Fstoppers
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Explaining Most of the Things About Canon Log (C-Log) to Get You Started in Filmmaking | Fstoppers
November 23, 2024 - Having the ability to film in C-Log on this camera is both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, you get the benefit of filming in a log profile, which offers a more dynamic range by using a flatter gamma curve.
Color and dynamic range on video cameras
Wikipedia
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Log profile - Wikipedia
January 7, 2026 - In early times of digital cinematography, professional video cameras were only capable to capture linear sensor image up to 10-bit color depth even in HDCAM-SR format, but resulted in "video-look" compared with film stock cinematography even in the same 24 frames per second and shutter speeds. The log gamma profile began gaining industrial popularity since 2005, when Arri released Arriflex D-20 which provided original Log-C gamma through HD-SDI video output, and further in 2008, when Sony released CineAlta F35 camera (and its 2005 Panavision Genesis sibling) with S-Log video recording on HDCAM-SR tape.
5D Mark IV C-Log vs Cinestyle
r/videography Internal LOG capture is more sophisticated than a simple profile from the internet made for a whole slew of cameras. Its built for the sensor and processor in the camera in order to work to the benefit of both. C-Log will perform better than Cinestyle. Cinestyle exists for when the camera cannot do any type of LOG capture. Although the benefit of cinestyle is heavily debated, with some circles claiming its worse than a typical "flat" profile created in camera (this is due to the compression used in the camera). More on reddit.com
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August 15, 2017How can i take photos that look like flat clog3 video footage?
To achieve photos that resemble ... or Photoshop. These tips will help you enhance your photos with a cinematic aesthetic. You must log in or register to reply here. ... Wife and I are picking up photography as a shared hobby, have some questions!... More on dpreview.com
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May 21, 2024Difference between picture styles and c-log?
It allows you to vary hues, control the tonal curve, control saturation by hue, et cetera. You can even do something like selective color--which will be effective in out-of-the-camera video. -- RDKirk 'TANSTAAFL: The only unbreakable rule in photography.' ... I have never used log profile or ... More on dpreview.com
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January 8, 2022C-log 3 vs C-log 2
According to Canon, C-Log 2 gives more dynamic range in shadows, but is slightly noisier as a result. C-Log 3 preserves less shadow detail but has a cleaner noise floor, meaning it's less likely noise reduction is needed in post. The reality is very few Canon cameras carry C-Log 2, and C-Log 3 in theory provides more than enough dynamic range for most canon camera's, apart from those with dual gain output (C70). That being said, C-Log 2 does preserve more information in the shadows, and does permit better shadow recovery! More on reddit.com
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February 4, 2023Videos
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Should you get Canon C-Log? 5D Mark IV | KaiCreative - YouTube
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How to get C-log on ANY Canon DSLR free and simple - YouTube
EOSHD
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EOSHD C-LOG and Film Simulation Picture Profiles for Canon - EOSHD.com - Filmmaking Gear and Camera Reviews
May 6, 2024 - EOSHD C-LOG is designed to expand dynamic range and give Canon DSLRs without official “Canon LOG” the same capabilities. With C-LOG you gain a professional LOG colour grading workflow, and more dynamic range in post.
Digital Photography Review
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If you shoot Log on the Canon EOS R5, you should shoot C-Log3. Here's why.: DPReview | Photography News, Gear Reviews & Community
April 7, 2021 - I’ve seen it said that if you shoot raw video on the R5, you should use C-Log. As a photographer the reason for this is not immediately obvious. If you have raw, don’t you have all the info from the sensor?
PetaPixel
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C-Log is Coming to the Canon 5D Mark IV | PetaPixel
March 23, 2017 - C-Log is Canon’s Log Gamma curve that allows you to capture maximal dynamic range from the camera’s sensor in a limited bit-depth video file (as opposed to raw data).
Canon Asia
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Videography FAQ: What is Canon Log? - SNAPSHOT
September 15, 2023 - Find out how Canon Log expands your dynamic range. 13 Videography Basics: 7 Fundamental Camera Settings to Check and Set · Settings to check and set before you shoot video. ... Here’s what the specifications and icons on SD memory cards mean and why they matter. Share your photos on My Canon Story & stand a chance to be featured on our social media platforms ... Discover your photographic vision with SNAPSHOT, a growing community in South and Southeast Asia.
Reddit
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r/photography on Reddit: 5D Mark IV C-Log vs Cinestyle
August 15, 2017 -
Hey lads, I've used C-Log (on a C100) and Cinestyle (on a 6D) before. It's kinda outrageous that Canon is charging cash for what's essentially a picture profile (unless I'm wrong).
Is using Cinestyle on my Mark IV any different from the C-Log they're 'installing'? I do video pretty often and having a flat picture really does help.
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r/videography Internal LOG capture is more sophisticated than a simple profile from the internet made for a whole slew of cameras. Its built for the sensor and processor in the camera in order to work to the benefit of both. C-Log will perform better than Cinestyle. Cinestyle exists for when the camera cannot do any type of LOG capture. Although the benefit of cinestyle is heavily debated, with some circles claiming its worse than a typical "flat" profile created in camera (this is due to the compression used in the camera).
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Log really needs 10 bits. If you shoot UHD and downscale to HD you can get away with 8 bits. 8 bit log is a bit sketch. Your gradients will get blocky and H.264 will only make it worse. Picture Profiles are processing techniques with non-standard gamma curves and saturation profiles. CineStyle was unique in that it was known, but it still isn't log. Log is a specific kind of profile that uses the top and bottom of the sensor and maps those values into a known log profile. This give you the entire luminance range and gamut of the sensor at the depth of your recording. Log can be rectified out to Rec. 709 or something else since it's based on a known gamma curve and gamut — specifically C-log in this instance. It's different than a profile in that it you know you're getting the whole range of the sensor.
EOSHD
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EOSHD C-LOG profile for all Canon EOS R mirrorless cameras and DSLRs - EOSHD.com - Filmmaking Gear and Camera Reviews
February 2, 2025 - The EOSHD C-LOG and Film Profiles Pack is now available and works in both video and stills mode – on all Canon DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. Crafted using my Canon Cinema EOS 1D C as a development camera, the EOSHD C-LOG and Film Profiles pack installs a “Canon LOG” picture style on cameras ...
B&H eXplora
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Understanding Log-Format Recording | B&H eXplora
May 7, 2019 - To understand log recording, we have to observe how video information is traditionally encoded on most common camcorders, DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, and even cell phones. Light is focused by your camera’s lens onto your camera’s image sensor. The sensor then translates the amount of light hitting every individual pixel into an electric voltage.
Digital Photography Review
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How can i take photos that look like flat clog3 video footage? | DPReview Forums
May 21, 2024 - To make your photos look more like C log, you can make some adjustments that copy the flat, desaturated look of C-Log. This could be reducing the contrast, and saturation, and making other tonal adjustments to get a similar flat profile.
Canon Community
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EOS R5 choice of shooting in CLog or in a normal picture style under indoor or nighttime conditions
January 4, 2025 - i understand that log is usually used when sufficient light is available otherwise the images may become noisy however i wonder what the specific advice is in relation to these two particular EOS mirrorless bodies i usually shoot at iso 800 and almost always use an X-Rite ColorChecker Video colour chart to correct my images i currently have the RF 15-35mm f2.8L IS U and the RF 24-70mm f2.8L IS U which i use for both photography ...
Canon Europe
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Enhance your filmmaking with Canon Log - Canon Europe
Canon Log was first introduced in 2011 for the Canon EOS C300 and through the years different versions of Canon Log have been added to an ever-increasing number of Canon cameras including (but not limited to) the EOS C400, EOS R5 Mark II, EOS R50 V, PowerShot V1 and EOS R5 C (pictured).
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EOS R: Why use C Log3? - Canon Community
December 15, 2024 - Using C-Log3 or any Log profile for that matter is most important if you want to get the most out of the cameras sensor to get the most DR (Dynamic Range) which basically means the most highlights and shadows of the image can be retained at the same time in the image.
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How to Shoot C-Log on the Canon 5D Mark IV
October 17, 2025 - Canon has released a (paid) firmware update that finally introduced C-Log to a DSLR that isn’t the overpriced 1D-C. This flat shooting mode is more than a picture profile - it promises to expand the dynamic range of your camera to 12 stops and bring your image much more in line with the Cinema EOS line.
DIY Photography
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C-Log officially comes to the Canon 5D Mark IV, but you'll have to send it to Canon and it'll cost you $99
As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry. ... It’s been long awaited and long demanded, but C-Log is now officially coming to the Canon 5D Mark IV.
Published August 13, 2024
Pixflow Blog
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What Are Log Files in Filmmaking & Photography? A Complete Guide
February 24, 2026 - Log footage is often compared to RAW formats, but unlike RAW, log files are still compressed, making them more storage-friendly while retaining substantial flexibility in post-production. In log photography, cameras record images using a logarithmic tone curve, which compresses highlights and shadows to fit within the camera’s dynamic range.
Digital Photography Review
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Difference between picture styles and c-log? | DPReview Forums
January 8, 2022 - It allows you to vary hues, control the tonal curve, control saturation by hue, et cetera. You can even do something like selective color--which will be effective in out-of-the-camera video. -- RDKirk 'TANSTAAFL: The only unbreakable rule in photography.' ... I have never used log profile or ...
Wondershare
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A Guide to Canon Log: How to Download for Free - Repairit
Mirrorless models like the EOS-1.Mark II and EOS R also come with C-Log support as standard. Canon C Log comes in three main versions. Each version is designed to provide varying levels of flexibility, dynamic range, and compatibility for different camera types and production needs.
Reddit
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r/canon on Reddit: C-log 3 vs C-log 2
February 4, 2023 -
Hi I’m new to the whole high end camera thing. When I first got into shooting videos all the YouTubers were talking about C-log 3 when reviewing canon cameras. I recently for the first time heard about C-log 2. Is the difference that noticeable? What would be the differences?
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According to Canon, C-Log 2 gives more dynamic range in shadows, but is slightly noisier as a result. C-Log 3 preserves less shadow detail but has a cleaner noise floor, meaning it's less likely noise reduction is needed in post. The reality is very few Canon cameras carry C-Log 2, and C-Log 3 in theory provides more than enough dynamic range for most canon camera's, apart from those with dual gain output (C70). That being said, C-Log 2 does preserve more information in the shadows, and does permit better shadow recovery!
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R cameras only have Clog3 or Clog1. Dynamic range goes; Clog1 lowest, Clog 3, Clog2 highest. The r5 does not max out the dynamic range of Clog3. I assume it is similar story for the rest of the R line. So Clog2 would have only negative impact if it was used. R5 is not a great sensor, 10.3 clean stops with 8k raw in the R5. 11.9 in H2s. 12.3 in C70 Even beat by the tiny sensor in the GH6 at 11 https://www.cined.com/canon-eos-r5-lab-test-to-film-in-raw-or-not/ https://www.cined.com/fujifilm-x-h2s-lab-test-rolling-shutter-dynamic-range-and-exposure-latitude/ https://www.cined.com/canon-eos-c70-lab-test-with-the-raw-update-rolling-shutter-dynamic-range-and-latitude/ https://www.cined.com/panasonic-lumix-gh6-lab-test-rolling-shutter-dynamic-range-and-latitude/
Reddit
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r/canon on Reddit: Shooting in C-Log
March 28, 2021 -
I shot a mini documentary a few weeks ago (one of my first jobs like this) and I noticed that a lot of my footage shot in C-Log looks incredibly underexposed. This is even after I made sure the exposure meter was bang in the centre. I’m now looking at some of these clips in FCPX on the Luma Waveform and the highlights don’t even hit 50! These are shots that I’m a 100% sure I exposed correctly (or so I thought I did)
Am I missing something here? Would you have to over expose by a 1 or 2 stops when shooting in C-Log?
Any help would be very much appreciated 🙂
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Expose using the wave form on your monitor. If you don’t have a waveform (or external monitor) then use the histogram on the camera to push the image as far to the right as you can without going over 100IRE (the far right). As a far less reliable rule, you can aim to get the exposure to 1.5 stops to the right of centre. Ultimately if you want to be sure - get an Atomos or other monitor with waveform and zebras and never go above 100 on zebras. The more light = the cleaner the image. Of course, if you are shooting interiors and there there are fewer highlights to expose for, then you may not be able to push the exposure to 100 IRE. Just feed the light as much as possible and test your camera before charging money.