More than a number: a closer look at dynamic range, Part 1

This image was shot with an exposure that protected the significant highlights then had its shadows lifted, exploiting the fact the camera captured much more dynamic range than it would typically include in its JPEGs. But can a single number capture this capability? Dynamic range figures are widely quoted and sometimes discussed as if they are a measure of image quality. In reality dynamic range is an aspect of image quality but one that doesn’t come close to telling

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