Have ytou seen Nikon's D-Lighting?

Question

Here's a demo... Not a great subject, but it's what I had on the card when I decided to do this. This is "post-processing" in the camera, but they offer an "Active D-Lighting" with similar settings to use during shooting.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/samfeinstein/tags/dlight/

So, what do you think will be the NEXT move by Nikon or Canon or Sony towards HDR in the camera???

Piano Man, I guess this qualifies as showing off the camera. :-)

First, I guess "ytou" is short for "You Two." Sorry...

Maybe "D-Lighting" stands for "Dynamic."

Man would that make sense - having interchangeable backs! Much of the camera is not new. In fact, I doubt the uninitiated could tell it from a D200 from the front and top. A couple of buttons are round insterad of sculpted. Hasselblad has interchangeable digital backs, don't they? I could imagine a sensor module that pulled out from the bottom of the camera kind of like the earliest Leica's came apart when you wanted to change the film.

Yes, Antoni, I think a Pentium chip should do pretty well with this. Or, take the shot without D-Light and then post-process it in the camera, where the algorithm is probably the same. At least you have the original image that way.

We haev the same "debate" in music with active vs. passive instruments. Why would you think a $100 pre-amp inside a guitar would do a better job than $1,000 worth of circuitry in the main studio board?

Jeff, as I said to Antoni, I would probably not bother with D-Light on the shoot, but might try it after the fact to see how it looks. In other words, I agree that it is better to try to get it right based onyour own interpretation and skills.

Yes, it's a Sony feature. I'm not sure how much it has been nassaged by Nikon, but Sony basically made the sensor and incorporated this dynamic range filter.

Answer 1

HDR in camera is on the go......

Sony developed the D-lighting for nikon, as they build the sensors and alot of the firmware. Afraid to say this but like full frame, 21mp 35mm et cetera, canon will take the lead. Sony are not far behind. Sony call it D - range optimiser or something, yes D is for dynamic - like Dynamic Range. Yes its from Sony. Personally I think its a gimic and processing of digital should be in a computer not a tiny camera matrix program on a little chip - I am way off? Surely a great PSer can do better with an image than a camera? I mean they don't know whats white,grey or black so how can people trust the D range optimiser?

The future is bright for the big 2ish.

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Answer 2

What next? Film cameras that do the printing and dodging and burning in the camera. D range is a Sony application as far as I know, like most of Nikon's electronics. Personally I prefer the camera to do what I tell it to and not make its own decisions. What next computers that paint for us?

Answer 3

Doesn't look half bad from what I see.

I think the next step will be to increase the dynamic range of the sensors, closer to film negatives or (hopefully) beyond, with an option to be "backward compatible" to things closer to slide films and such.

Also, what would be nice would be to have interchangable backs or sensors to upgrade instead of having to buy a new body every time new technology comes to market(easier said than done, I know).

Answer 4

Hi there~
Thanks for the answer about Nikon vs Canon :O).
I'm debating between a xti 10.1mp and d40x Digital SLR. It's in my budget and I like how it's small for me to carry around considering I'm small so it's more comfortable in my hands and overall.
But are those other ones that are $1500+ a lot better? As in quality of the photos. Is it better to invest more $ and get the more expensive ones?
I'm currently using an Olympus SLR. The 8mp one I believe. Got it two years ago.

Answer 5

Hi Doc. I do believe D-lighing stands for dynamic. I am an amateur photographer. I love taking photos. If you search my myspace then you can view my photography... I'ld like your opinion... I love your photos. Beautiful work. When you get to myspace look on the tiny links close to the top of the page for Search.... then search my name... Angie Debem. I'm the only one so you'll find me. I actually found your profile while looking for an answer to a dental question... but I couldn't find the answer I was looking for so maybe you can help? I'm just wondering how an abscess forms with a partial wisdom. I'm not sure I have one, or if the tooth next to it is seeping an abscess. My wisdom is partially erupted... no decay in it. It appears fine in xrays as well. However the gum around the top of it is a little red and tastes a bit odd... but it doesn't seem to hurt. There IS however, an abscess somewhere in my mouth in that area, and I am currently on AMOX and going on the 10th. It's just a matter of finding it. Had one RC in #19 on Dec4th, #18 is a deep cavity that needs cleaning and crowning, then there is the wisdom. It's hard to tell for me because I'm not a dentist. My dentist was confident #18 didn't need a root canal and that the pain was associated with the remaining infection and that it is referred pain. I have been on 2 rounds of antibiotics so far... maybe I'm not on them long enough.... 10 days? Anyway, if you have any advice I'd really appreciate it. Hope I hear from you on myspace. Oh.... let me add that I am a fan of both Nikon and Canon... however I have had better pictures with my old Nikon then my new Canon. Thanks and Happy New Year.

Answer 6

To your first question, yes I have seen it, thanks to you. I think that either Canon or Sony will take the next leap, since Nikon gets their sensors from Sony, and I think Pentax as well. So, it's up to Canon and Sony. Probably Sony will pull of Canon, though.

Answer 7

What does D-Lighting stand for aside from the huge pun?