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Gamma Curve and Main Color Settings
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Gamma Curve and Main Color Settings
The basic color management with this camera is determined by the main settings of the custom picture file:
gamma curve, color space and color matrix. You can select one of the preset color settings offered by the
camera or set each setting individually. For details about the custom picture file and settings, refer to
Custom
Picture Settings (A 131).
When the main recording format is set to RAW, a special gamma curve optimized for RAW video is used,
regardless of these settings.
Preset Color Settings
The camera offers the following preset color settings (combinations of gamma curve, color space and color
matrix). You can also set each of the main settings individually or edit the custom picture file (A 131) to adjust
to your preference every detailed aspect of the custom picture settings (A 134).
* [COLOR] > [CP MAIN] > [Preset], [Gamma], etc.
NOTES
NOTES
• About the logarithmic gamma curves (Canon Log settings)
These gamma curves assume the need for post-production processing. They were designed to make the
most of the imaging sensor characteristics in order to obtain impressive levels of dynamic range.
- You can apply a LUT to video output from the camera’s various terminals (A 155) to use gamma curve/
color space settings more suitable for viewing on the optional viewfinder or an external monitor screen.
- There are also other LUTs available that can be applied for processing in post-production. For the latest
information on available LUTs, please visit your local Canon Web site.
[Preset]* [Gamma]* [Color Space]* [Color Matrix]* Characteristics
[Canon Log 3 :
C.Gamut]
[Canon Log 3]
[Cinema Gamut]
[Neutral]
These settings use Canon Log 3 gamma and presume a
workflow that includes post-production processing.
This gamma curve keeps the characteristics of the [Canon
Log] setting while expanding its dynamic range. The color
space can be selected from 4 options.
[Canon Log 3 :
BT.2020]
[BT.2020 Gamut]
[Canon Log 3 :
DCI-P3]
[DCI-P3 Gamut]
[Canon Log 3 :
BT.709]
[BT.709 Gamut]
[Canon Log 2 :
C.Gamut]
[Canon Log 2]
[Cinema Gamut]
[Neutral]
These settings use Canon Log 2 gamma and presume a
workflow that includes post-production processing.
They achieve an even wider dynamic range than with the
[Canon Log] setting and superior gradation in the shadows
(dark areas of the image). The color space can be selected
from 4 options.
[Canon Log 2 :
BT.2020]
[BT.2020 Gamut]
[Canon Log 2 :
DCI-P3]
[DCI-P3 Gamut]
[Canon Log 2 :
BT.709]
[BT.709 Gamut]
[Canon Log] [Canon Log] [BT.709 Gamut]
[Cinema EOS
Original]
This setting uses Canon Log gamma and presumes a
workflow that includes post-production processing.
It can obtain an impressive dynamic range and color tones
appropriate for post-production.
[BT.2020]
[Wide DR]
[BT.2020 Gamut]
[Neutral]
These settings produce the widest dynamic range possible
without requiring post-production. The color space can be
selected from 2 options.
[BT.709] [BT.709 Gamut]