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 [], [], [], or [] for [] in the video recording menu and choose [] as the tone mode. Choose N-Log to preserve details in highlights and shadows and avoid over-saturated colors when recording videos.
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n will appear in the shooting display.
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The dynamic range for videos shot with [] selected for [] and ISO sensitivity set as low as possible (ISO 800) is 12 stops (1300%).
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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.
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Compatible third-party software is required for color grading.
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Applying N-Log 3D LUTs during color grading produces video that displays beautifully on monitors compatible with Rec. 709.
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N-Log 3D LUTs are available from the Nikon Download Center.
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/
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The lowest value available for the [] > [] item in the video recording menu is ISO 1600.
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The lowest value available for the [] > [] item in the video recording menu is ISO 800.
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ISO sensitivities of Hi 0.3 through Hi 2.0 are not available.
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[] and [] are not available in the video recording menu.
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The [] item in the video recording menu is set to [] and cannot be changed.
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The display in the monitor may flicker or appear grainy.
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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 [] for Custom Setting g10 [] simplifies colors for enhanced contrast.
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p will appear in the shooting display.
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Colors in the actual recorded footage are unaffected.
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Contrast is also enhanced when N-Log footage is viewed on the camera.