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What is the (Video) Dynamic Range for Canon T6i ?

sharif31 — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 06:43:53 GMT

What is the (Video) Dynamic Range for Canon T6i????! Is it 12 stops? I'm talking about Video not photos. I know cinema cameras have 13-14 stops. What does the T6i have?!!?!?!?!

Re: What is the (Video) Dynamic Range for Canon T6i ?

kvbarkley — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 15:22:12 GMT

Whatever the codec allows. It has no RAW file output.

If you mean via HDMI, I don't know.

Re: What is the (Video) Dynamic Range for Canon T6i ?

sharif31 — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 17:29:30 GMT

Its MVI mp4. I have cinestyle on there to shoot a little flatter.....But I'm talking about the video dynamic range.

Re: What is the (Video) Dynamic Range for Canon T6i ?

kvbarkley — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 18:52:18 GMT

Which depends on the codec probably 8 bits for H.264.

For example, even though the RAW dynamic range is 14 bits, if you save as a JPEG it compresses it to 8 bits.

Re: What is the (Video) Dynamic Range for Canon T6i ?

sharif31 — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 07:08:02 GMT

But how can you tell with video? Example, An Arri Alexa usually have a 13-14 stop dynamic range. So what would this be?

Re: What is the (Video) Dynamic Range for Canon T6i ?

kvbarkley — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 14:42:54 GMT

It is probably the RAW HDMI range.

Re: What is the (Video) Dynamic Range for Canon T6i ?

sharif31 — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 18:49:12 GMT

I don't understand what you're saying. Well I don't follow sorry lol.

Re: What is the (Video) Dynamic Range for Canon T6i ?

kvbarkley — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 19:19:04 GMT

For example, you can get a PIX-E5 HDMI recorder that has a 12 bit range.

I don't know the native dynamic range of the T6i, but given it is an entry level Rebel, it probably isn't as good as other Canon models.

Re: What is the (Video) Dynamic Range for Canon T6i ?

sharif31 — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 19:21:17 GMT

Ah. I see. Well if you could give it a good guess, what dynamic range would you say the T6i has.

Re: What is the (Video) Dynamic Range for Canon T6i ?

Mr_Fusion — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 18:09:35 GMT

I don't understand why people want to use a DSLR as a movie camera. Yes, you can do it and even get a good video. That is not what it was designed for though.

As for dynamic range, I'll assume you are referring to the audio. The T6i has a built in mic and a jack for an external mic; both record in mono. Thus, the DR is going to be crap. It will work for short home movies where quality is secondary and, well, they don't give awards for them.

If you need something with a better DR then I suggest you use a sound board and external mics and then record the sound and video straight to a computer. Or, better still, rent a video camera that has what you need.

Sorry we can't be more specific.

Re: What is the (Video) Dynamic Range for Canon T6i ?

sharif31 — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 18:38:59 GMT

Not to be mean Mr_Fusion but, its for "Video Dynamic Range" it says it in title here. Audio has nothing to do with it. Here's a link. https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-dynamic-range-in-photo-and-video. I'm just trying to figure this out. It's been bugging me and some of my other friends.

Re: What is the (Video) Dynamic Range for Canon T6i ?

kvbarkley — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 18:39:28 GMT

Why would you assume it's the audio?

Re: What is the (Video) Dynamic Range for Canon T6i ?

Waddizzle — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 00:09:38 GMT

@sharif31 wrote:
Not to be mean Mr_Fusion but, its for "Video Dynamic Range" it says it in title here. Audio has nothing to do with it. Here's a link. https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-dynamic-range-in-photo-and-video. I'm just trying to figure this out. It's been bugging me and some of my other friends.

Rule of thumb: If the manufacturer does not brag about it in their specifications, then that specification is not worth bragging about.

Re: What is the (Video) Dynamic Range for Canon T6i ?

sharif31 — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 01:55:35 GMT

I FOUND IT!!!!!!!!!!!! "A Canon DSLR typically has a dynamic range of something like 10-12 stops, while a professional-level cinema camera such as the ARRI Amira has a dynamic range of something like 14."

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/want-cinema-look-dynamic-range-affects-video/

Re: What is the (Video) Dynamic Range for Canon T6i ?

kvbarkley — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 15:22:27 GMT

I hate to throw cold water, but Canon DSLR covers models ranging from the SL1/2 to the mighty 1 series, and a number of sensors and DIGICS. I doubt that all those cameras have the same dynamic range!.

Re: What is the (Video) Dynamic Range for Canon T6i ?

sharif31 — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 17:13:25 GMT

I was on the phone with canon and they said the T6i had 12 dynamic range both for photo and video.

Re: What is the (Video) Dynamic Range for Canon T6i ?

kvbarkley — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 20:55:47 GMT

Great, glad you got an answer.