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Nikon Z SeriesZ 7IIZ 7 Technical Guide (N-Log Recording Edition) Nikon Mirrorless Cameras English Owner's Manual & User Guide

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Master advanced cinematic video capture with this comprehensive guide to N-Log recording. Learn how N-Log, Nikon's 10-bit logarithmic format, preserves crucial details in both highlights and shadows, offering massive latitude for professional color grading post-production. This manual is essential reading for videographers who need technical instructions on connecting external recorders, optimizing camera settings (HDMI output depth, view assist), ensuring consistent exposure, and maximizing the dynamic range required for broadcast or film quality results.

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Page 1 Professional Technical Guide — N-Log Recording —
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(HLG) output options. Note that N‑Log footage is recorded only to the exter‑ nal device, not ...
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 60p (Z 7II only) N‑Log recording n...
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/558/Z_7II.html
Page 14 © 2020 Nikon Corporation

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I start N-Log recording?

Connect the camera to a digital recorder, selecting 10 bit for Output data depth and then choosing N-Log as the advanced output option.

What is the main advantage of using N-Log footage?

It preserves details in highlights and shadows, which allows post-production color grading to utilize a wide dynamic range.

Are there settings I need to disable when recording in N-Log mode?

Yes. Picture Controls cannot be used, Active D-Lighting and high ISO noise reduction automatically turn off.

Where is the N-Log footage actually saved?

N-Log footage is recorded only to the external digital recorder device, not written to the camera's memory card.

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