Samsung unveils new 200MP Telephoto and 50MP ISOCELL sensors

Samsung Electronics has announced three new mobile image sensors for smartphones: the ISOCELL HP9, ISOCELL GNJ, and ISOCELL JN5. Continue reading “Samsung unveils new 200MP Telephoto and 50MP ISOCELL sensors”

Canon patents a self-bending curved image sensor

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Cameras are becoming more and more better in almost every aspect and while sensors are getting better too, there hasn’t be a giant leap in terms of the basic structure of sensors in a long time. Canon is apparently all set to change that if a new patent is to be believed.

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Japan earthquake affects Sony’s image sensor production unit

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Sony has announced that its image sensor production plant in Kumamoto region was halted and will remain suspended following the deadly earthquake that hit Japan on April 14.   Continue reading “Japan earthquake affects Sony’s image sensor production unit”