Canon has just released the details on their new super CMOS sensor with 24.6 stops of dynamic range. But can creatives take advantage of this new tech?
Dynamic range or the amount of stops from darkest to brightest an image sensor can record, is one of the cornerstones of image fidelity, right next to resolution and color science. While some companies like RED have focused on getting as high a resolution as possible, some have focused on color science and dynamic range.
By now, you’ve likely heard that Canon has developed a new imaging sensor with a jaw-dropping feature—24.6 stops of dynamic range. It’s impressive, but there are some things to consider, including what this sensor is actually designed for and will this technology ever see the light of day in its cinema line of cameras.
Canon’s Mega New CMOS Sensor
To start with some unfortunate news for filmmakers, the new Canon sensor won’t be found in any new cinema camera. But before you close the window and move on with your day, let’s chat about why you should care about this sensor.
Author: Heath McKnight
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
