7D Exposure Dynamic Range

[Skeez]

Is there any where that i can find info on the 7D exposure Dynamic range? Would like to know how many stops between shadow and highlight. Is the CCD like a film where there is a shadow and highlight latitude? Thanks

 

[apchoo]

In his book "Dynax/Maxxum/Alpha 5D/7D Digital Cameras", Gary L. Friedman lists the light-capturing ability of several different sensors.

• photographic paper - 6.5 stops
• digital sensors - 8 stops
• colour negative film - 12 stops
• human eye - about 30 stops

So 8 stops to answer your question (according to Gary).

 

[Timber Wolf]

Hello, actually I did a test when the 7D just came out. Have a look here!
http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=102467

 

[Skeez]

apchoo,
8 stops.. hmm, i guess he meant in RAW.

Timber Wolf,
Wah too chim..:bigeyes:, makes me want to conduct my own test once my cam is back from hospital.

Thanks for the reply apchoo and Timber Wolf.

 

[Agetan]

If you are lazy person like me who don't shoot raw, I think 6 to 7 stops is safe if you taking jpeg.

Hart

 

[TME]

My take is just bracket the shot... after the bracket function is two clicks away on the right hand control dial...