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Nikon D780 Technical Guide (N-Log Recording Edition) User's Manual

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Master professional video capture with N-Log format. This specialized recording method maximizes your camera's dynamic range by capturing exceptional detail in both highlights and shadows, perfect for advanced color grading in post-production. This guide provides comprehensive instructions for videographers and filmmakers on optimizing N-Log footage using external recorders. Learn crucial setup procedures, including configuring 10-bit outputs, utilizing camera controls, ensuring consistent exposure, and maximizing image quality to achieve cinematic results with expanded gradient depth and smoothness.

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Page 2 Table of Contents N ‑Log: A Primer ................................................................... • Why Use N‑Log? ...............................................................................4...
Page 3 N ‑Log: A Primer The term “N‑Log” is an amalgam of “N”, for “Nikon”, and “log”, short for “logarithmic function”. The logarithmic function in question is that used in digitizing light levels based on ...
Page 4 Why Use N-Log? Shooting in N‑Log format preserves details in highlights and shadows and expands the range of effects available through color grading. Preserving Details in Highlights and Shadows N‑Log...
Page 5 Improved Color Grading Third‑party movie‑editing software that supports color grading can be used to process the same footage in a va‑ riety of different ways, as is shown in the examples below. No co...
Page 6 Filming N‑Log Footage To record N‑Log footage, connect the camera to a digital recorder that supports 10‑bit video. Use a Type  C HDMI cable (available from third‑party suppliers) and be sure the came...
Page 7 2 Enable N‑Log recording. Return to HDMI  > Ad‑ vanced in the setup menu and select N‑Log for N‑Log/ HDR output options. Note that N‑Log footage is re‑ corded only to the external device, not to th...
Page 8 N‑Log Recording While N‑Log recording is in effect, Picture Controls cannot be used, ISO sensitivity cannot be set lower than ISO 800 or to values of from Hi 0.3 to Hi 2, Active D‑Lighting and high IS...
Page 9 Filming N-Log Footage Frame Size/Frame Rate Note the following when choosing a frame size and frame rate for N‑Log recording: Frame size/frame rate Notes 3840 × 2160 30p • Icons and characters in the ...
Page 10 Using Camera Controls If On is selected for HDMI > Ad‑ vanced  > External recording control in the camera setup menu, you can start and stop recording using the camera movie‑record button (for f...
Page 11 Filming N-Log Footage View Assist Although it increases the range of tones recorded, at default settings N‑Log reduces the ap‑ parent contrast between colors when the footage is viewed in the camera m...
Page 12 Filming N-Log Footage Ensuring Consistent Exposure If your recorder features a waveform display, you can film an 18% gray color chart and adjust exposure for a video signal level (IRE) of 35%, equival...
Page 13 N‑Log Specifications N‑Log specifications are available from the following web‑ site: https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/539/D780.html
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is N-Log format best used for?

It's designed for post-production use with color grading, preserving details in both highlights and shadows for a wide dynamic range.

How can I connect the camera to record N-Log video?

The camera must be connected to a digital recorder that supports 10-bit video using a Type C HDMI cable.

What steps must I take in the setup menu before filming N-Log footage?

You must set the output data depth to 10 bits and select N-Log for the N-Log/HDR output option.

Will continuous operation affect my recording time?

To prevent interruptions, choose 'No limit' or a standing timer longer than your anticipated shoot time in Custom Setting C2.

Are there any limitations when filming in N-Log mode?

When active, Picture Controls cannot be used, and ISO must be kept at 800 or higher. Also, specialized apps like SnapBridge are incompatible.

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