‘Revolutionary’ Dual Pixel AF Explained

Craig
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Dual Pixel CMOS AF will change —High Image Quality” the basic assumptions about Digital SLRs
Canon USA has posted a PDF explaining the “revolutionary” Dual Pixel AF technology.

Introduction
This is not just a new technology. It is a revolution that will significantly expand the possibilities of DSLR cameras.

  • “The correct way to take photos is by looking through an optical viewfinder and shooting”
  • “Live View is a subsidiary function, inferior to the optical viewfinder”
  • “The DSLR’s movie mode is so difficult, as to be usable only by a professional”

Dual Pixel CMOS AF is a new technology that will cast aside these assumptions. The entire surface of the sensor is lined with pixels composed of two photodiodes each, and the image plane phase-difference detection AF focuses using the phase-difference of the two parallax images.

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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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