When new cameras are announced, dynamic range is often a significant part of the image quality discussion. When a camera offers particularly fantastic dynamic range, it's big news.
Likewise, when a camera's dynamic range takes a big hit in exchange for other impressive features, that's news, too. However, does dynamic range really matter that much?
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We’ve all heard the term "dynamic range" when reading the latest and greatest offerings of camera manufacturers -- "this camera has the highest dynamic range in its category!" We understand that a greater dynamic range is generally a good thing to have. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2023-01-30 23:16
Canon is the first company we've seen to take advantage of the greater dynamic range of the latest OLED viewfinders. Almost paradoxically, OVF Simulation mode, a new feature on the recently announced EOS R3, delivers a more advanced, more naturalistic viewfinder experience than previous mirrorless cameras as a result of Canon trying to make users of an older technology (optical finder) feel more at home. dpreview.com »
2021-10-04 17:00
Photo by Dan Bracaglia The Sony Alpha 1 introduces the next generation of full-frame stacked CMOS from Sony Semiconductor. It's the second chip of its type following the one in the a9, and with it comes improved readout speeds on the order of 5ms or faster, enabling flash sync speeds of 1/200s with electronic shutter as well as decreased rolling shutter and risk of banding under artificial light, and focus and exposure calculations at 120 times per second. dpreview.com »
2021-03-09 21:24
HDR stands for High Dynamic Range and is a setting available on several Fujifilm cameras, including the X-T4. HDR involves merging separate images together to create a single JPEG file in order to provide the maximum amount of dynamic range possible out of your image. When you set your Fujifilm dial to HDR and press […] petapixel.com »
2021-02-15 23:13
As the saying goes, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” And it looks like this applies to camera tech as much as anything else. According to a new report, the Sony a9 had to sacrifice some dynamic range to reach the crazy 20fps speeds everyone is so excited about. The report comes from […] petapixel.com »
2017-05-18 19:36
Dpreview analyzed the dynamic range performance of the Sony a9 and concluded: We suspect the higher readout speed is leading to greater noise. In other words, it appears this sensor was likely optimized for speed at the expense of low ISO dynamic range. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-05-18 15:42
The Sony a9 is a powerhouse of technology, particularly when it comes to speed and autofocus. But does its image quality stack up? We've taken an initial look at Raw and JPEG image quality and have come away impressed, but how does the a9 stack up in terms of dynamic range? At the recent launch in New York City, I had a chance to shoot our standard ISO-invariance test but on a real-world scene (our studio scene isn't so portable. dpreview.com »
2017-05-18 14:00
(Click on image to enlarge). Based on the Sony A9 RAW images we got so far Bill from Photonstophotos made this Dynamic Range comparison. The estimated Sony A9 Dynamic Range is right in between the A7rII and the Nikon D5. sonyalpharumors.com »
2017-04-29 16:42
OmniVision have announced new PureCel Plus and PureCel Plus-S pixel technologies promising better light sensitivity, increased signal-to-noise ratio and a wider dynamic range. Read more and comment » photographyblog.com »
2016-11-11 12:00
Canon has announced a global shutter CMOS sensor with a re-designed pixel structure aimed at boosting dynamic range. Using global shutter presents a clear benefit for the sensor's videography applications, as it doesn't suffer from the distortion effects that a standard 'progressive scan' sensor does when capturing fast-moving subjects. dpreview.com »
2016-09-01 02:12
A lot of aspects of digital cameras get better with each new model, but a feature that consistently improves with almost every new generation is in-body image stabilization (IBIS).
Two companies are collaborating to create the “world’s first full AI-based image signal processor” to replace the hardware-based ISPs that have been core to digital imaging for decades.
Canon showcased its prototype Single Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) sensor at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, promising extraordinary dynamic range and low-light capabilities while offering a tantalizing glimpse of how digital capture might evolve over the next decade, especially in environments where conventional sensors struggle. [Read More]
The Hasselblad X2D II 100C is the company's best demonstration yet of how medium format photography doesn't have to come with compromises. Gone are the days of huge, heavy cameras, sluggish and unreliable autofocus, and an obtuse user experience.
Another day, another Sony a7 V dynamic range update. Our initial speculation has proven correct, and the new a7 V is employing Dual Gain Output (DGO) to achieve outstanding dynamic range when using its mechanical shutter at base and low ISO settings.
Micron, the maker of Crucial memory, including SSDs, has announced that it will shutter the Crucial brand and exit the consumer memory business to focus on supplying AI data centers. [Read More]