Image bit depth?

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About 5 years ago I was involved in some scientific digital imaging for work and depth of grey-scale was the primary factor in choosing a camera. I spent loads of money on a "special" 12 bit digital camera (a coolsnap pro with Image Pro Plus image analysis software) as it had loads more levels of grey-scale intensity that allowed me to distinguish between lots of different luminescent images.

I have been asked to re-assemble the kit to measure some stuff and I was wondering if digital imaging had moved on enough that something like a Canon 450D would be able to replicate this depth (problem being all the software and drivers for the old kit were for Windows 2000, of which, of course, none exist in a modern company)

I guess the question is, what is the bit depth level of modern DLRs??
 
For the Canon 450D its 14 bit according to the Canon website. Clicky
 
Ah, many thanks :)

I guess digital imagery has moved on as much as I'd hoped in the 5 or 6 years past.
 
It does say that 14bit is when shooting in RAW, I don't know if that will make a difference for your needs. I'm no expert...
 
Nikon cameras are 12 bit, with the newer (semi)pro cameras offering 14 bits as an option. A quick google suggests that canons are 12 bit too with some cameras offering 14 bits. so i guess modern digital cameras offer a minimum of 12 bits.
 
Thanks again all :)

As long as it (450D, which is what I bought) is as good as or better than the previous then all's cool
 
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