Researchers Develop Promising Pixel Technology That Could Revolutionize Dynamic Range

While the new technology is certainly exciting, it still has some hurdles to overcome.

Researchers have developed a new pixel design that has the potential to revolutionize dynamic range in cameras.

The design is referred to as a “self-resetting pixel.” Currently, when a pixel hits the limit of its exposure (becomes saturated), it clips, placing a hard upper limit on highlight capture. This is what we see as clipped highlights in images.

The new pixel design obviates this problem by resetting itself. In other words, when a pixel reaches its well capacity, it resets and begins counting again. […]

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