Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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A complete guide to how to use Nikon's N RAW in the Z8. Formats, crop modes, how to use it in Davinci Resolve. Testing different formats and reporting on issues found.

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Nikon 24-70 2.8 - bhpho.to/3wyqamH or geni.us/yDMpgK
Fringer EF-NZ II Adapter - geni.us/xhiaX or geni.us/g6g0
Sigma 28 1.4 - geni.us/Y92E4Ci or geni.us/w7WB

RELATED VIDEOS:
Cam Mackey's Z8 Video - youtube.com/watch?v=tbERMcuOVNM
Nikon Z8 Dynamic Range - youtu.be/GUshakaos3c
Nikon Z8 Low Light - youtu.be/2xt6wocHJRk

CAMERA GEAR:
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Studio Lens - geni.us/0JZdi or geni.us/4HLVD
Camera 2 - geni.us/X4zu or geni.us/fS3BJx
Vlog Camera - geni.us/x7SRbB or geni.us/ePwWYKG
Wide Angle Zoom Lens - geni.us/IO46It or geni.us/B4KB
Standard Zoom Lens - geni.us/TtRw or geni.us/5WmvAbL
Telephoto Zoom Lens - geni.us/XRyA7Tl or geni.us/658kVS

AUDIO GEAR:
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Audio Recorder - geni.us/T7oN or geni.us/Rd1dlm
Wireless Mic Kit - geni.us/KtpofQK or geni.us/s9Ah
On Camera Microphone - geni.us/K8If or geni.us/BDE4oV

OTHER GEAR:
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5" Camera Monitor - geni.us/NqD11Gj or geni.us/63az7cT
Monitor/Recorder - geni.us/N6Acvt or geni.us/OMFkqf1
Variable ND Filter - geni.us/hvFBj or geni.us/81888
1TB CFExpress Type B Card - geni.us/0Omf or geni.us/VcAI9R
512GB CFExpress Type B Card - geni.us/TDSMH or geni.us/zVAfmc
SD Card - geni.us/2n7XYa or geni.us/IBYlyS
Drone - geni.us/mA34w or geni.us/sdAHDZt
Gimbal - geni.us/oPiX
Video Light (Daylight) - geni.us/bmtKv8G or geni.us/VZhVU2l
Video Light (Bicolor) - geni.us/lTSP or geni.us/IAvleD2
LED Smart Bulb - geni.us/E1hA or geni.us/Y1Qn7N
Softbox (Large) - geni.us/CjHV or geni.us/UON8
Softbox (Small) - geni.us/70sFQBq or geni.us/oSZ1fT
Fresnel - geni.us/WHZAhC or geni.us/AxH8K
Gray Card - geni.us/7M2nA
Color Checker - geni.us/NQP8Aj or geni.us/cqGFby5
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
0:00 - What's In This Video
0:57 - Two Types Of Raw
1:14 - Video Formats
2:27 - N-LOG vs SDR in N-RAW
2:59 - How To Expose N-RAW
3:26 - N-RAW in Davinci Resolve
5:59 - N-LOG vs SDR in Davinci Resolve
7:09 - White Balance Quirk in Davinci Resolve
7:41 - Features Not Available in N-RAW
8:20 - Crop Modes & Crop Factors
12:18 - Frame Sizes / Frame Rates
15:11 -- Video Quality Setting In N-RAW
15:34 - Testing Parameters
16:16 - 8.3K FX N-RAW Tests
17:53 - 4.1K FX N-RAW Tests
23:43 - 5.4K DX N-RAW Tests
24:32 - 3.8K 2.3X N-RAW Tests
25:03 - ProRes 422 HQ Tests
26:39 - White Balance in N-RAW vs ProRes 422 HQ
28:16 - ProRes 422 HQ Conclusions
29:13 - My Takeaways
29:51 - Closing Thoughts

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