I shoot with a Canon R6 Mark II and record in C-Log3. I’ve tried Canon’s official LUTs and experimented with different color spaces like Rec.709, Rec.2020, and Cinema Gamut.

Most of my footage is of animals such as; deer, bears, dogs, ducks, geese, bobcats, etc. all shot in 4K. These videos are just for fun, and I like to share some of them on Instagram Reels and TikTok.

That said, I’ve been struggling to get a good color grade. The few clips I’ve managed to shoot and grade just feel off, colors look strange or flat, and I can’t seem to get that vibrant, natural look. For those working with Canon C-Log3:

• Do you rely on Canon’s LUTs or use custom ones?

• Do you manually convert to Rec.709 or use a LUT as a base?

• What color space and gamma settings do you find give the best results?

• Any tips for making colors pop in a realistic way?

Would really appreciate any advice or shared experiences. Thanks in advance!

Hi all,

I am getting more into the video side of things (mainly a portrait photog) and am having a little bit of an uphill battle learning to work with log.

I have a first gen R6 which can shoot in Clog (709, 2020) and Clog 3 (709, 2020 and Cinema Gamut).

I am finally feeling comfortable on the grading side of things (using DaVinci Resolve Studio 18.5) but am a little confused about exposing properly, esp at night time in low light settings.

Here is what I have gathered to far:

Native ISO for Clog is 400

Native ISO for Clog3 is 800

Coming from the photo side of things I thought that I can bump up the ISO to get the right exposure but this has lead to a lot of noise in the footage.

I am now understanding that for video we must stick to the base ISO…is this correct?

Some videos I have watched mentioning going in multiples of 800…so 800. 1600. 3200.

I think we’re supposed to overexpose log by 1.5 stops but if that isn’t possible due to certain lighting conditions, how can I get the best (min noise) end product?

I have tried denoising in DR and it takes away from the sharpness quite a bit.

Topaz AI Video denoiser does a decent job but takes some of the saturation away from the reds.

However, I want to make sure I can getting everything right in camera so I do minimal denoising later.

Currently here is my workflow

Import into DR > add to timeline > color space transform onto node to move from clog3 cinema gamut to rec 709 and cineon for the first phase > second node, add Kodak LUT from the “film looks” luts.

Hey Canon clog users. My name is Alex and I am looking for a help on color grading my Clog footage from my R6 mark II. I saw this youtube video from a guy and its was one of my favorite grade on the internet for this camera. Punchy colors, great skin tones. Is anyone here know where I can buy this kind of luts? I believe its without conversation to rec709, probably on layer drag and drop and some basic adjustments. Before judging me, I am adjusting my WB correctly, I am exposing correctly, I tried million different ways and expensive luts but I cannot get 10% near his grade and punchy colors. Thanks in advance.

I'm used to shooting CLOG on the EOS R, at ISO400 and exposing one stop over but I've just bought a EOS R6ii for a second body so I'm not sure what the optimum settings are?

Is it ISO800 and still expose one stop over?

Any help would be much appreciated before I completely mess up my next shoot haha!

Hello, I can't seem to find this setting in Canon's camera manual and I don't have a camera to try it on. I'm wondering if I would be able to shoot at 800 ISO but with 3200 ISO set as the base ISO. I've heard the R6 iii has dual native ISO in Clog3 at 800 and 3200, but I'm not sure if you can choose which base to use independently of the ISO you're shooting in.

I'm considering buying the R6 iii and I was watching this youtube video that explains the benefit of choosing the base ISO for dynamic range. Seek to 4:53 to for the explanation.

I'm not sure if this is only a feature available on dedicated cinema cameras.

Hi everyone,

I’m shooting with a Canon R6 Mark II and recording in C-Log3. I’ve been experimenting more with video since upgrading from my previous camera. I mainly film animals. cats, ducks, dogs, geese, etc.—in 4K, and I share some clips just for fun on Instagram Reels and TikTok.

I’ve tried Canon’s LUTs and played around with Rec.709, Rec.2020, and Cinema Gamut, but my footage still feels off. The color often looks flat or unnatural, or very overly saturated on like brown orange fur. and I haven’t been able to get a clean or vibrant grade I’m happy with.

I’m also using the Canon 50mm f/1.8, which I love for photos, but I’m finding the lack of stabilization makes handheld video a bit shaky, even with IBIS. I’m curious what lenses others are using for handheld wildlife video.

If you're shooting on the R6 or R6 Mark II:

• Can you share any sample videos? I'd love to see what’s possible.

• What lenses do you use?

• Do you shoot in Log or another profile?

• Do you use Canon LUTs, custom LUTs, or grade manually?

• What color space and gamma settings give you the best results?

• Any tips for making the colors look natural but still stand out?

Thanks for any advice or examples, really appreciate it.

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So I recently purchased the CanonEOS R6 mark 2 to use primarily for making social media content and smaller run and gun shoots. I’m just hoping to hear any kind of positive or negative feedback from anybody else who has experience with this camera.

It has been some time since its release and it is just difficult to trust these youtube reviewers these days vs every day professionals. They give great details about the product but only using it for what, few weeks maybe? I would love to hear some long time reviews.

I do photo and video work. I feel it could handle just about anything but I am curious with the day to day use. I am not currently using Canon but I am just unhappy with my current system and I am just ready to be out of it at whatever costs. I have used and edited Sonys before but it has been a long time since I have had experience with the Canon system and I am curious if this could be a great option to consider.

- How do you find the footage edits being IPB codec? If needing to make proxies, it isn't a deal breaker but would nice for short personal projects if it isn't 100% necessary.
- Also with the codec, do you find that the shadows get muddy similar to what is seen with the sony a7iv codecs? Typically in less than desirable lighting conditions.
- I have read that 60p frame skips/choppy. This true? Remedies if so?
- Does it have manual focus video peaking? I couldn't find clarity on this for some reason. Which I have a monitor that does that I will be using but sometimes going raw camera only is nice for certain tight situations.
- When using autofocus, do you find the RF to EF adapter is less reliable than native in a big way?
- How does CLOG3 grade with the codec? Can it stretch well without breaking?

Currently I have my sights set on the R6ii and the a7iv. Both great cameras obviously but not having cropped 60p would be a very welcomed feature.

For photography I have no concerns, I was happy with the 80d and 6d back in the day so I am sure they have greatly improved since then.

I am currently using the R8 and I am trying get more serious with my photography as a business.

I have been planning on buying the R6 III since it's new, has newer sensor and has improved AF. But I could not shake the feeling that the older R6 II is still a capable camera plus it shares the same sensor as the R8.

I dunno. I need advice.

Canon R5 MII - How to change Color Space in Canon Log 3 to BT. 709?

Canon R5 Mark II and R6 Mark II user here. I have the camera set to film. Mode to manual. In Menu Color/tone/Dynamicrange I enable Custom picture. I select C8 for example. I select Edit CP file. Go to Gamma /Color Space to select C.LOG 3/C.Gamut. And how do I change C.Gamut to BT.709. See second photo.

First photo shows how to change the setting in the menu of the Canon R6 MII.

Can't find it in the menu, is it hidden somewhere? Tried the info button or looking glass inside this submenu, but there isn't even an option to select a different Color Space.

Have mailed this to Canon too, but they aren't very responsive.