Log Video
The low
est v
alue av
ailable for the [ISO sensitivity settings] > [Maximum sensitivity] item in the
video recording menu is ISO 1600.
The lowest value available for the [ISO sensitivity settings]> [ISO sensitivity (mode M)] item in
the video recording menu is ISO 800.
ISO sensitivities of Hi 0.3 through Hi 2.0 are not available.
[Set Picture Control] and [High ISO NR] are not available in the video recording menu.
The [Active D-Lighting] item in the video recording menu is set to [Off] and cannot be changed.
The display in the monitor may flicker or appear grainy.
The camera may have trouble focusing using autofocus but this does not indicate a malfunction.
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