Patent: Using image sensor shift to reduce the need for an AA filter

Craig
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Northlight Images has uncovered an interesting patent that deals with reducing the need for an AA filter.

This patent shows a technique to use the sensor stabilization system to address the problems of sampling and spatial aliasing, something that an AA filter is usually responsible for.

This technology in this patent is for both stills and video, I will note, that understanding this patent isn't for the faint of heart.

Check out the full patent at the USPTO website.

Interestingly, Canon Rumors reader Nicolas let me know on Twitter that Pentax does something similar. You can check out the demonstration from the Ricoh YouTube channel below.

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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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