Keith over at Northlight Images has uncovered a USPTO patent that shows eye-controlled focus for mirrorless cameras. This has been a requested feature for quite Read more... The post Patent: The return of eye-controlled focus, but for mirrorless cameras appeared first on Canon Rumors - Your best source for Canon rumors, leaks and gossip.
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Pop-up front cameras are an established design to avoid large bezels, 'punch holes' or notches on smartphone fronts. If Xiaomi's latest patent filing is anything to go by the concept could soon be taken to another level, though. dpreview.com »
2020-01-15 19:50
Canon News has uncovered a fresh patent that shows Canon working on a dual IBIS + Lens IS system for its more affordable, entry-level cameras like the EOS M and PowerShot series. We’ve seen similar patents for Canon DSLR and full-frame mirrorless cameras, but this patent reveals that Canon is actively developing a dual IS […] petapixel.com »
2020-01-02 21:26
Canon News has uncovered a patent that shows IBIS being developed for the EOS M system, as well as for PowerShots. This patent showcases IBIS Read more... canonrumors.com »
2019-12-31 13:34
According to a recently unearthed patent, Canon is actively working on shrinking the size of a full-frame mirrorless camera. We know that Canon is going Read more... canonrumors.com »
2019-10-28 14:51
Is Canon preparing to return a feature from the days of the EOS-3? The feature being eye-controlled autofocus. A patent uncovered by Canon News shows us Read more... canonrumors.com »
2019-08-06 14:15
The ability to unlock your smartphone or computer using just your fingerprint has been an option for ages, but it looks like digital cameras might not be too far behind. A recent Canon patent shows how the Japanese camera giant could implement a fingerprint ID sensor into both its camera bodies and lenses to safeguard your images and make cameras less tempting for thieves. dpreview.com »
2018-01-30 02:34
Here’s an interesting patent from Canon. This patent covers fingerprint ID on your cameras and lenses that can control custom functions such as IS, AF and likely anything else you can think of. canonrumors.com »
2018-01-29 18:00
Canon is taking new flights this year. The company had a challenging release in 2024, but it appears they are keen on proving themselves to photographers. How so? They have filed a new patent that may change how we look at fisheye lenses.
The thermal hurdles engineers must overcome become even more significant as cameras get increasingly more robust video recording features. A new Canon camera patent hopes to overcome these concerns through a relatively compact active cooling system to keep internal recording media cool. [Read More]
According to a new report, Apple is considering putting infrared cameras into future models of its popular AirPods wireless earbuds. [Read More]
Thanks to improvements in sensor design, iPhone and Android smartphones are gaining traction with enthusiast and professional creators. However, one area that has lagged behind developments in imaging sensors is image stabilization.
This patent application (Japan 2023-125903) has a lot of esoteric fast zoom lenses in some very nontraditional focal lengths. Many of the embodiments are missing the image height, however since we also have the half angle of view, we can work backward to verify if these lenses are meant for full frame or for APS-C.
Canon has filed a patent in Japan that shows what appears to be a compact built-in teleconverter that relies upon external controls and internal actuators to provide photographers with quick access to various focal lengths. [Read More]
In this Japan Patent Application, JP 2023-118490, Canon is investigating creating smaller built in teleconverters for use in lenses that we would normally not expect to see a teleconverter installed in.