There will be no Canon EOS R with an APS-C sensor
I don't know who originated this rumor but unfortunately it's making its rounds on the web. It's suggested that Canon might have an EOS R model with APS-C sensor on…
Canon EOS R Sensor Measurement Published, Comparison with EOS 6D2, Nikon Z and Sony A7III
PhotonsToPhoto appear to be the first to have published figures taken on the Canon EOS R sensor. Click on the images below to get a larger view. You can see…
Canon’s Ultra High Sensitivity 2MP Sensor Has Gone Into Production (the sensor that can see in the dark)
Canon's ultra high sensitivity sensor, the 35MMFHDXSCA, with a 2 MP resolution has been released into production, as Nikkei reports. The new product, "35MMFHDXSCA" is targeted at astronomical observation, monitoring of…
Did You Know Nikon Designs its own Sensors?
I didn't. Imaging Resource's Dave Etchells had the rare chance to visit Nikon's super-secret sensor design laboratory. But, wait, didn't Sony manufacture the sensors in Nikon cameras? So what is…
Canon working on Electronic Viewfinder with Eye Sensor, patent suggests
Thanks Angela for the tip. Interesting patent application (US20180164881) describing an external EVF with eye sensor. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem Canon is working on eye tracking AF but just on…
Nikon working on finger sensor able to understand photographer’s emotions, patent suggests
Nikon patent application 2017-143581 describes a camera with a finger sensor that can understand basic emotions of the photographer. The sensors are built into the sides of lenses and on…
Canon working on 16-60mm f/2-5 for mirrorless cameras (APS-C sensor), patent suggests
Canon patent application in Japan (2018-106021) for a 16-60mm f/2-5 lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. The f-range is a bit weird and unusual for the industry. Focal length: 15.42 - 58.00…
AMS announces production of 48MP full frame global shutter sensor
AMS CMV50000 at a glance: 8T global shutter pixel with true Correlated Double Sampling (true-CDS) Resolution of 7920x6004 at 30 frames per second Low noise (8.8e) and high sensitivity (QE=60%),…
Canon explores large image sensors for academic and industrial application
Canon posted a technical article about the company's efforts in researching large size image sensors. The sensor in the article below is 40 times the size of a 35mm CMOS…
Canon enters sensor business, three high performance sensors on sale, 120MP inclusive
Three of Canon's most advanced and specialised sensors are on sale to the public. This is no surprise as it was reported to be part of Canon's plans back in…
Canon video shows Exciting Prospects for CMOS Sensors
A CanonUSA promotional video highlights the capabilities of Canon's specialised CMOS sensors. The video below showcases Canon's variety of sensors. For several decades Canon has been developing and manufacturing advanced CMOS sensors…
The Canon 35MMFHDXS CMOS sensor is a high sensitivity and low-noise champion
Here is another sensor prototype from Canon. The Canon 35MMFHDXS CMOS sensor was recently presented along with other prototypes The sensors are a 120 Megapixel CMOS Sensor, a 5 Megapixel Global Shutter…
The Canon 120MXS 120MP CMOS Sensor delivers spectacular performance
Back in January, at CES 2018, Canon gave some insights in their R&D labs. Three sensors were presented. The sensors are a 120 Megapixel CMOS Sensor, a 5 Megapixel Global Shutter…
Canon researching curved sensors with Dual Pixel AF, patent application suggests
Among the huge amount of patent applications filed by Canon, some show how intensely Canon is researching sensor technology. Patent application 2018-014657 describes the technology to build a curved image sensor,…
Canon patent for stacked sensor design (AF and image data off the sensor)
Canon patent application US20170366776 describes several stacked sensor designs. The patent focuses on separating auto-focus and image data pipelines from the chip on the image sensor. Such a design has several…
Canon patent for 12-385mm f/1.8-4 lens for 4/3 sensor
Canon patent application P2017-223752A describes a 12-385mm f/1.8-4 lens designed for a 4/3 sensor. Focal length: 12.00 - 385.00 mm F No.: 1.85 - 4.00 ω: 39.06 - 1.61 Image height: 9.74…
Canon research publishes paper on global shutter sensor
Canon's research division posted a paper named "Development of Gentle Slope Light Guide Structure in a 3.4 μm Pixel Pitch Global Shutter CMOS Image Sensor with Multiple Accumulation Shutter Technology" (Hiroshi…
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Future Canon PowerShot Cameras to feature Dual Pixel AF on 1″ sensor? [CW2]
The recently announced Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III is not the only PowerShot camera Canon will announce in the next months. We expect a replacement for the G5 X…
This is the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III, specification list, announcement October 16 (APS-C sensor, yes!)
Ahead of next week's announcement of the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III, some pictures of the new camera leaked over the web. The PowerShot G1 X Mark III seems…
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…