Nikon Z 6 User manual

- RAW Video Recording -
Technical Guide
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About RAW video 3
RAW video output with the Nikon Z series 4
RAW video output settings
1 Connecting the camera with the Atomos Ninja V
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2 Camera settings 6
3 Atomos Ninja V settings
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Other settings
Standby timer settings
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Recording timecodes
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Important notes on RAW output options 14
Editing the RAW video file 14
Frame sizes, etc. for RAW video recording 15
Contents

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RAW video is a video file that is output directly from the
camera’s image sensor without any in-camera image
processing (RGB data before demosaicing)*. Like RAW still
images, RAW video files record rich image information
(tonal gradation, etc.), meaning they offer greater flexibility
in color grading compared to Log video or video recorded
in-camera. This makes them ideal for shoots where post-
production is going to be required.
* Noise reduction, lens aberration compensation and electronic VR
are generally performed by in-camera processing. Since RAW video
files are not subject to in-camera processing, users need to apply
these adjustments as necessary during post-production, by using
third-party software.
About RAW video

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Nikon’s RAW video output function outputs 12-bit RAW data
via HDMI connector. The recording format depends on the
specifications of the external recorder connected via HDMI.
Recording to the camera’s memory card is not available.
RAW video output is compatible with the Atomos Ninja
V ver.10.2 (hereinafter called “Ninja V”), recording in the
ProRes RAW* file format. (As of November, 2019)
* ProRes RAW: RAW video format for general use, introduced by Apple
Inc. in 2018.
In order to use RAW video output with the Z 7/Z 6, it is necessary
to activate RAW output options. Please contact your nearest
Nikon-authorized service representative to receive this service*.
* This is a paid service. Please refer to products’ websites for details.
After activation, a RAW output options item will be added to the
camera’s SETUP MENU >HDMI >Advanced.
RAW output options activation service
Before RAW output options
activation
RAW output options activated
RAW output options can be
displayed in either English or
Japanese. (When languages other
than Japanese are selected, the
menu will be displayed in English.)
RAW video output with
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• Please make sure the camera is turned off before plugging/
unplugging the HDMI cable.
• A cable clip is recommended to prevent the HDMI cable from
being accidentally detached.
• If the image is not displayed on the Ninja V monitor, please
check the HDMI cable connections.
Note:
Connect an HDMI cable
to the camera’s HDMI
connector
Connect the other end to
the Ninja V HDMI video
input
Connecting the camera with the
Atomos Ninja V
RAW video output settings 1
Ninja V
Z 7 /Z 6
HDMI cable

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Camera settings
RAW video output settings 2
Select RAW output
Select Enable (no
recording to card)
SETUP MENU > HDMI >
Advanced > RAW output
options
Enable RAW output
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Choose a RAW output mode
Select RAW output mode
Pick your desired RAW
output mode*
* The menu screen shown here is for the Z 6. There are some
differences from the Z 7. Please refer to P.15 for details.
RAW video output settings 2
SETUP MENU > HDMI >
Advanced > RAW output
options
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Turn on External recording control
SETUP MENU > HDMI
> Advanced > External
recording control
Select On
⇒You can now start/stop
recording by pressing the
camera’s movie-record
button.
(recording) or
(standby) icon will be
displayed on the camera
monitor.
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Atomos Ninja V settings
Select Record > CODEC > ProRes RAW >
Confirm
Note: Please refer to the Ninja V User Manual for more details
about Ninja V settings.
⇒Supports RAW input via
HDMI and displays monitor
image in color.
(The monitor image will be
displayed in monochrome if
the Ninja V’s codec is set to
anything other than ProRes
RAW, even when receiving
RAW output from the
camera)
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Select Input > TRIGGER > HDMI
⇒Now the camera’s movie-
record button can be used
to control the start/stop of
recording on the Ninja V.
If this is functioning correctly,
a red frame will appear on
the Ninja V monitor during
recording.
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Note: Please refer to the Ninja V User Manual for more details
about Ninja V settings.