According to the material, how are black and white cameras described in terms of lighting tolerance?

• A. They require infrared illumination
• B. They are more tolerant of all types of lighting
• C. They perform best in dim light
• D. They cannot adapt to bright light

Answer: (B)

Black-and-white cameras handle a wider range of lighting because they rely on luminance information and don’t use a color filter array. This means they gather more light per pixel and aren’t as affected by changes in lighting spectrum or color temperature. As a result, they maintain usable detail across different lighting conditions—from bright outdoor scenes to dim indoor ones—and don’t require the same level of white-balance adjustments as color cameras. That broader tolerance to lighting is why they’re described as more tolerant of all types of lighting. Infrared can be used to boost nighttime visibility, but the key point is their higher light sensitivity and lack of color filters give them versatility across lighting conditions.