Japanese major Canon has developed a large size CMOS sensor measuring 202х205 mm. It is the largest chip in the world for photography. For a comparison, the company at present uses chips which are 40 times small.
Its features are also quite impressive. The company has confirmed that the sensor is capable to take video with a speed of 60 frames per second at the light level of as low as 0.3 lumens. It is just like taking photographs in the moonlight i.e. the new CMOS-sensor is capable to capture the light equivalent to one hundredth of the light level which is required for a professional model of normal digital camera.
Canon has said, “In the past, enlarging the size of the sensor resulted in an increase in the amount of time required between the receiving and transmission of data signals, which posed a challenge to achieving high-speed readout. Canon, however, solved this problem through an innovative circuit design, making possible the realization of a massive video-compatible CMOS sensor. Additionally, by ensuring the cleanest of clean room environments during the production process, the sensor minimizes image imperfections and dust.”
Potential features of this CMOS highly sensitive sensor are video recording of stars in the night sky and recording the behavior of animals during night
Canon is yet to announce the time of launch of cameras with these sensors and nothing has been said about the prices al
