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This may be a stupid question, but I wondered how contrast ratio effects gamma.
I have a Samsung HL61A750. The "recommended" gamma setting for movie mode is -3. When using the Avia squinting method with the gamma test it shows -3 produces about a 2.2 gamma. After setting contrast and brightness and comparing various scenes, the 2.2 setting causes loss of shadow detail. When the -2 gamma setting is used, it produces about 1.8 and shows more shadow detail.
Does the contrast ratio of the TV effect the usable gamma range, and is it normal to lose some shadow detail with a 2.2 or 2.5 gamma, or is it due to the limitations of the television?
I know that calibration is meant to set up a TV to a certain standard and that ultimately I need to calibrate for me. But I wondered if the standard includes this loss of detail, or when my set is calibrated close to the standard, it is not able to produce the "best" results.
I know someone will just ask if I am happy with my picture and that if I am, who cares about what gamma is set at. I ask simply because I am curious!
Thanks
I have a Samsung HL61A750. The "recommended" gamma setting for movie mode is -3. When using the Avia squinting method with the gamma test it shows -3 produces about a 2.2 gamma. After setting contrast and brightness and comparing various scenes, the 2.2 setting causes loss of shadow detail. When the -2 gamma setting is used, it produces about 1.8 and shows more shadow detail.
Does the contrast ratio of the TV effect the usable gamma range, and is it normal to lose some shadow detail with a 2.2 or 2.5 gamma, or is it due to the limitations of the television?
I know that calibration is meant to set up a TV to a certain standard and that ultimately I need to calibrate for me. But I wondered if the standard includes this loss of detail, or when my set is calibrated close to the standard, it is not able to produce the "best" results.
I know someone will just ask if I am happy with my picture and that if I am, who cares about what gamma is set at. I ask simply because I am curious!
Thanks