Patent: Canon RGBW 12 Image Sensor

Craig
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A patent over at Egami showing Canon is working on an RGBW image sensor has appeared.

Patent publication number 2016-208093 (Google Translated)

  • Release date 2016.12.8
  • Application date 2015.4.15
  • RGBW 12 array
  • Generate resolution data and color data, synthesize resolution data and color data, up-convert, process with mosaic (Bayer conversion), demosaic in order

The new patent shows how to get increased sensitivity, but sacrifices color resolution.

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Craig is the founder and editorial director for Canon Rumors. He has been writing about all things Canon for more than 17 years. When he's not writing, you can find him shooting professional basketball and travelling the world looking for the next wildlife adventure. The Canon EOS R1 is his camera of choice.
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