Patent: Moving the Sensor to Improve Contrast AF

Craig
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Canon has filed a patent that shows the sensor moving to improve contrast AF, as you can see in the image above from Northlight Images, the sensor moves back and forth.

From Northlight

Note the flexing element (blue) below the sensor (red), which bends to move the sensor part back and forth

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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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