Nikon

RAW Video Tone Mode and Restrictions

For N-RAW and Apple ProRes RAW videos, you can select the tone mode from [SDR] and [N-Log]. The tone mode for R3D NE is fixed to [Log3G10]. Select a tone mode that fits your production workflow and creative objectives.

Option Description
[SDR]

This mode uses SDR exposure standards when capturing RAW footage. It allows shooting at low sensitivities below ISO 800.

[N-Log] This mode is suitable for high-quality video production that requires post‑production editing. The minimum ISO sensitivity available is ISO 800. With its superior dynamic range in highlight areas, this mode is recommended for color grading.
[Log3G10] This mode uses a Log curve with a wide dynamic range that preserves details in highlights and shadows. It is intended for footage that will be processed using color grading post-production as with the data recorded with RED’s IPP2.

[SDR] Tone Mode: Restrictions

The following restrictions apply to the video recording menu when [SDR] is selected for N-RAW or Apple ProRes RAW videos.

Option Accessibility 1
[Image area] > [Choose image area]
[Extended oversampling] 4
[ISO sensitivity settings] > [Maximum sensitivity] 4
[Set Picture Control] 4
[Active D-Lighting]
[High ISO NR]
[Vignette control] 4
[Diffraction compensation]
[Auto distortion control] 4 2
[Breathing compensation]
[Skin softening]
[Video flicker reduction] > [Digital flicker reduction] 4
[Electronic VR]
[Built-in microphone options]

4: Available in the camera menu.

—: Grayed out and unavailable.

Fixed at [ON] with some lenses.

Other restrictions are as follows:

  • The video recording display zoom is disabled.
  • Cannot start video recording to FAT32 format memory cards.
  • RAW videos cannot be edited on the camera.
  • Regardless of the option selected for [HDMI] > [Output resolution] in the setup menu, the maximum output resolution is 1920 × 1080.

[N-Log] Tone Mode: Restrictions

The following restrictions apply to the video recording menu when [N-Log] is selected for N-RAW or Apple ProRes RAW videos.

Option Accessibility 1
[Image area] > [Choose image area]
[Extended oversampling] 4
[ISO sensitivity settings] > [Maximum sensitivity] 4
[ISO sensitivity settings] > [ISO sensitivity (mode M)] 4
[Set Picture Control]
[Active D-Lighting]
[High ISO NR]
[Vignette control] 4
[Diffraction compensation]
[Auto distortion control] 4 2
[Breathing compensation]
[Skin softening]
[Portrait impression balance]
[Video flicker reduction] > [Digital flicker reduction] 4
[Electronic VR]
[Built-in microphone options]

4: Available in the camera menu.

—: Grayed out and unavailable.

Fixed at [ON] with some lenses.

Other restrictions are as follows:

  • The video recording display zoom is disabled.
  • Cannot start video recording to FAT32 format memory cards.
  • RAW videos cannot be edited on the camera.
  • Regardless of the option selected for [HDMI] > [Output resolution] in the setup menu, the maximum output resolution is 1920 × 1080.
  • The camera may have trouble using autofocus, but this does not indicate a malfunction.

[Log3G10] Tone Mode: Restrictions

The following restrictions apply to the video recording menu for R3D NE videos (the tone mode fixed to [Log3G10]).

Option Accessibility 1
[Image area] > [Choose image area]
[Extended oversampling] 4
[ISO sensitivity settings] > [Maximum sensitivity] 4
[ISO sensitivity settings] > [ISO sensitivity (mode M)] 4
[White balance] 4
[Set Picture Control]
[Active D-Lighting]
[High ISO NR]
[Vignette control] 4
[Diffraction compensation]
[Auto distortion control] 4 2
[Breathing compensation]
[Skin softening]
[Portrait impression balance]
[Video flicker reduction] > [Digital flicker reduction] 4
[Electronic VR]
[Built-in microphone options]

4: Available in the camera menu.

—: Grayed out and unavailable.

Fixed at [ON] with some lenses.

Other restrictions are as follows:

  • Available only in mode M.
  • Exposure compensation is disabled.
  • The ISO sensitivity is fixed at the base ISO regardless of the value set in other video file formats.
  • The video recording display zoom is disabled.
  • Cannot start video recording to FAT32 format memory cards.
  • RAW videos cannot be edited on the camera.
  • Regardless of the option selected for [HDMI] > [Output resolution] in the setup menu, the maximum output resolution is 1920 × 1080.
  • The camera may have trouble using autofocus, but this does not indicate a malfunction.