JPEG XR may offer a fix for DSLR users who need a higher burst rate
It looks like Microsoft is stepping up to the plate here with a format called JPEG XR (eXtended Range), which uses a better compression algorithm than normal JPEGs while retaining more of the color depth and dynamic range of RAW files. They’re going up against other compressed RAW options like DNG so it won’t be an easy fight. I’m not exactly pumped at the idea of another MS-led proprietary format, but to be honest, if it advances the technology, I’m not going to cry too hard about it.
Could JPEG XR deliver cheaper, better burst shooting? [Crave]