Why Some Cameras Are Better in Low Light - Video Tech Explained

If you're a professional in the video space, you probably know that some cameras perform better in low-light scenarios than others. But have you ever wondered what it is, specifically, that makes one camera better than another in this regard? A common answer to this question is that higher-resolution sensors perform worse because they collect less light from the environment, but this explanation is wrong! This is my big release for 2024, and it's been in the works for around 7 months. It's my longest, most expensive, and most time-consuming project to date. I hope you enjoy! == Navigation == 00:00 Opening 02:00 Determining a Camera's Light Collection 06:49 Equalizing Exposure Between Two Cameras 10:30 Shot Noise 16:11 Read Noise 21:21 ISO & Amplification 28:30 (Dual) Native Sensitivity 32:47 Putting It All Together 37:14 Credits == Credits == Track: Spaceship by Lesion X Link: https://soundcloud.com/lesionxbeats/spaceship Music: Filmstro | Music is for everyone | https://filmstro.com/royalty-free-music/ == Links == Join the official VTE Discord server: https://discord.gg/XWV4Q6XYtU Support me: https://www.patreon.com/videotechexplained My portfolio: http://camoncrocker.com