2-1 Custom Picture (preset) Explanation

This section covers Custom Picture (preset) setting features.

Preset overview list
Gamma/Color Space Grading required/not required
Canon 709/BT.709 No color grading is required
BT.709 Standard/BT.709 No color grading is required
Canon Log 2/Cinema Gamut Intended for color grading
Canon Log 3/Cinema Gamut Intended for color grading
PQ/BT.2020 No color grading is required
HLG/BT.2020 No color grading is required

Preset explanation

Canon 709

This setting conforms to ITU-R BT.709, and is intended for movie straight from the camera.

It is used for viewing in a BT.709 environment. Compared to BT.709, it features a wider highlight range, delivering a film-like image style with a focus on skin tones.

BT.709 Standard

This setting conforms to ITU-R BT.709, and is intended for movie straight from the camera.

It is used for viewing in a BT.709 environment and when conformance to the BT.709 standard is necessary.

Canon Log 2

This Log setting is intended for post-production work. Compared to Canon Log 3, this setting offers better gradation in shadows. View assist can be used for monitoring in CMT 709.

Canon Log 3

This Log setting is intended for post-production work. This setting is similar to Canon Log, and offers comparatively easy movie processing. View assist can be used for monitoring in CMT 709.

PQ

This setting conforms to ITU-R BT.2100 (PQ). It is used for viewing in an HDR PQ environment.

HLG

This setting conforms to ITU-R BT.2100 (HLG). It is used for viewing in an HLG environment.