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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/
Canon Europe
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Enhance your filmmaking with Canon Log - Canon Europe
Canon Log 2 provides the absolute maximum dynamic range (more than 16-stops on the EOS C300 Mark III and EOS C70), with detailed shadows and rich highlight information. Canon Log 3 provides the same highlight performance with slightly less ...
Am I getting this right? (C-LOG 2 vs. C-LOG 3)
You got that 100% right. Lots of people don't know what they're talking about and just repeating what they heard from those people. More on reddit.com
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February 4, 2022Video: Upgraded Canon Log2 and New Canon Log3 at DVinfo.net
Jon Carr and Canon released a video today showing the new "upgraded" Canon Log2 and Log3 in the newest version firmware. C-Log2 looks much More on dvinfo.net
Why R5 and clog 1 and 3 but R5 2 has clog 2. I thought the log versions are higher the better
https://www.canon-europe.com/pro/stories/enhance-filmmaking-with-canon-log/ Some Canon cameras give you a choice of Canon Log, Log 2 or Log 3 curves. "The original Canon Log is a good all-round setting, while Canon Log 2 gives a lot more detail in the shadows," Paul explains. "If you go too much into the highlights and they're clipped, you can't get them back. If you come down too much into the shadows or you underexpose too much and you try to bring it up, you will introduce noise. Canon Log 3 was developed to give you a slightly reduced dynamic range in comparison with Canon Log 2, but it still delivers much more than filming without a Canon Log curve. It just means you don't have quite as much depth into the shadows and therefore not quite as much noise to deal with afterwards." More on reddit.com
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May 21, 2025What are some of the pros and Cons of using Clog2 over clog3? Just the dynamic range?
It really depends on what you are shooting and for what purpose. Are you shooting outside in the desert for the web? Inside a house for a film? Are you having issues with shadows? Have you shot tests? What's your post workflow? All of these are important. And it may depend on the camera. The R5 for example does not max out the dynamic range of Clog-3. More on reddit.com
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February 3, 2025What is the difference between Canon Log, Canon Log 2 and Canon Log 3?
The original Canon Log delivers a dynamic range of approximately 12 stops, Canon Log 2 up to 16 stops, and Canon Log 3 up to 14 stops. Canon Log 2 retains more detail in darker areas than Canon Log 3 but also features an elevated noise floor. Canon Log 3 is easier to grade thanks to producing a cleaner image and retains the same amount of highlight information as Canon Log 2.
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What is Canon Log used for?
Canon Log is used to capture video footage that has a wider dynamic range and exposure latitude than standard video. The Canon Log tone curve is applied at the point of capture to retain more details in the highlights and shadows compared to standard video.
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Which Canon Log is best for low light?
Canon Log 2 is the ideal choice for when maximum detail is required, particularly in low-light scenes to extract shadow information. However, it will also cause elevated noise in those darker regions of the image and therefore require more time in post-production.
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4K Shooters
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Canon Log 2 vs Canon Log 3 – Which One to Pick | 4K Shooters
April 2, 2024 - Carlos goes with Canon Log 2 to preserve as much flexibility as possible when he edits. It’s a good idea. On the other hand, I might personally prefer Canon Log 3 to speed up my workflow since I don’t need all that much control on every shoot.
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Canon C300 mkii Log Log2 or Log3 which is best?
With the LUT applied and at 2 stops ... rage gained by using LOG2 for the cleaner shaddow areas that LOG3 provides. The original Canon LOG is still available and is probably closer to LOG3 than LOG2....
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Videography FAQ: What is Canon Log? - SNAPSHOT
September 15, 2023 - Canon Log 2 Canon Log 2 achieves a wider dynamic range than Canon Log 3: approximately 15 stops equivalent. It is better at preserving midtone and shadow details than Canon Log 3, in addition to highlight details.
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Canon Log 3 vs. Canon Log 2 Side by Side 4K Comparison | 4K Shooters
August 2, 2016 - For those of you who’ve missed ... 3. In addition, shadow and mid-tones noise in Canon LOG 2 (which was one of the major complaints from users as Canon LOG 2 is rather an aggressive curve) has been reduced, while focus magnification ...
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C300 Mark II Canon Log 3 vs. Canon Log 2 and Canon Log 1 Side by Side Comparison | Visual Impact Blog
The new Canon Log 3 is a great alternative for those who want to shoot Log, but don't have the budget or time to spent grading Canon Log 2. Canon Log 3 still delivers 1600% dynamic range - which is roughly 14 stops (compared to 15 stops in Canon Log 2), whiles keeping more contrast in the shadows.
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Canon Log 3: Is It the “GoldiLog”? | Tech News | Blog & Knowledge | AbelCine
Canon Log 3 looks like it could ... classic Canon Log 1 can provide. Canon Log 2, introduced on the C300 Mark II, still gives the most "raw" dynamic range when used with the C300 Mark II (see fig....
Matt Porwoll
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Canon C300 MKII: First Look at the new Canon Log 3 Gamma
October 10, 2021 - Back in April, Canon announced a firmware update for the C300 MKII at NAB 2016. Features of this update include: ... Improved Image Quality: Reduction in dark noise levels in Log 2, as well as a reduction in streaking and black sun spots.
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r/canon on Reddit: Am I getting this right? (C-LOG 2 vs. C-LOG 3)
February 4, 2022 -
It seems like: I always (not everytime) heard people ranting about "C-LOG 2 is superior than C-LOG 3".
While it can be true, C-LOG 3 record your whole entire camera's DR (Dynamic Range), while C-LOG 2 doesn't increase your camera's DR, but rather lifting your shadow curve, thus making your shadow noisier.
So, with my understanding of C-LOG 2 vs. C-LOG 3 / or equiv., I just hate when people misunderstood that C-LOG 2 "increases" a camera's DR.
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Video: Upgraded Canon Log2 and New Canon Log3 at DVinfo.net
July 27, 2016 - Jon Carr and Canon released a video today showing the new "upgraded" Canon Log2 and Log3 in the newest version firmware. C-Log2 looks much
Canon UK
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Enhance your filmmaking with Canon Log - Canon UK
Canon Log 2 provides the absolute maximum dynamic range (more than 16-stops on the EOS C300 Mark III and EOS C70), with detailed shadows and rich highlight information. Canon Log 3 provides the same highlight performance with slightly less ...
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July 5, 2018 - It appears that Canon Log 2 does less NR processing in camera, and along with greatly boosted shadows, is significantly more noisy in the blacks. And at the same time, provides absolutely no advantage in the highlights over Canon Log 3. Also note Canon Log 2 clips the top code values, and provides ...
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Comparing C Log Profiles on the C300 Mark II
December 18, 2017 - It is more contrasty than C Log 2, but not overly so. It will feel much more familiar for those original Canon Log shooters with the added benefit of additional highlight protection.
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r/canon on Reddit: Why R5 and clog 1 and 3 but R5 2 has clog 2. I thought the log versions are higher the better
May 21, 2025 - "The original Canon Log is a good all-round setting, while Canon Log 2 gives a lot more detail in the shadows," Paul explains. "If you go too much into the highlights and they're clipped, you can't get them back.
Flywithx
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C-Log 2 vs C-Log 3 - FlyWithX
C-Log 3 is the most versatile and popular choice. It offers nearly the same high-end dynamic range as C-Log 2 (especially in the highlights) while providing a much cleaner shadow area and a more straightforward color grading process. Yes, C-Log 1 exists. C-Log 1 (often just called Canon Log) ...
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r/canon on Reddit: What are some of the pros and Cons of using Clog2 over clog3? Just the dynamic range?
February 3, 2025 - If you're one of the weirdos that don't like using Color Space Transform or LUTs to convert to Rec709, it takes more work to grade Clog2. Most Canon cameras don't have Clog2 anyway, Clog3 is good enough for just about anything except high end work.
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r/cinematography on Reddit: C-Log2 vs S-Log3: what do you think will be a better match with Log C?
July 21, 2023 -
Just wrapped a long series of doc interviews and scene work, shot on the Mini.
I'm being sent back out in a week to shoot additional b-roll for this film, but budgets have run dry there's only room for a Canon or Sony. So I'm thinking the C300iii or FX9. At this point, we are not considering other brands.
Lenses will be the same, so all else being equal, what's going to be the better match with Log C?
I'm leaning toward the Canon, namely because I came across an Arri lookalike LUT for the C300iii's: https://owl-bot.myshopify.com/products/owlcolor-c300mkiii
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You should be able to match either. I own the C500MKII. Dropping the LogC-REC709 LUT from Arri onto Canon’s CLog 2 produces almost identical results as Canon’s own CLog2-REC 709 LUT. In fact a lot of C500MKII users use Arri’s LUT for monitoring and for grading over Canon’s own one as it produces a better roll off in the highlights. This is not to say the two cameras are identical, but I think the colour is pretty close already out of the box.
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C300 mkIII cuts absolutely seamlessly with the Alexa. Recommend it highly. The FX9 looks a little brittle side-by-side