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 [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.

  • Log recording using N-Log cannot be performed when the shooting mode is SCN.
  • l will appear in the shooting display.
  • The dynamic range for videos shot with ISO sensitivity set to ISO 800 is 13+ 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.

Cautions: N-Log video

  • The lowest value available for the [ISO sensitivity settings] > [Maximum sensitivity] item in the video recording menu is ISO 1600.
  • The value can be set from Lo 0.3 to 2.0 or from ISO 800 to 25600 for [ISO sensitivity settings] > [ISO sensitivity (mode M)] in the video recording menu.
  • [Set Picture Control], [Active D-Lighting], [High ISO NR], [Skin softening], and [Portrait impression balance] are not available in the video recording menu.
  • 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.

View assist

You may find that the preview in the shooting display during N-Log recording lacks contrast. Selecting [ON] for Custom Setting g11 [View assist] simplifies colors for enhanced contrast.

  • m will appear in the shooting display.
  • Colors in the actual recorded footage are unaffected.
  • Contrast is also enhanced when N-Log footage is viewed on the camera.