sjms wrote:
the real point is that current tech will not allow the user to take any advantage of said improvements. that is an undeniable fact.
Rubbish. Just because printed media and display screens have inherently low DR there is no reason not to capture higher DR. I draw your attention to this quote from the linked reference.
"Even an ordinary 8-bit JPEG image file can conceivably record an infinite dynamic range-- assuming that the right tonal curve is applied during RAW conversion (see tutorial on curves, under motivation: dynamic range), and that the A/D converter has the required bit precision" from this site: http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/dynamic-range.htm
Many photographers are currently making HDR files by combining multiple captures. An HDR sensor would eliminate the requirement for multiple captures and the associated problems with subject movement.
