As usual the only downside is JPEG compression being misleadingly choppy in the darks. I can see the DR really revolutionizing in the feel of historic films. We've always seen saloons in movies lit by electric lights behind the camera and unrealistically luminous chandeliers. Going back in time, say, to the medieval ages we only have candlelight, fireplaces and torchlight as well. With this and the promise of an HDR mode to come (hopefully capable of staving off fire from clipping) I can see historic films lit in this fashion getting a dark, realistic makeover (while still being able to see the actors
