Technical Guide (RAW Video Recording Edition)

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Nikon’s RAW video output function outputs 12-bit RAW data
via HDMI connector. The recording format depends on the
specifications of the external recorder connected via HDMI.
Recording to the camera’s memory card is not available.
RAW video output is compatible with the Atomos Ninja
V ver.10.2 (hereinafter called “Ninja V”), recording in the
ProRes RAW* file format. (As of November, 2019)
* ProRes RAW: RAW video format for general use, introduced by Apple
Inc. in 2018.
In order to use RAW video output with the Z 7II/Z 6II, it is necessary
to activate RAW output options. Please contact your nearest
Nikon-authorized service representative to receive this service*.
* This is a paid service. Please refer to products’ websites for details.
After activation, a RAW output options item will be added to the
camera’s SETUP MENU > HDMI > Advanced.
RAW output options activation service
Before RAW output options
activation
RAW output options activated
RAW output options can be
displayed in either English or
Japanese. (When languages other
than Japanese are selected, the
menu will be displayed in English.)
RAW video output with
the Nikon Z series