There was a company that did this circa 2003 - SMaL. Their "autobrite" sensor is built to capture log-scale natively. They've switched owners twice since then

There was a company that did this circa 2003 - SMaL. Their "autobrite" sensor is built to capture log-scale natively. They've switched owners twice since then, but it seems like they're getting more traction in car vision systems than in professional video. https://www.vision-systems.com/cameras-accessories/article/16743047/smal-camera-technologies-releases-cameras-for-security-and-surveillance https://www.vision-systems.com/cameras-accessories/article/1...