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. Using N-Log allows you to shoot video with a wide dynamic range that suppresses loss of details in highlights and shadows.

  • l will appear in the shooting display.
  • 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 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 lowest value available for the [ISO sensitivity settings] > [ISO sensitivity (mode M)] item in the video recording menu is Lo 2.0.
  • ISO sensitivities of Hi 0.3 through Hi 2.0 are not available.
  • [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 g14 [View assist] simplifies colors for enhanced contrast.

  • m will appear in the shooting display.
  • Contrast is also enhanced when N-Log footage is viewed on the camera.
  • Contrast is also enhanced in the shooting display when the following combinations are set, and in the playback display when the camera plays back video shot with the following combinations.
    • Video recording menu [Video file type]: [R3D NE 12-bit (R3D)]
    • Video recording menu [Frame size/frame rate]: [[DX] 3984×2240; 119.88p] or [[DX] 3984×2240; 100p]
  • View assist can also be switched [ON] and [OFF] in the assist display (Setting the shooting display).