What is Dynamic range (camera) in post-production?

Dynamic range (camera)

The ratio between the brightest and darkest tones a camera can capture without clipping, measured in stops. Modern cinema cameras: 13–17+ stops. Display targets: ~6 stops SDR, 20+ stops HDR.

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