[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Camera

dynamic range

The span between the darkest and brightest detail a camera captures.

Also known as: HDR range

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

dynamic range — The span between the darkest and brightest detail a camera captures.

This camera term is part of the CompareTech technical dictionary and helps you read specifications, comparisons, and benchmark data across its device database.

See also: white balance exposure.

Related Technical Terms

exposure
The combination of aperture, shutter, and ISO that sets brightness. Camera
white balance
Color temperature correction so whites look neutral. Camera
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