New Sensor Tech in EOS 7D Mark II [CR2]

[Canon Rumors]

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We’re told to definitely expect new sensor technology to be introduced in the Canon EOS 7D Mark II. This tech will be used in all forthcoming Canon DSLRs. What is it? We’re not 100% sure yet, though we’re told it’s definitely not a foveon type technology that <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2013/05/patent-canon-foveon-sensor/" target="_blank">we’ve previously seen in patents</a>.</p>
<p>This may be one of Canon’s best kept secrets as it’s apparently going to be more than an “evolutionary” technology.</p>
<p>We’re filtering through a lot of emails about this new sensor tech and we’re not sure what’s true and what isn’t.</p>
<p><em>More to come… We’re not putting a [CR3] on this until we know what the new tech is.</em></p>
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[Don Haines]

and this explains the wait and delays far better than conspiracy theories.....

 

[angaras]

Sooner the better. We have had a long wait

 

[Lee Jay]

Maybe it's compatibility with DPP 4.

Assuming it's a Bayer sensor with multiple pixels under each microlens (like the 70D), there's not a lot they can do to improve sensor performance that's outside the realm of read noise. There are several ways to attack that one, and some of them involve doing clever things with the multiple pixels per microlens, such as reading out each one at a different ISO and then combining them, sort of like what Magic Lantern has done to increase DR.

 

[Lee Jay]

This may be one of Canon’s best kept secrets as it’s apparently going to be more than an “evolutionary” technology.

Does anyone have an example of what Canon call revolutionary?

IS, USM, video in a full-frame dSLR, and dual-pixel technology come to mind.

 

[Loswr]

Does anyone have an example of what Canon call revolutionary?

Yes. "Canon has unveiled its most advanced PowerShot compact camera ever – the revolutionary 14.3 Megapixel PowerShot G1 X..." (link)

 

[naylor83]

Wow, this sounds exciting. Perhaps our five-year wait will actually turn out to have been worth it.

Right now I'll just about take anything though ... as long as it isn't 18 megapixels

 

[Don Haines]

This may be one of Canon’s best kept secrets as it’s apparently going to be more than an “evolutionary” technology.

Does anyone have an example of what Canon call revolutionary?

DPAF
white camera bodies

 

[cid]

Does anyone have an example of what Canon call revolutionary?

Yes. "Canon has unveiled its most advanced PowerShot compact camera ever – the revolutionary 14.3 Megapixel PowerShot G1 X..." (link)

it depends ... revolutionary for who, 14MPx selfies could be revolutionary for half of FB users ;D

 

[PhotoCat]

I would be happy if this new sensor addresses the shadow noise problem at low ISO settings like 100 & 160.

 

[Chaitanya]

 

[Woody]

This may be one of Canon’s best kept secrets as it’s apparently going to be more than an “evolutionary” technology.

Does anyone have an example of what Canon call revolutionary?

IS, USM, video in a full-frame dSLR, and dual-pixel technology come to mind.

Their early 45-point AF sensor and ring USM lenses offered revolutionary and unrivalled AF performance for nearly a decade before Nikon finally came on board with their 51-point AF sensor in the D3.

Other examples of Canon's glorious past can be found here:
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/reviews/20-years-of-canon-eos.aspx

 

[Woody]

I would be happy if this new sensor addresses the shadow noise problem at low ISO settings like 100 & 160.

Crossing my fingers... Not because I need to recover shadow details by 4 stops... Mostly for bragging rights...

 

[Delish]

For some reason I doubt it will be a new 22nm production process and peltier cooled sensor ;D

 

[Lee Jay]

Putting a few things together into PURE speculation...

It was mentioned before that the viewfinder would be pretty big - as big as the 5DIII. I pointed out that would make it pretty dim.

What if the "revolutionary sensor technology" is quad-pixel, for a cross-type AF sensor under every pixel, and that it works so well with a new processor that there's no need for a separate PDAF module in the bottom of the mirror box? That would enable the main mirror to be "fully silvered" instead of "partially silvered" which would mean a brighter viewfinder even at the same size.

I kind of doubt it, but it's a bit fun to speculate.

 

[Delish]

Putting a few things together into PURE speculation...

It was mentioned before that the viewfinder would be pretty big - as big as the 5DIII. I pointed out that would make it pretty dim.

What if the "revolutionary sensor technology" is quad-pixel, for a cross-type AF sensor under every pixel, and that it works so well with a new processor that there's no need for a separate PDAF module in the bottom of the mirror box? That would enable the main mirror to be "fully silvered" instead of "partially silvered" which would mean a brighter viewfinder even at the same size.

I kind of doubt it, but it's a bit fun to speculate.

Would that not require the mirror to be up to AF? gogo EVF

 

[tomscott]

Really exciting at this point anything is a bonus! I will be glad to see Canon innovating again!

 

[ecka]

Does "NEW" means it was never used before? ... or more like the usual "new" from the last couple of years?

 

[wockawocka]

Part of me wouldn't be surprised if this is the high MP body.

 

[Krob78]

Does anyone have an example of what Canon call revolutionary?

Yes. "Canon has unveiled its most advanced PowerShot compact camera ever – the revolutionary 14.3 Megapixel PowerShot G1 X..." (link)

I rest my case

Not so quickly!! It actually states it as being more than "EVOLUTIONARY" not "Revolutionary"... Therefore it's quite possibly more than an evolutionary advancement but not revolutionary. Or for that matter it could be more than evolutionary and quite revolutionary as well...