macOS
System Requirements
The following are the system requirements for the correct display of tones for HDR photos recorded in HLG (HLG photos) on Nikon digital cameras that support tone-mode selection.
| Monitor | Liquid Retina XDR (including built-in MacBook Pro displays) or Pro Display XDR |
|---|---|
| Software | NX Studio (be sure to install the latest version) |
Other Monitors
Highlights in HLG photos may seem “washed out” if not viewed on a Liquid Retina XDR or Pro Display XDR monitor. This can sometimes be addressed by lowering display (monitor) brightness in the computer’s system settings.
“HDR” and “HLG”
- High dynamic range (HDR) is an imaging technology that supports a range of tones (dynamic range) wider than is offered by existing techniques. It expands the potential for visual expression by increasing the range of luminosities captured in mid-tones and highlights. It is distinct from multi-exposure HDR capture, a high-dynamic-range imaging (HDRI) technique that blends multiple still photographs shot at different exposures.
- Hybrid log-gamma (HLG) is an HDR display standard. You can take HLG photos by selecting the [HLG] tone mode on Nikon digital cameras.
NX Studio
To display HLG photos, you will need to install Nikon’s NX Studio software. Doing so allows you to view and edit photos and videos shot with Nikon digital cameras. Download the latest version of the NX Studio installer from the website below and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
Configuring Your Computer
You will need to select the “HDR Video (P3‑ST 2084)” reference mode preset in display settings. More information is available from the Apple website.