Highlight Priority anyone?

[Nikolai]

Amongst the plethora of wonderful new features in 40D this one is probably the least used by yours truly. I tried it quickly in Montana last Fall and then totally forgot about it for 6 months or so. I recently stumbled upon it and wondered if I'm sitting on a pot of gold and don't use it to my own disadvantage.
I am gonna try it, but I was wondering if anybody gave this feature some serious run. If so, I'd really appreciate your sharing... :thumb
NOTE: I'm not asking for the theoretical/academic point of view, only for real life practical results...:wink

[ziggy53]

Nik,

Sadly I have not tested this feature much either. I keep meaning to ... :dunno

I'll try to schedule some time.

[sanaka]

One thing, at least on the 450D, is that it slows down your continuous shot rate.

[evoryware]

It doesn't slow down the continuous rate on the 40D. I get about 69-74 L jpgs and 17 raw shots w/ it on. I've noticed about 1/3 - 2/3 stop saved detail in my highlights. My shadows haven't suffered when I used it at ISO 200. I haven't used it above ISO 200. I don't keep it on because I've seen the warning in the manual that says you may notice more noise in the shadows. :scratch

[saurora]

Hmmm...guess I better get out the manual and re-read it! I love the images I get with the 40D but I have to admit I'm not shooting as much these days and it still feels 'foreign' to me. I have not tried the highlight priority. Sounds like an worthy goal, though! :wink