A suitable image is obtained of a subject in which the difference in luminance between a bright area and a dark area is very large. The dark area is properly exposed and first image data is obtained. The bright area is properly exposed, and second image data is obtained. The first image data pertaining...http://www.google.se/patents/US5420635?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5420635 - Video camera, imaging method using video camera, method of operating video camera, image processing apparatus and method, and solid-state electronic imaging device
