6D + Canon 50/1.8 or D600 + Nikon 50/1.8? Help me decide.

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roustabout66
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Re: Dynamic Range
In reply to Mako2011, 4 months ago

Mako2011 wrote:

If you start with a file that that only hold 12 stops of scene data you are limited in your output vs the file with higher DR.

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Extended dynamic range is great as long as you are talking about transmitted light (computer monitor, television etc.), but why does anyone need high resolution files to display on a computer monitor or TV which is 2.1 megapixels for a full HD 1080P? As soon as you print it is a totally different world because you are dealing with reflected light and a piece of paper. A print is lucky to have 8 stops at best so having ONLY 12 stops is of little importance. Moose Peterson talks about 5 stops being more likely in print.

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