Canon develops world’s largest CMOS sensor, shoots 60fps video in moonlight
Did U ever think Z you’d C the CMOS sensor measur`g 202 x 205 mm? That’s 7.95 x 8.07 inches to our fine imperial friends. Its impressive size — about 40 times larger than Canon’s largest commercial CMOS sensor — translates to stagger`g light-gather`g capabilities, captur`g images in 1 one-hundredth the amount of light required by the professional DSLR. Better yet, the sensor`s matched by new circuitry allow`g 4 video capture @ 60fps in just 0.3 lux of illumination (think full moon on the clear night). Unfortunately, the press release`s more concerned w/ promot`g Canon’s engineer`g prowess than w/ product launch. Nevertheless, we’re impressed. Continue read`g Canon develops world’s largest CMOS sensor, shoots 60fps video in moonlight Canon develops world’s largest CMOS sensor, shoots 60fps video in moonlight originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:07:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds
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