How to get LOG on any Nikon Camera for FREE (Z6 / Z6ii / Z7 / Z7ii / D780 / Z50)

How to get #NLOG on the #Nikon #Z6 / #Z6ii / #Z7 / #Z7ii / #D780 for #FREE (or any Nikon Camera)
So I recently got the #NikonZ6 and I was very disappointed to learn there was no LOG profile when recording internally in 8 BIT. Seeing as the Canon & Sony competition has this function, I figured there had to be a way to attain it. So I set out on a mission to get LOG on the Nikon Z6, without using the atomos ninja V.
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[@evgeniyyavtushenko7653]

It's a nice idea, but you won't be able to gain much by doing this. Probably quite the opposite. When you invert the luma curve in profile builder, you lower mid-tone contrast without gaining much dynamic range. You can only lower saturation linearly, which is not a good idea too. When it's time to normalize it, you will get more banding and artifacts because of the 100mb/s limitation in 4k. From my own tests, the best thing for Nikon's internal recording is to shoot everything in neutral with dialed down sharpness and -1 to contrast and saturation. I avoided flat profile because it also removes mid-tone contrast, and skin tones have a weird pinkish color.

[@zakcole2229]

Loved this and have downloaded your J LOG. Thanks Bru! Quick question: have you created a ‘conversion LUT’ that you apply to your J LOG footage? If so, it’d be a massive time saver for anyone, like me, who has benefited from your J LOG 😊

[@JohannBeute]

What is this first thing you're going to do with your SUPERCHARGED Nikon Z6? - *Disclaimer* If you rob a bank with it I can't be held liable.

[@shashankdwivedi2696]

learn color grading

[@MasteAlex95]

A massive thanks! You're the first person on youtube who actually did something for those who don't own Ninja recorder for Log format.

[@MohitKhatri]

EOS HD Z-LOG was first but that was paid and disliked by few people

[@viddotcoach]

@@MohitKhatri Link to details of people disliking? Why?

[@koolkutz7]

I have found that an easy way to create a cinematic LOG profile 'look' on a Nikon camera; mine is the D7500 (you can probably do this on other brands too) is to simply select the 'Set Picture Control' from the shooting menu; Select FLAT, then go into the fine tuning section by pressing right on the D-Pad. This brings up all the parameters, simply experiment by lowering all the values to the left (minus values) for the Sharpening, Clarity, Contrast, Brightness, Saturation & Hue, then hit the OK button and you have a very flat image to work with.

[@ThunderGOG]

thank you

[@jyotsnachotwani643]

Can u help for changing same in nion z6

[@koolkutz7]

@@jyotsnachotwani643 It should be pretty much the same procedure for the Z6 as Nikon uses very siimilar menu systems across their cameras.

[@eric.ross.art1]

That's what I do. Works just fine!

[@이정식-j5i9j]

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[@staticvideo]

Love this, thanks a ton! Just one question - do you have a lut for a Rec709 for the j-log? Or is there going to be any?

[@mickue]

I really love your calm style. Very refreshing in times of "YO PEOPLE! ITS ME! HIT THAT SUBSCRIPE BUTTON!

[@Chih-Wei_Chang]

Thank you for the video! Very entertaining and impressive too! Just wondering whether if you could make a comparison video of perhaps J-Log vs N-Log vs Flat Profile etc.? Thanks again!

[@zakariyanasr5721]

How to install the picture profile instructions: 1- Connect a memory card to your computer and format it:. 2- Create a folder on the card and name it NIKON . 3- Create another folder called CUSTOMPC within the NIKON folder you previously made. Drag the file you downloaded into that CUSTOMPC folder. 4- Eject card and put into your Nikon. 5- Under the Shooting menu, select Manage Picture Control > Load/Save > Copy To Camera. Enjoy

[@8bitofit359]

Wow this turned into a Vsauce video very quickly

[@JohannBeute]

Finally, someone gets it

[@everettpence2410]

Hi Johann. I tried to download the J-LOG file but get a file not found 404 error.

[@crtnovak3173]

same here the subscribe thing is broken i think

[@AlexKall]

Firstly thank you Johann for a good profile! Secondly here is a fix for everyone who is using a DSLR that does not support NP3 (Tested with NP2 camera). Add your camera model: Open up the Picture control software after install. Top left you need to select your product (Camera model), click the dropdown and select Add product. Product category should say "Digital SLR Cameras", in "Product" dropdown on the right you should pick your model, for example D500, this supports NP2. Click "Add" Your camera model should now be visible in the list below, click your camera name and press "OK" Now to import Jakes profile that you have downloaded: Back in the main program window, press "Imports custom Picture Control from file", it's the folder and arrow symbol on the bottom left in the main program window. Locate the file you downloaded, called J-LOG, select it and press "Open". It should now load and be present at the bottom of the Picture Control selection box above the "Imports custom Picture Control from file" button. Select it by clicking once on it. Now, to save it to a file your camera can read you need to create a file with the same settings. Sounds simpler than it is, but it's actually very easy, just a few clicks! When the picture control profile has been selected you can view it's properties on the right side of the program window, it says "Histograms", "Adjustments", "Quick Adjust" etc. At the bottom of those settings there is a button called "Add to list" (bottom left of main program window), click it once. A new window opens, give it a name, it will suggest a new name, you can accept that and change the name in camera later. Press "OK" There should now be a new profile under it with the new name, for me it was "J-LOG-02" and to the right it should have the file format your camera supports instead of NP3. Now select this profile by clicking on it once. Insert your memory card from your camera, it does NOT need to be formatted (at least not for me on my D500). In the Picture Control software main window press "Save to Card". This will save the file into the correct folder and create it if it does not exist. And then follow the instructions for your specific camera on how to import the file, it should now be visible (follow video). I hope this helped, happy shooting!

[@joyoffilming9500]

Hi Alexander, you made my day. I could install the profile on my Nikon D810, and it works so great. thanks a lot for sharing!

[@AlexKall]

@@joyoffilming9500 happy that it worked! 😁

[@Videandola]

You my sir are THE MAN

[@Ryan-wu7xi]

Lifesaver.

[@marlonserranorivas6875]

Thanks ! And Here is the link for J Log for NP2, for my D750. drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wQdojcHvEASnoCReYrV-ZCXRUvxAQAXu

[@masontromero]

Are you able to export this as an NP2 file as well? I use a Nikon D850 in tandem with my Z6. The Z6 takes NP2 as well as NP3; but the Nikon D850 can only take NP2 files. It would be very helpful in order to maintain consistency!!

[@AlexKall]

In case you missed it, I made a comment on how to convert it to an older file :)

[@RickValasek]

Great idea...however without the Ninja V you're still recording in 8-bit. You really need 10-bit to take advantage of the tonal compression factor that log profiles create. In 8-bit you can expand some of the colors (but you sacrifice others in the process). The only thing better than 10-bit is ProRes at 12-bit (or shoot on an Arri at 14-bit.

[@sottosopra4769]

Sir, could you explain more? What is arri or prores? Thank you

[@joyoffilming9500]

Hi Johann, thanks for sharing! I installed the picture profile on my Nikon D810, and it worked. Wow - thats very flat, indeed. Even better: this Log-Profile allows me to transform the Nikon D810 footage into Aces Colorspace in Davinci Resolve and get it very close colorwise to the look of my Panasonic Lumix S1H. Okay, the Nikon is 6 years old and has HD only at 420 8Bit 20 MBit/sec, and low light comes not even close to the S1H, and there is no IBIS at all, and the glasses are focus-breathing like hell - but, if you are out for stills with the old beast and something comes across worth getting captured as film - then you will get the best out of it.

[@joyoffilming9500]

@@anonschoch1494 Hi Anon, I am not sure how familiar you are about using ACES as both color space and workflow in Davinci Resolve. Anyway, whenever you work in DR and use ACES as color space, the first thing you need to do after importing clips is to tell Davinci (under ACES) which IDT (Input Device Transform) should be applied to transform the camera clips into ACES. Most camera manufacturers provide the IDT for working with NLEs. This is somewhat similar to working in any other color space in RR (e.g. Rec709 or Arri Logc) and using a CST-node at eht beginning of your node tree. Hope that helps.

[@eduardocortes-dv4lo]

hei Johan, I I try it but the Z6 (firm 3.20) doesnt read it. Thanks for any help

[@immanuelsaichwng8617]

How to install the custom log profile in Z50, I tried the way as u mentioned but it’s not working

[@navn8568]

I cant make this work for my z6ii. What can i do?

[@stanislovasglova7674]

Same issue here, any help?

[@stanislovasglova7674]

Just did it. I've put the file in the root directory on the memory card.

[@maxmixproductions]

Cool! Your skin tones are impressive. Hey...... How about a video on post editing on footage recorded in "J-LOG",; the LUT you use and your color grading... Thanks for the insight!

[@JohannBeute]

Thank you, I might at some stage! :) I'd recommend the first step to grab the tone curve, and drag the top right highlight to the left, and the bottom left black point to the right!

[@nicostrappazon]

@@JohannBeute Great stuff! have you done exposure tests and such to figure out where skin tones and such should sit IRE wise?

[@zakerzen2401]

why can't I download the J-LOG????

[@crtnovak3173]

same here

[@thomasalemania]

Thanks for your work! I´m not really advanced in color grading but have some experience. I tried your picture style in comparison to Nikon Flat on a Z6 at ISO 1600 and the result was: at the first glance the whole footage was brighter and so there was notably more noise at J-Log. When I reduced brightness to the same level there was a bit more noise at J-Log but the white parts have been much less bright, what we want. When I didn´t correct with brightness but with gamma to the same brightness there was at J-Log only a little bit more noise and the dynamic was much better. The white parts have been notably less white/bright. So in total, after a first try, a progress regarding Nikons Flat. Thanks.

[@merlincaren1]

Download not working for me #sadface

[@crtnovak3173]

same

[@johaniracheta4908]

The file does not apear on my memory card, when I try to install it it says that there are no custom log file on memory card! im using Mac, help

[@anncools3680]

Hey Johann, thanks heaps for this!! I'm new to filming and was - like you - disappointed to see the Nikon Z6II doesn't have a log profile. Do you also have a LUT? Any help with that is much appreciated too!

[@Binozbasketball]

Any recommendation for a LUT to work with this Jlog? Thanks for your work btw

[@dreamkidz817]

Hey J I just downloaded the file and it copy it to my formatted memory card and is telling me that no file was found

[@TheAirgunsUSA]

BEWARE!!!! This profile is extremely grainy/noisy even on a low ISO

[@staticvideo]

Interesting, is that in all areas or? Can you work around it or is it better to stick to flat profile?

[@hwcentertainment]

It's true. I filmed on it on a low ISO and when I previewed on my large monitor, I saw noise swimming in the shadows. It's unfortunate you can't see it on the camera's monitor until you preview on a larger screen.

[@ImpactPhoto]

Please don't just jump all over a Nikon Z6 over this guys. This might work in some scenarios, but it obviously doesn't work well in low light. These colors are all over the place (CANNOT BE CORRECTED) I just lost my ass on a paid job! Nice Video! But, in the real world on a professional level, you're better off skipping this video.

[@mg_movealong438]

Thanks. Btw nikon could've just made an update for z6 users so we could record a 10bit nlog

[@吳禹憲]

a huge thx to j-log , it's interesting! but i'm wondering does it really get more dynamic range? cuz i think it's still use the same file and encode and no extra information are recorded.

[@touhidroxen9370]

Your download link is not working please send m [JLOG ] picture profile

[@tomczasss]

Good day. I tried double email and i cannot download it . I checked also spam . Many thanks is u can send this jlog to me

[@FueradeLigaPodcast]

Horrible video explanation! You play too much and take a long time to get to the point making jokes.

[@LMoProVisualComm]

Can't understand why my Z6 only default to Std and all color profiles are grayed out

[@patfish3291]

Yes, Sony and Canon have LOG. But the truth is that LOG makes no sence at 8Bit and an higly compressed codecs. This log files (e.g. on a Sony A7III) looks only a little bit like files from pro cameras but they are not :D My advice if you like to film in 8Bit log use a LOG profile that is not too flat at all.

[@sottosopra4769]

Hi Patrick, I don t have money for ninja v at the moment.... Can u advice internal log profiles? Thanks

[@patfish3291]

@@sottosopra4769 i use mostly the flat profile on the Z6 when i shoot internally ... i had in the past an external cine log profile from eoshd.com on my camera but it turned out that the Log was too flat for the 8bit image of the Z6. 10Bit log via ninja v is a totally different story.

[@sm2x]

My D3200 doesn't have manage picture control

[@fg.salomon]

So, I created the folders in a formated xqd card, but when I put the card and try to load the profile, the camera says that there is no profile to be loaded. Any idea why?

[@studio17films82]

Jlog download is locked can't download even after subscribing

[@kevinmarkham6385]

would be crappy if it was just malware that bricked your camera lol

[@thesavannahpictures96]

When I hit copy to camera it says "no picture control file found on memory card." How do I fix this?

[@joksi82]

For my Z6, I had to place the NP3 file directly under the root folder of the memory card. I have firmware 3.20. Hope it helps!

[@thesavannahpictures96]

@@joksi82 Ah thanks i will try that!

[@VisualMann]

but z6ii not good for videos, i use flat colours iso 100 also have noise in the video,,, not good at all nikon to videos

[@vvo_ram]

Davinchi LUT for Flat profile. Mb we can help me to find?)

[@thedunesstrandhill3790]

MY D850 say's it can't find a picture control file. Everything is formatted and named the same, Any ideas?

[@tallentcreations]

Same issue for my Nikon D610.

[@Andersonchino]

Same Issue for my Nikon D750 to

[@Heafyshiu]

Im not getting the jlog download mail :( I think you should update the link and stuffs :(

[@RichardNievesNY]

I precisely came out of BH PHOTO disappointed at the Atoms Ninja & memory card price tags. You tip is much much much appreciated! Subscribed!! Thanks!!!!

[@Questionthis1]

So I watched this video and was super impressed. I was glad you put in the effort to make your own log so I gave you the necessary subscription needed to download the profile. Then as I was testing it out, I noticed it looked 100% the same as the Cineflat profile which I already had. So for shits and gigs I checked the curves and wouldn’t you know it... you literally ripped off the Cineflat profile. This would’ve been an otherwise useful video but you go on to talk about all the “time you invested” in making this log profile for free for your subscribers when it’s an exact copy of Cineflat, only you’re passing it off as your own using it to get subs. Stick to making original content and don’t try to lie on the internet because you’ll get checked.

[@JohannBeute]

There's only so much you can do to get a logarithmic profile in Picture Control Utility 2, you can't darken the shadows, raise the highlights, and expect to be left with a flat "LOG" profile. So naturally, these profiles will end up looking similar, as they are all bound by the same rules. That's why I'd recommend getting an external recorder if you're in a position to, thus my intro skit to the video.

[@Questionthis1]

Yes but you’re J-Log that you said you spent hours making is just Cineflat. Straight up, not a degree of difference. Don’t play that off as a coincidence.

[@viddotcoach]

@@JohannBeute So is it Cineflat or not?

[@JohannBeute]

​@@viddotcoach No, it is not. As I stated before, there is only one way to get a flat picture profile, so naturally, these will look fairly samey. It's not like we're working with 16 bit RED Raw here!

[@viddotcoach]

@@JohannBeute Ok thanks for clarifying, got a notification about a comparison you posted but I can't see it?

[@johaniracheta4908]

and the file appears white like blank! on the computer, not like yours

[@shutterclot]

After copying the np3 file..its showing no picture profile found

[@Epimarkus]

I am failing to download the log profile 😢😢. Any help guys

[@twistacatz]

For all those who have asked, I've created a LUT for J-LOG. Your welcome! file.io/5nm9fyXJDoka

[@flipnwhipz]

its been deleted

[@twistacatz]

@@flipnwhipz Here is a new one. Let me know what you think. drive.google.com/file/d/1NEQ3spwUtV7vifZWIxk1j9lpGzgryvTS/view?usp=sharing

[@jakubhasak]

can you reupload it?

[@xunmengzhuiyi]

Can this really improve dynamic range?

[@nyasacreations6705]

I don't have received j log on my mailbox can you send this

[@JustinPaulPictures]

I just tried to download J-log after subscribing and signing up for the newsletters, but to no avail. It’s locked. Am I doing something wrong? Excited to try this out on my Z6. Thanks.

[@JaspreetSinghArtist]

nice video but don't know why like doesn't work for me

[@ajitsingh5182]

A Huge Thanks for you Johann. You are the real youtuber those help others. You are not to be one those sell everything of photography product on the chaneel

[@scottsockett7946]

link works, but when you go to download the profile it no longer lets you

[@jamesryan1939]

I did a quick test between this, beatlog II, and Z Log, and beatlog II has less noise, and retains colors and highlights better. www.dpreview.com/forums/post/63529293

[@remyv.d.guchte1964]

Beatlog II sounds nice! But where did you get the Beatlog profile? Can't seem to find the file to download in the forum post you mentioned :)

[@theotherjefffafa]

@@remyv.d.guchte1964 The writer of the dpreview said he did not upload it anywhere. www.dpreview.com/forums/post/63530311

[@JohannBeute]

Interesting, thanks for sharing! I may update the profile soon, in recent testing I've found it performs a bit better with a slightly higher saturation input. You can easily add this in your camera by adjusting the picture profile. :)

[@jessicahaydahlrichardson7951]

Great video!! I have been shooting with a z-log custom one that someone made. I find it’s ok, better then the nikon ones, but for sure would love to give yours a go! Great video!!

[@jessicahaydahlrichardson7951]

So I gave it a go against the z-log that I have uploaded. I just can't seem to bring back or up the saturation enough to show the true colors in FCPX. Any ideas? I have done a side beside for both the z-log and your j-log. The J-log really does have nice retained detail in the shadows, but still can't get the saturation to were it needs to be. Any ideas welcome.

[@markshirley01]

How do you have to expose for Z-log

[@jessicahaydahlrichardson7951]

Mark Shirley you just have to protect your highlights. You can pull a lot out of the shadows, but if you over expose it’s hard to Recover the highlights.

[@JohannBeute]

@@jessicahaydahlrichardson7951 Hey there, apologies for the late reply! In terms of your question to saturation, I usually bring it back with the Hue saturation adjustment in the curves tab, also the lowered contrast saps a lot of saturation out, so adding in a nice tone curve will help as well :) I might do a colour grading tutorial soon!

[@pscreation2455]

It is not working in z50 ,can you please help?

[@MrrSG-nu6fj]

Why I can't download your profile

[@dab7963]

Appears locked and I can't download

[@Murk.mp4]

Hey man, not sure if you can still read this but, do you happen to have an NCP version of the LOG? I have a much older camera that only uses NCP whereas the one you have is a NP3 file. Is highly appreciated if you happen to have it. Either way, thanks and love this insightful and funny video!

[@BESTOFTHEABOVE]

But will it work on my Nikon Z10,000 Utra Pro enhanced R edition Mark IV S?

[@JohannBeute]

No, that camera is so good it doesn't even need a log profile 😧

[@jacksonjackson9474]

lmao

[@hwcentertainment]

It shoot on 350bit 8888

[@siomal1981]

Sadly doesnt work with my Z6 II :(

[@fg.salomon]

Great video, I have just acquired a nikon Z6 and this will be very useful!

[@editingroyal]

Not getting the link for download

[@foojins]

Get to the point goddamn

[@davidxiu8020]

😭 unable to download the j log. im not getting any mail.

[@sahadatali4687]

I can't download your j log profile. how to do that

[@hugay1]

Will u make a lut for this J log？

[@thedietstory4658]

Hey hey hey!!! I just bought my new Z6 today. And the guy over at the store said that this update to a log through XQD might ruin my WARRANTY. Is that true?

[@JohannBeute]

He may have taken it that you were trying to illegally update your camera to support 12bit Raw recording. However that is not what is being done here, this should not affect your warranty in any way to my knowledge. :)

[@thedietstory4658]

@@JohannBeute Thank you!!!

[@vikashrathore5427]

Is it true? We can use n log in Nikon z50?

[@j3fr_jr]

Does it work with Nikon Z50?

[@martinkrustev2021]

What is the best way to expose for this color profile in your opinion? Overexpose or under?

[@alonzobkr]

Gracias , funciona bien en mi Nikon Z7

[@johnxu6477]

where is the download link?

[@afraheventsuszaffadabke3457]

hi couldn't download!

[@howardli6462]

thanks for j log！

[@UNOCASTILLO]

how can i load this on nikon D850?

[@chiaracipolloni5062]

Does it work on Nikon z50?

[@hwcentertainment]

Yes. 100%

[@Dreamer02337]

How to edit j log much gains in video

[@__thirdeye_]

cannot download the file

[@rauditv]

Unfortunately The file you created (and kindly shared for download) is NP3 and won't work for ALL NIKON CAMERAS. Only for the newest. :( My nikon D750 only supports .NCP files for camera profiles.

[@thedandyshow5718]

Humourous AND informative? Didn't even think that could be possible. We at the Dandy Show can barely accomplish one of those two things. Also who's that Damon guy he looks like a total unit.

[@JohannBeute]

I don't know who that Damon dude is, but he sure did help out a whole lot!

[@vinayakkuchgave7451]

He boss jlog is not download ..?

[@vicarigroupltd.4978]

Cannot unlock your download

[@MrrSG-nu6fj]

Why I can't download it

[@KevinCripps180]

Hey man this works great, thanks for putting this together. That being said, it works fine in 1080p 60fps, put when I shoot 4k 60fps (Nikon Z6ii) I am getting a very strange blown out/glitch video image. Replays fine on the camera but not on my computer. Have you seen that?

[@MichaelStabentheiner]

Getting the same strange behavior

[@iamCairn]

Have you heard of the Similaar Flaat profiles? I'm trying to find these as my Nikon doesn't shoot LOG unfortunately

[@sahadatali4687]

I am not getting the link in my email

[@goldenyellowcreations2008]

How to download your j-log?

[@allankarani697]

can this work on the z5?

[@vishnuk.t6819]

thanks from Kerala

[@andreyalina4836]

how to install z log on nikon z5?

[@photowalebabu_]

Unable to download the video.... How to unlock?

[@crtnovak3173]

same

[@soyDennyMusic]

thank you

[@kamaleldineltayeb935]

Vsauce, Michael is here!

[@nasibulalamhimel]

Will it work in Nikon z30 ?

[@MegaCentinella]

Can I try on my Z50?

[@jwerlec]

Que genial, tendra el lut de edicion?