How to take pictures using HLG Photo. - LUMIX S-Series

Applicable Recording modes

Applicable Shooting modes

Records an HLG format picture with a wide dynamic range. Bright lights that are easily overexposed, and dark areas that are easily underexposed can be recorded showing fine quality and rich colors just as seen with the human eyes. Recorded pictures can be output over HDMI to devices (TV, etc.) that support HLG format pictures for viewing. Additionally, devices that also support the HSP format can directly play back images.

• “HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)” is an international standard (ITU-R BT.2100) HDR format.
• “HSP” is an HDR picture format using HLG format video technology. These images are saved with a “.HSP” file extension.

Settings for HLG Photo Shooting

Press [MENU / SET] → [Rec] → [Image Quality] → [HLG Photo]

• The picture size of HLG-format pictures differs depending on [Aspect Ratio] settings. [Aspect Ratio] settings of [65:24] and [2:1] cannot be set.
• [Photo Style] can be selected from [Standard(HLG)] or [Monochrome(HLG)].
• JPEG images and RAW images are recorded simultaneously in accordance with [Picture Quality] and [Picture Size]. RAW images recorded using [HLG Photo] can be written as HLG images using [RAW Processing].

Notes:

• The monitor and viewfinder on this camera do not support display of HLG format images. With [HLG View Assist] in the [Custom] ([Monitor / Display]) menu, you can display images that have been converted for confirmation on the monitor/ viewfinder of the camera or a device connected via HDMI.
• HLG images appear darker on devices that do not support the HLG format.
• When using APS-C lenses, [Full-Res.] cannot be used.
• When the following functions are being used, [HLG Photo] is not available:
  • [6K / 4K PHOTO]
  • [Post-Focus]
  • [High Resolution Mode]
  • [Filter Settings]
  • [Multiple Exposure]
• You can register functions to Fn buttons:
  • Press [MENU] → [Settings] → [Operations Menu] → [Fn Button Set] → [Setting in REC mode] → [HLG Photo]

Informational Videos

HLG Photo & HDR Playback

What is Hybrid Log Gamma?

How to Use HLG in Production