Canon EOS 7D Mark III to feature 28MP sensor? (and more specs) [CW2]
A few weeks ago we were tipped about the EOS 7D Mark III. We have now a new rumor we got from a new source. The rumor suggests that…
Canon EOS 7D Mark III to feature 30MP sensor and 4K [CW2]
Edit: I made a dumb typo in the title. It should have been "...and 4K" and not "and DPAF". Has been corrected. This is the first Canon EOS 7D…
Future Canon PowerShot cameras rumored to feature APS-C sensors [CW3]
We reported that we were told the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III might have an APS-C sensor instead of the 1.5" sensor used so far on the series. We got…
Does this Canon patent for a 15-43mm f/2-4 lens for APS-C sensors refer to the Powershot G1 X Mark III?
Very interesting patent for 15-43mm f/2-4 lens for APS-C sensors that may point to the upcoming Canon Powershot G1 X Mark III camera, rumored to have an APS-C sensor. Zoom ratio:…
Are these Canon Powershot G1X Mark III specifications? (24MP APS-C sensor and Dual Pixel AF rumored)
I got two different emails with suggestions about the Canon Powershot G1X Mark III specs (thanks). Both are new sources, so take it with a grain of salt. First source…
Off Brand News: Sony Releases High-Speed Vision Sensor that Makes Detection and Tracking of Objects at 1,000 fps Possible
Sony pushing technological innovation. Sony press release: Tokyo, Japan—Sony Corporation today announced the release of the new IMX382 high-speed vision sensor, which enables detection and tracking of objects at 1,000…
Another mention of Canon’s 2/3″ global shutter sensor with wide dynamic range
I reported previously about a global shutter sensor Canon is researching and developing. This sensor made it into the news again. Nikkei Technology reports about the Canon 2/3" sensor with global shutter…
Canon EOS M5 sensor is made for mirrorless, DxOMark says
Canon EOS M5: EOS M5 at a glance: 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor DIGIC 7 Image Processor 2.36m-Dot EVF, Touch and Drag AF Control 3.2" 1.62m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD Full HD…
Canon research and develop a 2/3″ sensor with global shutter
Interesting Canon research paper spotted by Image Sensors World. Canon is working on a 2/3" sensor with a global shutter. The paper is named A 1.8e-rms Temporal Noise Over 110dB…
What will the Canon EOS M6 look like (Dual Pixel AF, 24MP sensor)?
It's a matter of days before Canon will announce the Canon EOS M6, Canon latest addition to the company's mirrorless line-up. No one saw the EOS M6 coming, and no…
Yet another Canon patent for a curved sensor design
Another Canon patent for a curved sensor design. The fourth if I am not wrong, previously: 1 | 2 | 3 Patent publication number 2016-213571 Release date 2016.12.15 Application date…
Canon patent for 12-60mm f/2-4 lens for 1.5″ sensors (PowerShot G1 X Mark III?)
Canon patent for an optical formula for a 12-60mm f/2-4 lens for 1.5" sensors. This resolves to 24-105mm on 35mm equivalent. The PowerShot G1 X Mark II has an 1.5"…
Canon Patent for RGWB 12 image sensor array
Canon patent for an RGWB image sensor. Patent publication number 2016-208093 Release date 2016.12.8 Application date 2015.4.15 Canon patent RGBW 12 array Generate resolution data and color data, synthesize resolution data…
Canon patent for electrically bending image sensor
Indefatigable Canon Labs produced a new, innovative patent, an image sensor that bends when electricity is applied. Such a sensor would allow for optics with larger apertures, and also reduces light falloff at the…
Canon patent for curved sensor design (to suppress vignetting)
Canon's labs working on a curved sensor design? At least a new patent suggests it. The patent refers to a curved sensor design with should suppress vignetting artefacts to a…
Do you have the sensor banding issue on your Canon EOS 5D Mark IV?
It seems some users are experiencing a weird sensor issue with their Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. The issue was first discovered by Michael Andrew. He noticed sort of ghosting artefacts across…
These are the image sensors Canon is going to make available to third party manufacturers
Back in August 2016 Japanese business portal Nikkei reported that Canon will start selling the company's image sensors to third parties. In other words: Canon will enter the image sensor market…
Canon patent for a variable optical lowpass filter on AE sensor (better subject recognition)
Canon patent for a variable optical lowpass filter for the AE sensor in the viewfinder. If I got the machine translation right, this should provide for better subject tracking by…
Canon presents research paper for 4k2k Super 35mm Global Shutter CMOS Image Sensor
Canon presented a research paper at IEDM 2016 titled "A 1.8e- Temporal Noise Over 90dB Dynamic Range 4k2k Super 35mm Format Seamless Global Shutter CMOS Image Sensor with Multiple-Accumulation Shutter…
Canon patent for curved image sensor
Canon's labs are working on new technology without any pause. Here is another interesting patent that may hit the market ine day. Canon files a patent for a curved image…
