Nikon Z6 III N-RAW - A Deep Dive

A complete guide to how to use Nikon's N RAW in the Z6III. Formats, crop modes, how to use it in Davinci Resolve. Testing different formats and reporting on issues found.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
0:00 - What's In This Video
0:54 - Two Types Of Raw
1:19 - Video Formats
2:25 - N-LOG vs SDR in N-RAW
2:48 - How To Expose N-RAW
3:29 - N-RAW in Davinci Resolve
5:57 - White Balance Quirk in Davinci Resolve
6:31 - N-LOG vs SDR in Davinci Resolve
7:55 - Features Not Available in N-RAW
8:23 - Crop Modes & Crop Factors
11:53 - Frame Sizes / Frame Rates
13:23 - Video Quality Setting In N-RAW
13:49 - Testing Parameters
14:40 - 6K FX N-RAW Tests
16:19 - 4K FX N-RAW Tests
20:05 - 5.4K & 4K DX N-RAW Tests
21:09 - ProRes 422 HQ Tests
24:30 - White Balance in N-RAW vs ProRes 422 HQ
26:36 - ProRes 422 HQ Conclusions
28:27 - My Takeaways
29:07 - Closing Thoughts

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[cammackey]

Man that color shift in the lower end in 4K raw. Was hoping they would fix that, but maybe it’s just part of the process that can’t be fixed. I guess the good thing is tho that 4k 24 and 60fps match on the Z6

[tfransson]

Totally agree with your conclusion about 10 bit.265 422, hopefully they can fix it with a fw update. As a Z6 shooter, I am hesitant to upgrade until I know this will happen.

[derekdibrell]

Would love to see a video on how you actually grade the Z6III footage in Davinci!

[discotechwreck]

Fantastic video! Thanks for the in-depth analysis

[SmartMediaToday]

Great video, thanks for the info. I'll be picking up my z6III soon.

[praveenkumar-tzys]

Please we need a side by side comparison test for Dynamic range test with A7iv, A7siii & Lumix S5ii. There's one review already on youtube by Tony & Chelsea Northrup. The whole comment section is filled with people telling it's more baised review. these is why i come to you now. Please 🙏

[truthkeeperfilms]

Great video again Josh. I'm still a little disappointed at the flickering and color shifts on the Z6 III. It's almost a perfect hybrid. Let's see what Nikon says about the flickering and color shifts.

[plataneropr]

Hello Josh, thanks for the video. I have a quick question. When I import the .nev files from the CFexpress card to the Mac, I also get .mp4 files. Is there a way to only import N-RAW files?

[cinematools]

Great video.
4K probably uses line-skipping because I've seen some banding and other artifacts in 4k FX mode.

[shadeland]

I love that it's 10-bit 4:2:0, as most computers can handle that no problem. 4:2:2 is a struggle for most as most devices don't have hardware acceleration for it.

[jameshughes]

I’m thinking of buying the Nikon Z6 III or the Sony FX 3 which one would you suggest? Mainly for video and some photography.

[coreyoflanagan]

We have a client who just upgraded to this Nikon and his video files are 10X the size that they used to be. i don't shoot Nikon, so not sure how to help him reduce. Could you possibly suggest a couple of options we could look at? He does not need those massive files for the shooting he is doing.

[gurpreetsandhar]

Thank you Josh for in depth analysis, could you please explain why there’s flickering in shadows in high dynamic range tests in the video, is it a issue with Nikon z6iii only or other brands like canon behave similarly in raw?

[kingkrukgaming]

Very thorough explanations Josh. I always refer back to these kinds of videos. 👍 Also, what adapter are you using for your Otus to Z mount?

[comment_below]

great vid -still watching .... but do you what memory card to get??? I didnt see a chapter on this

[geoffreybassett]

Have you done a test in HLG in H265? Wondering if it reduces the flickering in the shadows issue.

[LuanNguyen-msqe]

I heard that Nikon can shoot 12bit: but in the introduction you only talked about 10bit. I don't know if you have experienced 12bit. Can you share with me? Thanks.

[marcelkrownmotorworks]

I'm absolutely torn, whether to buy this camera or not. Those noise in the shadows keeps me thinking not to buy the Nikon. I really hope they gonna fix it.

[alansarpy]

Josh will you do a comparison on the z6iii raw vs the Black Magic full frame raw .... A raw image quality comparison of the two?

[jessecumberledge]

They have to fix the curve in the shadows. Doesn't hold up to the others.